12/21/18

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Ideas Adding DIY Backyard Lighting

Ideas Adding DIY Backyard Lighting
Summer is here! Life in the night is an important part for us to spend this hot weather. For example, when the night falls, we often want to have friends or have a family party in the yard. At this moment, we need the light to brighten the night and add a brilliant atmosphere. You do not have to buy beautiful lights in the shops. In fact, we can do something special with the usual light bulbs in your home to give the garden a beautiful look. Come and enjoy the following enchanting ideas by adding a DIY outdoor lighting to your summer night, which beautifully illuminates your garden or patio.

Fence is also an important part of your garden or garden, as it occupies a large space in your garden. So you should pay attention to it and decorate it. So it's time to raise your creativity to add something extravagant and interesting to your garden or garden. Creative DIY garden or yard fence is really a wonderful idea for you. Not only is it interesting and unique, it can also recycle the old material in your home. What kind of environmental protection is this! For example, you can use outdated or old ice skis or roller shutters. If you think they are dull and ugly, you can also paint it in beautiful colors like a rainbow of colors or pictures or interesting figures.
Here are 26 amazing fence ideas to make your garden or garden more attractive and stay out there. Come and enjoy it!
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Interesting and Practical Shelving Ideas

Interesting and Practical Shelving Ideas
Kitchen shelves are the indispensable part of every kitchen. They are not only practical, they also look good in every kitchen. Shelves, especially open shelves, allow easy access to spices and containers without searching the room. Even shelves with some beautiful decorations can be the most spectacular elements of your kitchen. Trust me and take a look at these shelf ideas that we have collected for you.

Mother's Day is getting closer and closer. Ahhhh! Can it be true? It is a great time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. If you still have no idea what to do with your mother for her special day, you should look at a collection of DIY gift ideas here. Instead of shopping in a local shop, mothers seem to prefer something they do. From the flower bouquet, to the serving tray, to the bath bombs in the bathroom, your mother will surely love one of those special gifts. Take a look at the fabulous projects and set up your crafting skills for a Mother's Day gift.

This is a great time to color your home. They can achieve their purpose by planting flowers, ivy, vegetables, herbs and fruits. Compared to the garden beds, container plants such as plant boxes save space and are easy to clean. Whether large or small - container plants bring us closer to nature and bring color into our home. We have made a summary that contains many ideas on how to make cool planters yourself. Take a look and be inspired!

12/20/18

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Small Bedroom Designs and Ideas

Small Bedroom Designs and Ideas
Are you looking for small bedroom designs and ideas to maximize your space? I have the same problem in my small apartment, but I've discovered that adding hidden storage space, embedding a fold-out bed in the design and proper use of my wall can help a lot.

When you think about new ideas for a small bedroom, it's very important to make sure the mess is not on the floor. Having a drawer under your bed is great, especially if you have no storage space.

If the floor area is minimal, you may be able to think about building a loft where you can sleep. In this way you have space for a desk or a sofa and some space to walk instead of a large bed that takes up all the space.

Most bedroom designs and ideas for maximizing your small space in this gallery are perfect for adding personality to your space without making the room look messy. I've also found that lighting plays a big role in making the most of the space. If there is not enough lighting, the bedroom looks smaller.

Create several rooms in a small apartment. Curtains are an easy way to temporarily separate a sleeping area, while shelves are perfect for storing items and delimiting different spaces.

There is plenty of storage space under a bed if you have a clever way to get there. This fold-up bed offers plenty of storage space for additional bedding and off-season.

The workspace can be hard to reach. Make the most of a small bedroom that uses a long bedside table as a desk. This flat chair can be stowed under the table, and wall-mounted bookshelves store the material overflow.

Design a bedroom with curtains in your studio. Open during the day to enlarge the room. Close it at night and you can drift off into a quiet, peaceful sanctuary.

The combination of raised platform and curtains creates the illusion of a separate bedroom in this studio apartment. An additional bonus for the elevated platform is the storage space. Seasonal items and bedding can be conveniently stored in these drawers.

No room for a bedside table? A simple wall shelf can serve the purpose. Even the smallest rooms can fit in a simple corner shelf. So you can absorb the essentials.

Murphy beds are a space-saving classic. Modern Murphy beds have larger mattress options and attractive hardware when seen in the stowed position. It is the perfect multi-purpose room accessory.

