How should I organize my second bedroom?
Q. It contains too book shelves 1) full of VHS tapes 2) books and magazines. A closet full of tubs clothes, shoes on the tyop shelf. Canvas, two art Easels, acrylic paints, a desktop on a desk, a TV and VCR on a small rolling entertainment cart. my old college trunk with junk in it I'm not ready to through away. and laundry everywhere almost.
A. what do you want it to be?
a guest bedroom?
a home office?
a crafts area?
if you want a multi- purpose room, you need to have zones so it will look neat and tidy.
you need to purge your stuff.
donate all the things that you don't use in a year.
even better have a yard sale.
throw away all your stuff that are not usable it's just clutter.
the things that you will keep must have a home.
group them according to use.
label all your bins and boxes.
use a cheap notebook list all your stuff so it's easier for you
to find where they are.
always have a trash can in that room and empty it daily.
for your vhs tapes if you don't want them anymore and you cannot sell them in your yard sale, donate it to the library. while if you have cartoons for kids donate them in a pediatric hospital you can help the sick kids by giving them something to watch.
do your laundry when hamper is nearly full, fold them right away and put it back in your closet.
clean your room as you go.
put your things back to their "home" after you use them.
happy organizing.
a guest bedroom?
a home office?
a crafts area?
if you want a multi- purpose room, you need to have zones so it will look neat and tidy.
you need to purge your stuff.
donate all the things that you don't use in a year.
even better have a yard sale.
throw away all your stuff that are not usable it's just clutter.
the things that you will keep must have a home.
group them according to use.
label all your bins and boxes.
use a cheap notebook list all your stuff so it's easier for you
to find where they are.
always have a trash can in that room and empty it daily.
for your vhs tapes if you don't want them anymore and you cannot sell them in your yard sale, donate it to the library. while if you have cartoons for kids donate them in a pediatric hospital you can help the sick kids by giving them something to watch.
do your laundry when hamper is nearly full, fold them right away and put it back in your closet.
clean your room as you go.
put your things back to their "home" after you use them.
happy organizing.
Desperate for storage or tips to make more room in a tiny space?
Q. I have 5 kids in one room........yep 5 in one room! We are trying to change our basement into 2 rooms but for now I need to figure out how to have all their stuff in there and not be all over the floor. I have bought the under the bed storage containers and the closet is stuffed. Any advice you can give would be helpful.
A. Go Vertical: Consider tall furniture rather than wide to preserve precious floor space.
Use Your Walls: Add a shelf or rack to display a favorite collection or for hanging hats, ties and scarves.
Stash It in Style: Today's occasional tables offer plenty of storage with drawers, shelves and cubbies plus glass-topped display space for collectibles.
Stack 'em: Stackable and folding chairs are excellent ways to keep a supply of seating for a dinner party, holiday gatherings or drop-in guests.
Sweet Dreams: Sleep better knowing that you've taken advantage of the valuable space under the bed�in style. Use decorative boxes and storage bins to stow out-of-season clothing, wrapping paper, sporting goods or anything else.
Retractable Doors: When shopping for an armoire or entertainment center, look for ones with retractable doors to provide more space when the doors are open.
Try the Kids' Department: Youth furniture is designed to fit into smaller rooms but also accommodates adults just fine. Have a small guest bedroom or a little alcove office? A child's dresser or desk might be the perfect fit.
Rollin', Rollin', Rollin': Many pieces of furniture have wheels�whether it is a sofa, a coffee table, a storage shelf, kitchen table or an ottoman. Enjoy extra mobility and function with a wheeled piece of furniture that is fashionable and practical.
Don't Leaf It Out: If a full-size dining room table is just too big for the dining area, ask your retailer about one with removable leaves.
Accent It: A mirror is always a nice accent to any room, but especially a small one. Mirrors add light and depth when space is limited. And the right accessories will highlight one's personal style and enhance the intimacy of a small space.
If you're looking for a cozy, intimate space, you're in luck. By using soft, snuggly upholstered pieces, dark, warm tones, and dramatic lighting, your tiny corner can become a wonderful private space.
Clear Out the Clutter
There's nothing that makes a small space feel cramped more than having too much stuff.
Small Space Design
Work out ways to get collections out of view, organized behind doors, table skirts, or on shelves. With things neatly arranged and out of sight, the space that is in view will feel orderly and open.
Open the Way
With furniture and accessories blocking the view into a room and out to open spaces, a room will look cramped. By moving furniture out and away from walkways, you'll open up the space and make it feel larger. You can also choose short pieces of furniture like an ottoman, an armless, open chair, or a low table, and place large, tall pieces along a wall rather than out in the open space. If you can see the floor, the room will look larger.
