Not Your Average Wood Shelves Inspired by all of the amazing character and charm of her farmhouse, First Home Dreamssimply used a bit of ingenuity and a cordless drill to create some lovely DIY bathroom shelves. By flipping the way the brackets were hung, she created a whole new vintage vibe for her shelving. Worn leather and reclaimed wood are, in my opinion, a match made in heaven! Our next DIY shelf from Design Sponge used two thrift store belts, two pieces of recycled wood, and a handful of nails to make this masculine, rustic shelving unit. Husband and wife team Subtle Takeover and Arrow & Apple built these breathtaking DIY honeycomb shelves to showcase some of their favorite items. Made out of fence planks and several drywall screws, I’m sure the carpenter’s rule of “Measure twice, cut once!” certainly applied here with all of those angles! Coastal Crates and Cubist Boxes We have all seen the basic crate shelves made from craft store crates (heck, I even made some for my house). However, Thrifty and Chic takes this idea to a whole new level by hand crafting her crates to custom sizes using recycled wood to perfectly fit the space. With a coat of white paint and some gorgeous styling, she created an elegant, coastal display wall in her dining room. Not only is this fully customizable, but you can change it any time you’d like thanks to the binder clips! Unfortunately, it looks like the Prant boxes are no longer available at Ikea, but any basic, thin wood boxes will do. You could even make your own! Lovely Ladder Shelves How adorable is this next project!? By creating new planks to rest on the rungs of an old ladder, which was updated with a bright coat of paint, A Beautiful Mess created a one-of-a-kind display shelf for her plants. Well, not to worry becauseLazy Liz on Less shows us how to make eye-catching leaning ladder shelves from scratch. Inspired by plan from Ana White, these shelves add a sleek, simple, (dare I say?) sexy look to any space. Re-Purposed Objects I love DIY projects that are super simple. How is this one for you? Step one: saw pallet in half. Step 2: put on wall. BOOM! Done. Okay, so you have to do a bit more jury-rigging to get a third shelf out of a pallet and may want to add some stain, but you get my point. These stunningly rustic pallet shelves by I Love You More Than Carrots are an easy way to create a focal point for showing off your favorite items and photos. (Insert obligatory branch project here. After all, this is a post by Erika.) True to form, I have featured shelving unit made of birch branches. This amazing shelf, designed by Koko Architecture + Design and featured on International Design Awards, isn’t a DIY project per se, but I think it can serve as great inspiration for one! Upgrade existing shelves (or use some lumber or reclaimed wood to make some) by adding a few natural birch branches in between for support and woodsy character. Created with several wooden trellises cut to the size of the window opening and hung from cord at different levels, this shelf is a plant’s dream, as it can soak up all of the sunshine pouring through your windows! It is also a human’s dream because it is easy to make (lattice would work and is very inexpensive), looks awesome, and helps bring some green indoors.
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What makes pink a distinctively ‘chic’ color is generally unknown. Maybe it is just one of the fashion trends that caught on in the second half of twentieth century. In fact, fashion advice articles dating back to early 1900s talk about how perfect ‘pink’ would be for your baby boy! Yet, pink is a color today that is clearly associated with girls and women; girls’ bedrooms in pink seem to be perpetual hits that are all the rave. There are plenty of designs, accessories and interior styles that can help integrate pink seamlessly into the modern home. With young girls spending much of their time within these four walls, it makes sense to make their bedrooms extra special. Personalized accessories and cool décor items can help in this regard. These fabulous and fashionable girls’ bedrooms in pink hues sure steal the show as they inspire you to incorporate similar cool shades into your home. A Touch of Glamor from Tinsel Town Creating pink interiors in no way means that you need to use pink and nothing else. WhileHollywood Regency style might be going a bit too far for a girls’ bedroom, a dash of this outlandish and affluent theme is just right. Black and white stripes, white backdrop, pink accessories and a mirror or two arranged beautifully will help add the glamor quotient. A theme like this is best of girls who are close to their teens as it can be modified and scaled up easily as time rolls by. Celebrating the Disney Princess Style!
