Category: tricks

  • Make Do with A Small Closet

    Make Do with A Small Closet

    Most of us dream of large walk in closets with plenty of hang up space, storage, places for our shoes and bags. In reality, we mostly live with small closets! Here’s a few tips to help you make do with that small closet and keep on loving that home you live in.
    How to Build a Closet to Give You More Storage.  She makes it look easy (and I love the closet organizer):
    Never doubt the power of a built in. Utilizing a storage space in between hang up can also help the floor clutter! It can define separate spaces for shirts, pants, and dresses and also give you some much needed drawers. 
    Get out all the unnecessary junk from the closet! If it’s not clothing related get it out! If you have spot to put jackets and shoes, don’t put shoes in your closet. If you can find a different place to put bags and belts, get them out too! Limit what you put in there.
    Most under the bed solutions are not suitable for every day use and are not the best at storing things either! This one may change your mind. Easy to get to, on wheels so you can pull it out, and drawers for wonderful storage solutions!
    Keep it clean. If you buy a new outfit, consider putting an older one you haven’t worn away. Keeping your closet less cluttered will make you love it more!
    Look for storage in unexpected places! A chest or a shelf under the stairs would be a great place for shoes. Especially if it’s close to the door. They are more likely to be put away and less dirt tracked around the house.
    How do you handle small closets?
  • Make A Small Bedroom Work

    Make A Small Bedroom Work

    With downsizing comes small rooms. If making it all fit terrifies you, don’t worry! There are some simple tips to make it work that will change the way you look at your small bedroom.
    18 Absolutely Beautiful Tiny Bedrooms via @domainehome:
    via pinterest
    Think outside the box. Make a larger bed work in a small room with some creativity!
    Remember that it’s just a bedroom and get rid of the extra unnecessary things. All you need is a bed, side tables, and maybe a dresser depending on storage!
    Ollie & Sebs Haus | bedroom:
    via skonahem
    Remember this is a room where you are sleeping, not spending your day!
    For a kids room, storage is key! Kids come with a lot of miscellaneous things and a small room doesn’t leave much floor space. Make sure everything has a place.
    Add a mirror or a pop of color on one wall. Painting the whole room might make the room feel smaller so limiting it to one wall helps define the space but keep it from feeling closed in.
    It won’t be long before you hear yourself saying that a small bedroom isn’t so bad after all!
    What would you do with a small bedroom?
  • A Look Back on August

    A Look Back on August

    We’ve been quite busy over here at Decorology! The house renovations are still a work in progress but thankfully most are done. Preparation for fall and cold weather has started. But most importantly, we are spending as much as we can enjoying our baby boy!
    In case you haven’t been around in August, here are some of our top posts to keep you busy.
    6 Gorgeous Small Bathroom Ideas That Will Have You At Hello!
    Salon
    Fab use of space under these stairs that lead up to loft. Not an inch is wasted. Does anyone know where this is? | Tiny Homes
  • A little texture can go a long way!

    A little texture can go a long way!

    You may hear designers talk about texture as one aspect that really makes or breaks a room. Visual texture, when done correctly, can transform a simple room into a unique eye catching space.
    The brick walls, with wood floors, a comfy couch, and a woven rug all give you different textures that combined well together. Each one touches your senses in a different way but when brought together can create a truly unique feel.
    Mixing wood, tile, and granite really makes this room feel that nostalgic sense of home with a modern twist of luxury.
    There’s something so unique about wood grain and mixing that with painted cabinets, glass, and stone really makes each item stand out!
    Texture doesn’t always have to come from major home upgrades. It can be as simple as adding wood to an already great cabinet and pairing it with wicker baskets and a fun rug. 
    How do you use texture in your home?