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January 19, 2016

10 Of The Best Shoe Storage Ideas Picked By Our Editors

Even people who do not have many shoes understand the challenges of storing them neatly. Sometimes, simple hallway furniture can be enough to meet your shoe storage demands; in most cases, though, you will have to use some out of the box thinking. And here are 10 of the best shoe storage ideas picked by our editors: Simple shoe storage cabinet Obviously, if you are furnishing a hallway, the simplest shoe storage cabinet is a nice start. There are many different assemblies and materials to consider, while specially inclined shelves ensure great storage capacity and compact dimensions. Wall moulding for your high heels Wall moulding disguised to match the colour of your hallway wall can be used as shoe hanging racks — a perfect idea for those who would like to keep some of their fanciest high heeled shoes on display. Old cupboards and display stands Do not discard your old furniture quickly — think of customising an old cupboard or a display stand to a shoe storage unit. There are plenty of ways to give new life to old furniture — you can distress it or simply apply a new finish. Rotating stands Another incredibly great idea that will ensure quick and easy access to each shoe...

January 19, 2016

15 Inspiring Wall Shelving For Books Ideas And Designs

Today, fewer and fewer in folio books are kept at home, so the least you can do is to use the books you still have as stylish accessories. Strategical position of a bookcase is the first thing to get you started. There are several ways on how a bookcase can make a statement in the room. Here, however, we would like to draw your attention to the actual models that can decorate your home. Here are 15 inspiring wall shelving for books ideas and designs: Sleek curved designs Snake-like curved shelves (with special hooks to keep the books from falling) is one of the most impressive wall shelving ideas for a modern room. Connections between classic shelves A similar — yet, more classic — effect can be achieved with standard wooden shelves. Simply add connections between them for a more impressive decorative effect. Simple boxes No one says that simple wall boxes are not impressive these days — just choose the books you display strategically and maybe even use a contrasting wood shade. Honeycombs Another incredibly modern idea that can make a statement in a living room or any other room you would like to keep books in. Colourful backgrounds A contrasting colourful background can stylishly highlight simple wall boxes...

January 18, 2016

10 Wood Shades Modern And Cool TV Stands

There are several most eye catching focal points in any given living room. As a rule, a sofa and a TV stand are very important parts of the environment. If you are looking for TV stands that can showcase your sleek contemporary interior, pay attention to these 10 modern and cool TV stands — each of them has what it takes to cheer the room up. Century Wide Glass Top LCD TV Stand In Walnut And Gloss Black Light wood shades for an elegant and unobtrusive look If you are looking for modern and cool TV stands that at the same time feature very time relevant shades, the best thing for you would be to go with light shades of wood. Darker wood as astonishing means of contrasts Dark wood shades are also quite possible — and the major reason to go with something darker is that these stands can create a very impressive contrast with light living room walls. Sleek high gloss stands Another great example on modern and cool TV stands would be to go with high gloss models. Mostly available in neutral, classic shades, such as white, black and taupe, these great models feature memorable look and minimalistic design. Cool stands with LED lighting A lot...

January 16, 2016

Intelligent Small Space Furniture Solutions In Your Home: Dining Room, Living Room and Bedroom

Most people dream of big and spacious houses, but, unfortunately, most modern homes are quite small, so making maximum use of available space becomes an important issue. Small space sets limits to a range of design ideas you can actually implement, plus, it urges you to become extra creative and look for ways of integrating intelligent small space furniture solutions in your home. Here is an overview of functional and practical small space furniture units you will surely find useful: Intelligent small space furniture solutions for dining/kitchen area One thing no dining\kitchen area can do without is a dining table. If your dining space is limited, the furniture units you may opt for are as follows - Extending dining table A small-sized dining table, which can be expended, if you need to accommodate more seaters. Modern extending dining tables feature a variety of extension mechanisms (if you want to learn more about them and choose the one that suits you best, read the following guide). Folding dining table A folding dining table is an extremely compact solution, which can be unfolded and installed when you need it and then folded and put back into its place where it doesn't get in the way. Modern stores will...

January 16, 2016

10 Modern And Cool TV Stands

There are several most eye catching focal points in any given living room. As a rule, a sofa and a TV stand are very important parts of the environment. If you are looking for TV stands that can showcase your sleek contemporary interior, pay attention to these 10 modern and cool TV stands — each of them has what it takes to cheer the room up. Light wood shades for an elegant and unobtrusive look If you are looking for modern and cool TV stands that at the same time feature very time relevant shades, the best thing for you would be to go with light shades of wood. Darker wood as astonishing means of contrasts Dark wood shades are also quite possible — and the major reason to go with something darker is that these stands can create a very impressive contrast with light living room walls. Sleek high gloss stands Another great example on modern and cool TV stands would be to go with high gloss models. Mostly available in neutral, classic shades, such as white, black and taupe, these great models feature memorable look and minimalistic design. Cool stands with LED lighting A lot of high gloss stands come with LED lighting, which is one...