Low profile, low profile shelves are the most logical choice for storing and displaying small bedrooms. Take advantage of the vertical space of your small room, considering the storage and organization options.
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Neutral Bedroom Design and Decor Ideas

Neutral Bedroom Design and Decor Ideas
Making a neutral bedroom look just right can be a daunting task. You do not want your space to be boring or generic, but you want to keep everything subtle and sophisticated. This list will inspire you to create the right balance.

Here you will find some inspirations for a whole room as well as individual elements of - where else - Etsy, the motherland of all things. These pieces give you fresh, tasteful ideas to start your search for the perfect neutral blend. With careful selection and curating, you can use a neutral palette to turn each bedroom into a relaxing and soothing oasis. After all, there are neutrals that give our lives a sense of lightness and nature by speaking simplicity through the decor.

A neutral look can not only serve as an inviting and restful canvas, but can also balance a bright and vibrant life. If you are full of shine and shine, rest in the cozy softness of a clean white duvet. When your days are full of blooms and firecrackers, you'll find peace in soothing grays and tans. And remember, just because it's beige does not mean it's boring.

This room, decorated with its shades of white and earth tones, not only exudes a sense of unity with nature, but also communicates it in a real way. The beds in this room are eco-friendly and vegan-friendly. Add that to the earthy atmosphere of the room and you have the perfect natural bedroom.

Plush white linen radiates something very pleasant. A white room radiates cleanliness and tranquility, adding a sense of weightlessness and lightness through the addition of mirrors. When choosing a bedroom like this, you spend every night with sweet fluffy softness and wake up each morning to another bright day.

If you prefer a predominantly neutral bedroom look, but still want a glimpse of the color, this room will satisfy both your muted and your wild side. With a touch of a gentle floral rouge, this décor is carried out with a gentle hand. Fluffy pillows, blankets and rugs make this room all the more dreamy.

Everything is kept simple in this inviting room. Here and there is a farmhouse. The beautiful wicker baskets are the perfect complement to the country life, while the cute and funny decors give this design a bit of a cheek. The hanging flower wreath is the perfect way to add a touch of color and bring a natural rustic touch to the room.

Southern style is all about comfort, warmth and class. This room has everything. With a nice quilt and just the right number and color of pillows, the bedding stays simple. They also feel comfortable under the covers while cuddling up. The understated, antique-inspired décor contributes to the elegant charm of this room.

The airiness of the background of these matching pieces makes the words seem almost whispered. Everything from the neutral colors to the bright writing exudes a warm gentleness and offers soothing bedding. The darker wood of the trim fits perfectly with any natural bedroom.

12/17/18

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Winter Gardens

Winter Gardens
A walk through a lush, blooming garden is one of the joys of summer. Even though the weather has gotten colder, there is no reason to wait until spring to go down the garden path again. Many gardens all over the world offer breathtaking natural spectacles all year round, and in the winter, they offer visitors a great deal from special exhibitions to guided tours of seasonal flora and fauna. While you're tempted to go straight to the conservatory, do not miss the winterscapes, whether they're adorned with light or covered in frost. Discover 12 gardens to visit this winter.

Stowe in Buckinghamshire, England, offers over 250 acres of landscaped gardens that you can explore year-round. Classic temples are located on the property, where the famous landscape architect Lancelot "Capability" Brown from the 18th century began his career. Stroll along the winding paths and admire the natural and architectural wonders.

Enjoy the lush colors of the dwarf coniferous garden and discover winter birds at the Chicago Botanic Garden, including pine siskins, red pollen and white winged red-crossed beak. When the temperatures in Windy City get too high, stop in the greenhouse to warm up among the tropical plants.

During the holidays, the Denver Botanic Gardens is home to an interactive light extravaganza at night, but the garden is always worth a visit in winter. Admire the internationally inspired gardens and exhibitions of ornamental grasses and then warm up at the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

During the holidays, the Denver Botanic Gardens is home to an interactive light extravaganza at night, but the garden is always worth a visit in winter. Admire the internationally inspired gardens and exhibitions of ornamental grasses and then warm up at the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory.

In the Belgian Meise Botanic Garden, visitors can watch snowdrops and crocuses in winter and explore the conifer collection. The garden houses the Balat Greenhouse designed by Alphonse Balat, the creator of the monumental Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, and the Plant Palace, where you can explore different climates.

