If the plan is to make a few bookshelves, this set of 12 wooden crates is the best deal! Stain or paint of your choice- I used grey spray paint, but any paint or spray paint will work. Purdy paintbrush–Purdy brushes are the best! Drop cloth- To stain or paint the crates on. Ho...
Beautifully organize and display your books, decor, collectibles, and more, with these creative ideas for building and decorating bookshelves.
Movable room dividers, folding screens, or tall bookshelves can create separate spaces while maintaining adequate pathways for movement and accessibility. Heavy fabric panels mounted on ceiling tracks offer a flexible solution that can be easily opened or closed as needed, without creating permanent obst...
Installwall-mounted shelvesor floating shelves to utilize vertical space efficiently. Consider tall bookshelves or cabinets for storing items while minimizing floor footprint. Use hooks or pegs on walls to hang accessories, hats, or bags, freeing up valuable floor and closet space. Conclusion: As y...
You might have room to put everything you own side-by-side in a long and narrow space, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should! By embracing pieces like tall bookshelves and stately armoires, you’ll bring the focus upward and downplay the tunnel-like quality of your living room....
Then try to add tall vertical elements to the room, like curtains that go from ceiling to floor, floor to ceiling bookshelves, or even a dramatic headboard that goes from floor to ceiling. And no overhead light fixtures (recessed lighting would work, but I think it would call attention to...
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Vertical Storage:Utilize vertical space with tall bookshelves or wall-mounted storage to keep the floor area open. Minimalist Decor:Keep decor simple and uncluttered to avoid overwhelming the space. Less is more! Low Profile Furniture:Choose low profile furniture to create a sense of height and ...
This is probably somewhat of a personal preference thing, but after my leaners are in place, I like to add tall objects on the ends of my shelves. Having taller objects on the ends helps to visually “frame in” each shelf and make it look more intentional and complete. I don’t put...
If you are covering a ceiling, measure the length of the ceiling. Add 2 inches to this measurement. This will be the length of each of your pieces of fabric. For an 8′ tall ceiling, this would come out to 96″ + 2″ = 98″. ...