Charming Home 2013 Decorating Ideas : House Tours from BHG

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Together, these young homeowners remodeled or updated every <span class="mandelbrot_refrag">room</span> in their first home, trying new things and learning a lot along the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVY6b5U52brInVasITVZy_cI6U5AEhhvd018GblZ4AE5He9cjcSi41RjUv6OAQRWPlMXZD-6oRJodiF_rR25sO4h__Bj4pYaa5uAkLQ9B8J_1gr25VFUHboDoEiBjKP-0m1Pc_8tK5Xxl/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Clear Reflection</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The mirror in the dining room a mirrored closet door placed in a doorframe scored at a yard sale  isn't the only thing that reflects the homeowners' DIY style. The curtains are fashioned from drop cloths hot glued together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1CYriWcHo9WkQrZ5sVVOG5rNN5tLeskNDftd3G4nnUsncJM0I3DD92an6mQjdcTsOgDnG7oXsodtw1rCeWqNcXX8Bej_ryJxgiEdVQIEFgdY3sjMF5985YF11VC2TOUlesQy8wu-pOxe/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>A Motto to Live By</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowners' home redesign became a do it yourself course that launched them into their dream of doing what they love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeuKV5mVR3k3HqrvyYxftfxv_HMvLow0a5QTxDmJo3RD9kBvn8TaFxYD9c2wGpSngh8t3fJNtZ0yIVnJmEp0EKg45ldhAw4uel_lK0N6dzrTdhzFMMpmiGo_C4t1KyJ-duKiHkhapVk96/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Out of the Box Storage</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thin gauge wire strung between upholstery tacks across the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">fireplace</a> creates a place for the homeowners' blueprints and furniture designs, as well as rolls of <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">wallpaper</a> and gift wrap.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMJt1eg3PpxFUoosEQzbThA93_zIUjmNftUh-GfS5DnQvaGS81uG4QlyCQAUIuCjGmnaE_CHYrRaLTb10XjNxbYq3drTNLvNsqJqvLLWUdW4vWB96H31-qwx9fo6cPrBjuCaChryiXX2l/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Do What You Love</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The DIY artwork on the mantel describes the couple's philosophy. To create a similar piece of your own, decoupage tissue paper and fabric onto foam-core board, then cut out and affix letters cut from magazine pages.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7fFT44T_E8RtccTuK7D-Jp9oNv4GKn6xQYhHC7dTT-739oQIWwsXIR94leE1CDpv3lCCMgvk5G75bdPNsh_Y_FIYGVg3YQvUJ3cw_zYWtACfg9ptukoNWXFYXCB4c35yHRFHp1hwJRrY/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Cooking Up Style</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">kitchen</a>, mismatched cabinet knobs and pulls (purchased secondhand for less than $10) add a fresh element to store bought cabinets. Poured in place concrete countertops and an island made from a refurbished farmhouse table add to the DIY appeal. When the homeowner didn't love the fresh paint on the table legs, she added a coat of stain to dull the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">color</a> and dial up the charm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNnVXBfnw0fmaV9y-lS8l9Na0seg2QEPLThBeBfVc_9ItcRQ46MZN8-cyn-otmIPzpI41I6ZSJTyUgljlmd9e2sLuWUe5WQXsKRAaw1RrUymKGtinOsB05ySdTScy5MoOjXBPsBE4VojI/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Pops of Color</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">To create an interesting media center, the homeowners painted geometric patterns onto two pieces of foam core board and mounted them on the wall behind the TV. They created the media console using drawers gathered from flea markets. Once they had an arrangement they liked, they built a plywood box to house them and had a metal base fabricated at a local shop. The mirror on the console flips up to reveal the DVD player.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukGxT5l_F-5EAnusZiSrHIkkyOZuIiUuB_6bMmePD2q_Ut_pFkVlJLonLOoXs9P4HcCWAL8nC_a7Jtym-1hOEeYkFMPiYeXNoa26YzbtisP7HK0dctoO9PFBoQqTQkdjw2zaBRbOyGUpz/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Not Your Average Shelf</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Douglas fir boards and steel cable combine for a modern appeal in this <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">shelving</a> unit designed and built by the homeowners.