Wainscot SolutionsJust another Design-sherpa.com Blogs weblog2012-02-06T20:34:43Zhttp://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/feed/atom/WordPresswainscotsolutionshttp://feedburner.google.comLynda<![CDATA[Lettting it all Hang Out – Open Storage Solutions]]>http://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/?p=27222012-02-06T20:34:43Z2012-02-06T20:34:43Z<p>There is something tidy about having all your belongings carefully stored behind closed doors. However,there is a beauty in “letting it all hang out” and proudly displaying your everyday items. In fact open storage is a great way to add personality to any space and help create a home that goes beyond the expected.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Colorful glassware and pottery add a cheery note to this kitchen. Everyday items are close at hand.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">This is a smart storage solution for a small apartment. These clothes actually become a design element in the room.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Who doesn’t love shoes?</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Love this charming laundry room display! Cubbies are a great size for neatly storing towels, linens and accessories.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/files/2012/02/laundryroom-storage.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2727" src="http://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/files/2012/02/laundryroom-storage.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="550" /></a><em>All images via CasaSugar</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left">Did you know we design and build more than <a href="http://www.wainscotsolutions.com/" target="_blank">wainscoting</a>? We also create custom fireplace mantels and surrounds, book cases, window seats, banquettes … just about anything you can think of. Give us a <a href="http://www.wainscotsolutions.com/contact-us/" target="_blank">call</a> and we will be happy to discuss your project.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Use wood to create a feeling of quality. Almost every surface of this home is covered with wood details. Wooden paneling and<a href="http://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/" target="_blank"> wainscoting</a> abound giving the home a feeling of substance and quality.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Salvaged materials will bring instant “soul” to your home. This home boasts salved wooden floors and beams.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Use a muted color palette. Soft colors that look like they have been layered and softened over time will help you achieve a vintage look.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Make your home feel special by using unique lighting. Get creative and have some fun!</p>
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<p>Details, details, details … Don’t overlook them! Every aspect of this kitchen was well planned and thought out from the vintage hardware to the lighting plan.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/files/2012/02/sl-5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2718" src="http://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/files/2012/02/sl-5.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="400" /></a><em>All images via Southern Living Magazine</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left">Do you have any tips for infusing a new home with vintage charm? Leave a comment and share your thoughts with our readers.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Straight forward shelving provides plenty of storage in this tidy office. The curtains can easily be drawn to keep mess and clutter out if sight.</p>
<div id="attachment_2705" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 370px"><a href="http://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/files/2012/01/office-1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2705" src="http://blog.wainscotsolutions.net/files/2012/01/office-1.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="460" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">House Beautiful</p></div>
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<p style="text-align: center">This office is the perfect example of creating a place for everything and everything in its place. Being organized is essential to working at your optimum level. Take the time to ascertain your organizational and storage needs and then build your storage with those needs in mind.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">This all-white office provides the perfect backdrop for a creative office space.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">A basement can be great spot to carve out an office space. Lighting is particularity important to help create an inviting and functional space.</p>
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<p>Let <a href="http://www.wainscotsolutions.com/" target="_blank">Wainscot Solutions </a>design and build integrated storage for your home office or any other room in your house.</p>
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