Below are some inspiring built-in bookshelves that will offer you more functional storage space without taking up more space than necessary. Bedrooms:Depending on your choice or personality, you might choose to go with a built-in bookshelf constructed in your bedroom with natural wood like cherry or oak. You can even enhance the overall look of the shelf by installed spotlights or recessed lighting above the shelves. This way, you are able to easily make out the titles of the books on the shelves while also showcasing the bookshelf. Living Rooms:In most living rooms with built-in bookshelves, you will find out that they are usually designed in such corners that they flank the fireplace. In its design, the depth of the bookshelf matches the extension of the mantel from the wall. Depending on what you want, your bookshelf can be built to extend up to the ceiling and cover that side of the wall where it is built. You can also have your shelf painted to match with the color scheme of your home. Hallways:This works just fine if you are having issues of space in your home. Instead of letting that wall in the hallway waste just like that, you can construct a built-in bookshelf on it and turn it into a useful storage space. Apart from being functional, it will also add visual appeal to your hallway. For more fragile decors, you can place them at the top of the shelf, out of the reach of the little ones in the home.
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Animal-Themed SpacesOur first featured space is a boy’s room with a canine motif. Yes, dog is the word! However, instead of suffocating the room with bone-shaped pillows and paw print bedding, this blogger and creative mom stuck with classic choices. Doggie silhouette art and pillowcases are sophisticated yet playful, and crisp white bedding anchors the room’s fun details, such as colorful wall paintings that reinforce the canine theme. [from Playing Sublimely] Our next themed space, an animal-motif girl’s room, sets the perfect tone with elephant-print curtains and fun creature artwork. Yet there is still plenty of room for kid-friendly favorites like a dollhouse and a toy oven. An important design rule: always make space for the things you love, even if they don’t fit with the theme. [from Swift Orchids] Are you certain you’d never decorate a room based on a child’s literary character? Perhaps this Winnie-the-Pooh-themed nursery will change your mind! The key: subtlety. Gone are mass-produced graphics in favor of soft yet striking colors, classic storybooks and a few carefully curated stuffed animals. [from Jennifer Bishop Design] In this next creature-themed nursery from Teal & Lime, an animal alphabet, owl figurine and woodland creature artwork add classy touches to the space without dominating it: Who says animal-themed design is just for kids?! In the living room below, leopard-print cushions and textiles give the space a truly glamorous feel. Rich orange tones play up the golden glow of the couch pillows. See House to Home for further details. Sporty RoomsFeeling sporty yet modern? This sports-and-fitness-themed room proclaims its active aesthetic with special features like a mini basketball court, a punching bag and a rock-climbing wall. Yet stunning contemporary design was not sacrificed, as shown by details like the geometrically interesting bed in the image below. [from Perianth] Vintage style permeates this sporty bedroom from Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. Old-school balls deck the wall over the bed, and industrial furnishings bring a quirky element to this well-designed space. [via Home Designing] Rooms That Celebrate the Natural WorldSometimes all the inspiration you need is from the world outside! This next room theme fromPottery Barn Kids combines pegboard, chalkboard and cork board on the wall for a functional space that encourages creativity. Garden-loving kids will enjoy this upbeat room theme that celebrates the natural world without being overly theme-y. [from HGTV.com] We now turn our attention from the Earth to the heavens with this astronomy-themed room fromRestoration Hardware Baby & Child. Night Sky bedding and sculptural pendant lighting combine with muted colors to create a room that revels in science while keeping the style understated and classy. In fact, this room could just as well be fit for an adult! Are you ready to go on safari? This next space proves that animal style can infiltrate a bedroom without stampeding it! Neutral tones and weathered accessories create an environment that nurtures the explorer in every child. For product details, visit Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. Geometric SpacesIs “geometry” a theme? Sure is! And it’s perfect for grown-up spaces. Geometry reigns in this living room designed by Anthony Baratta. Note how lines, curves and angles pop on rug, cushion and wall, tying the space together in stylish fashion: We go out with a bang by featuring a geometric living room that celebrates the spiral. Though we wouldn’t call this space subtle in any shape or form, the motif itself is a modern celebration of curve and shape that defies theme-y expectation. [from Decoholic]
