Painting Wood White

Wood grain showing through white creates rustic furniture

Painting wood white can be a great way to brighten up old furniture. If you don’t want to use white in large quantities in a room, opt for painting over furniture with white as an easy compromise. This décor trend creates various looks depending on how you want your room to be displayed. For instance, a chest of drawers that is painted white with some of the wood grain showing can evoke a rustic or cottage farmhouse feeling.

Add Bursts of Color

Bright, bold colors against the backdrop of white are eye-catching

If you want to achieve more white in a room, it can be very striking if you have pinpricks of bright color added to it. Small amounts of color are key here – this will create much more effect. The splashes of color break up the white without ruining its polished look.

Befriend Beige

The use of white and off-white for dreamy décor

Using a lot of white in your décor can make it lose effect, so a sneaky tip is to accentuate the white with shades of off-white (think beige or eggshell). This is sophisticated while being trendy, and creates more dimensions in a room.

Patterns Made Easy.

Patterns brighten up solid white

White as a background makes it easier to combine lots of different patterns, and this is a great tip to invigorate white bedding.

Create Larger Living Spaces.

Head-to-toe white opens up a room

White used in large quantities, such as a white painted ceiling, white walls and a white floor, can help to create a larger living space in a room. However, when used in more than one room, it can make the entire living space feel more united.

Brighter Shade of Pale.

Metal trimmings work well with white

The use of metals is a great way to add a bit of personality to white. Silver, for instance, usually comes into play in the kitchen in the form of appliances. Choosing white as the main color can be very effective in creating clean lines and minimalist style.

Gold adds sophistication to blank white

On the other hand, white and gold can be a very glamorous team, especially in a bedroom where the shade of white can create a zen-like atmosphere, inspiring relaxation.  Try to revamp white with the above tips to make your décor more modern and crisp.

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Fishes are fun and lively in the context of interior design and they are particularly effective in a dining room setting since they are, of course, edible. You don’t need to cover the floor and walls with carpet and wallpaper evoking fishy designs to create a theme. Use a fishy wall treatment, sure, but only choose one wall. Add an aquarium, but it doesn’t have to be huge. And use a table service with a fish motif if you want a themed evening without having to commit fully to the look.

Fishy Wall Treatments.

Cotemporary dining rooms don’t work if you plaster fish everywhere. Select a wall for a treatment and leave the others plain. An arrangement of wall mounted stylised fish can be enough to accent the room with the right theme.

For a fun look, arrange your fishes so that are all heading in different directions, but keep them close to one another. For a dynamic statement use a single, larger fish that can stand alone. To create subtle theme, go for tiling where you can spread your fish motif around the full area of the wall.

The Fisherman’s Look.

Fish, used as an abstract image, work well in a themed dining room, but for a more human touch go for a fisherman’s look instead. Buoys, netting and vintage life preservers all add to a fisherman inspired décor and you don’t need too many of them to get the look.

Placemats, which resemble a fisherman’s net, will add to the design and try using them with nautically inspired napkins, too. For a coordinated look, dress your table with conch shells, starfish and other beach paraphernalia. Add an ornamental sail boat as a centrepiece, making for the ideal fish themed dinner party.

Aquaria.

If you are a fish lover, then why not put some live fish into your dining room’s design? A simple goldfish bowl, acting as a focal point, can be enough to bring a fishy themed room together coherently.

There are plenty of fish bowls that will suit a myriad of styles and tastes. Smaller dining rooms will benefit from a fish tank that is set into your storage cabinetry. If you can see through to the other side, it can create an open plan look, without compromising on your storage.

For a more dynamic look, that creates a statement, install a fully blown aquarium and fill it with tropical varieties. Diners won’t be able to keep their eyes off the fishy display. Aquaria look at their best when they are well lit, but they require some maintenance to keep them looking at their best.

Picture Perfect.

Images of fish are the simplest way of getting the themed look. They are easily removed when you want to change the look, too. Colorful creatures, like fish, will mean you can get the right tone to coordinate your image with your dining linen.

Single images of fish, or many of the same variety, work well. Remember that abstract pictures are just as effective as realistic ones in themed interior design. Framed seafood shells and starfish work just as well as regular fish, like marlin and cod.

Fishy Table Sets.

Complete the look of your fish inspired décor with a set of matching crockery. Fishy plates and bowls look great in a themed dining room for a formal meal, as do canapé sets if you are entertaining with a buffet. Don’t forget your glassware when it comes to a coordinated look and why not add a fish-shaped wine rack, too? Table cloths, napkins and runners are all available with fish designs, contemporary and traditional, that will help you set the look off to perfection.

