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Maximizing Space in a Small Room

If you live in an apartment, condo, or a small home, decorating your space can prove to be a challenge in your attempts to maximize space. Arranging furniture and maximizing storage is only part of the equation, however it is possible to get creative with space-saving ideas instead of remodels and additions to your space.

To visually expand a room, enliven the space with a bright color and a fun pattern for your walls and floor. In the bathroom below, the bright pink wall pattern adds charm and depth to the bathroom, making it not seem as compact as it truly is.

If you’re victim to a small bedroom, consider adding luxe details to the room to add elegance. If your room has one small window, hanging drapes at the ceiling and beyond the window frame gives the illusion of there being a wall of windows, which can instantly add space to your room.

When in doubt, baskets will be your best friend when it comes time for keeping your area tidy. Baskets in bathrooms are best to declutter your shelves and countertops, while baskets in your entry are great for the knickknacks that are bound to be scattered across tables, floors, and furniture.

What tips do you have for maximizing space and making small rooms appear large and inviting?

Bringing the Holiday Cheer Inside

With the holiday season in full spin, it’s that time of the year where you make the big decision on how you will decorate your home to entertain. The first decision to make is on what colors you want to bring into your home.  Metallic colors add sparkle, whereas eye-catching displays with colors such as red, blue, or lime green, create a bold statement.

With the colors picked out, it’s time to figure out where those colors will work best in your home. Once you find your decorating canvas, the real fun begins.

You can create a holiday focal point by adding gold ornaments and accents into a garland, either on your mantel or your staircase.

If there’s a table that needs a minor touch to make it complete, try adding candles and a colorful garland. The simplicity in this décor adds a touch of elegance and holiday cheer without going overboard.

If your household doesn’t celebrate the holidays but wants to add the nuances of the season, you can still bring cheer into your home with a pinecone garland. To add an elegant touch, consider using a gold or silver string, and add shimmer to the pinecones with metallic accents.

Erba, a pattern from the Dabbieri Collection, brings the red and golds of the holiday into this living room with its classic floral star pattern. Erba's muted shading creates a sense of calm and comfort in any room, making this a must for your home.

How do you plan on bringing holiday cheer into your home?

Coloring Unexpected Accents

When it comes to painting, typically you consider which walls need to be retouched or brought back to life with a fresh, new color. Rarely, is it considered to paint unexpected accents in your living room, kitchen, or bedroom. Painting accent pieces can bring excitement and depth to a room that you might have otherwise overlooked.

Bring a splash of color to the inside of a shelving unit to bring a complete makeover to your room. This could be done inside of a bookshelf, shoe rack, or built-in shelving units. As the design of your room changes over the year, repainting the interior of the shelves is easier than painting the entire room. Plus, it adds an entirely new feel for the room.

You might have radiators or appliances in your room that stand out and are an eye-sore. Instead of trying to hide them, bring a fun color to your radiator, and it will not only make your room pop, but your guests might be a little envious that they can’t do the same in their home!

Which accent piece in your home would you bring a touch of color to?

 

Designing with Stripes

Stripes bring a visual interest to any room that they are used in. With stripes, there are endless options, including horizontal or vertical, and thin or wide stripes.

Bold, contrasting colors in wide stripes creates a bold look, while multi-colored, thin stripes gives a playful vibe and adds excitement to the room.

Vertical stripes add height to a space, while horizontal stripes widen a smaller room. In the room below, the stripes not only widen the bathroom, but the monochromatic colors are subtle and soothing, and prove that they aren’t a distraction in the space.

Stripes aren’t only for your walls or furnishings, but they are also becoming a popular flooring option. The Dabbieri Collection’s Pallavolo pattern, which is on promotion until January 31st, adds everyday elegance and excitement, and is tailored with subtle definition in the textured loops.

How are you bringing stripes into your home?

Greeting Your Guests with Holiday Cheer

What better way to greet your guests this holiday season than by bringing the cheer to your front door. Instead of going all out with holiday lights on your house, mail box, and railings, another fun way is to gather an assortment of holiday inspired artifacts, and decorating your front porch.

Garland and a wreath is seen on a lot of front doors during the season, however, you can spice your front porch up with holiday signs, or a pair of skates draped over a vintage sled.

Keeping it simple, think of bringing your kindling to your door, and assembling it in an elegant way. Topping the crate of wood with artificial candles, poinsettias, or bells will transform your display.

Don’t be fooled. There is nothing wrong with a classic front porch display of a wreath and holiday flowers or plants. Keeping it simple can be extremely classy.

How do you plan on bringing the holidays to your front porch?