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Stylish Home Office Ideas for Minimalists

Stylish Home Office Ideas for Minimalists

by | Oct 16, 2020 | Home Office Ideas, DIY, DIY Room Decoration Ideas

We put together some home office ideas for minimalists to create a comfortable space without a heavy price tag. Living in a small space and working from home can seem overwhelming at times. During the current Covid-19 pandemic this is especially prevalent with so many people having to work at home. It’s important to create a work space for yourself that makes you comfortable and allows you to stay distraction-free and focused on your work for as long as you need.

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If there is enough room as in this space, dividing the room into two sections with elegant canopy bed panels on one side of your workspace and if you’re lucky enough to have a window drapery can be a beautiful touch for privacy on the other side of your home office. This office has a beautiful green feel combining different wood elements, metal accessories and greenery, comfortable and pleasing to the eye.

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Not much space! Try clearing a corner in one of your rooms, there’s always room for a small desk and chair. Picking a bright colored chair, as seen here, makes this little cozy corner pop.

 
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Want to add some drama to a simple desk and chair, try painting the wall a beautiful dramatic color. Also, adding a couple of inexpensive shelves, and the right balance of photos/accessories gives this small home office a rich inviting feel, making working from home an enjoyable experience.

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When you spend long hours working at your desk, you should consider an ergonomic chair to make sure your posture doesn’t suffer from the longs hours. Chairsfx has an excellent, in depth post that explains the importance of an ergonomic chair and what can happen if you don’t take care of your well-being. 

 

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If you’re lucky enough to have a basement where you can get a bit of privacy why not create a bright Inviting space for your home office. Purchase a contrasting color rug to the  existing carpet defines your space, it’s saying this part of the room is mine! A nice floor lamp adds brightness as well as a comfy chair that adds an inviting charm.

 

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If you’re more into a modern contemporary look this super modern desk may be the way to go. Surrounded by ultra modern elements such as the unique overhead lighting and beautiful custom made chair makes this room a real showstopper.

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If you are lucky enough to have room under a stairway why not utilize the space by building a custom home office. You’d be surprised just how much room you can get out of a space this size. By placing shelving all the way up this gives it a feeling of height as well as excellent storage capabilities. Painting the wall behind this look brings out all the elements in your unique home office.

home decor ideas If you have an airy bright beautiful room with lots of light why not place your desk facing the windows for just the right amount of lighting for your online Zoom conferences. This Scandinavian style desk and chair complimented by a neutral modern sofa and beautiful teal accent walls and carpet make this home office dramatic yet inviting.

home decor ideas If your thing is eclectic shabby chic why not incorporate this unique desk into your home office. Make this look a reflection of your personality. Feminine yet professional. The addition of the soft pinks really brings this look together

home decor ideas Many of us our finding in this pandemic that more and more couples are working at home. How do you solve this dilemma in a condo/apartment. This long extended desk built for two can definitely be the remedy to your problem. The light wood desks make the room airy and inviting with plenty of home offie work space. Enjoy your time together!

If you’re be interested in more home office ideas check out our recent post about making a built-in desk. It’s an easy Ikea hack using the popular Billy Bookcase. Enjoy. 

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Beautiful Contemporary Fireplace Ideas for Your Inspiration

Beautiful Contemporary Fireplace Ideas for Your Inspiration

by | Oct 10, 2020 | Living Room Ideas, Interior Decorating, Room Decoration

Looking for contemporary fireplace ideas?

Whether you love classic cozy fireplaces or prefer a minimalistic aesthetic, we have some inspiration for you. Here’s a collection of beautiful fireplace ideas including a whole bunch from our Pinterest Board at the end.

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Beautiful custom made fireplace/tv wall. When you have this much room in your living space why not take advantage of it and have all the elements you desire built into that area. Mounting the fireplace and tv on a marble or a quartz back drop is one luxurious aesthetic. In this case it’s an excellent choice as it blends beautifully with the white clean color scheme of the room. The bookshelves framed in dark wood with the dark wood backdrop behind the shelving is a stark contrast that works beautifully.

