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Artificial Christmas Trees 2014 Ideas from HGTV

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Shake up your Christmas decorating scheme and go bold with a bright artificial tree this year! Here are some of our favorite over the top examples of the trend.<br /><br /><span style="color: orange;"><b><i>By : Briana Mowrey </i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRg3OpW4GHJI3l42foxl4-wpeZwg9ghiZ_PkMFj0AFkmOZdzxTUaSuvaVr6fgYZ35CmpFyHA05AOTGRwg5DZv-b9FqdPKqbUu7vIW6liEzwEuu6jHDcPL6sGehcOrDjA_C_OV2TNKk1aI/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This inspired tree in Dee Snider's Celebrity Holiday Home takes its color cues from nature: the peacock's feathers.</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/AVvXsEjXDgDFKH2_v_LA6Cc8_qjmFg6r9eym-n8mUnGjnXPeXJSzt82k0HMzM6L2R1KtWVXH3gPmaVX2FkRtTj1lIotWI8SsHwlQs-y0_VNRXoWvIwSnMPa3xQ9nDkOu36KCYJ6djf20hmuPACM/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas is all about the red and green, though usually we're talking about a green tree with red ornaments. This tree's unusual hue turns that around in a delightful way. </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/AVvXsEgwZ9lM0yQTBi_rnU68X7b9byqb2HBQYihaS9D_7dsuCxLWCsrRVKSSdDx848DkLY4__tQvfuC2oZjk-m0YAnfdfzt1jrhI42_HRP2HC0Ajn2H4nUedpdvNj4uARtYKIDZn6Ly4SqI2ZQw/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stark and silver, this Christmas tree flirts with a retro vibe. The round bulbs complete this look. </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/AVvXsEgh00a0PZhX6xqwxjImD94XarDf5pg4Z_2edp0faS5gZNmboBZunb7espTPUlywcvZJxxJvNebGM7FKTT-OqmFGjjFovSC_O316N8tpM9z3e4afD3ZnslUusYJKGZFJQIolW25mvF5xQc4/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This fine example of a pink tree from Fantasy of Trees emphasizes texture as well as color. </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/AVvXsEhZ8KV4JJ8FzGW2hSkDdLbV0_xFvm4L4JbUftjPh_5HNRVUxh2C8M1hum1AFqdYMiqSrIcCm_uPcyC1uoszJhou_GfvwY8-rHo_983aocWofp0Yk4SQUXWk2RW_-3CctjkrzeoTnEcNXjU/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This whimsical pink tree by Tobi Fairley is a favorite around the HGTV offices. Don't you have visions of sugarplums dancing in your head just looking at it? </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/AVvXsEhRgvlgNMebxtd7TX7EIfQxch7y3rxyE5_uWBvP1reBrLDUG6FkVH9SxQbwmaj9CKICtw0vy8sUPDxEtpJGmdg3-IxClaHr0vz1FB9iko1mTuk8l9Lcirxlk3cYb51XoddQlNdMhlvu8jU/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Haylie Duff's Celebrity Holiday Home was graced with this fantastic artificial tree in a dreamy palette of pinks and greens with pops of red. </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/AVvXsEhUNPmO_Ia0WlZGHf0oY_nxvmNUFxoQAxS1UuXIiRwe-XRLmWNbVQee5KulCkT81opQvg5k16ehc6McIpZ8lE3H6pOZj9PmO3I4QNZ8KB0-Am0qyHmeT3GQkuq4p0dUYfxpMlV-tOc6RvQ/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A small white tree with pink and turquoise ornaments would be a welcome addition in just about any teen girl's bedroom. </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/AVvXsEiEdCsX6ijqC2w0iZ6vHfHzHT9P2QtT1msqtan03UmxgewvsftST8DGgcKj8Y51zWlOD0lxWJxHBUI0jTcFdNVEWkD8r81aqvHwT2Kus-2tf42czCUqIPz2WrLqfQ7TawaxTSeghA5P0N4/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An artificial white tree is a great canvas for your ornament collection. Here, designer Brian Patrick Flynn used his signature color: purple. </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/AVvXsEgNjMU3lYl0Acc_Fmno1wrz_KdbjBJXIY4HBhQWq_tgRArTo3xEvURpjzgtNnUOlWw5bycjGe2tlSfIqoxIYVKq52tn9Jo33pinxJoXznvuHEwhnz-yR_UxgQpMQ572sUUsoHwsleFJfVI/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This tree by Brian Patrick Flynn is also a crisp shade of white, but this time it's complemented by the neutral parchment ornaments. Mod holiday minimalism at its finest! </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/AVvXsEg9qznlf7HN9NTJMJPgmlHjIf_PEplmelKR9cqWERV22OWlpX2H35pgAz27xqKCqmooT84po4m93Nim-Xzmocic3r9LxsnTrDIZRPIqTBnoR4ZJVUrSR7eFajlusLrmJ_UrR1n89gU8t7A/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not all artificial trees need to flirt with kitsch. This all white Christmas tree from HGTV's Holiday House glows in an ethereal white halo. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnlYtzE90Ab_vNyjj0ZwRKiN-nd3masqB11QHh-J_eN7qspctXHrcV7NKV-x8w_ZTxuuQhOdnugh5Aiuwkko3Q6NGc1WKEqXhxHpPG1njJGLGB9VgsaTTCr-DPzK1KNsN6WFLwmU9xWw/s1600/Artificial-Christmas-Trees-2014-Ideas-from-HGTV-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Taste the rainbow! The bright trees in athlete Kurt Warner's Celebrity Holiday Home dazzle guests. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Artificial Christmas Trees 2014 Ideas from HGTV

Shake up your Christmas decorating scheme and go bold with a bright artificial tree this year! Here are some of our favorite over the top ex...