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Situated in this beautiful area of the Tramuntana mountains, the house was designed by architect Bernardo Jaume Oliver. Its design is a mix of traditional Mallorcan and modern elements.Natural materials were mostly used for this project. Locally-sourced stone and wood were used and the house has been modernized and renovated.

The wooden beams are new but they have a darker shade that gives them plenty of character. What’s very beautiful is also the fact that this place has a contemporary yet rustic décor. Some of the old and rustic details that add character to the house are in a way neutralized by some of the modern additions. Contemporary furniture was used in the living and dining area, most of it white, but the wooden floor maintains a warm atmosphere.

If you look closely, there are a few rural-inspired elements in here. One example would be the painting featuring a sheep or the entrance door that has been recovered from an old house. But the interior is not the only charming space on this property. Outside, the atmosphere is just as pleasant. The views with the mountains on the horizon are wonderful and you can contemplate the beauty of the landscape while relaxing by the pool.{found on nuevo-estilo}.

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Decorated with French furnishings and rustic accessories, the apartment has a very artistic look. Of course, the fact that its owner is a professional in the arts definitely helped. The interior of this place is eclectic and the mix of styles and influences is very harmonious.

Even though there are quite different elements in here, they don’t clash but they rather complement each other. In the center of the home there’s a large living room with exposed brick walls and wooden beams. It’s decorated with a stunning chandelier and a very interesting coffee table. The baby grand piano further adds to the artistic charm of the room.

The dining area also has a very beautiful décor. The round table has eight French bistro chairs around it. Placed by a large window, the diners can also admire the panoramic city views and they can enjoy a very pleasant atmosphere. The apartment also has a study with a floor-to-ceiling library and a mobile ladder just like in the old movies. As you step into the bedroom, the rich shades of yellow and blue give you a very cheerful feel.{found on http://www.onefinestay.com/new-york/abingdon-square/images/}.

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Although many women know exactly what they want, in terms of clothes storage, for men it can oftentimes be more of a challenge to get the balance between aesthetics and function right.

There are certain design cues which you can invoke that will create a sense of the male environment and these work particularly well in dedicated storage spaces, such as walk in closets. Try using these in a shared bedroom, too, or on the inside of a closet that has been arranged for the man of the house.

Darkwood Cabinets.

For the serious businessman who needs everything to be utterly organized in the mornings, when dressing, there is little better choice than dark wood cabinets. Stained wood, with neat trim and fittings, is the ideal storage system material to use as it creates a no-nonsense approach to getting ready for a day at the office.

The look is for a gentleman who is established in his profession and pursuits. Set the look off with a few images that encourage the go-getting individual.Coordinate black woods with stainless steel and chrome for a look suited to a younger professional man.

Arranging Your Clothes.

Conventional wisdom says to arrange your clothes as you would wear them; shoes at the bottom, pants above, shirts and jackets on top. However, there’s no need to stick to this so long as everything is orderly. Try shirts place all together on a lower rack, but jerseys and woollens elsewhere, because they are not often worn at the same time, depending on the weather.

Footwear can often be your first choice of clothing, so try putting them at eye level. Remember to leave room for any hats that you might have, as these don’t like being crushed in drawers. Break up larger shelves with dividers that stop woollens becoming muddled. And use a carousel for your shoes, so that you can get to all of them easily.

Walk In Closets.

The walk in closet is the ideal environment for a man to store his clothes. If you have sufficient room, fit one out rather than filling one with multiple stand-alone wardrobes.

A walk in closet should have a door so that it doesn’t get dusty inside. Open plan ones suffer from this problem. The best walk in closets have a combination of shelves, open and closed, racks and drawers. If you have room, use more than one wall and, if possible, install a central island unit.

Accessory Stores.

Don’t make the assumption that men don’t need a jewelry or accessory store. Like their female counterparts, men need a place for rings, keys, wallets and glasses. The ideal place is a pull out drawer with sub dividers inside to keep the contents orderly. A glass fronted drawer is a good idea, too, for accessories like belts. Alternatively, hang belts on a pullout rack that will keep them organized and accessible.

Ties.

Men need to select the right tie for the right time and which one he chooses can depend on the sort of day he has planned. Being able to see all of your ties, their colors and patterns, in one go is a great help for that all important decision. Tie drawers, with transparent dividers, are perfect for the job.