 

fireplace ideas This is the classic case of taking something old and making it new again. A very simple way to update a brick fireplace is adding a coat of paint, in this case a beautiful white color was chosen to keep in the monochromatic scheme. Placing the dark accessories on top of the mantle along with some greenery ads a modern touch. The black and white patterned hearth added another interesting element to the overall look. The two sconces on either side of the fireplace ads a beautiful dimension and balance.

 

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A dramatic offset balance to this modern shape wall unit is created by inserting an electric fireplace/tv to the center part of the unit and balanced with a desk to complete a multi media unit look. All elements have different looks to them but still create balance to the complete picture.

 

fireplace ideas Vaulted ceilings can be difficult to work with especially if you have odd shaped walls. This is a perfect example of using an odd space and yet creating balance as well as elegance. The beautiful trim around the bookcase, mantle, and side of wall brings it all together. The herringbone pattern on the fireplace adds a stunning texture to the overall look.

 

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A gorgeous rustic look that utilizes the height of the room. This amazing wood fireplace is an all time classic. The white mantle adds a hint of a modern look a well as a modern piece of art that ties together the black frame of the fireplace and the white mantle. Perfect for cozy nights!

 

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Bring on the drama! There are so many elements here that all compliment one another. The dark black walls are a perfect backdrop to display eye catching accessories that pop. Touches of white and gold are a beautiful contrast to the black making this aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The beautifully painted fireplace with all the contrasts such as the white frame and the black and gray stone framing the wood fire gives it a dramatic, inviting appeal.

fireplace ideas This gorgeous stone fireplace though maybe oddly placed in this room is tastefully accented with a complimentary sitting chair that gives it a cozy feeling. A charming way to balance a fireplace that may be placed in an odd corner.

 

fireplace ideas A classic looking fireplace/tv that adds elegance to this room. Tastefully done, simple yet dramatic. The contrasting wall color makes the cream color of the fireplace stand out just enough for just the right amount of dramatic contrast. Simple fireplace accessories bring beauty and elegance to this look.

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Can this get any cozier? Stone, wood and shiplap all combined together bring the outside indoors. The accessories placed above the mantle some shabby chic as well as the modern picture complete the coziness of this look.

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A gorgeous stone wall surrounded by the wood elements in the room brings elegance and a cohesiveness to the electric fireplace as the focal point in this picture. The floating mantle is a unique touch that creates balance between the tv and fireplace.

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8 Small Kitchen Ideas for Amazing Results

8 Small Kitchen Ideas for Amazing Results

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Kitchens, DIY, Interior Decorating

Are you looking for small kitchen ideas? Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel or minor upgrades you have probably discovered there a unique set of challenges involved. One of those problems is that you naturally want to put in lots of storage space but sometimes it can make the kitchen feel smaller.

Here are some remedies for improving a small kitchen.

Small Kitchen Ideas for Remodeling or Upgrading

1 | Choose open shelves

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One common problem with small kitchens is that they can feel claustrophobic when there are too many cupboards packed right into this minimal area. Eliminating them is normally not always a choice when you have a lot of things you need to store. Open cupboards or shelves may be the remedy to this problem because it solves that ‘boxed in’ feeling. Open shelving give you the chance to use ceramic containers, beautiful glasses, baskets and other decorative pieces.

Also consider a getting a few upper cabinet doors with glass front cabinets to reduce the boxed-in look.

# 2. Add a kitchen area island

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Small kitchen areas do not have sufficient counter space. When you don’t have space or budget for a stationary island, a portable island or cart with wheels may be the solution if sufficient food prep area is lacking.

# 3. Mix textures and add geometric patterns

small kitchen ideas-Mix textures and add geometric patterns

Beautiful geometric patterns can add a wow factor to your small kitchen. Patterns can add beautiful texture, depth and make your kitchen look bigger than it really is by tricking your eyes a little.

Tiles, wallpaper, or other kitchen accessories, like a floor runner are elements where you can apply these geometric shapes.