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HGTV Dream Home 2014 : Front Porch Pictures

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With its mix of modern, industrial and rustic elements, the front porch of HGTV Dream Home 2014 offers a glimpse of the modern mountain style within. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>About the Front Porch: </i></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The front porch juts off of the home's foyer, which connects the public living space with the more private sleeping and lounging wing. Wood, metal and stone porch detailing alludes to the style seen throughout the rest of the home.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8TvPeITM9SOJmBy0R1KiKtRxUxeEaox7jxaHgo_WYa_LnuIfzUBy77DIVn16y_Ssd0wZjmuKWDAavk5Aj1DFZ8vdgytGgXQ6E8vMwElLoW8DwRKIoCwDd3dZbKkry-_WpkGGXbEK7Xfk/s640/HGTV-Dream-Home-2014-Front-Porch-Pictures-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjCcskTdAm4FRXsNEX-VoCtYCqpMfHJ-fy-OBX1aUcw92eZXwzGIyd5q-Th4o1GdG4BTdKZDV7HGqtQGnxO3ZNFQhlpSXO-h5cnoZDRL3TAWEahQWNAxDSRRUFPyVmaKl3ZSJ0Og9Y1E/s640/HGTV-Dream-Home-2014-Front-Porch-Pictures-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoeDTmgBDsD6GB2IkziEJGuT1g7fL6zzd7oM7jROEXQ8Cns2QqPB9CS7ymmdz1FePItG9hc7z2AseOpXF2xq3CFCBWJjCwAs6fPXEBAQALuipZVOcgk6Bv0R08G5cDffkdcML9qFv21vI/s640/HGTV-Dream-Home-2014-Front-Porch-Pictures-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiESC0mxlEmROuzIaKTXJwWurBFw8nyHPECOi_cnFcDo13RyByxmvfsRu7xsXIVhS1pbQliN7hRFjPW4BxuBXMHyrCUUj53-2UWSmYR5lXdHYA6iFVRvE_60gQsAhIWtU1lxDJ8dquhSv4/s640/HGTV-Dream-Home-2014-Front-Porch-Pictures.jpg" width="480" /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>

HGTV Dream Home 2014 : Front Porch Pictures

With its mix of modern, industrial and rustic elements, the front porch of HGTV Dream Home 2014 offers a glimpse of the modern mountain styl...

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2014 Clever Solutions for Small Bedroom Decorating

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Expand your sleeping space with these smart small bedroom decorating ideas that will help you maximize your space and make use of every inch.<br /><br /> Before you start your bedroom decorating tasks, examine the room (bare, if possible). Note the placement of doors and windows, as well as the room's dimensions. Determine how you want to arrange the furniture, which will help you lay out the rhythm of the room's decorative elements later on. In a small bedroom, you might need to be especially creative when arranging furniture. In this bedroom, placing the bed in front of windows makes it easier to maneuver around the space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhocDmn6u2eU74_C1LdDDDdGz7M8sY2O3bBSywOnRrNumSWiqn5qdK6AngUKpNAHRjC7X5ltHIkEAETZLMPexDwib0o_Uxk2CoqfI6kB1d72PhgE9nLPR3JbhPsDiWuxpR5KYu3f1ZPboQ/s1600/2014-Clever-Solutions-Small-Bedroom-Decorating.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /></div><b>Choosing Furniture for a Small Bedroom : </b> Enlarge Image Scale is the most important thing to consider when selecting furniture for a small bedroom. "Open" furniture, such as an iron bed frame or a sleek nightstand that's open below the tabletop, will help the room feel light and airy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_DgCdUyYPyK8OUQR44YuCF-YbMY0MUJRGswNpDBKNTfMBWrJUBLW71SV5rcB6De3Am1m34EimGUBdhHUIXn4dNAupAWRNIA-9OmoVzL-YCNZdOX-A37htoY4pKtY14rDHPupj4zSPWc/s1600/2014-Clever-Solutions-Small-Bedroom-Decorating-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /></div><b>Double Duty for Small Bedrooms : </b>Eliminate the need for extras in a small bedroom by selecting items that can do double duty. Consider using a short chest of drawers as both a nightstand and dresser. A bench with a lift-top can stow away extra linens and provide bedroom seating. The nightstand in this bedroom is a DIY nesting table: a smaller cube slips under the taller table and can be pulled out for an extra tabletop surface as needed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pIOV3regnVtCjDBfL9c3WS8-dNsZfqnHjgaj6v9H8c97e0G72u2FZzR2cXR1MYgcQU-hRr-tXrrzaXfRthB5Dx-cSb7mxtnWPC5NOWQANYYtJfEfqvYZTlc4qoZGz3iz1tE3u3RjSF4/s1600/2014-Clever-Solutions-Small-Bedroom-Decorating-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b>Decorating a Small Bedroom : </b> Enlarge Image Once you know how you are going to arrange your bedroom, determine where you want to place color, texture, and other decorative elements. Using lighter colors on the wall will make the room feel lighter. Rather than using rich colors to bring interest to walls, consider wainscoting or beaded board, which will give the walls dimension.<br /><br /><br /><b>Colors for Small Bedrooms : </b> Enlarge Image Whether you decide on a monochromatic color scheme or a multicolor palette, repeating colors is key in a small bedroom. Doing so will create visual rhythm and draw the eye around the room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgYRjG42UH9jvZvab9JUEcv00_FPufmkBVuD31Kwf-vfoSsKAnE4Snhv8qs_8HXCF76rShyphenhyphen2ij7xxizO2Q_mQJz5iQ_a4-n6Exz81newt-TikeGiVVao7qT3StalIIjaJut9MQFzUGUg/s1600/2014-Clever-Solutions-Small-Bedroom-Decorating-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /></div>In this bedroom, a monochromatic palette of neuturals comes alive, thanks to variations in tones and intensities. The ocher pattern on the pillows reads as a color but is simply a more saturated version of the creamy linens on the bed and the wood tones used elsewhere in the room. A serene shade of lavender on the pillows and throw add color without disrupting the bedroom's relaxing vibe.<br /><b><br /></b><b>Texture Tips : </b>In a small bedroom where large furniture and a wild use of pattern would dwarf the space, decorate with texture. Mix smooth surfaces with nubby fabrics and woven window treatments. Shiny surfaces will also illuminate the bedroom. Keep in mind that texture is tactile, but also visual. Vary textures in the things you will touch, such as the bed linens, and the things you will only look at, such as the light fixtures. The beaded light fixture in the bedroom shown above serves as a visual representation of texture, while the linens are a smooth respite.<br /><br /></div>