Chooser Soft, Light Hues
Whereas dark, warm colors make a space feel cozy and intimate, light, cool colors make a space feel open and airy. For optimum effect, select soft tones of blues and greens.
Use a Monochromatic Color Scheme
Choose colors that are in the same color family and use tone-on-tone woven upholstery fabrics, textured wall finishes, delicate tonal drapery fabrics. Cool colors and delicate warm colors on most surfaces give the room a more open look.
Coordinate Wall and Furniture Colors
Contrasting colors tend to break up a space. Pieces of furniture are less interrupting and tend to blend with the space if they're colored to match the wall color.
Let in the Light
Any room will look larger if it's well-lit, either by natural light or artificial lighting. Get rid of heavy draperies and open up the windows to let the light of the outdoors into the space. Add more lamps or install track lighting or recessed lighting.
Use Your Walls: Add a shelf or rack to display a favorite collection or for hanging hats, ties and scarves.
Stash It in Style: Today's occasional tables offer plenty of storage with drawers, shelves and cubbies plus glass-topped display space for collectibles.
Stack 'em: Stackable and folding chairs are excellent ways to keep a supply of seating for a dinner party, holiday gatherings or drop-in guests.
Sweet Dreams: Sleep better knowing that you've taken advantage of the valuable space under the bed�in style. Use decorative boxes and storage bins to stow out-of-season clothing, wrapping paper, sporting goods or anything else.
Retractable Doors: When shopping for an armoire or entertainment center, look for ones with retractable doors to provide more space when the doors are open.
Try the Kids' Department: Youth furniture is designed to fit into smaller rooms but also accommodates adults just fine. Have a small guest bedroom or a little alcove office? A child's dresser or desk might be the perfect fit.
Rollin', Rollin', Rollin': Many pieces of furniture have wheels�whether it is a sofa, a coffee table, a storage shelf, kitchen table or an ottoman. Enjoy extra mobility and function with a wheeled piece of furniture that is fashionable and practical.
Don't Leaf It Out: If a full-size dining room table is just too big for the dining area, ask your retailer about one with removable leaves.
Accent It: A mirror is always a nice accent to any room, but especially a small one. Mirrors add light and depth when space is limited. And the right accessories will highlight one's personal style and enhance the intimacy of a small space.
If you're looking for a cozy, intimate space, you're in luck. By using soft, snuggly upholstered pieces, dark, warm tones, and dramatic lighting, your tiny corner can become a wonderful private space.
Clear Out the Clutter
There's nothing that makes a small space feel cramped more than having too much stuff.
Small Space Design
Work out ways to get collections out of view, organized behind doors, table skirts, or on shelves. With things neatly arranged and out of sight, the space that is in view will feel orderly and open.
Open the Way
With furniture and accessories blocking the view into a room and out to open spaces, a room will look cramped. By moving furniture out and away from walkways, you'll open up the space and make it feel larger. You can also choose short pieces of furniture like an ottoman, an armless, open chair, or a low table, and place large, tall pieces along a wall rather than out in the open space. If you can see the floor, the room will look larger.
Chooser Soft, Light Hues
Whereas dark, warm colors make a space feel cozy and intimate, light, cool colors make a space feel open and airy. For optimum effect, select soft tones of blues and greens.
Use a Monochromatic Color Scheme
Choose colors that are in the same color family and use tone-on-tone woven upholstery fabrics, textured wall finishes, delicate tonal drapery fabrics. Cool colors and delicate warm colors on most surfaces give the room a more open look.
Coordinate Wall and Furniture Colors
Contrasting colors tend to break up a space. Pieces of furniture are less interrupting and tend to blend with the space if they're colored to match the wall color.
Let in the Light
Any room will look larger if it's well-lit, either by natural light or artificial lighting. Get rid of heavy draperies and open up the windows to let the light of the outdoors into the space. Add more lamps or install track lighting or recessed lighting.
How can I make a small home look and feel larger on a small budget?
Q. I am moving to a 3 bedroom with a dining area, kitchen, and 2 full baths... It sounds okay but the rooms are small... How can I make them appear bigger and not feel cluttered???