January 16, 2016

10 Fabric Sofas For The Perfect Living Room

A sofa is one of the first things that catches the eye in any living room. Perhaps, one of the most important living room furniture units that can make it welcoming and relaxing, sofa should be chosen carefully and with great attention to detail. Here are 10 fabric sofas for the perfect living room you might want to give some thought to: Stay in trend with gorgeous shades of blue This trend may of course change with the arrival of a new furniture collection, but so far different shades of blue are in the top. A bright and colourful, blue sofa upholstery is easy to integrate into any living room. Give olive green a chance Or, you can also give olive green a chance. A sofa like that will freshen up your living room interior and will not draw too much attention to itself. Get an iconic Chesterfield sofa If you are looking for something classy rather than trendy, nothing will suit you better than Chesterfield designs. These iconic sofa models are perfect virtually for any living room interior — from vintage to modern. Go with timeless leather designs Even though fabric sofas are more affordable, you should still sneak a quick peek at a couple of leather...

January 15, 2016

10 Amazing Ottoman Ideas For A Living Room

Soft furniture is the first thing that makes a living room nice and inviting. While in a small room, a sofa is generally the only soft furniture unit possible, larger rooms allow you to get a little more creative. An ottoman, for example, can become an excellent addition for a living room — no matter which style it is decorated in. Here are 10 amazing ottoman ideas for a living room that might give your interior a totally new look: Prefer a piece with hidden storage First of all, do not let your living room space go to waste (even when the room is large) and look for an ottoman that comes with storage underneath the top cushion. And, some ottomans might even be used as coffee tables on occasion — another creative approach to optimise your space and boost your living room functionality. Re-explore studded designs Ottomans with studs can really compliment Chesterfield style sofa. The most impressive thing about studded designs is that they are not only memorable, but also timeless — that is, they can fit into any decoration setting. Go with a really low ottoman for a modern room In a very modern decoration plan, the best idea you can consider is...

January 15, 2016

9 Funky Magazine Racks To Help Organise Your Home

In most homes, finding space efficient storage units is only half the problem. Another challenge is how to use these units in the most effective manner — that is, arrange and organise the things you store carefully. Here are some suggestions on funky magazine racks to help organise your home and place finishing accents in the living room — or any other room of your choosing. Go for a colourful background Even with a standard wall-mounted rack, there is still plenty of room for creativity. White wooden panels will looks astonishing on a bright wall — red one, for example. The solution does not only help to organise your home, it also accessorises it. Make it thematic Alternatively, the background behind the wooden planks can be made thematic — old newspapers or even full-sized posters are perfect to achieve this kind of effect. Use mirrors to add visual space Mirrors in the background is another creative idea. Reflecting effect will not only make your interior look a lot brighter and more cheerful, it is will also add some visual depth into room — which is something not only compact premises can benefit from. Highlight some of your ‘boxes’ If you are going to store more than just books...

January 15, 2016

10 Amazing Relaxation Chairs That Will Decorate A Home Library

Stands and bookcases are surely the first furniture units that catch the eye in a home library. Still, chairs and recliners are even more important for those people who are looking to create an atmosphere that is really snug and cosy. So, pay attention to these 10 amazing relaxation chairs that will decorate a home library — they might give your imagination a little boost: Exquisite vintage designs Libraries are becoming less and less common in our homes, gradually slipping into history. That is why it is only obvious to create a vintage setting in your home library — exactly where antique chair designs come in handy. Voluminous dark leather models Yet another retro variation would be to go with dark leather chair upholstery. The benefit of going with any dark furniture is that it looks so amazing in combination with time relevant white walls. Velvet as a timeless solution Or, you could also go with velvet — which, despite its slightly old fashioned look, still offers a truly timeless solution to decorating. And what could be more relaxing than that? Simple wood for a neutral look and feel However, nothing will top genuine wood when it comes to timeless decoration patterns. Plenty of rich, elegant shades and...

January 14, 2016

Foldable Furniture & 10 Of The Best Ways To Save Space

A lot of homeowners underestimate how helpful folding furniture may be — mostly because it is associated with outdoors. However, there are plenty of impressive solutions for indoors, too. Here are the most functional examples on foldable furniture and 10 of the best ways to save space in compact homes: Living room Boost room functionality with a sofa bed — sure, a living room is not designed for sleeping, but sometimes when the apartment is small, it is simply impossible to organise a spare guest bedroom elsewhere. That is exactly where sofa beds come in handy. Plus, they also offer extra storage. Organise a compact workstation — a laptop can easily fit into a special wall-fixed workstation that can be folded away when you are not using it. Or, you can a get a coffee table with a lifting surface — it can also be turned into a small workstation quickly and easily. Make the most out of your recliners — recliners, just like sofa beds, often come with extra storage. Moreover, folding recliners are quite useful for an occasional nap in front of the TV. Dining room Get inspiration from bistros — folding bistro-like furniture can become an amazing addition for a small dining room...