2014 Clever Solutions for Small Bedroom Decorating

Expand your sleeping space with these smart small bedroom decorating ideas that will help you maximize your space and make use of every inch...

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Decorating With Orange 2013 Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;">Have warmed to the thought of using orange in your home.i hope you like this slide show that features a variety of looks in this citrus hue ... Enjoy !!!!</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/AVvXsEg9GcsPCzKjE7GhCxdf-DHMejjhJyxf_RUzss1vhLUDEyTdmLd8A7Ej8DXeQuA1Lfv6B9SSTPU9rNGpD3DTVNPehqB-Zz81WGV_Ex9eZ_-lL_GrCq81_WwHqGllLaviCwYbuQ8SQTug/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Morning Room</span> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A warm color scheme is right at home in a breakfast room where a jolt of energetic color can help to get a jump on an active day. A range of oranges, from deep russet to light peach surround the banquette, which in turn is bathed in a glow of sunlight and yellow walls. The drum shade of the pendant light fixture incorporates all the colors of the palette.</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/AVvXsEiCjx64H-d7OWRzgnjU8ExS-A6DIhuoTt7mCdW9su7H7VHkzki0NBBtKOScdIu_F43x2-ka6sGFvDiB9c-FIJC2Lf_BPrVKylleDByNi65WZUXHHlhUzhg94Gzl4JdiSI4hOg6m-J8P/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Fabric Focus</span> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Vivid persimmon fabrics capture the eye in this appealing dining room. An analogous color palette of warm hues supports the bold orange color. Solid yellow fabric covers the curved banquette and pillows in a yellow-on-white pattern with contrasting piping giving definition to the yellow shapes. A russet rug, banded in yellow repeats the color scheme underfoot. Overhead, the chandelier is an energetic design of leafy tendrils in a single matte orange. Sophisticated black elements ground the 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/AVvXsEj2dK0bebViSR3xZvVsmzC3L4e4K1wPz5Kn9NjF3lDnZNEFDykn69EdCexuvN1bo1fHQq5F00xc7waRcy_D9jLkXgch_Gck6F_vB7DpF5H0NKcjs9IKjRO95EslI7agnfbpJonZmVKG/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Color Coordinated</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Choosing from within a coordinated collection of colors and patterns ensures foolproof decorating in this enticing living room. The sherbet shades offer a balance of soft tints and intense hues in playful patterns and restful solids. Neutral walls allow the mix of orange, pink, yellow, and green furnishings to take center stage.</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/AVvXsEhioIzwJkNliD5Pom7tEOGrFqeY5IWbjmXhsVCm2JuOhRpmLBPkC_lD2Z3nEsh_OMUuiNpPz8ojmM6CKRaTEat70wMpPKAnk25_0OLHxUesmlHNProAKVeS2A9hNjZQ4fSydX3_TPtX/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Better with Color</span> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bold splashes of orange and red give this all-white room a new look with little effort. An orange table with modern lines adds a sassy touch to the decor. Underfoot, a graphic red-and-white organic-pattern rug layers on top of a larger sisal floor covering. Solid orange linen throw pillows and a fuzzy throw give the upholstered furnishings a bit of visual punch.</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/AVvXsEiKB66ZEvkhJ2xUUrvrRv5TcNyxRBe7FvDz_7I31RjQwF0gS7hG9YXjfqA1JLbE1pMS8OjU78jK9IVG2trGX9WgDBc01JyuctE4YhfaqgKXg7V6qwvDQSjRY4L6ARqxqZrohyXMS2_T/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Small Space, Bold Color Scheme</span> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bold accents make a big impact in this tiny space. Two unfinished wood hutches, painted soda pop orange, add display and storage space. The hutches complement the room's blue accent wall. Orange stripes in the window treatments and rug bring all the elements together and add a touch of drama to the space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqh7q39Xcx-VDQIwngp24vpH4ozzOVZaREGpwR_6sPNznRIbOGczwQ1M8RPsxpSayb9sL0WccZrPyu5QB5jdsudCy8w8nRXhcmbsFOs3IwfNMwV-lo13SQdtRmCfHGrR6Y0xG3yUh/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">The Warmth of Orange</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Goldenrod yellow walls and burnt orange accents work together to give this family room a warm and inviting motif. The solid burnt orange window treatments and throw pillows create a common thread among the patterned chairs, window seat, and ottoman. The bright hue adds both drama and consistency to the 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/AVvXsEh8NUiHYEk0_L8Mij3bGF-jA5PySqyQXlFkUDUdyzHWDhE7wXNP6icLeQNR7grUPZUOkHVSOovLU6IJISypHhYfTjmklxmI0_vr5NVE13aNKtNwdrxZrzubSPaAL1n7NNH5E8ly91vb/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Bold Fireplace</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This fiery orange is the perfect complement to the fireplace. Natural accents, such as the marble fireplace surround and the antique wood mirror frame give the color an earthy feel. Pairing orange and brown is a good way to tone down the bright hue.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PufOIrU0J_vw5AJbmHb9GzoamuwCYU08zMw95AAParB1PRy1js_7Iq79j_c40C1M64CWXA4FMVEJPppMcfFRV5hW60tv4VRAV6COTUMwtve1BnwpSTnLkY5H_lc8YYO05rBguLPB/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">All in the Accents</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Graphic tangerine bedding is the focal point in this master bedroom. Other orange accents, such as the statue on the nightstand and the throw pillow, work with the bedding to give the room modern style. Neutral walls and dark furniture provide the perfect backdrop for a bold hue.</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/AVvXsEi_0IZ3xg9wdCqDP8yUB3OGH8I4WLPVPFm8ZCrMVyKY96LSRjd2vatY5P7Z1uzWFTc4mHVne3ZO5Yj70QCLIwwvK21Z9MiffXqO8G00PTzJ5Tlm7qgQvG9B8PFNAn_ucro_r4KaZ2rd/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Colorful Modern</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tangerine and hot pink combine to give this bedroom an energetic vibe. Black and white are a neutral foundation for the bold color combo, and double mirrors multiply the light throughout the 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/AVvXsEgi2cVPvbg_2vOHJJagfKwM2Vef6-8ZAtMJk5CA4YnTrhfaN5NRwTxOh1JH4KUQpxmeujCHeOFnx_gbgiU6BiUe7cD2oBkR39eBb2g5JgRpg9cC5soGhqIkBPoC7gmiKj5AKHjXJL_0/s640/Decorating-in-Orange-ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Orange Crush</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Warm off-white walls provide a clean, neutral backdrop for a bold mix of bright and deep colors in this playful living room. A plush sectional in rich brown adds depth to the neutral base and provides contrast for the vivid pops of orange. Wall screens powder-coated in orange hang as geometric art.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Decorating With Orange 2013 Ideas