Warning: Don’t over do it on the geometric patterns. You could end up making your kitchen look chaotic.

# 4. Select moveable seating

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Chairs as well as benches take up also much room. Backless stools can provide adequate seating without getting in your way. Visually they give the impression of a spaciousness.

# 5. Hang your pots and pans

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Pot and pans are bulky take up valuable cupboard space. One solution for that is to hang a pot rack on an empty wall of above the kitchen island. It’s functional and stylish.

# 6. Include touches of color

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If the kitchen is little, a solitary light wall color is a good start. Light colors make a room look bigger while dark colors have the opposite effect. Save darker colors for accents and texture.

A colorful backsplash can really bring it all together. Try a mix of ceramic and glass tiles. To make the room look wider, try horizontal subway tiles.

# 7. Enhance your kitchen with the perfect lighting

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There are are so many lighting options that can help transform the area completely.

Install lights beneath your upper cabinets. It adds elegance and provides excellent lighting for food preparation. If you have an island, pendant lights are a great choice as they create a beautiful ambiance. If pot lights in the ceiling are an option, you can’t go wrong there. If you can’t add pot lights, a good alternative is track lighting. You can point the track lights where you need light the most.

If you can’t find what your looking for at Home Depot and Lowes, then try Amazon or other online stores. With the endless selection you will certainly find beautiful lights that are within your budget.

# 8. Use beautiful top-quality flooring

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Beautiful flooring can truly transform your small kitchen. Ceramic tile is generally used in kitchens however laminate and vinyl flooring have come a long way in design and quality.

They are commonly used now partly because they are much easier to install. Sometimes you can even install laminate flooring right on top of the existing ceramic tile. It saves you from getting out the jack hammer and the whole mess or removing ceramic tile.

Some of the laminate and vinyl flooring looks just like wood.

We hope you find these small kitchen ideas useful when you do your kitchen improvements.

Here’s more kitchen inspiration from our Pinterest Boards…

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Putting The “Living” Into Your Living Room Design

Putting The “Living” Into Your Living Room Design

by | Sep 18, 2020 | DIY, DIY Room Decoration Ideas, Family Room Ideas, Living Room Ideas

Let’s get practical about your living room design. What sort of space is your living room? Is it that kind of space with all of the expensive furnishings and devices, possibly antiques or family heirlooms, where no one dares to go into? Or is your living room used as the family room, the place where everybody hangs out. The place you watch television, play video games, party or just chill out and read? Whatever the function of your living room happens to be, the furniture and accessories set the tone, and should of course reflect your family’s personality.

Many families spend the majority of their time together in the living room or great room. That is of course because that is where all of the “fun” stuff is. Beside the kitchen, the living room is the heart of the home. That is why it is essential that your living room furnishings be long lasting, comfy and have enough seating for everybody.

When furnishing your living room, you need to think of what your family uses it for. Do you primarily view tv and play games in there? Do your friends come to hang out there?  Do you do a great deal of reading or other activities such as sewing or crafts in there? Consider how you use the space and you can start to make practical decisions from there. But the right furniture and you will love spending time in your living room.

The standard living room furnishings pieces are normally a couch, several chairs (of different types), a coffee table, perhaps some end tables, and lighting. When you are looking for a couch, determine if you might have overnight visitors and consider shopping for a sofa bed. Sleeper sofas have come a long way from the thin and bumpy bed mattress with a bar in your back, and supply a very comfy place for your guests to rest peacefully. If you don’t require a sofa bed, then think of the size your couch needs to be. There are large sectionals that accommodate numerous people at the same time. There are sofa and love seat mixes that allow you more flexibility in furniture arrangement. Identify what will suit your room, and purchase appropriately.

Then consider whether you need chairs that are soft, comfortable chairs or more formal accent chairs. Make sure you have enough seating to accommodate a good variety of people, if you have a big family or have friends over frequently.