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDR6qyd2TXaKSjMolw8DjVY37Qb2-RbW2Q2kjtVtfPRPe8Kv3TIRRnkCWiGECl8_uq-WGglSpnZBp9J9y2P67aTxLVSmDxmmJBxKb-58_460I8ETxceXi0H_OogCghnJ5pGQiboVZcwqD/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Cozy Color Palette</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the master bedroom, the homeowners keep projects  <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">headboard</a>, <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">wall art</a>, dresser embellishments  within a tight <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">color</a> palette to keep things cohesive.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QsVG39EyAC97nGmVuV0MX-Mvqvr60VSPxJOBBvRjbOqxKdQ9hiA-OE5pHtPqEFmGQhdGRYmF58qnKbQPNsk5i0OuUNITNZ83ZoIzf41RIjUVQ_Pk7P_ZlwgThaqA-8Unk1GPaUevGn9X/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Sweet Dreams</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The couple revamped their sleigh bed by adding lush upholstery.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkOACABVTOIcOf537yu_l4B5ryjjCuChV1N24Fz_qnJ5fXWOyHLP19lH9ym4129_MlBMncN0cgpwIhDs_JNEcQ0sCQInG6mDsQsnOmbtcER67D1_TJt3tnjvhsi5CCkSlkCdTifdWXDyFl/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Let the Light Shine In</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">An upholstered cornice board above the door hides <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">curtain</a> hardware. The nature inspired <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">wall art</a> compliments the unfinished tabletop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizWGad3Cvk8Ha03QPxccvblfTpcRjvgYOGhyt74fxQ_Tq2RG0jB7jvXuEKUGFuE1LrSld48NN13JKXCGrYgLE2aYPwp-MV0crYjepnVY0kghdKwOadXP7RPeawgWDMBcNFLO22-31w2v1/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Make It Your Own</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowners added a sparkly gold border on the wall around the mirror. They used painter's tape to mask off a frame, then painted the first coat of the frame the same <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">color</a> as the wall to prevent the gold layers from bleeding under the tape. When the first coat was dry, they applied gold paint, then removed the tape. The dog silhouette artwork (homage to the homeowners' pooches) and the oversize flowers painted on the dresser are also DIY stencil projects.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2asZlti90cUzns_AjQqmnJh3MTM4g5Cju_Xf9Uf_P-KbIj9osGYESlGRWTCvbrsWYQQgmB7zzLi3EtF7eqTAuQny92XwV7OWHm-5-hN_rCiBNKG2qZEY1CWOsWSExrwAGNlmRFLAbOGzC/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-12jpg.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Found Work Space</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The homeowners reworked an old <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">kitchen cabinet</a> then placed it between two lockers to fashion a quiet place to work in a spare room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8HPz57HS4ZL8hqiJ9EOuL3k-zm2fNmPtSzFlmXtkHfHkLbl8xjvVbXuidtm7jX9Fg8UK4JuAFP8VLBrJM2YZrM6Sce1Jioj5u-xbxBTgTlUj547k1OagCbU50oEWFMfmpdXR5IjZ8D7v/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Tidy Bathroom</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of the homeowners' favorite projects in the house are in the guest bathroom, where they used sleek and modern materials. They poured a concrete countertop for the vintage vanity and backed the <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">shelving</a> units with roof flashing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqfbw7G4hm69ITHZUYCfElzO5BXoczMQqAg_WzbRKmcvxFVsNZdzUe2qYGHzapt5uWomqJbXMN6DG7co6XBM2719kewsA1QjRZpBVVcYKpH9BstBFR-Y5Qprhm0PG2Fw1ZnCNbe0UgWRk/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Rustic Bedroom</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the guest room, the couple paneled one wall with old fence pickets gifted from a friend. They painted some pickets white to add contrast. The <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">headboard</a> is made from corrugated tin roofing. The homeowners cut out the shape with a jigsaw and then used a grinder to smooth rough edges before screwing it to the wall.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXLKW51b7nXPCjLXAK6uz26dQXU6e_PBMziNvxFCB5cJAk02X1ME6-crHfEhhuQvmmaMm_4melk5pXPXsYM3YUSH_S2xB8rV0CxZOZ2HD8_RR9IFLEQv9vAAmYDjHKDXYM4nqpR_kRw37/s640/Charming-Home-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Outdoor Living</b></span></span></div>The homeowners created a vertical garden by stacking and screwing together old pallets and free fence pickets. The flowering <span class="mandelbrot_refrag">garden</span> adds <a data-ls-seen="1" href="https://www.blogger.com/null">color</a> and privacy to their patio.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Charming Home 2013 Decorating Ideas : House Tours from BHG