The teenage years are a special time in any child’s life. It’s a period full of discovery – from forming life-long hobbies and interests to discovering relationships and enjoying the first real taste of independence. Parents can do many things to assist their kids through this several-year transition into adulthood, but one of the best gifts they can give their teen kids is a place that reflects their own unique personality. Here are four ideas for a hip teen bedroomTUFFED HEADBOARDS – A teen’s room should be more mature than a child’s, but not quite completely adult. Choose décor options that blend the two together – such as a fun headboard. Tufted headboards are a classic style that is both mature and playful, and can even be homemade. Bright PAINT COLORS – One of the best ways to liven up a room is to add a splash of color – and what better way to do so than with a fresh coat of paint? Let your kid pick out their favorite hue. Create an accent wall, or go crazy and paint the whole room. STARRY CEILING – While the concept may sound a little juvenile, a night sky ceiling can actually provide a great touch to your teen’s room. Paint the entire space dark blue and adhere tiny shining stars. You could also create the same effect with a few strands of twinkle lights behind a sheet canopy. CHALKBOARD WALL – Let your teen cover their wall in memorable quotes, lyrics to favorite songs and other non-permanent graffiti. Easily turn any space of wall into a chalkboard with a can of chalkboard paint. One last piece of advice – when incorporating a special hobby or interest into a design, do so carefully. While your son’s iPod may be chock full of Bob Marley or your daughter has developed a penchant for sparkling vampires, either of these phases could end at any moment.
Adolescence is a time of transition, so make sure the space is open for these changes. Aquariums for the Home OfficeWhat better way to achieve work/life balance than by putting a fish tank in the home office? There are many options for fish tank placement, including incorporating a custom-designed aquarium into the bookshelf, as shown below. [from Aquarium Design Group] With today’s wide range of custom design possibilities, you can ensure that your tank blends seamlessly with the surroundings, as illustrated in the next image featuring a saltwater reef aquarium in an office with rich wooden detailing. [from Okeanos Aquascaping] If you prefer a piece that stands out in its setting, go with a metallic tank. Nothing calls attention to an aquarium like a shiny exterior! [from Aqua Vision] Aquariums for the Work OfficeWhy shouldn’t going to work be as relaxing as lounging at home? Okay, we admit that life in the office isn’t quite as chill as life in the comfort of your abode, but working in a space with an aquarium is a step in the right direction. Nervous about your workday meeting? Stop by the inviting fish tank on your way to the conference table and take a deep breath… [from Aquarium Design Group] A striking aquarium can enliven the most simple of offices. Who cares about run-of-the-mill ceiling tiles when verdant plants and crystal clear water demands your attention? [from Aquarium Design Group] In another conference room image, we see the magic of a lengthy aquarium that serves as an irresistible focal point. If your colleagues’ eyes are staring at the wall behind you while you make your presentation, you will certainly know what is capturing their attention. And you can adjust your performance accordingly so they once again focus on you! [from Aquarium Design Group] A fish tank can also serve as an important divider at the office. In the room below, a gorgeous modern aquarium separates a desk area from a sitting area, all the while preserving the view outside! [from Aquarium Design Group] Aquariums for the LobbyA well-placed fish tank is the perfect way to welcome people into the building, which is why so many office lobbies utilize their aquatic charm. So do residential buildings, as shown by this saltwater reef aquarium in New York. [from Okeanos Aquascaping] A closer shot of the same aquarium celebrates the piece’s grand scale, as well as the way that its stunning blue interior pops against the cool brown shades of the lobby: The aquarium in the next image incorporates the wall’s grid-like surface into its modern design. With today’s custom possibilities, fish tanks are able to blend seamlessly with their surroundings, while standing out at the same time. And what lobby doesn’t yearn for a stunning showpiece?! [from Okeanos Aquascaping] Aquariums for the Waiting RoomWe end with a waiting room aquarium that could perk up any patient! The saltwater tank below resides in a doctors’ office at the Steel Case Building in New York, New York. Regardless of what lies ahead at the appointment, for a few minutes patients can escape into the tranquility of this gorgeous showstopper. Not to mention, the aquarium also serves as a room divider! [from Okeanos Aquascaping] Dramatic lighting is a true highlight of this tank, as shown by a nighttime shot of the office, complete with aquarium illumination:
