Showing posts with label Interior Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interior Design. Show all posts
Friday, November 27, 2015
Space-Saving Kids Beds
Well-designed kids rooms include lots of space for storage and plenty of room to play. A treehouse bed must be a dream for a kid. The Slow Life built this amazing bed and painted it orange on the outside and robin’s egg blue on the inside. This has got to be the gathering place for kids in the home. Underneath the bed are bookcases and an area to play. This helps make this bed not only fun for kids but practical. I’ve gathered a few space-saving kids bed ideas that are not only awesome but fun!
So the desk turns into a bed. Brilliant! Image via Flying Beds.
Murphy beds are the way to go in a very small room. The downside to Murphy Beds is closing it up when not in use. Might not be ideal for every day use but then again – maybe! Image via MurphyBed.
I would love to see this bookcase filled with toys and books for a great playroom with-the-extra-guest-bed look. also via MurphyBed.
A very modern practical wall bed. Image via All Dreaming.
And here some other ideas from All Dreaming
15 Awesome DIY Entryway Bench Projects
An entryway bench is a really great option when you have a small (or no!) entryway, as is common in most smaller homes. It gives you a space to sit and put on your shoes, or the little ones shoes, and also to set items when coming into the house.
It can be pressed into service as temporary seating at the dining table when entertaining, or even used as a sofa or side table in a pinch. Its the perfect height for a kids table when the little ones come to visit. And it helps to create an entryway when there is no formal space at the door, by providing some structure. A piece of furniture this versatile is just what the small house ordered!
Here are our picks for DIY entryway benches, and we have lots of tutorials here to save you money! Our feature project, above and below, is a great step by step tutorial for a farmhouse bench from Home Depot. I love that this project takes just basic carpentry skills that anyone can learn. And it’s so pretty!
‘The Weekend Country Girl’ took an old thrift store dresser, cut it in half, and created this DIY mudroom bench! Oh my this is cool! Be sure to visit and find out how she did it. It might get your creative juices flowing!
While we’re at upcycling, see how ‘DIY Network’ upcycled old upper kitchen cabinets into this easy shoe bench. Great place to find cabinets like these is the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in your area.
From ‘My Sophia Ryan’, this rustic bench made from pallets is a great project for those of you looking for some repurposed character in your entry. Lots of step by step photos as this couple makes their bench, with the help of a very adorable toddler…
‘Being Home’ has a complete tutorial in building a mudroom bench, and another one on the cushion! I really love the built in look of this project. Amazing job, this could really add value to your home as well.
‘Not Just a Housewife’ built this simple DIY entryway bench, and shows us just how she did it. I love how her photos make it seems really easy, she really breaks down the steps for you and gives you a lot of little tips. I think this could be a great project for beginner woodworkers!
This Pottery Barn inspired entryway storage unit was created by ‘The Suburban Urbanist’. This was shared over three posts to get all their storage projects in, but we are linking specifically to the bench post. You can click through while you are there to see how they did the coat rack and other projects!
From ‘Ana White’, this entryway storage bench and shelf are indicative of all her free plans… amazing! (They need to some up with better words for amazing!) I love how all her tutorials are so detailed…material lists and step by step drawings. BTW, the next few projects are Ana White designs… she is THAT good!
This modern farm bench by ‘Ana White’ has a more sleek and minimal design, that would be perfect for a more contemporary home, but would still fit nicely in any casual style.
Love this! This easy upholstered bench by Ana is the only one we have in this line up. (Upholstered, that is.) Full tutorial.
These last three are simply inspirational… we wanted to include them because we figure, by this point in the post, your creative mind is pumping out your own ideas, and these should help! Enjoy creating your own DIY entryway benches, and let us know in comments how your projects went!
From Erich McVey on ‘Design Sponge‘, we love this rustic wood bench.
From ’Arkin Tilt Architects‘ on ‘Houzz’, this bench was made from a walnut tree that fell during their project.
Lastly, this entryway bench on ‘Homedit’ is a simple idea… a board attached to two wooden stools! That should get you thinking!
Source:Decorating Your Small Space
Thursday, November 26, 2015
15 Gorgeous Gray Bedrooms
Today's trendiest neutral, gray, is perfect for a bedroom. This subtle shade can appear either warm or cool and creates a restful backdrop in a traditional, modern, cottage or any style bedroom retreat.
Proof that neutrals need never be boring, this bedroom's a winning combination of subtle shades in a very tight palette. "This room succeeds in creating a masculine, clubby sanctuary for the homeowner to unwind at the end of the day," says designer Brian Dittmar. "By using multiple shades of warm gray paired with taupe, camel and cream tones, we created a space that envelops you and makes you feel at ease because it's all a peaceful — yet interesting — mix of basically monochromatic neutrals."