Have warmed to the thought of using orange in your home.i hope you like this slide show that features a variety of looks in this citrus hue ...

9:09 AM

New 2014 Cozy Fireplaces To Warm Up Your Living Room

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>A fireplace is the focal point of any living room. Whether you prefer a stone surround or something more modern, these fireplaces prove that a striking design is all it takes to become center stage in these stylish spaces. </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeE6GGdmE8SgGM2mdvoLHhn8zgmeJWH0jhMrMmmCTOFHT3vL0hyphenhyphenirH08tDxvxGk7p1z7TCJvlJbg0CNUzFW4JVTkS6UfI_Hult2zV-UI0M7Rkienh_5VMPk10Ctvsa6Qk9aSfzLjpBJZM/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-7.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer Sarah Richardson created a living room that's just as warm as her fireplace by integrating splashes of burnt orange, apricot, garnet and other rich colors among a neutral color palette. The fireplace and surround made of white-washed stone and timeworn materials are meant to stand out among Sarah's rich color scheme, thanks to an extra-large vintage crest mounted above the mantel. The wood-burning fireplace adds to the rustic, at home feel of the farmhouse that makes the living room feel so welcoming. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUSGjGD5p8oQdsS6GOzdM68saTW7sP9dqoyKp-5rLTxiK3VdQyO_xdnvbzO0f6tONcVHsHY_Uc478jo2I9uEg8HR6_SmBRu1AtmEp12oj7zLOZAX7gOy-Pi0b1TW4vCtg24jrJN11Qe30/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Neofocus from Euroflues is a single-unit steel fireplace that comes in a wood-burning version or as a remote-controlled gas unit. Both are set in the wall and make linear rectangular statements. The gas version is fit with ceramic pebbles of various sizes or ceramic logs. It is installed with protective masonry around the firebox and upper and lower air vents. Image courtesy of Euroflues </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RxB2kUHkezqCG4TMstwdONTVh7b9OR08_vnOkyqchEj9ZTXCgyk-CsuysjVtlRIsg4Cl__XPgmFYuPMGI294_S-f6gZbE6n7iqAXwuwQd1F0kmvqTqHY-5eGfqdwRnaR0ovw02HiodM/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-2.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is as sleek and slim as a flat screen television with a linear, boldly contemporary presence. It has been described as "a fireplace with a sculptural presence, without a hint of pretension." The fireplace is thermal efficient, and its flame sits behind a heat resistant glass door that allows a complete view of what's inside. Image courtesy of Euroflues </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvAmnVSnYPiBYWyKl88Ehho0SVoehGIOf4bh1srCURXpMgtQ6K1l4FW0LD1Qgj0_VwoHnu5-ydx4_q0lYqD0BD0NkvH5aVuCC8vgtqaZsBSiuwILvvEFd0ifqoTZG0hKWnTI2FOmBTFs/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-3.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This fireplace from Spark Modern Fires combines a thoroughly utilitarian idea with contemporary artistic grace. The slim, eye level gas fireplace hangs on the wall and is made of brushed stainless steel with a single ceramic glass panel. It is clean, easily maintained and a breeze to install. Image courtesy of Spark Modern Fires </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUEceC1jItyKpY1XgUvP-A5IyTq1E8GaPKQSn4sjk2vfqFhy0bsokR0fVOQJ6gNmT9qxGBJjnUDVEnffYNc6KKbzCTOZ0_QFd7NORlWHER2r7tPBcCNL4S9YUsdq7zJRFZjyVO7NwFhk/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In an cold-weather environment like Stowe, Vt., designer Linda Woodrum knew the fireplace would be used quite often, so she undoubtedly made it the centerpiece of the gathering room in HGTV Dream Home 2011. This energy efficient gas fireplace offers the convenience of a preset thermostat with its sleek stainless steel design. To complement the maple flooring and pull in a taste of the outdoors, Linda added birch panels to the fireplace chase and a three-dimensional, steel wall sculpture with midcentury designs in mind. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ptMMN8Py9FBNXEmpAOo78EmUQFCt5-XDAP8UlpnhAkHCsyQQKv-8b5hz4k16f6VXz5i1x5Otsi6yINOeBmFKJ7K4f3uv4brLI3BPvI6P3R5gH7_hYKjN20iMYlF4OCkJYxzbUmPREfs/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-5.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gas-fed hearths are easy, clean and versatile. The three-foot, vent-free fireplace by Spark Modern Fires is creatively built into the living room bookcase. The unit shares a metal front with a television, creating a cozy, multiuse living space. It can be fitted with a stainless steel interior to add reflectiveness.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53PBPX7E8-8QE3cg510scscUJtVcmBV7dxlhAc0nvAU5tCIms4VerZ3Sqa56IasQZDFLS7gHIHAT18WG9hAO3CatXJOMKJPHtuM3DIN60hed5CED2u5DE54EUL1T0rUlxTyGyoq9lBhw/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-6.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The beauty of this fireplace is its freedom. It easily mounts on the floor, sitting on a base of masonry or black steel, and it can be installed in almost any room. The gas flame is visible from every direction, set behind a band of glass panels that slide around the fireplace's metal trunk. The designer drew inspiration from the open space and clean lines of Japanese interiors.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaVRHBOZqxyXOGzGg82I0gcQqQxiBB3RICBbc-HMmOPEXljO_ckF4eiWDIVoYkgubsb5gdz3voeTt51N3yNUhkbu_-YWYojqXiX3fM0ODCHSZL7_cy45oQrPvr8CkV62JmFWRcSsvRXE/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-8.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fireplaces provide far more than heat and a cozy place to curl up. They can fulfill architectural roles and become artistic accouterments. This fireplace serves as a sophisticated room divider, and it demands attention. The gas-fed flames rise out of a bed of shiny river rock set on a four foot long firescape. It is mounted below an upside down chimney in this home's living room.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1ZMDNAQGUW3AlXxDehJEUQMPnvkbR3Oz7ivBIayPRG1Ghmfs_Ge9mhN3uf7a4Nl3ZDZhoVbsnynyU47rSPHOfXtdBqe71NWPSe6QpXcrcmB74Qfs6g-FKxval2WHxY3wJcHZDecLfsg/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-9.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer Brian Patrick Flynn certainly knows how to make a natural stone surround stand out in a beautiful way he used patterned fabric against the back wall as a stunning accent to the aubergine mantelpiece. Among a sea of modern furnishings and purple accents, the rustic stone fireplace seems so natural and at ease. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

New 2014 Cozy Fireplaces To Warm Up Your Living Room

A fireplace is the focal point of any living room. Whether you prefer a stone surround or something more modern, these fireplaces prove that...

