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27 Space-Saving Design Ideas For Small Kitchens

by Simona Ganea, posted in Kitchen, on April 9th, 2013

When you have a small kitchen, you often don’t even feel like going into that room. It’s just not inviting to always feel like you don’t have enough space for prepping dinner or even for washing the dishes. But that’s sometimes because it’s not designed right. A tiny kitchen with a functional décor is actually not that bad. It’s not as good as a large kitchen but it’s still ok. So what could you do to make a small kitchen inviting and more practical?

Open shelves are very practical and they’re also great for display

Use the space on the walls.

In a small kitchen it’s difficult to find the space for all the storage you need. You can have wall-mounted cabinets and shelves but that couldn’t be enough either. So what else can you do? Well, you can use the space you have left on the walls. For example, you can have hooks where you can hang all sorts of utensils and you can put them above the sink or under a cabinet.

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7 Funky Ways To Incorporate Your Monogram!

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on April 9th, 2013

Birthed in the south, monogramming is a fun way to add your own personal touch to life’s everyday items. And it’s an easy way to decorate the house! But don’t worry, it’s not all boring initials in monochromatic colors. From DIYs to eclectic easy moves, let’s take a look at some playful ways to incorporate your monogram into always any nook or cranny!!

1. A Chalkboard Surprise.

Do you have a chalkboard memo board or a pantry you can write your grocery list on? Well, add a bit of pizazz to it! Turn your initial (or initials) into your home’s logo! Get creative and design something with a bit of an extra pop, then have fun drawing it on whatever surface you can get access too.{found on site}.

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What Makes A Home Office Functional And Great To Work In

by Simona Ganea, posted in Office, on April 9th, 2013

Most people feel the need to have a home office. Whether you’re working from home or you bring work home with you or if you simply need a space where you can go when you have a project that needs to be completed, the home office is where you should be. But it’s often difficult to design this space in such a way that it would feel like a space where you would actually like to work. The following tips should help with this problem.

The right space.

First of all, you have to decide where you want your office to be. If several rooms are available, you need to choose the right one. The home office should be away from traffic, away from the kids’ playroom and away from the living room. It has to have lots of outlets and it also needs to be easily accessible in case a client has to come over.

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Curtain Designs And Styles For The Children’s Bedroom

by Simona Ganea, posted in Kids Furniture, on April 9th, 2013

Decorating a kid’s bedroom is definitely not all fun. It’s not easy to choose the right features for this room. On one hand you have to choose what’s practical, durable and functional. But on the other hand you have to make sure your kid will like the designs you choose because otherwise he or she will feel forced to live with your choices. So it would be best to involve them into the decision-making process.

You can choose a color only for the curtains to make them stand out more

Let’s focus on a specific element such as the curtains. Choosing the right design, color or pattern can be very difficult so here are a few suggestions. Make sure you consult with your child before you actually go to the store to buy the curtains. You should know approximately what they have in mind and you need to remind your child to be realistic about the details.

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12 Unique DIY Projects Featuring Birch Wood

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on April 9th, 2013

Birch is a hardwood tree and its wood is fine-grained and pale in color which makes it very attractive because of the satin-like sheen. Birch wood can be used for a variety of different projects and some of them are very simple. Here are a few DIY projects that you might like to explore.

Wood coasters.

If you want and if you have some leftover birch wood from another project, you could make some coasters. You’ll need slices of birch tree, acrylic paint, tracing paper and a printout or artwork. Trace the artwork on the wood using tracing paper and paint the slices. Add a coat of varnish and enjoy your new coasters.{found on happyserendipity}.

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Spacious penthouse with a contemporary and newly-renovated interior

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on April 8th, 2013

This beautiful penthouse can be found in Warsaw, Poland. It’s very spacious and all the rooms seem airy and large even when they’re not all big. That’s all due to the new interior design. The penthouse has been recently renovated and the changes made were extensive. The renovation was a project by Warsaw-based architects and interior designers Hola Design.

As you can see, the penthouse looks very airy and light. It’s partially due to the color palette chosen for the interior décor. The chromatic palette is composed of white as a main shade in combination with grey and the natural color of wood in all its beautiful variations. The walls throughout are white without exceptions and sometimes the white and grey combo was exploited to give the décor a modern and simple look.

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Different Styles To Adopt When Decorating Your Coffee Table

by Simona Ganea, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on April 8th, 2013

The coffee table is a must-have in any living room. It’s the central piece and often the focal point of the room. But simply placing the table there doesn’t mean your work there is done. Most people are having trouble deciding what they should put on the table or if they should put anything on it at all. Well, there are a few different styles and options to choose from.

Books.

You can have some books placed casually on the coffee table just for décor

You can also use other decorations in combination with the books

You could have some books on the coffee table. they could be books you enjoy reading or albums with pictures, paintings, artwork, etc. that your guests could take a look at when they’re visiting. And since we we’re talking about coffee table books, do you remember the idea Kramer had about making a coffee table book about coffee tables? That could be a great choice.

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