Decorology

Category: bench

  • Filling in Spaces

    Filling in Spaces

    When decorating a home, sometimes there’s a wall that just stumps you. It’s either an awkward size, a really large wall, a corner, or just a space you’d like to give a little more character. Either way, there are a few tricks I use to fill up a space that needs some love:
    Create unique abstract wall art with Sharpie + wood.:
    via brit.co
    You can never go wrong with a large wall print, a plant, and a console. Extra storage and something pretty to look at it are my first attempt at filling an empty wall.
    How You Can Decorate The Empty Corners In Your Home - 15 Cool Ideas:
    via homedit
    Corner’s can be more difficult! A collage of pictures is a great idea, a ladder with blankets, a corner table with a plant, or maybe even a beautiful basket could be a great solution to a corner problem.
    For an entry way, I love a bench seat where you can sit down and take off your shoes, and there are some great ways to fill up a wall with DIY wall art that won’t break the bank!
    I love the look of shelving as a wall filler on your way or in a kitchen. Using things you already have around the house and fresh flowers is a great filler.
    14 Blank Wall Ideas You Haven't Thought Of (PHOTOS):
    A large mirror is a wonderful way to fill an empty wall. It also helps with smaller rooms, bounce natural light around, and make the room feel larger.
    How would you fill your empty space? Leave a comment below!
  • Narrow and Functional

    Narrow and Functional

    It’s rare that narrow and functional come together in one sentence! In this case, I’ve found a few narrow but functional spaces to share with you. 
    Narrow London Living Room - Small Living Rooms (houseandgarden.co.uk):
    There’s something about a living room being narrow that makes it feel impossible to entertain. It’s all about the layout. Move your furniture around and find a sense of flow that works for you.
    Make use of what you have! Creating storage and extra seating or a day bed can make any narrow guest room / office work for you.
    How To Make A Narrow Powder Room Feel Inviting And Comfortable – 15 Ideas:
    via homedit
    Narrow bathrooms are pain, but are totally functional! Here the motto is less is more!
    Babies don’t take up much space, but their things do! In narrow spaces, it’s important to have necessities only. 
    kitchen - wood counters countertops, white cabinets with glass doors over visible shelves, vintage oriental rug runner:
    via hgtv
    Narrow kitchens can still be “open”. Make use of all the wall space you have and create as much functionality by keeping the walkway empty. 
    Contemporary Loft Finds The Perfect Balance Between Cool And Elegant The loft has a very cool balcony. It’s small but very inviting and beautiful. The designer used Cumaru wood for the balcony seats and floor and he also designed the roof to match them. Overall, the loft is very beautifully balanced. The combination of cement, distressed leather, natural linen, rich wood and the perfect wall décor makes this space a dream home.:
    via homedit
    A balcony can go from standing room only, to very roomy with a simple bench seat. 
    How do you make your narrow spaces functional?
  • Bedroom Seating

    Bedroom Seating

    Decorating a bedroom doesn’t seem that difficult but decorating one with a joined seating area can sometimes get tricky! Finding the right pieces that compliment each other aren’t always easy to come by. 
    Picking tones that blend well together and using accent pillows to tie them in is a great start.

    For rooms that don’t necessarily have  dedicated seating area, a bench at the end of the bed is a great alternative!

    It’s important to decide if you want the seating area to stand out or the bed. Which one do you want your eye to gravitate to more?

    Sticking with comfort and serene is a great idea since this is your bedroom, you do want it to be a place that creates a calm atmosphere.

    A window seat does double duty! You have a great seating area with plenty of storage underneath!

  • Adding a Bench Seat

    With the cold weather coming, I’ve been in the mood to cuddle up around the house and have been looking for new spaces to find where I can have some sunshine and relax a little.

    House of Turquoise: Casabella Home Furnishings and Interiors

    via houseofturquoise

    These bench seats right by windows really give you a great view of the outdoors without having to go outside! 

    A cozy built-in bench makes for a perfect reading nook. See the rest of this coastal cottage: http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/remodeling/before-and-after/a-coastal-cottage-renovation/?socsrc=bhgpin060213builtinnook=9
    via bhg

    They also make great places to read books and take a quick nap.

    Interior Design By Martha O’Hara Interiors - Home Bunch - An Interior Design & Luxury Homes Blog
    via homebunch

    I always wished I had places like these to do homework and hang out when I was a kid. 

    I love how creative some of these spaces are, even if you don’t think you have room for one, you might be surprised!

    Add a window seat to the landing of your staircase. | 33 Insanely Clever Upgrades To Make To Your Home
    via buzzfeed

    They don’t require a lot of space and can double as storage as well. 

  • Frantic Friday …deep breath

    Frantic Friday …deep breath

    Holy cow where has this week gone!  I still have unfinished project due today that could definitely use a few more days… A little serenity for you and wishes for a wonderful weekend!

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