Choosing the ideal table or tables for you room can be tricky. Glass tables are elegant and give a feeling of more space. If you have kids, consider that they get smudges easily so you may be spending a lot of time with your Windex bottle. Wood tables are more sturdy and less maintenance. You may need some smaller accent tables depending on how much seating you have so consider buying a set of tables or spend some time looking for various tables that compliment each other.

Lighting play a big role in the overall feel of your living room. If you read a lot, do crafting or play games in your living room, then you will need good functional lighting. If you use the living room primarily for relaxing and watching TV then more decorative, ambient lighting is the way to go.

No living room design is complete today without some sort of entertainment center. It provides a place to save all of your home entertainment equipment, consisting of the television, stereo, video game systems and speakers. These can be found in a range of sizes, colors, and types, and likewise been available in a range of costs. Once again, what you buy depends upon your needs and the size of your space.

You’re living room design is all yours so you are making your own rules. If you need a general guideline to get you started, it would be to use a small palette of light colors for your walls and furniture. Then add in color and texture with accents like throw pillows and pictures etc. When you add in your personal touches with photos, wall hangings, shelving and plants your living room will quickly evolve into a comfy place that your family will take pleasure in spending time in.

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11 Inspiring Modern Bedroom Design Ideas

11 Inspiring Modern Bedroom Design Ideas

by | Sep 17, 2020 | Bedroom Ideas, DIY, DIY Room Decoration Ideas, Interior Decorating

Do you see modern bedroom decor ideas in magazines and movies and think, “I want that”. It looks simple and then the more you think about it, you realize that there is a lot of work involved.

Sometimes it’s just knowing where to begin. Once you decide on some key elements, the rest of the decisions start to fall into place. So, if it is time to refresh your bedroom…

Here are some modern bedroom decor ideas to get you inspired on your journey.

1 | Combine neutral and bright colors

Modern Bedroom Ideas

If you want a bright, fresh looking room, paint the walls white and use pastel accented bed linens and accessories. This color scheme is not the only way to go but it is a tried and true approach to a classic modern bedroom decor.

2 | Keep it open.

Modern Bedroom Ideas

For the ultimate modern bedroom, keep it open and spacious as possible. Consider removing the walls to your en suite to give the that luxurious feeling of open space.

3 | Bring in the natural light.

Modern Bedroom Ideas

Natural light is always welcome and makes the room feel bigger, brighter and more welcoming. If your natural light is limited consider installing larger windows or a skylight. Installing light coloured hard stone or wood flooring. This will reflect light and make the most of the light that you do have.

4 | Add natural textures

Modern Bedroom Ideas

Natural materials can add a beautiful modern feel to your bedroom decor! Wood can be used in so many ways beyond just flooring. There are endless possibilities when you use wood to design accent walls, floating shelves, window coverings, furniture and accessories. Also consider things like potted plants, a fabric accent wall, stone accents

5 | How about some accent colors?

Modern Bedroom Ideas

A modern luxury aesthetic may built around a subtle, light color palette but you can add in accessories like decorative throw pillows to add some vibrancy.

Also check out 17 Relaxing Room Decor Ideas

6 | Keep the clutter out

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A minimalist aesthetic is what gives a room a really modern feel. You don’t have to go extreme but try not to have many small accessories and accents. Use large significant pieces that have a strong presence.

7 | Time to upgrade your bed?

Modern Bedroom Ideas

Beds can be expensive so if there is a limited a budget, consider building your own. It can be quite simple if you build a basic frame for the bed and plan on using bed linens to cover it all. Then build a statement headboard attached to the wall. It’s a great way to bring in a completely unique element into your design.

8 | Consider a feature wall

Modern Bedroom Ideas

One of the popular modern bedroom design Ideas that we see often using wallpaper to accent one wall. Then paint the other three walls. Keep the color palette neutral but look for different geometric patterns and textures. If the budget allows, design an accent wall using wood or fabric and even stone textures.

9 | Lighting is everything

Modern Bedroom Ideas

Lighting has the final say on the mood of the room. Be sure to spend some time considering your options for ambiance. There are so many great affordable choices for lighting these days. Choose styles that blend with the room and the best tip here is to add dimmers.

