While most of us spend an insane amount of time decorating our home and planning for more efficient interiors, it is often that lonely little corner space that goes unnoticed. Many among us pretty much resign to the fact that there is very little we could do about it and tend to either place a decorative art piece or something quite inconsequential there. Yet, there are plenty of wall shelf designs that can turn the boring corner into an exciting display or storage option. Revamp the Forgotten Corner A home library is something that most of us think about, but never really act upon. A small and quiet reading room is a wonderful addition to any house and you can use an elaborate L-shaped bookshelf in the corner to turn it into a modest home library. Add some plush seating, smart lighting and a few accessories and you are pretty much set. Whether it is the dining area or your living space, there is always a forgotten and neglected corner. A smart shelf like the one above can instantly turn any such corner into an exciting display that showcases creative design. Since picking and placing such shelves takes very little actual work, all you need to do is pick something that suits your existing theme in terms of design and color. The one here is perfect in case you are opting for an ‘Oriental touch’! The above home office was designed specifically for a baseball enthusiast. While the entire room appears to be pretty common in design, the floating shelves in the corner are ‘illuminated’ to proudly display the owner’s baseball memorabilia. Now, this is what we call utilizing the corner space to the hilt. You can use similar illuminated corner shelves to showcase your own prized possessions. edroom is the perfect place to put in a snazzy corner shelf that will act both as a display unit and also as a place to stack up all the books. Most modern bedrooms leave the corner spaces untouched (sometimes to bring in the minimalist feel), but if you are one for blending in form with functionality, then this design works best. A particularly effective space-saving solution for small apartment homes! Extend the space above your home office work station by integrating a few floating shelves in the corner. Even if you do sport a window with a view on one side of the room, you can always use up the space on the adjacent wall. Smart and saving up on leg room, floating shelves make an ideal corner shelving option. Outside corner shelves make for lovely additions to any living room or lounge area. They are easy to incorporate and can be classy extensions of your existing shelves as well. While small apartment homes might have a bit of difficulty fitting them in, if you do sport a spacious house then they also fill up the ample space in a meaningful manner. Adding a home work station in the lonely little corner is a sensible little way of saving up on space. This works great in apartments and homes where you are struggling to find some extra room. You can this resourcefulness a step higher by adding floating corner shelves above the home work station. It’s a simple way to tuck away all the office mess! Glass is a material that is becoming quickly popular as most modern architects and designers are employing it extensively in designing various structures. With contemporary homes sporting large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, it makes sens to add floating glass shelves to the corner. Glass shelves bring along with them a sense of ‘light and airy’ appeal along with a different textural element. Just because you are going in for a minimalist or even a semi-minimalist look does not mean that you are compelled to cut down on the shelf space. This living room sports compact floating shelves in the corner that are stylish, ergonomic and add a touch visual contrast to the place. A nice way to stack up your favorite titles indeed!
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It is no secret that we at Decoist love a good party, especially when spring is the reason to celebrate! In fact we recently showcased a slew of irresistible spring decor finds, as well asspring party ideas for festive entertaining. Today we zone in on the spring party table, because creating a memorable one is an art form in itself! [Spring table by Lo Bjurulf from Agent Bauer] Dessert Party Tables for SpringWe begin with a set of party tables that set the bar pretty high… Don’t be intimidated! You too can create a dessert buffet that represents spring’s finest colors and motifs. Simply taper these ideas up or down to fit the size of your group (although it’s hard to imagine you’d need to add more goodies to your table). Below we see an old fashioned candy shop dessert table, designed for a bat mitzvah. A key to this colorful spread: nostalgic pieces such as rock candy and barber poles! [from Amy Atlas Events] Although these tables focus on the presentation of sweets, keep in mind that you can recreate the look with savory foods as well. This Green Dessert Table from A Party Style features a range of goodies, such as vanilla cupcakes, key lime pies, margarita cupcakes and kiwi shortcake shooters. Note how minty ribbon adds a soothing dose of color. A common theme that unites the tables above and below: green apple-filled vases! Yet the next table also features vibrant doses of hot pink. Yes, this Modern Pink & Green Dessert Table fromSugar Style Events is a mixture of shades, including chocolate brown. Brownies, meringues, gummy watermelons, and rock and ribbon candies are a few of the many treats. Note how the color scheme is set by a bright tablecloth and a textured runner. [photo by Esther JuLee Photography] Spring Entertaining at Home The next set of tables represents home entertaining at its best. From intimate gatherings with friends around the