Alternatively, hang your ties at the end of a cabinet in an arrangement that, rainbow-style, will allow you to select just the right color. If you hang your ties in a cabinet, make sure you can pull them forward to get a clear view. Alternatively, roll your ties up and set them into cubby holes, arranged by similar patterns.

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1. Dishes.

Dishes are a great way to learn the thrifter’s way. Collect good pieces, collect fun pieces and collect pieces that you love. You could get lucky and find entire China sets or find a single dish here or there that you love putting together in funky ways with other mismatched plates. Look for reliable brands or reliable stamps like, “Made in Italy” or “Pyrex.”

2. Art.

There are so many fun, unique pieces you’ll be able find if you keep your eyes on the look out. And you don’t even have to look for anything specific, instead you grab pieces that you love and inspired. Whether they’re handmade or just hand-me-downs, if one speaks to you then buy it and find a spot for it in the house.

3. Bottles or Vases.

You’ll find so many bottles and vases during your search. It’s one of the most prominent home decor pieces out in the flea market and garage sale world. But that’s okay! Because when you find one that’s a bit outside-the-box, you’ll have a versatile piece to use anywhere and everywhere around the house. In centerpieces, on mantles,  on side tables – the possibilities are absolutely endless.

4. Frames.

Frames are another popular thrifty item. They’ll be a lot to sift through but when you find one with character and pizazz, spend the buck or two and take it home. When a frame has a lot of oomph without a picture inside, you can use it for more than outlining a pretty photo. Instead add it to a wall collage, the mantle or to show off old love letters.

5.Clocks.

Clocks are cool. They’re another unsuspecting way to add spice and personality to every corner of the house from the mantle or the breakfast table, these little cuties can really add a lot of style. Of course, if you just want to add a beautiful, vintage clock to your bedroom side table – that’s perfectly alright too!

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This is a micro apartment. It can be found in Paris and it would have to be one of the tiniest spaces we’ve ever described so far. But, in such cases, you have to be ingenious. What the apartment lacks in space it makes up in creative storage. This place once sued to be the master suite of an apartment in the Montparnasse neighborhood. In other words, one bedroom became a whole apartment. But even though it’s so small, this place has everything one needs.

Let’s take a look at some of the very creative storage solutions that architects Marc Baillargeon and  Julie Nabucet found for this space. First of all, notice how the mattress/sofa can be completely hidden, leaving the floor space empty and thus giving you more freedom of movement. Then there are also other very ingenious features.

For example, there’s plenty of storage inside the stairs and basically everywhere around you. Some of them are hidden in unexpected places while others are in plain sight. All the wall-mounted furniture was designed to keep things out of the floor space and to also allow you to better organize the space.

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Try Triangles.

Every schoolkid knows that a triangle has three sides and that the ancient Greeks were obsessed with their mysterious properties. You don’t find many triangular rooms to test your interior decorating skills. However, triangles, which offer a strong structural shape, are often used by civil engineers with bridges, balconies and balustrades. If your home has any of these elements it is a likely a triangle will have been used. If so, reflect this with the design of the nearby spaces.

Tessellating Tiling.

Tiling tends to be sold in a geometric form, either a rectangle or a square, but there’s no need to stick to a regular pattern to get the geometrically inspired look. Use a combination of squares and rectangles to prevent your tessellating patterns becoming too dull. Likewise, find floor tiles with a visual motif that cuts across the pattern made by the tiles themselves. Tiling offers the perfect opportunity to create an orderly look whilst still doing something novel with their usual appearance.

Hexagonal Heaven.

Like squares and rectangles, the honeycomb look of a hexagon covers surfaces very effectively because it natural tessellates. The look of a group of hexagons works particularly well with carpet which must twist and turn around awkward shapes where, for instance, stripes would not be suitable. It is equally at home when used as a vinyl floor covering in a kitchen or a bathroom. And, for a more engaging approach, try it as a feature wall covering. This is ideal for a dining room, especially if you use hexagonal plates or place mats, too.

Zig Zags.

Diagonals don’t always work well in interior designs, particularly if the room is smaller, as it can create the effect of everything being out of kilter. A better approach to take is to use zig zags instead so that the look is more balanced. Zig zagged flooring won’t make your room look too small and is relatively easy to put in place. Chevrons are also well worth considering for a bedroom wall covering. Wallpaper tends to suit zig zag designs and it is the perfect thing to use in a teenagers bedroom.

