Have you decided to move houses, or do some renovations, upsize/downsize or are you building a new home? Meg, of Meg Caris Interiors shares her tips on building and styling a new home.
Have you decided to move houses, or do some renovations, upsize/downsize or are you building a new home? Meg, of Meg Caris Interiors shares her tips on building and styling a new home.
Have you decided to move houses, or do some renovations, upsize/downsize or are you building a new home? Meg, of Meg Caris Interiors shares her tips on building and styling a new home.
Have you decided to move houses, or do some renovations, upsize/downsize or are you building a new home? Meg, of Meg Caris Interiors shares her tips on building and styling a new home.
Here at Ridiculous Real Estate, we're all about bringing you the most stunning properties on the market. As we've always been firm believers in people speaking with their actions, there are usually a small handful of properties that stand out over on our Facebook page. This time, we bring you the property of the month for December 2020 as chosen by you, the fans. The most enjoyed property by our fans in the month of December was a unique Oklahoma home listed by Hollie Byers at Bradford & Udouj Realtors. The home built in 2017 spreads out over more than 4,400 sqft. At a first glance, the home has the aesthetic of a barn but truly offers so much more than that. The country atmosphere is apparent as a rustic vibe is felt throughout. Immediately upon entering the home, we find a sweeping aesthetic of natural tones. There's a fine line here between these natural tones complementing the home and being overwhelming. 17339 Mcdonald Rd finds that happy medium perfectly. When it all comes together, it creates an ambiance that the listing agent calls a
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How to Build a Beautiful Murphy Bed and Bookcase This is how we built a beautiful murphy bed and bookcase. This project took a little time and cost a little more then we hoped it would but it was substantially cheaper then buying a custom murphy bed. Murphy beds are very useful and serve a definite purpose. If you're tight on space they really free up the room. If you need a multi functioning room a murphy bed is a great way to go. Why Would You Want to Build a Murphy Bed There are several reasons why you would want to build your own murphy bed. The first reason would be function. Because our daughter in law was wanting to have a play room for her daughter but they didn't have extra space it was the perfect solution. The queen bed in the spare bedroom took up the whole space. Because it was a spare room or guest room that wasn't used often the space was being wasted with a big bed. But they wanted to have somewhere comfortable for guests to stay when they did come. The perfect solution was building a murphy bed with a bookcase for additional storage. How to Get Started The initial step is finding a style and design you like that works best for your home. Because the space in their home was going to serve two purposes, a guest room for guests and a play room the rest of the time the murphy bed needed to have a couple of functions. The key to making it work was fit the space and add the bookcase for baskets that would hold the toys and books in the playroom. There are a lot of options for hardware. We decided to invest in a good hardware hardware kit with hydraulics that would make opening and closing the bed easier. This was key to the building the bed. With the hydraulic hardware they also included a step by step guide to build the bed with a supply list. Gathering all the Supplies After the hardware kit arrived with all the instructions we went to work buying the materials necessary for the project. The supplies were purchased from a lumber yard with each piece being cut to the necessary size. This made transporting the materials so much easier and gave us a head start on the project. Getting the supplies ordered and cut took some time but once we had everything we needed we were ready to get busy putting it all together. What to Expect This is not a one day project but you will be pretty impressed with how much you can get done in a day. By the end of the first day the frame was inside the room and attached to the wall. It's not that it is too difficult there are just a lot of steps to create a piece that looks good and is sturdy. The second day of the project was adding all the trim so it looks stylish and pretty. It was a little nerve racking before this because it didn't look that great. We were wanting a piece that was really pretty and looked custom and intentional. After day one that is not what we had. But we didn't panic and continued to add all the finishing pieces that make it looks pretty. After it's all built there is a lot of caulking and painting that needs done for it to look it's best. I painted in a couple stages. Doing the inside of the frame and the bed frame first. This is the caulking we like to use. It goes on quick and dries fast so you can get painting. In a nutshell to get this project finished you'll need a couple days for construction and then another day for painting. Our second day of construction was a lot shorter then the beginning day but you'd be hard pressed to get it all done in a single day. Building the Murphy Bed To build the murphy bed you are building the frame the bed folds into and then the support for the mattress. After those pieces are done you put it together with the hardware. Building the frame is pretty straight forward but the instructions that came with the hydraulic kit give specific instructions that need to be done in the correct order so you end up with something sturdy and will function. Installing the Bed It is important to attach the murphy bed to the wall for safety. Depending on the studs in your wall will dictate where you will attach the bed. It is easier to attach the bed to the wall before it is finished. By this stage it's pretty heavy to move. Bringing it in with out the trim and bookcase really help with the weight and the ability to move the bed. Making it Pretty Because you are working with plywood it doesn't look like much at this stage. It does look like you'll get there but it does look pretty rustic before you add the bookcase, trim pieces and paint. There are several options to trimming the bed. We were after the closed door look on a bookcase. If you didn't know it was a bed you would think it was a cupboard. Which was what we were after. The shelves makes it so pretty and gives it more dimension. It looks like a beautiful built in piece of furniture. The final step to making it really pretty is paint and hardware. Paint has a way of making everything look better. If you don't believe me check out this Post that shows the magic you can make with paint. The Final Look After the murphy bed was finished and painted it really looked amazing. It had the look of a custom built in. But it also has so many functions. It created a lot of extra space but still left a room that would function as a guest room when there is company. The murphy bed was the perfect solution for a room that needed to have a couple of functions. Decor to the Door There is new product arriving at Decor to the Door all the time. If you are needing something special for you home that you can't find at the big box stores check out the cute pieces available Here. Check back often as there are always new pieces arriving. 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Home Decorating Ideas Photo Gallery: Be inspired by these beautifully decorated rooms by well-known interior designers. Inspiration for Kitchens, Living Rooms, Bedrooms & Outdoor Spaces.
