God bless this woman. She convinced her husband to turn their master bedroom into a walk in closet, and the downstairs guest room became their master bedroom.
I’m jealous.
The desk is from ikea – the lamp a thrift find
She stores her jewelry in chef’s pinch dishes
The only thing I would have is maybe a vanity in place of the desk
Read all about this mother of all walk-ins at House of Fifty.
I have 3 closets in my small apartment, which is great. The problem is that Chris and I have way more than three closets worth of stuff. So, I’ve been scouting out some good ideas to maximize that space. Here’s what I’ve found:
I don’t know who only has 15 items hanging in the closet, but there are some good ideas here. Install two bars one underneath the other to maximize vertical space while providing double the space for shirts, shorts, and skirts. I am also soooo coveting shoe cubbies. I don’t know if they’re in my immediate future because of my budget…
It’s smart to combine a few different storage options in your closet: drawers, cabinets, wall hooks, and shelving.
I’ve yet to find a belt or scarf hanger that does the job, I always go for hooks like these hanging beside my clothes rack or a full length mirror.
awesome utility closet – I need to find hooks like that to hang my mops and brooms…
Stunning – and check out how the curtains can go all the way around the room!
I have been looking for an over the door rack like this for so long! You can find it here – Chef’s
pegboard on the inside of a door is a great organization tool if you have no wall space! You could do this in the bathroom and store cosmetics and other beauty tools
Oh my goodness… heaven’s pantry…this is great to aspire to…and I do have glass canisters in mine like they show here. I cut out the label on the packaging and tape it to the inside of the canister if it’s something that might not be easily recognizable – but all those little canisters and tins? Have any of you done this with your pantry?
via BHG
Hopefully I’ve inspired you to maybe do a little closet makeover this weekend! Does anyone have some closet organizing secrets to share with us?
Have a great weekend!
I discovered this Toronto home recently in an issue of the lovely Covet Garden magazine. It was love at first site. The cleanliness and colors are so peaceful and serene. Enjoy!
It must be so mind-cleansing to come home to this entryway so free of clutter
Couldn’t agree more
The light blue they’ve used is just perfect
Love the wallpaper
Most Toronto homes lack closets so they turned a spare bedroom into a dressing room
Love the invisible book shelf as a clean and simple nightstand. I could never keep mine so empty though…
soooo pretty!
What do you think?
These speak for themselves. Do I need a reason to post these lovely rooms?
So pretty. via BHG
White walls with a dark floor always looks super chic
via The Nest
Does anyone have or know anyone with white floors? They look gorgeous but how do they wear?
via Kitchen Details and Design
Oh to have a craft room!
Okay, so the wall is gray – but you get the same clean effect as with white
via Country Living
*swoon*
via ChicDeco
via Eric Roth Photography
There are many advantages to choosing fitted home furniture. One of the biggest advantages of this type of furniture is the amount of space that you can access compared with free-standing furniture. Many people are increasingly pressed for space in their homes, with items of furniture that are full to the brim. This means that any extra items that need to be stored often end up causing clutter on the floor or being left on the top of wardrobes and desks, getting covered in dust. This is of course impractical, as it leaves you with less surface area and also negatively impacts on the appearance of your home, making it look messy and uninviting.
A Real Transformation
Fitted furniture, however, transforms the look of your home, making use of every inch of your room for storage, unlike free-standing furniture which will almost always leave huge, wasted spaces in comparison. With fitted home furniture, not only do you get to eliminate the excess clutter for a much cleaner, tidier appearance, but the furniture itself also makes your home look more seamless, with wardrobes that stretch from floor to ceiling. You benefit from furniture with smooth lines and no ugly gaps. This can be a particular issue when you are looking for furniture for a room that is of an awkward shape, for example one that has tricky alcoves or that is impeded by a sloping ceiling, the latter obviously a frequent issue for renovated attics.
Since I work from home, a nice home office is a must. When I finally settle down and decide to live somewhere for more than one year, I will definitely be investing in an awesome desk and shelf system. I LOVE built in bookshelves.
What a gorgeous entertainment room – rooms which are often so hard to make gorgeous!
If my closet were half this orderly and efficient I’d be a happy girl.