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2012 Ideas For Storage in Charming Displays

<br /><header class="slideshowHead"> <span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Change</span></span> your storage style with these creative displays that not only look good but are fully functional.<br /></header><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKKE-10-z1E6t7E2HYQm2hGJ6Gp2Vvlp9ptGZDbYXj1PbnKebZPDFADclfsV5a4lvulXQjCqZCFYkxujYuckQa8gVsknrV_Ay35q4twdnIG8uceQHG69oWRtEuJ0_23K9ahVAql8K/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Picture Ledge Organization</span></b></span></div><br />Use corner space by wrapping a picture ledge around two walls. Use the shelves to display photos and dishes. A vintage wine or soda crate doubles storage capacity by holding pretty glassware, candles, or CDs.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1ls83Ng9zNH4ZEUOy2oaAlgvTlzGRvfDgLZCYbBR9pfZiDmNfuJkMvVEiE3dpzXiT3tpWWZBX-j_IP-OBkvj1eenZgqIUzMFa4stIu2BylB3vrsHXrZXp_fP4wsgfQTZ-QpZ_E4K/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Open Shelving Storage</span> </b></span></div><br />Give an old table a new look. Transform a console table from a surface where clutter gathers into a functional table packed with storage opportunities. Two big baskets hold coffee table books, while a throw and a box of games rest on the bottom shelf. Remotes and spare keys go in the small top drawer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKiEIKfTuS2lBngImeDzyk-jF86Hv2UxrCJu3MDoAP-ahYUTneouxr-NjUE8aEzOakbY0Gco8wz8LcNTwVjOSqbJjryQ8IYPsW9CxOFjDGCQIOtdgBO9otb0-6CGNKXap_8gHzdH3C/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Alcove Organization</span></b></span></div><br />A recessed nook is the perfect place to show off your favorite art and display your collections. Remove a section of drywall to reveal a 4- to 8-inch-deep niche between wall studs. Consult a contractor to make sure it's safe to remove any horizontal bracing elements. Then add shelves.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVY5jUv74P3RDZA2-rNe-gXtZGoLCYFSoU2eUJ03n7hoLBIvz7HHFedKKZl8FffKMKOsemU4RG7NQWuVr6XVNDukWfnWvwcYaf_loOyQX8V47hKY5ejZXst-Zifq4O58emwWIfb9C/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Display and Store Headboard</span></b></span></div><br />This 12-inch-deep headboard allows for a large ledge space to display pretty flowers and candles. The side cubby holds other nighttime necessities such as books and magazines.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquI8Op3HlcO9kTCDl0GPncI5syGMPFUpJEiSs785ngoFacaTqC0jCr7ePwWZEAIgFUX_wmR26E4AcEkyIDNtpEJB2LhWA4-jjf3af5tROkcoGzQljQH13Dhoes2UU6-x7LmEG_ZTp/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Mounted Bookcase Storage</span></b></span></div><br />For a fresh, modern twist, mount a ready-to-assemble bookcase directly to the wall and a few feet off the ground. Store books inside and decorate with flowers, picture frames, and candles. The divided shelves make organization easy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sFPZYu1ChbSOWNH4F-AYkmCjmANNRyIVxnijNCF8uH_k42rPBe1QqziKuk7kY2xHvQBMCd0TdFujiHRQpZoaa2Sy_qW1KkmBeqMRujh38Ic0_68Nd9MBGVAYgaCKJusUhMvsLs5V/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Artsy Storage</span></b></span></div><br />A vintage rolling medical or drafting cabinet is the perfect space to store art supplies so they can travel all over the house. Paintbrushes, colored pencils, and pens are stored in miscellaneous containers on top. Larger supplies such as paint and glue guns are kept in the drawers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4EIqk9ZADovMhOxLgKISc9tET6vLsZ5vJa0f0wdkR_hBrCmd8xikPsCk9n56xm_U4R3SmtHeQSk2fd1eJ4qma30n3m9My8CX3E0UH0Dx-22XCy5KG5fRv6-WwP00B-EdWrcNjNpF5/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Bedside Storage</span> </b></span></div><br />Refinish an old wooden vegetable bin and use it as a nightstand. Folded clothes stack neatly in each cubby. Or encourage quick cleanup and use it to sort small toys.