Archives for 2015
Amazing Kids Rooms: I Wish I Had One Of Those When I Was A Kid
January 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
When I was a kid I used to make my own room by using a blanket to cover the lower part of the double deck bed. But unfortunately my mother always takes them down specially when I’m not around. That’s why I’m so jealous after seeing these kids bedroom. I never realize that while I’m pretending to have my own room, there are very lucky children out there who not just have their own rooms but they have the Awesome, Jaw-dropping and the COOLEST bedrooms in the world!
How I wish I had one of those when I was a kid but that’s life, maybe I can make that bedroom for my son. But if some of you wish to have these customize bedroom you can try a DIY bedrooms. If you have a fat wallet it would be easier but if you don’t have that kind of wallet a DIY is better. But I’m warning you it takes a lot of dedication and patience to make them the BEST bedroom you ever dreamed of!
Mixing Vintage and Modern in an Urban Family Kitchen
January 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment
See an ad hoc kitchen become full of character, hipness and — above all — function
If Emily and Ian Allison’s kitchen looked like it was thrown together on a whim, that’s because it kind of was. When previous owners converted their 1888-built home into a duplex, they put together an ad hoc kitchen on the second floor because the original kitchen resided on the ground floor. So when the Allisons bought both units and rented out the bottom floor, they were stuck with a kitchen that seriously lacked function. “There wasn’t even a single drawer,” says Ian. “It was a bummer.”
How to Sneak In Creative Guest-Room Storage
January 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The Hardworking Home: Get more from your space with these smart ideas for closets, shelves and drawers
If you’ve been using your guest room only to house overnight guests, you might be overlooking some prime storage space. Check out these ideas for putting your space to work 24/7 with storage over and under the bed, creative closets and smart shelving.
Hardworking space: The guest room.
The challenge: When space is at a premium, using the guest room for storage can be a lifesaver — but once the guest bed and bedside tables are in place, it can be difficult to fit in anything extra. These tips will help you find the storage space you need.
Good to know: Even in the tiniest guest room, there are a few pockets of space that can almost always be used for storage: a bedside table and under the bed.
Clever Ways to Rethink the Linen Closet
January 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The Hardworking Home: Get rid of those toppling piles with these ideas for organizing bedding, towels and more
If you’ve been living with a linen closet crammed too full or jumbled and messy, bring order to the chaos by rethinking this hardworking space. From dividing and conquering (towels in the bath, sheets in the bedroom) to installing smart closet organizers, these solutions can help.
Hardworking space: The linen closet.
The challenge: Keeping an entire household’s sheets, blankets, towels, extra pillows, duvets and tablecloths in one little closet is asking for trouble. Too-high piles teeter and fall, and pretty soon the whole closet is a mess. Get things under control by thinking through exactly what kind of storage you need and where to put it.
Good to know: Check your linen stash before settling on any new storage system. Count the total number of towels, sheets and duvets to get a full picture of the storage space you’ll need.