Versatile Furniture
Fitted furniture can also be incredibly versatile. Remember that this type of furniture can be made to measure, meaning that you do not have to settle for the shape of furniture that you see on the manufacturer’s website! There are many fitted home furniture designers who can create ingenious solutions for your room so that space can be freed up in ways you never thought possible. This allows you to create a solution for each room so that not an inch of space is ever wasted in any part of your house. The space that becomes available as a result actually makes each room look bigger, along with being much more appealing due to the outstanding individual designs you can request on custom-made furniture.
A wide range of fitted furniture can be purchased, meaning that you can make your home look truly seamless by introducing the same style to different areas of your house, from bedrooms and box rooms to loft conversions and guest rooms.
disclosure: this post is sponsored by Neville Johnson
Eco-friendly is getting prettier and prettier every year, making it not just easy on the earth, but easy on the eyes. Country Living put together this idea house full of inspiration. The house is actually a modular, pre-fab cottage, and available for purchase by the public. Read all the details for the house, rooms, and resources here.
What do you like about this house? Not like so much?
I LOVE the entryway. What a great space to see first thing when you walk in the door after work.
What do you think of wallpaper on the ceiling?
You may think all of these framed prints cost a fortune, but really all you need to accomplish this look are some basic frames, and then a used book of botanical or nature illustrations. Carefully remove the pages that you like and insert them in the frames!
Jane, a Decorology reader, wrote me asking for inspiration for a 9×9 room she wants to turn into a “fit for a star dressing room.” So I’ve done my best to compile some super glamorous dressing rooms. I’ve also found a few “glam dressing room” essentials and where to find them. Even if you don’t have a dressing room, I hope you enjoy this eye candy!
One of my favorite dressing rooms – the dressing room of JCrew Jenna Lyons as seen in Domino.
via Abigail Ahern
Another one I like -I guess I really like the windows with natural light, which is good for makeup.
via La Dolce Vita
I think the mornings would be easier to face with a beautiful wall of beautiful shoes.
via Qwikstep
via NestEgg
A dressing room is a great place to try out that bold wallpaper or paint color you’ve been eyeing as it’s a more private, smaller space.
via La Dolce Vita
A super eclectic dressing room.
via La Dolce Vita
I adore this shot – a perfect vision of glamour.
via Country Living
Another one of my faves.
via Architect Design
via Apartment TherapyHere are some items I would use to create a starlet dressing room.
Top left: A staple of any glam interior – a chaise or settee. This one is from Montauk sofa.
Top right: Chandelier, like this one from Graham and Greene
Center: A tufted ottoman, this one is from Serena and Lily
Bottom left: A mirrored vanity is quintessential glam. This one is from Graham and Greene
Bottom right: A pretty little table like this one from Oomph Online
Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be able to post on a regular basis again! The trip was absolutely amazing and I promise to share pictures of my boyfriend and my 9 week journey – but first I have to do some photo organizing. I thought I’d welcome everyone back with a book giveaway, Mark Montano’s “Big-Ass Book of Home Decor.” You can see samples of the book in my review post from May. To enter the giveaway just leave a comment telling me your favorite place (city, country, etc.) you’ve ever traveled, and why if you wish. Or you can email me your favorite place. The giveaway will be closed next Tuesday at 12am EST. Good luck!
And now, to warm up a bit – I thought I’d just publish some good old Decorology-style eye-candy. It’s great to be back!
What do you think of the open backs of these upholstered dining chairs
I like the “living” room feel of this bathroom.
via House Beautiful
Love the pink flowers and eucalyptus on the window sill
via NiKreationS
via Chico Deco
via House to Home
Just another installment of “Favorite Images from my Favorite Blogs,” and, as usual, chock full of gorgeous eye candy.
In no particular order –
Blu Label Bungalow
My favorite part of this image – the closet. One day – one day.
Organized shelves like these make me swoon.
Check out more at Blu Label Bungalow.
These dreamy images are from Mochatini.
What a great way to dine.
Last but not least, Katy Elliot’s blog
I can’t wait until I have a living room big enough that I can actually but a table behind my couch.
See more at Katy Elliott.
A dream closet