Exceptional Exteriors.

Don’t neglect your home’s exterior when it comes to geometry. Natural looking gardens are given a lift by a geometric feature. Try to blend natural curves with some hard and fast lines to get the best effect.

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The property is built in solid stone and it has that old, rustic look that situates it in a different era. But once you step inside, everything changes. The apartment has been completely renovated. So while the exterior still has most of its original charm, the interior is wonderful in a completely different way.

Of course, not everything is new and modern. The stone walls and the beamed ceilings still allows us to envision how this place might have looked like in its original state. The stone walls have been painted white in order to keep up with the modern décor and to provide a nice background for all the other beautiful features.

The rooms are quite small but this only makes them cozy and welcoming. The exposed beams on the white ceilings further emphasize this feeling. The furniture is simple and has modern characteristics. I particularly like the small dining area with that round area rug that complements the classical black chairs so beautifully and emphasized their elegant silhouette.

You can also see that the space has been creatively used. Take a look, for example, at this series of wooden shelves that go all the way up and become smaller and smaller as they follow the shape of the ceiling. The kitchen has a creative design as well. It’s very simple and mostly suitable for someone who prefers eating out rather than spending much time here. Still, it’s equipped with all the necessary appliances.{found on desiretoinspire}.

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Glass Bowl.

Let’s start with something very simple. All you need is a glass bowl. Just put all your nail polish inside the bowl and mix them up nicely. They won’t stay upright but this is a solution you choose more for the looks. Display the bowl on your dresser or somewhere else and you’ll also have a nice and colorful focal point.{found on likeadime}.

Wood rack.

If you prefer something a little more organized, you could try finding a shelf or two. These ones are perfect because they are small and perfect for storing nail polish. If you’re not happy with the color, you can spray paint them and give them a more cheerful look.{found on site thismomsgonnasnap}.

Tiny wall shelf.

These tiny shelves are also nice. Open shelves are a little less secure and safe so it is possible for you to accidentally cause your nail polish to drop and break. Still, it’s a nice way in which you can display it. If you have a large collection, organize it according to color or dimensions.{found on reksblogja}.

Box craft.

If you’d rather save space, a show box would work as well. In this case, it’s not the box that interests us but those tiny labels. You can paint small white labels with each color of nail polish and stick them to the tops of the bottles. This way you’ll always know which you to grab.{found on thebeautydepartment}.

Rolls.

Here’s another unusual way in which you can store your nail polish: in rolls. These rolls are made from faux leather and they come in a variety of colors so you can also personalize them as you want. Each roll fits 14 nail polishes. If you have more than 14 then you can organize them by color and use multiple rolls.{found on bubblegarm}.

Another glass vase.

What’s most important when storing nail polish is to be able to see the colors so you don’t have to take them one by one until you find the one you actually need. So a glass container would be a nice idea. Choose one with an interesting shape so it can also become a decoration.{found on site}.

Cupcakes storage.

You know how beautiful cupcakes look like when they’re organized on those round display things with multiple levels? Why not use one for your nail polish as well? It’s a nice idea for large collections but, of course, the size may vary.

Old tiny suitcase.

Here’s another lovely idea: if you have or if you can find a cute little suitcase, it would be perfect for storing nail polish. It will look very professional and it will also have a nice vintage look. It’s actually very charming.

Wall display.

For an extensive collection of nail polish, such shelves would be great. It’s a great way for you to be proud of your collection by displaying it and you also get to easily find the shade you want since you can see them all so clearly.{found on sabrinas}.

Plexiglass rack.

This transparent rack is also great. Mount it on a wall and it won’t change anything cause of its lack of color. Then just store your nail polish there and enjoy being able to see it clearly and to be able to easily find what you need.{found on site}.

Drawer organizer.

If you want, you could also store your nail polish in a drawer. We’re not talking about just throwing it all there but about actually having a well-organized system. Use boxes to delimitate compartments and to crate storage spaces for all sorts of other accessories.{found on flickr}.

Spice rack.

This type of rack is also nice. It’s made of metal so it’s durable and it will serve you for a long time. Also, you can paint it if you want. It doesn’t fit many nail polishes but it’s enough space for most people that normally have around 10 colors or so.

Lego nail polish rack.

If you really want to be creative and original, explore your playful side and make a nice storage system out of Lego pieces. You can create compartments with the dimensions that you choose and you can also use the colors that you want. It’s an option that gives you plenty of freedom.{found on ritalabella}.

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