A REAL SMALL LAUNDRY ROOM - sign and storage

In the spring I attended a local market put on in the parking lot where we buy our produce. One of the vendors had signs for sale and she just happened to have the one sign I have been coveting. Well GG bought it for me and I want to show it off.

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SMALL SPACE DECORATING - round three

 Round is smoother in a small space.
 Round dining tables, round ottomans, round coffee tables, and round stools all make life smoother in
 a small space. Think about every piece of furniture that sits out in the middle of a room and is
 walked around. When these pieces are round or oval they make for better pathways through your space.

 

 Move things along.
 When something new comes into your home something old should leave. I know sometimes this is a
 hard rule to follow however if you think it through most times you can do it. If you buy a new set of
 sheets you can come up with an old set ready to be used as rags or sent off to the thrift store. If you
 fell in love with a new tea pot, has a friend expressed interest in your old one so you can pass it on to
 them. I know we love having beautiful things, but I have learned I would rather pass these things
 along after enjoying them for a short time rather then being overwhelmed by them.



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 Be creative with storage.

 I'm always looking for that space in our home that is not being used to it's full potential. Think about
 this around your home, stop and take a look around I know there is one area you have been voiding.
 That is exactly how I came up with my storage solution for the printers. They were already sitting in
 the room where I wanted them but I had to imagined what I would need that big to hide them inside.
 Think outside of the box or in this case think how big the box needs to be and see if you have that 
unconventional item just waiting to be used.


http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.ca/2012/12/how-to-hide-hideous-printer.html

 

 

 

SMALL SPACE DECORATING TIPS - round two

Purchase décor items that fit your space.
These days there is always a smaller option. Years ago I purchased a wonderful (full size) vintage
globe for George, but it ended up being too big for our little space. Everywhere it was displayed it got
bumped or got in the way of something else. We let go of the large one and I found this smaller
version at HomeSense, and it works perfect for our space.

Keep in mind how tall your ceilings are.
When buying light fixtures consider how tall the fixture is compared to your ceilings height and where you want to place them in your room. If hanging over a piece of furniture you have some extra
room like our bedside chandeliers below. But be aware when you are dressing or towel drying your 
hair after a shower you can easily hit a low chandelier with your hand or arm.

http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.ca/2012/07/porcelian-roses-and-chandeliers-bedside.html

Be aware of the depth of furniture.
When considering measurements for a new piece of furniture the depth is just as important in a small
 space as the height and width.

 

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Make sure your chairs push in.
Whether it is a desk chair, bar stool, or dining chair make sure they fit under their respective furniture
 to keep walk ways clear when your not using them.

http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.ca/2012/05/what-is-doernbecher-pre-wwii-desk.html

 

SMALL SPACE DECORATING TIPS - round one

Understand the pros & cons of high back chairs.
If your living room chair has a tall back it can help define your space were as a high back dining chair or bar stool will make a room feel closed in because sight lines are being blocked.

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 Pick furniture with legs, the longer the better.
That open space under furniture makes your room feel bigger and you can easily push that extra pair of shoes out of the way.

http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.ca/2012/07/george-has-new-skill-candle-making-and.html

Mirrors are great to make spaces seem bigger.

Vintage mirrors can be found just about everywhere. Home décor stores also have great decorative options. Buy what you love and the bigger the better.

 

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Opt for a headboard only.
You will always have more space in your bedroom with a small footboard or no footboard attached to your bedframe. The foot of the bed is also a great place to stand and fold laundry.

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