The conservatory at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire features shrubs and trees specially selected to provide color during the winter months. Take a walk through the Himalayan birch grove and enjoy the winter aconite and snowdrops that cover the gardens at this time of the year.
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Stunning Kitchen Island Ideas

Stunning Kitchen Island Ideas
You may be dealing with a narrow galley kitchen, but the lack of storage space is not forever. One day you will have a toaster and a coffee machine and you can spread out with your own kitchen island - the MVP of the house. From cooking preparation to casual dining to storage, these workhorses do everything (and add an architectural focus). No wonder then that with more and more renovations a kitchen island is added.

We have collected stylish rooms from the AD archives that are full of kitchen islands for every style. Get inspired by top architects and designers for your future remodeling project in these kitchens. Whether you dream of creating a place for nightly homework, gourmet meals or a morning coffee, a practical and beautiful island is the most used area in the house.

At home in the kitchen of designer Ray Booth and John Shea TV station in Nashville, Tennessee, Roman Thomas pendant lights are installed above the Booth-designed island, Ann Sack's tile was used for the backsplash, Kohler sinks and stools are by BDDW.

The kitchen of a Novo Scotia house designed by Alexander Gorlin is centered on an island clad in Caesarstone. The stools are from Gus Modern.

The kitchen of Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent's former New York apartment is furnished with Fanuka furniture and butcher countertops. The island is clad with unpainted brass and covered with marble Breccia Imperiale by Artistic Tile. The marble shelves rest on holders of Liz's Antique Hardware. The subway tile comes from Home Depot, the painting of Saint Peter is an 18th century work from Peru and the bar stools are vintage American.

The Symphony of Reflecting Surfaces in the Kitchen of a Manhattan Penthouse by Jean-Louis Deniot includes the polished stainless steel plates on Deniot's designed island, a free-form chrome table by Guy de Rougemont, and a metal wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries; The circular artworks are by Astrid Krogh and the vintage swivel chairs by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand.

12/15/18

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Build a DIY Kitchen

Build a DIY Kitchen
Do you need an extra workspace in your kitchen? Create a rolling island for extra functionality and style. On one side are a blender, tin pans, cutting boards and more, while on the other side additional seating is possible. This portable kitchen island is ideal for small spaces and can be rolled out easily if necessary.

Boring with the backsplash of your kitchen? Make a new one with fabric and clear acrylic - the color and pattern options are endless. This application is perfect for tenants and can be easily adjusted and removed after moving out.

NOTE: This example applies to an existing tile backsplash. Removal and cleaning is easy with a razor blade and a general-purpose cleaner. If your existing backsplash is drywall, consider securing the acrylic and fabric with Velcro or removable adhesives or strips. You should still apply the clear silicone seal to the outer edge of the acrylic to prevent water from entering the fabric.

Do you need an extra workspace in your kitchen? Create a rolling island for extra functionality and style. On one side are a blender, tin pans, cutting boards and more, while on the other side additional seating is possible. This portable kitchen island is ideal for small spaces and can be rolled out easily if necessary.

Prepare the boards and build the side walls
Cut off the legs, side skirts, side rails and spars with the supplied cut list. Also, cut the plywood sidewalls to the desired size. Using a pocket punch, drill 3/4 "pocket holes in the side skirts and secure them to the legs with 1-1 / 4" pocket hole screws. In the photo below, I use a piece of 3/4 "thick wood under the side skirt so that the side skirt is flush with the inside of the legs.

In addition, drill 3/4 "pocket holes in all four sides of the plywood side panels and drill two 1-1 / 2" pocket holes in the ends of the side rails and the spars. Attach the side rails to the legs with 2-1 / 2 "pocket screws and secure the plywood to the side rails and legs using the 1-1 / 4" pocket hole screws. Finally, attach the last spar to the sidewall with 2-1 / 2 "pocket-hole screws, measure and cut the side rail detail, drill 1-1 / 2" pocket holes in the ends, and secure it with 2-1 / 2 "pocket holes. 1/2 "pocket hole screws.

