The New Shelf
Posted by Erin | Filed under Inspiration, Solutions
Long gone are the days of minimal shelving and simple storage. Lately, shelves are getting just as much attention as the objects we lovingly display on them – big or small. The newest trend? Geometric shelving that makes a serious impact:
Above: The T.Shelf houses an extraordinarily large amount of trinkets in its angular nooks and crannies.
Above: Even without the books, the Crash storage system creates a surprising focal point for any wall.
Above: Corner shelving gets a facelift with the A Few of My Favorite Things shelf, made of solid Douglas Fir and handcrafted in Germany.
With so many fun and quirky options, I’ve no excuse for my boring and minimal shelving. Time to upgrade – stat!
Tags: display, shelf, shelving, storage, wall decor
A Case For Ladders
Posted by Erin | Filed under Design Tips, Inspiration, Musings, Solutions
I’m a serious ladder junkie. Equal parts decorative and functional, there just always seems to be a purpose for a ladder in every home I see. But don’t take it from me – here are a few fantastic ways to make the most of a ladder in your own space!:
1. The Display Shelf
Image Credit: A Beach Cottage
Purely decorative in every way, a ladder can be used as a tiered display shelf for your favorite objects. Careful when displaying glass decor – rustic ladders aren’t necessarily known for their solid rungs!
2. The Organizer
Image Credit: Stylizimo
Short on closet space, but big on accessories? Organize your favorite baubles, belts and bags on a decorative ladder in your bedroom. Instant closet solution!
3. The Linen Closet
Image Credit: West Elm
Forget putting away those handtowels and linens – leave ‘em out in all of their glory! After all, homes are meant to be lived in, right?
Inspired yet? I’m curious: how many of you have ladders in your own home, and how do you use them? Feel free to share below!
Tags: decor, decorative ladders, display, function, home decor, ladder, storage
Genius Design: A Concrete Vase
Posted by Erin | Filed under Inspiration
I love anything natural and elemental in the home, so this concrete vase jumped out at me from miles away. Yet when I looked closer, I saw the sheer function of the design: a genius system of stackable rings for the ultimate flexibility in floral display.
Inspired by a Japanese canteen, the design works well for any size and shape of flowers. Even better? It comes with a lid in tow for flower-less days when it can be transformed into a beautiful container for office supplies, kitchen utensils and more.
Shouldn’t all things be stackable and easily transformed? What a beautiful mix of form and function!
Photos via Xiral Segard
What about you, friends? Has anything gorgeous caught your eye lately?
Tags: accessories, concrete vase, home accessories, organization, smart design, storage
Why Don’t You…?
Posted by Erin | Filed under Inspiration, Musings
… transform that stack of magazines into a useful (and visually interesting!) stool?
Created by German-based design label Nijstudio, the Hockenheimer stool aims to reduce clutter, save space and upcycle your everyday goods, transforming into a creation of ultimate function. Whether you choose to stack newspapers, magazines or your favorite design books, Nijstudio provides the base and belts — you do the rest!
I can’t help but think this would make a sweet DIY project with a bit of creativity. Any takers?
Via Dbriefed.
Tags: creative furniture, diy-project, furniture, media furniture, stool, storage, upcycle
A Library of Built-ins
Posted by Miriam | Filed under Design Tips, Inspiration, Musings, Solutions
With another family member on the way, we are finding ourselves needing to think about rearranging space in our house. Currently, our second floor has a master bedroom, a nursery, a guest room and a extraordinarily small room with a closet that is technically a bedroom but that I use for my office. The nursery is truly only big enough for the crib, a dresser and a bookshelf, so there’s no doubling up in there. Which means that the guest room is going to have to become a big-boy room for our son and now we won’t be able to accommodate guests. Except….that we also have a third floor, walk-up attic.
The attic leaves MUCH to be desired but is at least semi-welcoming with dingy carpet (as opposed to just sub-flooring) and old, painted paneling (as opposed to completely open joists). When we bought the house, we knew that someday (which seemed at the time to be in the waaaaaaaay off distance) we would turn the third floor into a master suite. And it looks like the next big project that we are saving our pennies for is just that.
So…all of that to say that over the years I have culled some inspiration for the time when we finally go for the big reno and one thing that has remained steady in my inspiration pics has been these extraordinarily charming and totally functional built-in bookshelves that wrap around the landing of the staircase.
(source – photo by David Prince)
Tags: bookshelves, built ins, shelves, storage