Tenemos una selección de mesas de madera estilosas para decoraciones rústicas y mediterráneas, inspírate con estas imágenes y descubre como conseguirlas :)
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Source: Cambridge Home Company Instagram This weekend I was included in a piece on Martha Stewart that outlines how to choose the best curtains for your bedroom!! I’m so excited to be among the other ladies that were included. Knowing that people want my opinion on something I’m so passionate about is surreal! So many people have trouble choosing fabrics, especially for their curtains. There are so many different routes you can go, you just need to decide the look and functionality you’re going for! *Click HERE to read the article in Martha Stewart!* I think the article did an amazing job of piecing together how to choose curtains that are perfect for you - but also thought it would be fun to give some of my other advice that didn’t make it in! Here are a few other pieces of advice I would give if you’re struggling to choose the best curtains for your bedroom: Choosing Your Fabrics I tend to choose curtain fabrics based on the style I'm looking to add into a room. Each fabric type really has its own personality, so they're important to note when adding them to a space. Linen fabrics give off a much more inviting and comfortable feel whereas silks and velvets add a note of formality and luxury. If you're looking for your bedroom to be an escape from reality, I tend to go with linen curtains! For a more formal look and feel, I would go with a velvet or a silk. When it comes to any type of fabric, they all have pros and cons - it just depends on which fabric makes the most sense for your look and functionality. Linen is great because it holds up in direct sunlight and is a natural insect repellent, but it can crease easily if not kept up with. Velvet locks out the cold and moisture, especially in the winter time, but may accumulate the dust it is keeping from getting into the room. Silk is wrinkle and crush resistant, but it shows wear and tear very easily. It will show water and UV ray damages faster than the others. Adding In Color The biggest element to consider when choosing colored curtains in your bedroom is whether they play well with the other colors in your space! I generally think of color compatibility by categorizing them into warm or cool-toned colors. In most cases, cool-toned colors often pair well with other cool-toned colors, and vice versa. If you're looking to go bold, add a pop of color and some tape, tassels, or pom poms!! If you're not looking to draw too much attention to them, go with a more subtle color that is outside of the usual neutrals to still make them unique. Hardware And Functionality When choosing hardware for your curtains, it's important to take width and weight into consideration. I like to choose a thicker rod because it can hold the weight of any fabric and gives off an overall more elevated look. I make sure the curtain rods are about three to six inches longer than the width of the window frame on each side because it elongates the space. Add a fun brass or acrylic rod to for an unexpected element of fun on a usually boring but important aspect of the drapery! If your ceilings are low, installing your curtains about six inches above the top of your window frame and all the way to the floor will add a ton of height to the space! If you're someone who doesn't like the mixed metal look, make sure you take the other metals into account when choosing your curtain rod. I feel that choosing whether or not you go with blackout curtains is a very personal preference. I would recommend adding blackout curtains in rooms for small children or people who cannot sleep with light in the room. You can always add a roman blackout shade to go behind your curtains if you're still wanting your curtains to have a light and airy feel! As always, I hope this helped you feel more confident when choosing the right curtains for the look and feel for your space! I would love to answer any more questions if you have any. DM or comment on our Instagram/Facebook @MegMade, and I'll do my best to give you some recommendations!
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'Minimal Interior Design Inspiration' is a weekly showcase of some of the most perfectly minimal interior design examples that we've found on the web - all for
I've been working on this home with a client and we are building from scratch. It's pretty exciting to get in on a project before the ground has been broken. Right now we are debating looks for the staircase, runner, carpet, wood, spindles, moldings, etc. It's a lot to decide. To offer my clients an
I've got a new 10 Pins post on the blog today, and I'm sharing the best interior & design inspiration I found on Pinterest this month! Click over to discover new designers and to see what has felt inspiring to me lately.
Take a look inside a serene beach house in Mollymook, a town on the South Coast of NSW. Warm timber accents and a collection of family heirlooms and knickknacks give this new build a warm and lived-in feel. "I love our home," says owner Leah, "It's beautiful to move into a new place where you've put all your ideas and designs."
More than 1,000 of the nation's leading designers and architects submitted their best work for our HGTV Faces of Design Awards. From countryside escapes to big city digs, our competition showcased the best of the best, all vying for your vote.