When drilling in 3/4 "thick material, adjust the pocket hole fixture to the 3/4" depth setting and secure it with 1/4 "hole screws.When drilling in 1-1 / 2" thick material, you must Adjust the template to the depth setting of 1-1 / 2 "and use 2-1 / 2" blind hole screws to fix it.
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Kitchen islands designs

Kitchen islands designs
The kitchen of the fabulous kitchen is filled with natural light through the large windows and skylights. Double Islands offer plenty of preparation and work space as well as a great place to eat. Individual Italian cabinets provide the much needed storage and make for a unique look.
This is a modern Pacific Heights kitchen with a touch of green color, stainless steel appliances, black marble tops and white cabinets.
A built-in table extends from the end of the island into this attractive kitchen with comfortable seating for two. Cabinets on both sides provide ample storage space.

This traditional kitchen has white cabinets, lots of natural wood and stainless steel appliances.
This modern open-plan kitchen has a large island with a gas stove.
The kitchen sink of the kitchen is made of handcrafted marble from the 19th century, a unique touch that blends beautifully with the wooden floor and the copper pendants.
Gather and watch as the chef conjures up many masterpieces in this gourmet kitchen. On the island there is room for four, in the cozy dining area there is room for more.
It's hard to find a kitchen that's slimmer and more stylish than this one, whose fresh white palette is warmed by exposed wooden beams and a wooden floor. Two stainless steel fridges and a thick marble countertop add to the luxury.
With a fireplace, exposed hammered ceiling beams and a stove hidden under an open arch, this gourmet kitchen is charming and old-fashioned. Marble worktops add to the luxury quotient.
This monochromatic kitchen has white walls, floor, ceiling, cabinets, chairs and backsplash. The worktop and the long kitchen island are in black.
Custom-designed pieces of furniture are crowned with two-and-a-half inch granite countertops in this Old World inspired kitchen. The eye-catching tiles slide from the worktops to the ceiling.
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Boys' Room Ideas

Boys' Room Ideas
As the happy little boy sleeping in this room rests in his cot, he can look up to a starry sky.

A black and white palette is always classic, and you can mix and match patterns without seeming too unstructured.

The acrylic crib in this room is so inconspicuous that you can see the beautiful wallpaper behind it.

Who can be more careful during the game than a few friendly robots?

This mother, who lives by a lake, came up with a nautical theme for her sons' shared bedroom, but underlined the usual navy with unexpectedly bright colors, as seen in the red chevron pillow.

If you do not want to commit yourself to a complete wallpaper treatment, you can create your own geometric print with wall decals.

The neutral tone of this nursery school does not cry "baby" - the designer uses this room both as a baby room and as a guest room.

The storage headboard not only allows a Tween boy to stow all his belongings, the "Rawr!" Schild warns mom and dad to stay out of it.

The people in this shared children's room / guest room sleep between the skyscrapers in a bedroom with a cityscape that runs along the wall.
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Nursery Ideas to Create a Happy Space

Nursery Ideas to Create a Happy Space
The bright colors in this room are for girls, boys or common rooms.

Babies, toddlers, tweens - everyone loves a cozy teepee.

The theme Forest dwellers receives a new update in this pink and turquoise space.

The soft yellows and grays in this room are perfect for parents who do not want to protect themselves from pastel pink and blue.

This nursery, kept in a quiet shade of green, uses a storage bench to hide the entire baby mess.

A black and white graphic design facilitates the transition to a toddler or tween room.

Only a happy baby can grow up with these rainbow bookmarks.

A transparent acrylic crib shows the patterned linen and adds to the minimalist feel of this kindergarten

The Quastenleuchter in this room is perfect for a baby who looks up from her cradle.

This moonborn nursery was creative for a baby named Luna.

Stick-on wall stickers are a perfect temporary solution for parents who want their kids to change the color of their rooms when they are a little older.
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Decoration home kitchen

Decoration home kitchen
A Napa Valley farmhouse relies on scratch-resistant Caesarstone (a good housekeeping seal holder!) For easy cleaning. A striped carpet provides comfort underfoot.

Hide bedding, sheets and disposable items under the island. Hidden cabinets on both sides also serve as a storage area.

Do you dream of a kitchen-living room? Extend the worktop over the edge of a block island and transform into an informal dining area.

Have your copper cookware steal the show by mounting a rack and sturdy metal hooks. Instead of a backsplash, a küchenwerter focus is created and created valuable cabinet space.

A cozy stand beats stools every day. Make a comfortable corner in the middle of the room by pulling up a plush, bank-high bench. The Sunday brunch has become so much better.

Boring hardware is simply not enough. Choose unexpected buttons, like these quartz sparklers, for glamor at your fingertips.
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