dining room table to events that celebrate life’s joyful moments, we’ve got your covered… Check out the party table below from Style Me Pretty. It’s actually an Easter tablescape, but this classic design can work throughout the spring. Lavender and white flowers are an ideal complement to crisp, elegant dishware. In fact, the centerpiece consists of a trio of bloom-filled mason jars. If you don’t have a chandelier hanging overhead, don’t sweat it. It’s really the tissue pom-poms in this next image that steal the show! Once again we see a lime green and hot pink color scheme, which carries through to the centerpiece flowers. The blooms below fill pitchers that are stacked on cake stands at varying heights. [from HGTV.com] This next party table is set for a truly festive event: a vintage-meets-Parisian bridal shower! We love the way French details are incorporated in an understated way. Let’s face it–it can be far too easy to veer into over-the-top territory when it comes to themes. We also admire the way thoughtful details help set the tone. For example, the bride-to-be loves gold and plans on spending her honeymoon in France. So event designer, hostess and photographer Julie Harmsen made sure there were classy doses of gold (and Parisian style) on this table. [fromRuffled] Outdoor Spring FêtesOur last group of spring party tables are the showpieces of outdoor events, such as weddings. And boy, are they gorgeous! Let’s learn from the pros, then create our own works of beauty! We begin with a fun backyard bash that combines shades of green, brown and white. In fact, an emerald and white palette creates a crisp look that is echoed by floral arrangements featuring tulips. Wooden baskets and fresh breads help contribute to the color scheme, as well as the tasty elements of this event! [design by Brian Patrick Flynn; photo courtesy of HGTV. Below we see a wedding table that can easily be adapted for a spring gathering. A vintage glass compote and tins in soft shades are filled with an assortment of blossoms, including yellow and peach roses. Mercury glass votive candles add sparkle, along with a sequined chevron tablecloth. [event design and planning by Nancy Park of So Happi Together; photography byThe Image Is Found via 100 Layer Cake] We end with a long table from a palm springs desert wedding. Our favorite detail: the neon salmon napkins that grace each place setting. When the color is this radiant, you need little else to set the tone. Simple wooden folding chairs and white table linens do the trick. [photo byEPLove via Ruffled]
Geometric Bedding We begin with bedding, because it has the power to bathe a room in geometric style. The b r z Bed Linens from CB2 are inspired by heiroglyphic symbols. Designed by A/R studio, they feature geometric white linear graphics on gray 200-thread-count cotton. Turquoise forms on a crisp white background. And there you have the Magical Thinking Triangle Chain Duvet Cover from Urban Outfitters. Not a big fan of blue? No worries! This bedding is also available in orange and gray. Note that the duvet cover comes in both Twin/XL and Full/Queen sizes. Geometric Decor There are many geometric decor finds available this season, and each one seems more interesting than the next. We’re crazy about these Faceted Wall Clocks from Etsy shop Raw Dezign Studio, Etsy shop snug.studio makes it possible for you to create your own geometric art with this set of 12 snug.magnets. Put them on the fridge and use them to create a new design each day. With colors like gray, pink and bright blue, your creations are sure to be colorful! And now for a 3-D work of art… It’s the Connect 8 Sculpture from CB2. Eight iron rectangles intersect to form optical illusions. An antique-brass effect keeps this piece subtle and chic. But it will still be the star of whatever room it inhabits shop snug.studio is at it again, this time with their snug.vase. In fact, this cardboard vase is even more amazing than it looks in the picture. That’s because it easily unfolds, then gets its shape when you slip it over a glass filled with water. Add fresh greenery, and you’re set! For another geo vase option, check out these Faceted Vases in black from DwellStudio. Reasons to love them include their clean angular look, the Mid-Century design that inspired them, and the three available size options so you can find the perfect selection. Or you can buy all three to amplify their geometric effect! These are like no other candleholders you’ve seen… That’s because they blend geometric forms in a wonderful combination that looks slightly irregular. But the effect is perfection! The Converge Votive in Brass from DwellStudio is a metallic piece that celebrates geometric glamour. There’s something irresistible about the combination of geometry and glass, don’t you think?! This Greenhouse Terrarium from West Elm has a hinged door and glass floor that makes it ideal for displaying collections. Plus, when you seal the plants inside, a moist environment is created, which lessens the amount you have to water your natural selections! Geometric Planters We end with two geometric planters that will become instant conversation pieces whether you put them indoors or out. The Pentagon Metal Vase-Planter from CB2 is crafted of iron with a terracotta finish. Twelve faceted pentagons come together to create this piece. It anchors even the tallest of plants, thanks to a powerful frame that makes a stylish statement: Diamonds are forever, so why not hang one on your wall? This Diamond Hanging Planter from Etsy shop Raw Dezign Studio was individually cast by hand in natural white resin. Suspended by leather cord, it can hang from a wall or a ceiling hook. The clean-lined design of the piece creates a wonderful contrast with any leafy flowing plant that it holds.