Most of the light installations allow fluorescent lamp socketing as well as halogen and LED. We have grown in the age of fluorescent lighting and energy-saving lamps and have felt their incomplete color spectrum and their glimmer frequency affect our eyes. The best lamps for any rooms meant for living in are halogen lamps. These render the daylight spectrum to one hundred per cent and also radiate heat, which can be very convenient in the cold season. Halogen lamps have an even more beneficial spectrum quality than the now banned classic light bulbs and save more energy than the latter. You can also consider LED lamps, especially for those light installations which have a marginal purpose and are not meant for tasks requiring concentration or for desk work. However, make sure to choose warm color LEDs instead of cold or neutral. Taking into consideration all these aspects, let’s see what kind of light installations kids need. Wan Spot by Flos In a bigger room where a more than one light source is needed, a wall spot like Wan easily provides the light necessary for orientation when entering the room or when searching in the closet. A creation by Johanna Grawunder, the spot is not entirely industrial in its appearance, like many other wall spots. It’s a very practical piece; it can be invisibly built-in or custom suspended on a track and its shade avoids glare. Rather original in shape, the aluminum shade is available in shiny white, chrome, lacquered black and a pleasant lacquered green. Supernova by Flos This vivid, original and modern pendant lamp was designed by Ferruccio Laviani. The round shade is made from 14 staggered elements that filter the light for ambiental effect, resembling a big sliced fruit. Suited especially for girls in all ages, the trendy and cheerful lamp comes in lacquered white, yellow and violet. It works best suspended over the playing corner or relaxation place of the youngster’s room. Ameba by Vibia Designed by Pete Sans, Ameba is an appropriate pendant lamp when thinking boys’ room. With an organic, but sleek and minimal design and a diffuse light surface, Ameba is also suitable for desk illumination. It is available in white and graphite gray and is part of a module concept. E.T.A. by Kundalini A tall floor lamp is a very decorative object in any room. It creates a friendly and warm atmosphere and can be installed by the bed or by an armchair for reading and relaxation. An advantage is that it can be moved anywhere across the room. One of the most original floor lamps created, E.T.A. was designed by Guglielmo Berchicci. Its wholly translucent body, in red, white or yellow, lets a subtle light shine through. The shape is both funny and futuristic, either way elegantly simple. Pedrera PD2 by Gubi This voluminous and original floor lamp was designed by Barba Corsini in 1955 for “La Pedrera”, house designed by architect Antonio Gaudi and later rediscovered by Danish Label Gubi. Supposedly inspired by the chimneys in Gaudi’s house project, the lamp, with its tiny honeycombs pattern, seems to have a rather Asian ouch. Be it in a child or teenager room, it is a strong and decorative presence, gender neutral, but with style and history. Cono by Vibia A cute and purist lamp, Cono is the perfect solution for reading light at bunk beds. Wall lamps or lamps built in the bed headboard for reading are practical and become an increasing trend, but they have to be carefully pre-planned. Designed by Alberto Lievore, Jannette Altherre and Manel Molina, the spot Cono by Vibia provides direct and subtle ambient lighting and can be swiveled for directing the light. Compact yet slim, it is available in black, white and green. AJ by Louis Poulsen The popular table lamp designed Arne Jacobsen in 1957 is stylish and simple, comes in a variety of colors like pastel green, red, dark blue, black, white. Its practical shade can be swiveled and it is suited onto any desk, be it for reading or schoolwork. Atomium by Kundalini Most of the floor lamps that can double as table lamps are smart objects and small art pieces. They can be easily recognized: they provide reading light when set up on a desk or night table, ambiental light when dimmed, sometimes with a color filter and vary in many original shapes. It is very, very cozy and calming to sleep with such a light on, even if you have passed childhood and teen age, heed what I say.
