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Krakvik & D’Orazio. Here's a little peek into the portfolio of Norwegian interior stylists Jannicke Kråkvik and Alessandro D’Orazio (while I listen to the crazy winds that seem to be trying to uproot my 12' wide house thanks to Hurricane Sandy). Comfortable Dining Nooks. Comfort comes next Once the big questions of location, layout, and lighting are settled, it’s time to move to the ergonomics of the seat itself.

There is no need to reinvent the seat. You might start with a bit of empirical research, trying out restaurant booths until you find a comfortable one, then measuring it. If you don’t find one quickly, this method could get expensive, though enjoyable as long as the food is better than the seating. There is a lot of anthropometric data out there. If you plan to use seat cushions, 1-in. to 2-in. of firm padding is plenty. After arriving at a design in cross section, make a mock-up about 24-in. wide. Once you have a comfortable seat, consider storage. Small Space Decor: Decorating In Stages.

-Do you suffer from multipersonality decorating? I know I do. Sometimes, I crave a so serene space and sometimes I just want a punch or two of color. I'm Lacey Howard, editor of Decorating Magazine and today I'm going to show you how to express all your decorating personalities with just a few easy changes. Right now, with beige walls, painted white case goods, comfortable upholstery, and just a few accessories, this living space is a neutral oasis inspired by Swedish design. -I traveled to Sweden for work and fell madly in love with their simple elegance. They only have a few pieces of furniture in each room and they deal in light grays and beiges, I just find that so soothing to your mind.

-Meg likes to be able to put technology behind closed doors at the end of each day. How to Build a Kitchen Breakfast Nook or Banquette. RON HAZELTON: Well, it seems like a good day for a trip, so I'm headed out to Brea, California. Gonna pay a visit to Craig and Vicky Richanson[?]. Vicky serves sons Kevin and Kyle, their morning meal at the table, but the family dreams of breaking bread around a cozy breakfast nook. VICKY: Right over here is where we're looking at. RON HAZELTON: In this corner. VICKY: Mm-hmm [AFFIRMATIVE]. RON HAZELTON: So this is gonna be L-shaped. CRAIG: Exactly. So these are the dimensions of your corner here, three by five feet. I suggest that Craig and Vicky measure a comfortable chair to determine the proportions for their new bench.

We're going to build the benches for our breakfast nook out of two by four frames. We start with the two by fours that will make up the frame. CRAIG: Yeah. Well, we've finished our frames, now we're going to cover them with this material right here, three quarter inch MDF or medium density fiberboard. Clamp these together. VICKY: There we go. Decor Ideas: 16 Inspiring Breakfast Nooks You'll Love (Photos) DIY Project: Copper + Branch Floor Lamp. We have this very annoying tree right outside our apartment that blocks all light from our windows, thwarting the sun’s attempts to warm us with its golden rays of energy. Damn you, tree! Recently I begged our landlord to at least consider trimming it back, and he finally relented, which left me with both a modicum of precious sunlight and some great large branches to use for projects!

One of the felled limbs was especially long and solid and had a wonderful, gentle arc that just seemed so lamplike; I couldn’t resist. “I’ve lost my purpose. Make me a light!” It cried. With autumn upon us, I decided to pair the branch with rich, warm copper and used a lovely sap-green color on the base to complement the season. Read the full how-to after the jump . . . Materials Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7a. 7b. 8. 9. 10.

You’re done! Inspiring Small Apartment with Vintage Details. Here is a two room apartment (60 square meters) with quite a few inspiring elements. We think some of them could really help when planning on decorating a similar crib. This two room apartment is located in Sweden and joins together modern elements with classic ones and even vintage details. The living room features a generous sofa, a TV cabinet and a reading area. With its few wooden additions, a fireplace and classic oak parquet flooring, it gives away a worm feel. Via - Alvhem - Cosy Apartment With just Enough Space for Everything. Small, comfortable and bright, this next Stockholm apartment will leave you refreshed and maybe give you some inspiration on how to decorate a small apartment. Found here, the 38 square meter apartment features beautiful light-colored rustic flooring throughout and a full-size kitchen with plenty of storage space.