If there is one thing that the Disney franchise has made pretty popular then it is the ‘princess theme’ among young girls. There is probably no girl on the planet who would not love to be treated like a princess (no matter how old they are and whether they admit this in public or not) and hence the Disney Princess style is perfect fit for your little one at home. This theme is not too hard to create, uses plenty of pink along with a few other neutral tones and finding matching princess-themed bed sheets and accessories is not too difficult. Although it seems as though it should be the simplest part of decorating your home, hanging artwork can often be more complicated than choosing the artwork itself. This is especially true if you have multiple pieces to hang upon one wall or within one room. Hanging too many pieces of artwork or framed photos within a space can make the room feel smaller and cluttered, but not including enough wall art can make a space feel bland and devoid of personality. Art hanging tips When hanging art above a piece of furniture, make sure the piece or grouping of pieces is no longer than the furniture itself. A good rule of thumb is to hang art and groupings that are about three-fourths of the total width of the furniture below. Do not hang your wall art too high. This is a rookie mistake many people make, usually by falsely assuming that hanging art higher will make the ceiling seem taller. However, art should always hang at eye level. Visualize and Create a Template
When hanging groupings of different sized art, you should first create a template. Imagine the grouping as one large rectangular or square piece of art. Hang a newspaper cut out on the wall and decide how you will place the art within that shape. Trace each framed piece within the cut out if it will help you visualize the final product. Create the same sized shape on the wall in washable pencil, and wipe away after the pieces are all hung. Careful About the Weight Lastly, select hardware carefully and do not misjudge the weight of your artwork. Often framed pieces of art, especially those with a thick glass front, are too heavy for your average nail. Select hanging systems that can withstand the art. The only thing worse than poorly hung art is a damaged wall and shattered frame. Neoclassical But Hip The beginning of 2014 will bring us the trend that Bill calls “The Ancients.” Inspired by Greek and Roman themes, this trend brings back many classical elements of these ancient cultures but in hip, new ways. In addition, there is an overwhelming presence of the ancient warrior, modernized to current times; Bill calls this idea “Roman meets Tron.” Get ready to see plenty of busts, traditional but updated murals, and columns. Also, there will be a return to symmetry to create a timeless, balanced spaces. Finally, on top of the Greek and Roman inspiration, there will be a movement of Egyptian revival headed our way. Circular and Fragmented
Bill refers to the next trend, coming in the second quarter of 2014, as “Frac’d Up!” Characterized by fractal, fragmented elements, this trend will bring about slices, geometric shapes, and elements that look as if they have just exploded. In addition, the circle is back! Anything that can be round, will be round. Knit Rugs in Neutral Tones We begin with a series of neutral knit rugs that would serve as the perfect backdrop to any modern space! For example, the Anchorage Cream Rectangle Area Rug by Surya for Pure Home is woven from New Zealand wool. This cozy piece pops on dark floors, as shown in the image below. A striking texture is a true highlight of this piece, which also blends well with other cream-toned decor. Below we see the same rug in a taupe-y shade called Mushroom. In addition to an irresistible texture, this knit rug has the ability to add a dose of warmth to even the most minimalist of spaces. [from Pure Home] In the next featured image, we see a modern room anchored by a big-eye knit rug in a rich chocolate shade. Not only does this piece ground the space, it adds interest and dimension through its chunky, open knit. Are you beginning to notice how rooms with textured rugs feature other textured items, such as pillows and bedding?… [from Chroma Design Lab + Interiors] Colorful Knit Rugs
Speaking of color, we end with several knit rugs that depart from neutral territory to add a dose of color to the room of your choice. If you’re feeling crafty, be sure to check out this DIY knit rug project, created from five-fold weft rags using moss-stitching. In fact, we love this rug so much, we previously featured it in our post on DIY rug projects. For more details on this piece, check out the instructions at Scandinavian Deko. Strategic Storage for the Home OfficeWhen it comes to maintaining a beautiful home office, there’s no denying that storage is key. Wouldn’t you love an office like the one below, free from paperwork and any sign of clutter? Concealed storage in cabinets and drawers may be the answer. However, make sure you stay realistic. If you use your home office for heavy duty business, a highly decorative space may not be in the cards. It’s OK if a filing cabinet or a few stacks of paper make an appearance. At the same time, keep reading for some ways to use storage to your visual advantage… [photography by Shae Rocco, from Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design] If you’re one of those lucky renters or homeowners with built-in storage, make the most of it! Nothing beats an above-desk bookshelf or cabinets that can hold office supplies. In the home office below, we see a room with plenty of shelf and cabinet storage space. [fromHighmark Builders] However, if you don’t have a room filled with built-in storage options, don’t hesitate to add some under-desk file cabinetry, as shown in the home office below. You can even throw in a colorful touch, such as the radiant yellow piece below. [from ASAP House] Concealed storage is ideal, especially if it’s behind cabinet doors or frosted glass panes. However, if you have open shelving, don’t fret. A range of baskets and classy boxes are available for purchase! There’s no need to let piles of paper rule your space. Tuck clutter inside of an opaque container, as shown in the next featured space (with its woven baskets and white boxes). [from Angela Ruple Interior Design] Below we see another assortment of pretty boxes that reinforce the color palette of the room.To keep the look clean and contemporary, stick with boxes of the same color. This strategy unifies your space, giving it an extra tidy appearance. [from 3 tok design group] Another option for those without built-in storage is to purchase furniture with built-in storage capabilities. Like the desk below, which has a lower shelf that’s perfect for holding paper trays, printers, and more.[from Love, Thomas] Maximize Desk and Wall Space Let’s face it–the whole purpose of maximizing storage is to make the most of your desk space. One way to do this? By using wall space to your advantage! But before we get into the details, check out the home office below, which features a wraparound desk that makes this room ideal for the whole family! Note the shelving above the desk space at the left. [from Oak Hill Architects] Another way to maximize desk space? Only display the essentials. For example, below we see computers, lamps, phones, a printer and other necessities on the desks below. It may be tempting to put out a slew of decorative smalls, but if you’re truly using the space to work, you may want to think twice before decking it out in designer items. [from Tracy Murdock Design & Management] If your space has a long desk, you may have more leeway when it comes to displaying decor. For example, check out the desk below, which spans the length of the home office’s window-filled wall. The result: There’s plenty of space for bold accents like a vase of tropical flowers! [from Cathy Schwabe Architecture]
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