So you may have read that title and came here to read thinking this post was something BIG. Like dreams normal people have…a vacation overseas. Or a new car. World peace. (Um, me too.) My dream? It’s always been a window seat. Every since I was a wee one at 20 years of age – I’ve looked at them in magazines and on TV and I. loved. them. I have a couple spots in our house where we could potentially build a seat one day, but when we changed things around during our family room reno last year I…

The kitchen nook storage issue has been on the top of my mind lately, so I had to do a follow up post quick! Thank you to everyone that posted a comment, so many great ideas and things I didn't even think of for this annoying charming little space! Couple things to clarify that I didn't mention in the last post... 1- We aren't at all considering redoing the layout of the whole kitchen. This would be a BIG ($$$) project and the current layout doesn't bother us, the lack of storage does. 2- We…

Turn unused space around the house into extra seating and storage with a minimum of carpentry—and get a snug, homey haven for daydreaming, reading, even napping

I am currently in the "thinking stage" for better ways to maximize the space of our lower level. We have a bowling ally narrow open floor plan and it is time to do some better space planning. One of our never-ending problems seems to be storage solutions! You might remember that a few weeks ago I shared with you 5 Ways to Create a Kid-friendly Living Room but one of the main items left out of the mix was CREATIVE STORAGE! We all know that if you want to keep your family/living room looking…

A little over two years ago, I posted 5 Ways to Fake Built In Shelving. Evidently, there are a lot of people out there who are looking for ways to get the look of custom built-ins without the expense of hiring a carpenter. And in the two years since I hit the publish button on that post, I've seen even more great examples of how people are using inexpensive shelving units to make gorgeous faux built ins. So here's the sequel, folks: 5 MORE Ways to Fake Built In Shelving. {...Read More...}

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Miejsce przy oknie czyli tzw. 'window seat' to kolejny element w serii o amerykańskich wnętrzach. Zobacz, zainspiruj się i stwórz własne miejsce przy oknie!

Window seats are not only beautiful but functional as well, especially when they contain storage! Here is a step by step do it yourself guide to building your own window seat, over the weekend from At The Picket Fence. This dramatically changed the look of the space and added much needed seating and storage. With a little bit of ingenuity and the help of some friends this vision came to life. We have the full tutorial and step by step directions for this project on our blog. Plea…

LOVE this DIY bench! The herringbone is so easy to create with just a few boards and the metal legs are so cute and affordable too! This bench would be so perfect in an entryway or any room... Love the storage baskets underneath! www.shanty-2-chic.com

LOVE this DIY bench! The herringbone is so easy to create with just a few boards and the metal legs are so cute and affordable too! This bench would be so perfect in an entryway or any room... Love the storage baskets underneath! www.shanty-2-chic.com

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Most indoor dog houses/crates are, let’s face it, pretty ugly. Below are some more creative ways of making a space for your pet without metal fencing taking a prime spot in your living room. …

How to make a storage window seat

Every house needs a place for coats and shoes, and a mudroom needs a bench! This DIY mudroom bench is sure to fit in most spaces and wasn't too tricky!