Two windows convey all the necessary light to caress the interiors: on in the bedroom and the other in the kitchen. High ceiling and white stucco ensure that the rooms are well lit and offer a sense of grandeur in this confined space. The bedroom features a small mezzanine that can be used as a relaxation spot or a second bed.

Located in a quiet location facing the courtyard, the apartment also features a walk-in closet in the living room. The small apartment has access to a courtyard with barbecue and an outdoor dining area, allowing the inhabitants to enjoy their free time close to home, in a relaxed atmosphere. Cosy-Apartment-Freshome-12.jpg (600×339) Grant's "Vintage Palette" Room Room for Color Contest. How To Create Paper Blossoms. Previous image Next image We've talked about using paper decorations to punch up a last minute party, but there are ways that you can incorporate paper into your everyday décor as well.

My favorite paper creations of late are tissue paper cherry blossoms, which are as pretty as they are easy to make.A few weeks ago I was charged with the task of decorating a ballroom for my daughter's school auction. The theme was cherry blossoms, and the result was magical…and budget friendly too! MATERIALS• Tree branches (branches with multiple off-shoots are best)• Tissue paper (A few sheets goes a long way. We used around 50 sheets for a huge room full of blossoms.)• Scissors• Scotch Tape (florist wire or glue can also be used, but tape is probably the least labor intensive)• Fishing line (optional depending on how you'd like to display the branches.

We suspended ours from the ceiling) Images: Leah Moss. Paint Color Portfolio: Pale Gray Living Rooms. DIY Multi-Pot Plant Hanger Design*Sponge. Kimberly's "Seagrass Dusk" Room Room for Color Contest. How To Paint a Wooden Dresser Apartment Therapy Tutorials. I know some of us at Apartment Therapy have strong views on painting wooden furniture, particularly (gasp!)

Painting it white, but sometimes it's gotta be done. This bedside table belongs to my flatmate/landlord, left behind by some long-ago tenant. We both agreed that the knotty pine was an eyesore, and that for the benefit of future tenants, giving it a makeover with a lick of white paint was the best thing we could do.So on a sunny Saturday a few weeks ago, I gathered some supplies and got to work, photographing the process and keeping track of my steps for the benefit of the ugly furniture in all of your lives. The steps below are easily scaled up for a larger chest of drawers, or most other pieces of wooden furniture, as well. 1. 2. Note: If your dresser is unvarnished to begin with, skip the coarse sandpaper and just do a light go-over with the medium one. 3. 4. All primed. 5. Note: It's perfectly fine, in fact preferable, to use a water-based paint over an oil-based primer. 6. 7. Kitchen Wall Cabinets.

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Read more on PRF Base cabinets Wall cabinets Cabinets for built-in appliances High cabinets Drawers & fronts Doors Cover panels Frames, legs & plinths Special cabinets Knobs & handles Buy Online Relevance Price Range corner wall cabinet Width: 24 7/8 ", Depth: 25 1/2 ", Height: 30 3/8 " Width: 63.1 cm, Depth: 64.7 cm, Height: 77.1 cm More options Buy online Save to list corner wall cabinet with carousel Width: 24 7/8 ", Depth: 25 1/2 ", Height: 30 3/8 " Width: 63.1 cm, Depth: 64.7 cm, Height: 77.1 cm More options wall cabinet. Kitchen Room Ideas - Kitchen. <div class="buttonContainer"><a href="javascript:void(0);"><span class="buttonLeft">&nbsp;</span><span class="buttonCaption"><input id="lnkSearchBtnHeader" type="submit" value="Search" /></span><span class="buttonRight">&nbsp;</span></a></div> Long Live the Home.

Store Locator Product Recycling Fund The price of this item includes a contribution to a Product recycling fund to ensure that waste electrical and electronic equipment is collected and recycled in a responsible manner. Read more on PRF Plan your kitchen in 3D Start the kitchen planner Buying a kitchen isn’t easy.We can help. Get all the tools and advice you need Directions, hours, offersand events Choose your local store Dining Lighting Pantry IKEA Catalogue Catalogue & brochures View online Download for iPhone Download for Android IKEA Mobile Navigation All productsStore locatorSite mapRecalls and announcements IKEA Planners Customer Relations Contact usReturn policyEveryday quality warrantyIKEA servicesPayment optionsFAQ Careers at IKEA.