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYes3mm9RtpUQA9UZpjb8dZGqXwqAeajqtajgQkjWROg2ptWVuUn7m534YgA_cXlT_8IDB5CCRHezTxLboFkRuYRL4AEaY4_mPFAP-e-QXO_TfrCCpnieJAkxeW2VbM9nNkILVH6z5/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Headboard Storage</span></b></span></div><br />A reclaimed-brick wall serves as a secondary headboard and provides above-bed storage. Keep your favorite books and pottery in the small recess.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiREyvDqZUN7LTan3FanEhic4NjEB_BiPEQ31gJi1Ub_eq_2xWutp2rXT-lVzNo-Jv_irDOWpHbCPYWKS02nXB8h-vX9AzCdUfrCpRnerw4oS1htcKyeSkzdY6SAMEn7H_MnCdL1Ws/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Peekaboo Storage</span></b></span></div><br />Repurpose an old desk as a new storage unit. Store party dishes on the bottom shelf and keep napkins and other linens in a wicker basket for easy access. Hide the shelf behind a festive curtain, and your buffet combines function and fashion.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJw_6Qs1WIGS7j0o7i0JwzU5SgjcVHutxs8Zh5lE_P76rNYwNMOrnlRbFdMkZVAUa36U758fIGfGL8n0Hq19Z9R2VNZ0w-MKwqjoY-WK-6ZjzPCaGD1vZWZyPUVlDqFZIMV4acB8Wm/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Island Storage</span></b></span></div><br />Transform a basic table into a multipurpose work surface. Hang wine racks and baskets to store utensils under the surface, and build a lower shelf to hold larger items such as mixing bowls and cutting boards.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVf41WDGFzBdg5GhzOZt7EPs8TkZ7r7iKuF5PuFwu9f7iP4FdByBIP0yEYvK_2Ax92PxpejacBs3n_oa1H7mxNMcAbw9q6zL1_qb51UTCWNky29lmIPAGxJseI4qquCJNT62osI0Z/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="heading2">Frame Organization</span></b></span></div><br />Picture ledges make rearranging, adding, and changing favorite photos a snap. Vary the sizes and shapes, but keep the color neutral to make the collage look artsy, not cluttered. Rest some frames on the ledges and hang others for more dimension.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdp8ZcTiL5twKnGIwKm5SaVYU4I3lzo8B0qUYq29HuLcrokLZW-hucYItzKfVGboft5Y9h5QPGc4BE7lyHeDFwTtI3PnpN5cc0wDIMkQ2VchicO-Rb_MpW06VNkfV3CWiRTEM2xqz-/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Dishware Storage</span></b></span></div><br />Glass shelves suspended by wires from the ceiling give the illusion that pottery is floating in midair. The display can be viewed from either side and has room to store dishes, vases, and glasses.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-7kzOWiKSOKTkhZnMvW0ZQ2qhBAGgksegjrvBEdRWzGYxVDrup6ZmtGvGDvhSaoRarq6-i9z7_iwAVy3EfuBox43FToUttKY4GR0Rl5a9pdCG2Ing4UgWWGhsAnGb3fzSGTNlnV_/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Chic Side Table Storage</span></b></span></div><br />Repurpose wood closet shelving as a storage-packed end table. A chic CD cabinet sits on top, and crafts supplies are easily stored below in thin, flat boxes. Keep ribbon accessible and untangled in a box with organizational holes. When you want to conceal the storage solutions, attach coordinating panels to the scalloped coverlet with hook-and-loop tape.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg821I3kISqAd435bGG596hkJu_5ra2OF1KRI4F81uMwqrYeyx-9RfAPguaqu5JUg1N7btda9pDwrjK7kcuDnYqRj8LYWxA5_48o6bSv3-DpzBygkt2xJ0MKjVMmoABonEhDk4039Ve/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Armoire Storage</span></b></span></div><br />Make storage look like art in a glass-front armoire. The varying shelf heights leave room to display everything from large works of art to small books and vases. Layering the art and books in front of and behind each other makes the display pop and adds a touch of whimsy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5k74e9kWNeTTYeqt5LYSHKHFaB6DC1mTyAmUyx0hzBJI80jrVm6xEZvZuJreDXcFUwBNGwkRD_Y3BFJ0sqoVniBudjZ2o2ixZhlwGLRx8To_cJahMOvemRAvjoTMp94NH8YnTbcCO/s640/ideas-for-Storage-decorating-2012-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Slanted Storage</span></b></span></div><br />Diamond-shape cubbies instead of flat shelves in this wall unit decoratively store books and magazines diagonally. Angled organization holds rolled-up throws and other round memorabilia without letting it roll away.

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