A. If you have a garage or storage area, build shelves and store items that are not used everyday out of vision. Likewise, I suggest that you remove closet poles and put shelves in the all closets. If you do not want to do that, try putting dressers in the closets. You can also paint the trim a lighter color than the walls. If you use a very light (white is great) high gloss paint for the trim and a cream or very light beige satin for the walls, you will also make the walls seems bigger and stand out. Don't use coffee tables. If you need a table by your couch, try one that is tall and not very deep. Place that behind the couch and angle the back of the couch so that it faces an open area. If you need night stands, get ones with drawers in them to utilize the space you have with more storage opportunities. Placing things on counter tops and table tops will make the room look smaller. Hidding as much as possible will give the illusion that you have more space to put your stuff. Therefore, try to illiminate the furniture you do not need will using the extra spaces that your furniture provides. Plastic storage boxes that stack are great; you can fit lots of things in them and they can even be used as tables. If you have an older child who needs a desk, try finding a loft bed that has a desk beneath it. Older kids seem to love these kinds of beds and they are truly space-saving! You could also put your own bed on bricks or bed stilts. A long bed ruffle will cover the storage boxes that fit under your slightly elevated bed. If you are very short of storage spaces, cut a piece of plyboard a little larger than the lid of a storage box full of things you do not regularly need (like Christmas decorations). Put the board on top of the box and put a long decorative cloth over the board. Use two as lamp tables beside your couch. If you still have extra money to spare after the move, you might invest in a TV that fits on the wall.
How should I decorate my kids room a boy and girl 9 and 11?
Q. they both share a room its the master bedroom ...what colors,patterens,divide it into a girl and boys room
A. Personally, I think that 9 to 11 is a huge jump, maturity wise, especially with girls. She's probably starting to think about boys and friends and clothes,etc, and the boy is still a "little kid". It's important that you divide the space A: she's on the verge of becoming a teen and needs her own space to have privacy and escape and RELAX (i'm sure they love each other a lot but also get on each other's nerves) & B: once girls and boys start to mature it's better if they have separate bedrooms. You could definately divide the room up in a cool way. You could go to pottery barn for example, or somewhere similar, and buy some sheers with the cable system: (maybe in white or something neutral)
http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2496/?pkey=cwindow-curtains-drapes-sheers
or you could buy some room dividers (like the folding screens)
a "central space" is also an option. (a lounging, hanging out neutral space) Here you could have a pink floor chair and a blue, you could buy a different, more gender neutral rug, buy some girlier lamps for her, some wall decals for him, just mixing and matching. http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmlng/thmlngffb/
Or you could make their study space on the dividing line. And make it reflect both your little girl and little boy.http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmstu/thmstusbs/ (of course these are just starting points, you can always change things up)
If you cleanly divided the room, in the center, where the dividing (invisible of course) line is, you could put a couch and a rug and a tv, or their desks and a rug, or a long dresser that has her drawers on one side, his on the other, etc. you get the idea.
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen are both great magazines that have wonderful ways of decorating rooms. They are also a great way to look for inspiration or cool ways of doing rooms. Take a look at their websites, and call for a catalog to brouse through for ideas. :) www.potterybarnkids.com & www.pbteen.com. Talk to your kids about how they might want their space to look. They each have the'r own preferences, hobbies- maybe she like dancing and he likes the ocean, etc etc. They probably both have great ideas... If you do decide that you just DON'T want divided rooms, you want them to share, take a look at this:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/stylehouse/decorate/sharingspaces/index.cfm
You could always choose basic furnature, and have each pick out their own bedspreads, rugs, (little things)
Whatever
http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2496/?pkey=cwindow-curtains-drapes-sheers
or you could buy some room dividers (like the folding screens)
a "central space" is also an option. (a lounging, hanging out neutral space) Here you could have a pink floor chair and a blue, you could buy a different, more gender neutral rug, buy some girlier lamps for her, some wall decals for him, just mixing and matching. http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmlng/thmlngffb/
Or you could make their study space on the dividing line. And make it reflect both your little girl and little boy.http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmstu/thmstusbs/ (of course these are just starting points, you can always change things up)
If you cleanly divided the room, in the center, where the dividing (invisible of course) line is, you could put a couch and a rug and a tv, or their desks and a rug, or a long dresser that has her drawers on one side, his on the other, etc. you get the idea.
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen are both great magazines that have wonderful ways of decorating rooms. They are also a great way to look for inspiration or cool ways of doing rooms. Take a look at their websites, and call for a catalog to brouse through for ideas. :) www.potterybarnkids.com & www.pbteen.com. Talk to your kids about how they might want their space to look. They each have the'r own preferences, hobbies- maybe she like dancing and he likes the ocean, etc etc. They probably both have great ideas... If you do decide that you just DON'T want divided rooms, you want them to share, take a look at this:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/stylehouse/decorate/sharingspaces/index.cfm
You could always choose basic furnature, and have each pick out their own bedspreads, rugs, (little things)
Whatever
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