Layering gray and silver adds a level of glamour that's just right in a romantic space. "In this bedroom, we used a very modern wallpaper to create a beautiful focal point," says designer Yelena Gerts. To soften the room and add a touch of luxury, we chose an upholstered bed with silver nail heads. The gray and purple color scheme gave the room a contemporary feel."
No need to hang art against gallery-white walls: Warm gray is a great backdrop for everything from bold contemporary works to classic compositions, and allows the artwork to determine the room's color palette. "This room basically has a monochromatic color scheme," says designer M. Charles Beach. "But it's deceiving because of the splashes and punctuation of color, which add drama and sophistication."
Earth tones aren't the only option for creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. "In this bedroom, the dark wall color (C2's 'Carbon Dust' paint) makes the space feel more private; the warmth of the gray is calming," say designers Douglas Kallfelz and Cory Kallfelz.
Keep a light space from feeling too cool and empty by emphasizing details like pattern and texture, says designer Victoria McKenney. "When designing spaces with a monochromatic color palette, we create visual interest by varying elements such as patterns, textures and materials. This enables us to design a calming, serene space that doesn't lack character or uniqueness."
For a bedroom with verdant views of the outdoors, a simple gray, white and blue palette keeps the emphasis on the room's connection to nature. "Just as you see in in nature, a balance between warm and cool colors is important for interiors," says project designer Adriana Gerbig. "Here we selected a soft warm gray to balance the cool colors in the fabrics."
Choosing colors for a tween boy isn't always easy — nor is designing a room that will grow with him. Blue is so basic; gray, on the other hand, can add a masculine touch that feels right at any age. "Our challenge for this project was to design a room for a 12-year-old boy that wasn't too age specific, and was personalized enough for him to feel comfortable in a more 'grown-up' space as he transitioned into his teen years," says designer Laura McCroskey. "We used a soft gray paint (Benjamin Moore HC-95) on three walls and the ceiling of this room to create a neutral and cozy retreat, but painted the accent wall behind his bed with cinnabar for a splash of energy. We also used values of gray from dark charcoal to light gray in his bedding and draperies. The chrome lamps and accessories complemented the grays and added a touch of bling. The room is accessorized with a bookcase for books and his childhood treasures and a wonderful study desk in gray canvas with leather trim."
In a space dominated by bold architectural elements, it can make sense to limit the rest of the design features to a selection of richly textured neutrals. "Here we combined soft taupe-gray paint with a muted palette to create a soothing master bedroom retreat," says designer Jennifer Johnson. "Various tones of gray and a mix of textures add just enough interest without feeling too busy."
Gray can play many roles — from the restrained chic of menswear-style charcoal to the shimmering richness of reflective silver — as shown in this dramatic master bedroom. "I loved using gray in this project because it can be both calming and inviting," says designer Michael Abrams. "It's the perfect combination for creating a soothing and sophisticated space."
At times, creating the perfect sleeping space is as easy as choosing the right paint. In her own home, design blogger Michelle Shen of AM Dolce Vita achieved her goal of "a serene and elegant master bedroom" by setting simple white furnishings against the soft wash of ICI Dulux's Silver Cloud gray paint.
Gray may be everywhere in design right now, but which gray you choose for you own space depends on the other colors you'll be incorporating. In this bedroom, part of a modern condominium in Chicago, a steel gray works perfectly with the saturated shades of the bedding and rug. "Our client prefers the absence of color, but wanted her daughter to be able to express her own personality in her bedroom. A neutral background allows for bold pops of color such as the Donghia Suzani headboard, the Atelier Lapchi rug and the Missoni draperies," says designer Jessica Lagrange.
Streaming sunshine and the curving lines of classic furnishings are amplified by a wall color that's the color of early morning. Say designers Erin Fearins and Catherine Brophy of their choice: "Soft gray walls and crisp, light neutrals create a modern, luxe feeling for a bedroom or dressing room."
Color can affect mood and energy, from stimulating appetite (red) to inspiring happiness (yellow). "Gray is always a very soothing and peaceful color," say the designers at Urrutia Design. "It's a great choice for a bedroom, because it's important to be in a relaxing environment just before you start or end your day."
Traditional white bedroom furniture suddenly looks crisp and modern against pale gray walls. Add bedding with intense citrine accents and an oversized pattern, and you've given your room a whole new attitude. Says designer C. Marie Hebson of this space: "The warm gray colors create a subtle, youthful vibe in this room and balance perfectly with the traditional feeling of the rest of the home's design."
In this simple yet elegant bedroom, layered, textural neutrals lend interest without drawing attention away from the room's distinctive architecture. "The use of warm and cool grays was mirrored by the use of warm and cool metallics in the space," says designer Terri Symington. "The small amount of accent color from the fresh flowers adds the final touch that a neutral monotone color scheme often needs."
Source:HgTV
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