Madison Avenue White Medicine Cabinet Elegant Home Fashions Surface Mount Medicine Cabinet. LILLÅNGEN Mirror cabinet with 2 doors - white. Studio Apartments. Studio Apartments / Small space bed loft. Studio Apartments / Small space bed loft. Studio Apartments / lovely apartment kitchen. Studio Apartments / Studio apartment London 300 sq ft. Organization Inspiration: 10 Neat & Tidy Bathrooms from Our House Tours. Previous image Next image Clean and serene — those are pretty idyllic words for a bathroom. But neat and organized? That might seem a little out of reach for those of us with small spaces shared with roommates and family members. If you're looking for a little inspiration, there's nothing better than taking a cue from some of the best bathrooms from our house tours: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 & 7. 8. 9. 10. RELATED BATHROOM POSTS ON APARTMENT THERAPY:• Pristine Perception: Do Certain Kitchen & Bath Colors Feel "Cleaner"?

(Images: As linked above) Ryan's Georgetown Vintage Americana House Tour. Name: Ryan ZagoneLocation: Georgetown — Washington, DCSize: 330 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 — Rented In a leafy corner of Georgetown that is also a quick walk to Dupont Circle, Ryan has made a studio apartment into an efficient home. He has drawn on some of the District's best resources for vintage and antiques while adding contemporary pieces and travel finds. The result is distinctly masculine and simultaneously rustic and refined. Enter House Tour When we saw Ryan's studio in this year's Small Cool contest, I was especially impressed by his organized open-door closet. Overall, he has created a layout that flows naturally, maximizes the functionality of each corner, and even leaves room for purely decorative touches.

Apartment Therapy Survey: My Style: Vintage industrial southern Americana Being raised in Louisiana and living in Mississippi for a while, I enjoy a rustic, southern aesthetic, and find my home typically carries those undertones. Resources of Note: Thanks, Ryan! : DC - Ryan Tour. Name: Ryan ZagoneLocation: Georgetown — Washington, DCSize: 330 square feetYears lived in: 1.5 — Rented In a leafy corner of Georgetown that is also a quick walk to Dupont Circle, Ryan has made a studio apartment into an efficient home. He has drawn on some of the District's best resources for vintage and antiques while adding contemporary pieces and travel finds. The result is distinctly masculine and simultaneously rustic and refined. Enter House Tour When we saw Ryan's studio in this year's Small Cool contest, I was especially impressed by his organized open-door closet. The room's furniture configuration means that the doors can't be closed, which works well considering how neat Ryan keeps his closet.

His button-downs add color to the studio, and his shoes become stylish accessories for the room, not just his feet. Overall, he has created a layout that flows naturally, maximizes the functionality of each corner, and even leaves room for purely decorative touches. Resources of Note: Elodie's Fun & Feminine Studio House Call. Lovely Little Loos: Small Bathrooms with Big Style. Small Cool 2010: Beth's Lofted Studio Tiny Division # 9.

Liz's Light Off Lake Michigan | Small Cool 2011. Shelby's Lots of Character | Small Cool 2011. In Plain Sight: Offices that Blend In at Home. Previous image Next image For some of us a designated office that isn't open to the living space is not an option. Whether you've sacrificed a portion of your living room, dining room, entry or even bedroom, choosing the right pieces and adding smart storage can help it all blend in when your workday is over. 1. The Sloane leaning desk from Crate and Barrel is cleverly worked into a bookcase. 2.The Parsons desk for West Elm has gained mass appeal for a reason. 3. 4. 5. Visit our Marketplace guide for wall mounted desk shopping suggestions. (Images: as linked) Smart Buys & Space Saving Strategies for Small Kitchens. : Laura G House Tour NYC. Sandy's Southern Exposure | Small Cool 2011.

Small Cool 2010: Andrew's Exaggerated Proportions Little Division #17. Small Cool 2009: Sonia & Jesko's Brooklyn Compact Little Division #12. Amy's Dashing Details House Tour. Change It Up: Moving Small Appliances to Unexpected Rooms. #11 - Victor & Soeun’s Romantic Loft. Erin Feher House Tour : Erin Feher House Tour. Tiny House – Jessica Helgerson Interior Design.