11:29 PM

Expert Tips to Control the Chaos in your Home

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kick off the new year with a new spin on organization. We rounded up our favorite clutter cutting tricks and storage ideas just for you. from BHG</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you find these tips useful and inspiring to you ...... Enjoy it !!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOVwLMvU0vX0eTgNNo6xl_dJQsBOC5uQ8LUik38E-vH-EO8J42qcb0UCsAC4CGlLVtar9ZTnu3QGn1xfiMuQBpxIGGgiU_KVND0tzvrX4BbJrDBvIBLoYeN_1AhmNLfrTyu4CNZEDeq0/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Target Your Efforts </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your organization efforts don't seem to yield results. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :  </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Avoid zigzag organizing. Scattering your efforts over multiple rooms prevents you from seeing progress. For visible, dramatic results, work one room at a time, one section at a time, completing each area before you move on to the next. </span></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/AVvXsEg1WdnfaJ2OROTziO5xVPIDPG0YDSRxpsTbiU-TNd5Xhs9EI5qMwCK8c3zLFXbOkrANZRkISl0q2KTNIKkbRcPYOHZyr5IQJ6gOq29QjwCsN_8nW0U14yyKeV4uzuAlaUrxlA-3GLfmq1s/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Clean Out </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Generous gifting at holidays and birthdays overwhelms already stretched storage. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Solution </i></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="color: orange;">: </span></i></b>Go through toys with your child before birthdays and holidays. Have a donation station always available for kids to put toys when they have decided they are tired of them. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_LfH9ATLM7AAwscXgwrz-OVLa351yZQv6evqATAfDO_-1J0F3FLV8o_8HYM6tbiZjPPrYDbQWjdkhhJ2yD4poW3BVJMTbZ5dTYiUgISRsaCZP0kDYd2XdIAcsI5GhjH06tNmn5kPeGo/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Clean Out Schedule </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An overflowing refrigerator. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Use trash day as a reminder that it’s time to clean out the refrigerator. You’ll make room for new stuff to come in and get rid of any spoiled food before it gets smelly or messy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3ckqc3VxSoWhfg802eyCcZwMlNRmCrH7J52GLah2RoVSh9f5R_Gry-MMJRAkPE2ZviIFHvAwly66A7HL7QeO488WWfhUYQ9mBCdFykGP9QMnmocFcZ3cPZwnaOM10xBUjf_7dqh_bLk/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Overwhelmed No More </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> There's just too much to tackle. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Come up with a plan and timeline for taking it one step at a time. Examine the room you want to organize and visually break it into small areas that you can tackle in increments. Set achievable deadlines to give yourself a goal to work toward. Make a list of what stays and what could go to reduce clutter. Focus on the reason you need to reorganize, such as creating a clutter-free area for family gatherings or cleaning out a guest room so there's space for visitors. Prioritize your tasks, starting in an area where you can quickly see progress. Schedule time to work on a project when you're most energetic and least likely to be distracted. Set a timer and quit when the timer rings.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwg_afMOLD6i0_TfJz93JeUWmm56HoF0kkxN424YZ7WchMBsX-ElsHy25GLpkKAZA8LQ6s4gA1bxVVSvrj9W_JV4L1A46LW6QKZirzVet9P05kj7BgKd58n-9co8RINGx1iGzdwqdTa80/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Do Your Best </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "If I can't do it right, I won't do it at all." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Get started, do the best you can in the time you have, and accept that everything may not be perfect. Come up with an organizational plan that works for now, knowing that you can tweak the plan later. The important thing is getting started. Begin with a small, manageable project, such as a sock drawer. Every morning when you find a pair of matched socks, you'll be inspired to tackle organizing additional drawers and other spaces. Experiencing the benefits of organization breeds motivation. Choose progress, not perfection. Repeat to yourself that almost perfect is good enough, and keep moving forward. Don't get bogged down in details that don't really matter.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgSxPh2NLPN7YJhZQ0dOxF-YE8UuPOtNigpuOsCFXq6LrpcHfsFAyK8wvxsAZDlpBDAcyl0t6o1tw3Xee6BW8CRKHYSWlrB01TsIl_VTLpHQbX_yJKnPhgGZ3hEVla_uJz-M982WE-iw/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Eliminate Procrastination </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I don't have the time or energy today, so I'll handle it later. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make yourself accountable by setting deadlines, and reward yourself when you achieve your goals. Find a motivation partner. Set a day and time each week to talk about what you want to get done and how you plan to do it. Being accountable to someone else is a powerful motivator. Reward and/or discipline yourself depending on what motivates you most. You might reward yourself by eating out at a favorite restaurant or getting a spa treatment. Or you might give yourself a reality check by getting up early for a few days to achieve your goal. Throw a party. Do you shift into organizational overdrive when company's coming? Schedule more at home happenings. When you know people are coming over, you're more likely to straighten up.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwz_dOh3AE8RwK8dZgBUVc8X-lGclSVC93tBQ45Fvqu7d4i3XISE4pTmuliFujyMt3rwfyFabOuiFLOailfBttu67IMwZsSQO_Xbt9aBJLbX62jKb0MmXRpSskGwCzWC8HdaqBqZf0eMM/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Get a Move On </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You waste precious time every morning running around the house looking for the items you need for the day. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Use a "transfer basket" to gather everything that needs to go out the door the next day library books, bills to mail, schoolwork, etc. Haul the basket to your car every morning and bring it back into the house when errands are done.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTh0jWOi-yLGTEjVtW32ZX-zLhlN3DH-48MllAtfhJFbVatuZR9KKRNoM_Nd8iAlj3Uc8cIXebPIJhhm-coRAoQRTF2WBf3g34YgzWUDzVHyeSix2Cb2eDJGJqpPitMDWqDhB5kFmH9iU/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Good Looks </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> No matter how hard you try, you just can't get rid of clutter around your house. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> You can't hide all clutter, but you can contain it. Look at where it collects and set up attractive ways to deal with it. Place a large bowl on the kitchen counter to collect keys. Leave a big basket by the door for shoes. Check discount stores and office supply houses for patterned folders for storing bills or wicker, fabric, and leather boxes to match your decor.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QCXe85eXB8JBDaX1Q8FYnKpkJYItoU9Va0EWfW_8UuOjzrYQ0bH0Lnigt4dQ-XEGc4-XVKbIYn71teusWvYvxoA06b6jpqS8ZHpO6KokPkjwUydmv7vByu3cEVcuknN1DhTFMLtsTAk/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Book It </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You need wall storage but don't know where to start. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Create an instant room divider by placing bookshelves back to back as storage for collections, dishes, and, of course, books.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9bBfv4Ljd6W0VcW7CutATHdmNpC67elGGBWBIUykI80Q_g-MVsqYck18eT1KSk_JzTRY45ey-FFS7yPYnwMkls3bTr9tq-zH28vYCKemYU0L0vpdO2YStvvU1rtKz49IYCe5gIyme3Ww/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Hide and Seek </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> You have furniture, but you don't know how to optimize its storage capacity. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution : </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you shop for furniture, look for pieces with built in storage, preferably with doors. A nightstand can conceal bed and bath supplies. A dining room console table can stow holiday dishes or seldom used china.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEialWV4rWRfQFTs7VITcSimCe_y77Ym2JSOr-cADMWbIEQksWYAGJWLBmoiP_YKfqY4P-0dR5e0PX4-KmJdV77Q1gzoEEAjg7QWpJ-dQ_LaBY9LWm0J3OhqtCxvYgQRc6HJkuocbT1K62s/s640/Expert-Tips-Control-Chaos+-Home-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Make Your Mark </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Problem :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Little people equal big messes. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: orange;">Solution :</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Drawers and bins make it easy for kids to put away musical instruments, art supplies, and toys. Baskets and jars for socks, hats, and coins keep the closet tidy. Label everything to help kids stay organized.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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Room Partitions and Transitional Elements 2014 Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Combine the spaciousness of an open floor plan with the order and function of defined rooms by using creative transitional elements and room dividers.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you ...... Enjoy it !! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsktDSRBs0MzYJOA5DpEcQMr6Cl74zFxsTvxHmtwwcrcm5fFEm5g3eGEYTG-lb55Z78fxjxs6OFQN62WHcl2EwsAGTRIMUtXA_TgK452NugViCxxYcQNwsHkznZBkXyRI5T7iYqii6pmQ/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A built in bookcase carves out a small entryway in this open plan home. A change in floor height between the entry and the nearby kitchen also creates separation without closing off any of the space. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0hdGfwMUPQcjbx1JkLp5fC4sTRsVIMwFCQ1jpz6SvxORjz3YGX-HofhCEENTQ6uHHANzPz8ZeILxt_WHO0vEaqUasLxadU4GaC_loh9DTysFK5gHZxpfKN3EPW3zEiin8GxJm8l4KQwc/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thick columns topped with beautiful crown molding lend style and separation between this living room and the adjacent kitchen. The half wall between the columns was topped with a slab of granite, transforming the space into a casual breakfast bar. Family members and guests seated in the living room can easily converse with the chef without getting in the way of the work zone. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHGN-bnsNBk9AxSAqFO9YbVYjTn5zKdT7x2UcQ3Yfh0tF98MoGWL7iPDTmZ4Sx22Wtcql2ZvPBof2YzW16NEy25XZrabg3gDc5AjVGZGdWZO6CxDA-UtzAxBDsXdcNWCSWlbalUCfm128/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here, a bank of multipane windows between the living room and the front hallway makes both areas feel lighter and airier. Long shelves below the windows provide another layer of separation as well as open storage and display space. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjauHF1htkwWFj4VGPG6yFl2J0MDDKeCVcR0S5J8nuk7qdwLNpio-_JNLlQPR193lGFTxOjDj5AgPtJ-F4ZNX9WtC9ycsNzw-SmJVQV4chZRoovUhsdkhMef9WaxgUzP-JUYgFNnsosawU/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A floor-level change and a broad passage delineate this entryway from the living room, sharing views while preserving a separate identity for each space. The family room's lowered floor allows the ceiling to truly soar. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSes8C9T10BKXJyRN71JmMXiNAPV6Qzb_g0X4OTYQ-6ukVgLtQQd1hjxDstngnOY6yJ-n__b-kXhGI1dqzEofVs2hsDuC8MLA07Y1poRl0uFPXFylq-Q0UGxD3u7ZrCP2l4ERuXQ9xT8/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here, a large storage unit installed on one side of the front door gives the look of a distinguished entryway. Rather than extending the piece from floor to ceiling, it only extends 3/4 of the way up the wall, which delineates areas of the main level without interrupting the flow of the open floor plan. The high-gloss finish of the storage unit reflects natural light, helping the the space feel even more open. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpLC4C1cdfiaSYmKVECUz6jsZjNmkTAP5mL99oO5gCweGcb8YjtgPZH_yKX6Qr52rMThWpLsfUBxsUCXeAjq-g71SAZ80TEjZgilafR6Ehd-bQTMHfkBw1o_bwO0riqavFEQ21oPiMTo/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two doorways flanking both sides of a large built-in storage unit and fireplace combo create an open passageway between the living room and kitchen. Including two doorways not only adds to the openness of the home, but it also lends a sense of balance that blends well with the traditional style decor. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQhu0R9mVzhjrTUnrZYq5NuYrwP1_W4l3dBCvOEiC90IC0W_owasXxcwRCejYJTW6lWqef3swxFAispLpvFEpNZ9j4_mBKpVpYyogMcNf2QkCoVjr9UrfB9b95eP3yMUJ6fQpNFaCeuE/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both a storage wall and a style statement, this wall of floor to ceiling cabinetry creates a breezy separation between the front entry and the kitchen. The frosted glass inserts on the upper cabinets also help the divider look more airy. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCBqO1L0a0VyM9Wo5gS_79fGJHshVjpGU-ntK3vJbgMaCv89NR8mKqnmbv0mstLKG1ebnlJGadWYdNxyiDwdHpzlhTx1ck4BvICVN0kBGTP0PyLuSl2RgSL6yKq-8j0K2jbpK05ZblTw/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To open up the room to room flow that encourages social engagement, limit the number of walls that you use to define separate spaces. Here, a quarter-wall offers slight separation between the front entry and the living room without blocking the stream of light from gracing both areas. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FxbQNdJOBl969jGLxYDQifOKtCI0S9e13ka6yLi0BwKhHFw8AkVPLbkBOISLApik5iipzgivYr-qz-Zpq8RilCVvTnoJ3HqkaW1Fh_y_J4Jf6Ye3qBxCfPJHf2h7-nW-zO16D4nQD5g/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Create privacy in a bathroom by installing a frosted-glass wall panel. Unlike a normal wall, this frosted glass option allows light to pass freely between the main area and the toilet while still offering plenty of privacy. Sharing light enhances the sense of space in both areas. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwktyzkn7w1xALidB6OaQ6zqZRmp9FIbEObxPk6laXS93ulEDeNAlXaYYLA0tw6Oe8akrDr9HxAemf-COBVBaq9eVCcb9sVB5v76pIzUAGcKwMmz9Ywyrm4lGrTmICUD86979zbtgqME/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With a wide open floor plan and soaring vaulted ceilings, this home could have ended up looking stark and cold. But rustic wood beams and columns affixed to the walls and ceiling lend separation and help break up the expansive main level. Here, the columns and beams join to form a faux doorway between the entry and living room. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAl2Ua245-1p_bqmyuW0OHPwcnQF4tX2yDnPhBrlcCLy38TKwSyYbgxDoZwC6NCCJjIvgbxnK7qoqW57M1lDaAEcZYlBIyIqKHZHTICGgyQAUY2i0KrTNtKFbNLHaSqwbxn11U-uLSEEo/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here, an opening between the formal dining room and kitchen makes the spaces seem bigger and provides shelves for storage and display. The cabinets above the countertop feature glass shelves and window panelike doors, allowing light from the large kitchen window to stream into the dining room. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAyX2f6Oep2Zgle9xuIFxNZZRnGApw9qtgng_tSI9eonaX_n_fYdzenPSOBe8tLJuvT0Kx8IRKfn4WopAmK73eX7-PKtfGfHTj07jT072egLyLJEpJIncV0de2C4iKLTUl6pos2kZA4E/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this home, the front door opens immediately to the living room, but a freestanding folding screen offers slight separation between the areas. In addition to saving money on a costly renovation, the partition defines space while still allowing light to pass freely throughout the faux entry and living room. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicftiW1ODhLh-hQ55r679Ox-DqF25oOlHKRtYUnKp4M8NihVbhDXpdnOU94XSlsmFMoP-ptA_h-q5OYYkUZoWYwiezUKGVEoL8Cm8_x4HfUzEJYcjVSLbvyIRJcQ2Eiy6TZL7TBM_HlwE/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A built in banquette creates a smooth transition between the kitchen and nearby living room. In addition to providing a casual dining spot, the banquette creates a smoother transition between the hardworking kitchen and the relaxing living area. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjog9F5hNvCJQcNiEGWf14hSP3ZMad8SG-Lyr594PFrjF85xPR7QjRkPq2khb0rjhwqtzEk0zNS_RCpRt06MdgCvcww7Ob-MRlXy4nVuzzxlwiPmtOWilVfAabUpK6OJRqNPTtb7JaUHEo/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lofts satisfy the desire for generous living space, but they also call for creativity in addressing the natural desire for functional zones. Clever furniture arrangements help distinguish the zones throughout the main level of this home while still emphasizing the wide-open floor plan. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK_8qqyDZ0kfBl2TR5vMB3k5HXH3FWdN7oH305G2Zp5RweOVDrwZ3p2guwRLU-IZzyTDt3YSdhqfXXP-6bsygbinEPh_koqFJiZRjbOPMQvVz6iaxjjuhqLykvqVUT00A_rJfO-93xqE/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-15.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this bathroom, the back to back vanities are separated by a dark-stained wood wall, which lets the homeowners be in the bathroom at the same time without getting in each others' way. The wall and vanity tables were constructed from the same wood, which allows seamless division between the pieces. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFh5KDZ_0t3tRcI0KZ3dglDpEn-119liae2dAFrBNG19axiQgFktb4sNFHM0I0-VlCWFwz0AAwZ1lN45MDxlVFnI21FHreWULZoOW9II_dpXWedYxEa0vmaBw3hHpTVU3shf74DwL2UQ/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-16.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A floor to ceiling double sided fireplace divides a long, narrow room into two separate living spaces. Each area benefits from the cozy fire, but the room feels more welcoming with the addition of the separation. Expansive sliding glass doors allow a steady stream of light to grace both living rooms. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxaP-6Ntz3GNhcliUsvFMl1IIs8JizouMXh38SW5aWT0xTAWOecRpyUlLhzt4u81WS_Mfn0KXcQ85_ZI56mLf7xSeX6qPKKhOE3BreEL4u9Sh_8A0oarmGj74t98VtRqjIzZFKc1KHA2Q/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-17.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Obscured glass panels suspended from the ceiling form a sleek partition between this dining room and the nearby living room. The frosted-glass panels provide the separation offered by standard walls, but they don't interrupt the open floor plan of the home's main floor. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3nFaSSa3LroBHQJwaO0Z2XzuHJHOFEQrAnxljy-xFrkGMTqLJuEIQgdvUp1XFC5edxlCEaAVTzJ8XK6Mt7IuXIoddiMXhJzmPBmRqfG3Mzr_tYK1jvBpDfoiTd8e9k3aFMS5vynlOxQ/s1600/Room-Partitions-Transitional-Elements-2014-Ideas-18.jpg" width="480" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A banquette island combo installed in this kitchen makes the most of the room's limited real estate. In addition to providing plenty of prep space, the banquette creates separation between the kitchen and formal dining room. Glass panel cabinet doors on the dining room side of the unit provide storage space for pretty drinking glasses. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Room Partitions and Transitional Elements 2014 Ideas

Combine the spaciousness of an open floor plan with the order and function of defined rooms by using creative transitional elements and room...

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