With Easter just around the corner, we thought we’d inspire you with one more post on seasonal decor… This time the focus is on centerpieces! Spring-y, colorful Easter centerpieces that will be the apple of your eye when you sit down to dinner with your family to celebrate the holiday. These arrangements are charming and unusual at the same time. Compotes Filled with BloomsWe begin with a series of blossom-filed compotes that feature large bouquets at the top and a slender stem of glassware at the bottom. The vibrant arrangement below is part of a “turquoise Easter wedding inspiration” piece from Ruffled. Note the interplay between sunny yellow and rich turquoise blue, especially when contrasted with crisp white. [photo by Pure 7 Studios via Ruffled] The milk glass compote below is filled with roses and other blossoms. The result: a delicate blend of soft shades anchored by vintage glassware. Picture this arrangement on a white tablecloth with a few lightly dyed Easter eggs resting nearby… [from The Byrd Collective] Also from The Byrd Collective, this next compote features a bundle of peonies. The fullness of the flowers is a wonderful contrast to the petite form of the compote. A single rosy bloom stands out among a sea of white peonies… Egg Dish Centerpiece from BHG.com is easy to make, and the payoff is huge! Place dyed eggs in a clear compote, then fill in gaps with delphinium and pom-pom mums. Talk about a floral statement with an Easter theme! Branches of Blossoms Another spring floral trend: branches of blooms! And they don’t even have to be real. Below we see Talia Vases and Quince Branches from Crate & Barrel. The branches are faux, so you don’t need to worry about water. Not to mention, the vibrant orange hue is an unusual choice for Easter, which makes it truly unique. Note how this fiery hue is a beautiful complement to the soft blues and greens of the vases. next arrangement from HGTV.com consists of cherry blossom branches in a column vase. Inspired by Japanese paintings, this display is enhanced by bark strips that dress up the vase Vibrant, Modern and Rectangular Our last featured floral arrangements have a bit of the unexpected in them! Like this rectangular Southwestern-style collection of berry-toned blossoms from 100 Layer Cake. A tribal patternedrunner and turquoise stones add to the vivid effect. The use of saturated pastels juxtaposed with a strong shade of blue gives this look its power. [photo by N. Barrett Photography] A combination of miniature daisies and yellow craspedia (aka billy balls) shines in a wooden rectangular planter that’s painted a golden shade of yellow and distressed. The yellow-on-yellow effect is quite striking, and the white of the mini daisies adds variety. [photo by Tyler Branch and flowers by Floral Occasions via 100 Layer Cake]
DIY Jewelry Trees Feeling like bringing a little bit of nature indoors? Taking the idea of a jewelry tree literally, bothMy So Called Crafty Life and Sincerely Yours made gorgeous jewelry trees from sticks they found in their own backyards! Slap on a little spray paint and some sort of base and you have yourself an inexpensive (or even free if you use leftover materials from around your home) jewelery organizer that certainly makes a beautiful statement. DIY Pegboard Jewelry Organizers Our next two ideas by The 36th Avenue and Say Yes To Hoboken definitely prove that pegboards are not just for basements, garages, and workshops. With a coat of paint and a DIY wood frame, these pegboard jewelry organizers are an attractive, fun addition to a bedroom or dressing area! DIY Framed Jewelry Organizers For those of you looking for something a little smaller and simpler (i.e. all of us apartment-dwellers!), making a DIY jewelry organizer can be as simple as using a nice frame or shadowbox and adding some hooks! The Elli Blog shared a stunning jewelery organizer made with an antique frame, linen backing, and a few cup hooks. Another approach to the framed jewelry organizer by Nomadic D. uses an open wood frame, a few nails, some chain, and ribbon to proudly show off a spectacular earring and watch collection. DIY Jewelry Organizers from Re-Purposed Objects Have an old desk drawer or wood tray laying around? Give it a little TLC and it could be a stunning DIY jewelry organizer in no time! North End Loft shows us how to re-purpose an old desk drawer with some fabric, paint, hooks, and shallow bowls to create a lovely and efficient jewelry station. Create-Celebrate-Explore used an antique wood type set tray to make an awesomely-rustic jewelry organizer with a little crackle pain and some elbow grease! Other Unique DIY Jewelry Organizers
Looking for more of a quirky or unique way to display and organize your jewelry? Visibly Movedused an eclectic collection of knobs screwed into a piece of driftwood as an amazing DIY jewelry organizer. |
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