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How Do You Envision Your Space?
From mudrooms to a child's nursery, how do you envision the use of space? Decide how much use each room will get, then arrange objects and furniture accordingly. Keep in mind color and lighting, and use durable, washable paint for heavily trafficked areas or those dedicated to children.
Rooms that are narrow and dark from a northern exposure should be painted in light, bright colors to reflect more light. If you have cathedral ceilings, you may want to redirect the eye with eye-level art or paint the beams in a dark woody color to create a warmer effect. Keep bathrooms and home offices in neutral tones for easy redecorating or for multi-purpose use of space. Don't choose this year's fad colors that will look out of date by next year. Do go with soothing colors for the bedroom or a study where you will spend many hours. For the baby's room, pastels are lovely for the short-term, but to avoid expensive redecorating in the years to come, choose lively primary colors and furniture that will grow with your child.
Do you use your attic or mudroom for storage only? Make sure to insulate the walls and ceilings and plank or tile the floors for maximal use of space and install ceiling or wall fans and plenty of lighting. This will work well if you decide to turn this space into a full room later. You also can add shelves or portable clothing closets and trunks for effective organization.
Use a screen or curtain to cordon off space for multiple uses, such as a craft area within your den or a home office in the guest room or kitchen. You could also paint the area a different color to mark the space, without making it seem smaller.
Imagination and a bit of do-it-yourself enterprise can turn a humdrum room into a place no one would have thought possible. A few accessories and a paintbrush are inexpensive ways to retool the space you have and make it workable. Ask your family for input so they can incorporate their personalities and functional needs too!
Rooms that are narrow and dark from a northern exposure should be painted in light, bright colors to reflect more light. If you have cathedral ceilings, you may want to redirect the eye with eye-level art or paint the beams in a dark woody color to create a warmer effect. Keep bathrooms and home offices in neutral tones for easy redecorating or for multi-purpose use of space. Don't choose this year's fad colors that will look out of date by next year. Do go with soothing colors for the bedroom or a study where you will spend many hours. For the baby's room, pastels are lovely for the short-term, but to avoid expensive redecorating in the years to come, choose lively primary colors and furniture that will grow with your child.
Do you use your attic or mudroom for storage only? Make sure to insulate the walls and ceilings and plank or tile the floors for maximal use of space and install ceiling or wall fans and plenty of lighting. This will work well if you decide to turn this space into a full room later. You also can add shelves or portable clothing closets and trunks for effective organization.
Use a screen or curtain to cordon off space for multiple uses, such as a craft area within your den or a home office in the guest room or kitchen. You could also paint the area a different color to mark the space, without making it seem smaller.
Imagination and a bit of do-it-yourself enterprise can turn a humdrum room into a place no one would have thought possible. A few accessories and a paintbrush are inexpensive ways to retool the space you have and make it workable. Ask your family for input so they can incorporate their personalities and functional needs too!