10 | Make your ceiling higher

Modern Bedroom Ideas

Make your ceiling higher? Well, not really, but you can make you ceiling look taller by hanging drapes that go right from the ceiling to the floor. It’s easy and makes a huge difference.

11 | Keep it cozy

Modern Bedroom Ideas

Your modern bedroom decor style can still be comfy and cozy. Luxurious textiles for your bed coverings and accent accessories are the answer to coziness. In fact they are a must. There is nothing like a big soft, comfy duvet.

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Room Decoration Planning in 8 Easy Steps

Room Decoration Planning in 8 Easy Steps

by | Sep 16, 2020 | Room Decoration, DIY, DIY Room Decoration Ideas, Interior Decorating

Do You Need To Decorate Your New Home?

Are You Wondering Where To Even Start?

It’s very exciting to take on a decorating project whether it’s a single room decoration or your entire new home but the very thought it can be daunting. You need to make the right decisions, the ones that will make you feel most comfortable and also proud of your home. Making bad decisions can be difficult to fix and costly so let’s talk about how we can make this go smoothly and hopefully stress-free.
 
Here are some 8 simple steps to help you get started with your room decoration project.

1. Make a Plan

The first thing you should consider when planning is whether you need to do any messy work like refinishing floors, tiling or painting. Try to get any of those types of projects done before you move in.

2. Pick a Budget

You may not be able to get the messy work done before you move in but at least you can figure out how much you will need to spend on them. Then you should decide how much you can spend on the furniture and other various decor items.

3. Choose a Style

Take some time to think about the over all feel and style that will make you comfortable. Once you choose the over all direction things will fall into place much easier.
 
Don’t start by going to a furniture store and buying your favourite sofa. This will set you on a path of trying to make everything else work around it.
 
Choose a style direction such as modern, traditional, eclectic, shabby chic or modern farmhouse etc.
 

4. Find Some Inspiration

Start searching around the web for inspiration. Go to Pinterest and Houzz and you will probably have more than enough t get you inspired. Narrow down specifically what you like and don’t like.
 
Start to price out some of the things you like so you can decide whether they are going to fit within your budget.
 

5. Time to Measure

This step is crucial. Measure the room dimensions for each room that you are planning to work on. Be sure to get the length, width and ceiling height. Then measure the size and position of any fixed items such windows, doors, stairs, fireplace or built-in cabinets etc.
 

6. Choose A Room

Now it’s time to focus on one room. Let’s pick the living room for example. Think about the things you definitely want in there. Will you be putting in an entertainment center? If so there are probably only 1 or 2 places it could go. Will it take up a whole wall or will it be something minimal?
 
Do you want a 3 seater sofa or maybe the room would suit a sectional. Would you like a couple of comfortable chairs or just small decorative chairs?
 
Make a list of all the things that you want to have in that room.
 

7. Make A Room Plan

Draw a Room Plan with a simple drawing of the shape of the room and draw in blocks to place your furniture and put in the measurements that you got in Step 3.
 
For best results, consider either using graph paper so that you can easily plan your room at scaled proportions or use one of the many free online room planning tools like http://www.planyourroom.com/
 
If you are planning to buy your furniture from a particular retailer like Ikea, Urban Barn, https://www.livingspaces.com/ they have free online room planners that make it very easy. They know their sizes so when you drag and drop furniture into your room plan, the size is at scale and you can easily move pieces around to see where they will fit best.
 

8. It’s time to go shopping

If you decided on the latter option and used one a retailer’s room planner, the items will be listed in the planner and you can see exactly what the cost will be. This is a great time saver and if you are happy with the choices and the cost, you’re done. You can place the order and have it delivered all without leaving home.
 
Chances are that you will be buying items form several different stores. You can determine the cost and availability online so you don’t make unnecessary trips. You could also place the order over the phone or if you want to see the items first, go and visit the store and purchase the items there.
 
This approach will help you stay organized, focused and less stressed. Repeat these steps for each room that you need to decorate and start enjoying your new home!
 

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