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21: A Touch of Class with Glass
To put the finishing touches on your ultra chic upscale bathroom adding glass top tables are a great way to pull the look together. Glass top tables come in many shapes and sizes so there is one to fit even the smallest space. These tables can be used as extra storage or even a place to showcase pretty bathroom accessories.
22: How Do You Design The Perfect Dining Room?
Once the dinning room set is chosen it will make designing the rest of the space easier. Use the set as your inspiration and tailor the rest of your space to fit the style of the furniture. The dining furniture that you choose will dictate the colors and accessories for the rest of the space.
23: Creating The Perfect Breakfast Area
Designing the perfect breakfast area does take some planning but really it is not a very involved process. Since most breakfast areas are an extension of the kitchen it is very easy to just extend the kitchen’s décor into this area. The only addition to the space would be to purchase a small set of dining room furniture.
24: Even Dorm Rooms Can Have Style
Every dorm room needs to have a TV and DVD player in it, and many times you will need to provide your own. Both can be purchased very reasonably at any retail outlet across the country. Once you have these items it is time to think about storage solutions. The possibilities for small space storage solutions are countless, and can fit into any budget. A steamer trunk is always the best place to start for storage, it fits perfectly at the end of an average twin size bed, is low to the ground so the top can double as table or foot stool, and comes in a wide range of styles and colors.
25: Creating the Perfect Home Office
The home office is one of the busier areas in most people’s home, and can be as comfortable as the living room with some proper planning. The main focal point in any office is the desk, with the rest of the office furniture being secondary. The desk is where all the business is done and is normally the largest piece in the entire room.
26: Space Saving Ideas for Any Décor
Using console tables as catch all tables near a front door or in a foyer is a great way to combine form with function. Console tables have many uses in homes today and with the many styles that are available it will fit into any décor. Because of there size these tables can fit in just about any space and normally have a lower shelf for extra storage. Placing one in a foyer or by the front door with a plant a few pictures and a basket or two is a great place for keys, mail, and to place for purses and gloves.
27: Professional Contemporary Bathroom without the Designer
When starting the planning stage of your contemporary designer bathroom there are many resources available to gain both design ideas and the newest techniques available. When designing a bathroom there are some areas that it is better to let a professional handle such as the plumbing. But there are many things available for the do-your-self designer.
28: Bunk Beds Not Just For Kids Anymore
When it comes to dorm rooms or small studio apartments bunk beds can be the perfect space saving idea. Some of the newer designs have a desk where the bottom bunk usually sits or a futon that can be turned into a full size bed for any guest that might stop by. When it comes to choosing a more “grown up” bunk bed, metal frames will give you the grown up look without sacrificing valuable space in a small area. To add to the more grown up feel of your bunk bed try to match the modern inspired design of the frame with modern inspired ceiling lighting.
29: A New Twist On The Dining Area
One of the most popular ways to bring restaurant furniture home is to use counter high tables and counter stools. Counter high tables are generally thirty-five to thirty-seven inches in height, about the height of a normal counter top. They are normally found in most pubs or bars and grills and are becoming more popular every year as a design element in the home.
30: Giving Your Bathroom A New Look
Depending on the size of your bathroom it can be very cost effective to change the bathroom vanity cabinets. These come in a wide range of styles and colors or finishes and can fit almost any budget. Replacing the bathroom sinks is great way to freshen up the look of any space. One way to add extra storage to any space without sacrificing design is to install bathroom storage furniture that can be purchased at any home improvement store or discount retail store across the country.
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