Created by designers Hopf und Wortmann, Atomium is the kind of lamp that is appreciated by kids and teenagers, boys and girls alike. It is organic, minimalistic and asymmetrical. It can be regarded as sci-fi or hilarious and it works well as a light source in a toy corner or as a reading light on the nightstand. walls are actually centuries old and are used in dividing living spaces into separate areas. They are nonstructural and as such, mainly used for design purposes. If you have the desire to not only create privacy and completely define certain individual spaces, but also to beautify your home, then there are lots of easy divider ideas that will help you achieve a roomier space without the need for regular and full-sized walls. Some of these ideas range from the use of physical furniture to half walls with columns, bookshelves, curtains/fabric and even lighting system. Half walls with columns:One simple way to break the monotony in your living space and create attractive and distinct spaces is through the installation of half walls with columns. Instead of using a traditional wall in dividing the space, which only adds depth but lacks charm, opting for modern half walls with columns is the best idea. These walls are installed on the outer side of the existing wall and run from the ceiling down. If you are looking for natural look and feel, slate tiles can be used and in getting more creative, you can arrange family and personal photographs on the wall, in both directions if you want. You can also place decorative pieces like vases and sculptures within the spaces in the wall. It makes an elegant look at the end of the project. Use of Curtains and Fabric:A lot of homeowners assume that curtains are only meant to be hung on the windows and doors but it is not really so. As a matter of fact, the use of curtains and fabric is a simpler and cost-effective way of dividing the space in your living room or bedroom. Apart from forming barriers which are needed for creating individual spaces, the curtains also allow light to come through from other parts of the room. In getting more creative, you can add embellishments to the curtains, especially if you desire a funky look. Bookshelves as dividers:Another great way of dividing your room. While the bookshelf creates that much needed space, it also serves as additional storage space in your home. Open storage bookshelves work better in this aspect as it gives you the opportunity to display some of your interesting artifacts and books. Even when you decide you no longer want the space demarcated, you can still use the bookshelf in other parts of the home. With these ideas, you can see that beautifying your home and dividing it into multiple spaces can take less time and money than you assumed. These ideas are especially beneficial to those who live in a studio apartment where the kitchen, bedroom and living room are contained in a stretch of living space.
Are you looking for that perfect centerpiece? Hoping to add fall motifs to your decor so you can set the stage for the big day? Searching for a handmade favor idea to hand out to guests? We’ve rounded up a slew of Thanksgiving crafts for you to enjoy. Put on your DIY hat, gather supplies, and let your imagination take hold. From the super easy to the more involved, the ideas below will bring an element of creativity to your Thanksgiving holiday! Thanksgiving Centerpiece DIY ProjectsA striking Thanksgiving centerpiece is the decorative focal point of your holiday table. Why not make it special? Or unusual, as shown in our first featured image. A halved globe holds an assortment of pine cones, bittersweet, acorns and branches. The combination of earth tones and aqua blue is stunning and fresh. [from Better Homes and Gardens] The vases below are made from hollowed out gourds filled with blooms and berries. Don’t forget to choose interesting hues for the flowers, such as purple and eggplant. [from Better Homes and Gardens] If you’d rather paint your produce than cut into it, try the DIY painted pumpkin project in the next image, which uses fabric paint to create a series of dots in vibrant shades. For a full tutorial, check out A Beautiful Mess. Speaking of paint, it can go a long way in creating a Thanksgiving message, especially when added to a series of white pumpkins. To dress up the centerpiece, place a couple of the pumpkins on cake stands, then add candles and other small produce. [from Shelterness] The DIY project below involves glass bottles, vinyl lettering and wheat stalks. The repetition of vases in a straight line makes a powerful statement, especially when placed in front of a vivid wall. Check out the full tutorial at the crafty blog Choose to Thrive. Thanksgiving Decoration ProjectsAre you hoping to extend your Thanksgiving decor from the table to your surroundings? Adorn your windows with a doily banner, created with the help of craft paint and other supplies. Fall festivity has never been so charming! [from Mod Podge Rocks] For another banner idea, get out the German glass glitter and bedazzle a series of chipboard letters. Spell out the thankful message of your choice, and display the final product against a wall, as shown in the image below. For a full tutorial, check out HGTV.com. Crinkled paper and a collection of small twigs from the yard can be combined to create a quirky fall leaf garland, shown in the next image. Undeniably handmade and fabulously artistic, this decoration is child-friendly and whimsical. [from Better Homes and Gardens] Welcome guests at your door with an argyle wreath in shades of gold and chocolate. Yarn and felt are the ingredients of choice. Don’t forget to add flourishes like flowers and an owl so your wreath has a focal point. Taken from Pinterest, this image is a helpful illustration of the argyle wreath concept. For a similar DIY, check out Handmade is Heartmade.
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