The Old Painted Cottage The "boot tray" is actually a cocktail bar tray I picked up at Target a few years back, and the coat rack was a flea market find.
Salvaged furniture. I am a huge fan of secondhand furniture and have many such pieces in my own home. You can customize them with your own paint and hardware, which makes for a fun rainy day project. Also, note the other uses of black in this space – the door, coat rack, frames and boot tray.
As long as you have your black paint out for the door, why not apply it to some furniture in need of refurbishment? An old dresser takes on a contemporary look thanks to a coat of solid black paint. The black door, black dresser as console and black accessories in the form of boot tray and coat hook on a creamy beige background come together beautifully for a New Traditional look.
Provide immediate cues. House rules should be laid out as clearly and immediately as possible. Make shoe removal a knee-jerk reaction by setting a boot rack or shoe storage near the front door. On the flip side, requiring shoes off in the house means you must provide a safe and clean walking surface for guests (and that you can't complain about foot or shoe odor).
1. List your requirements. The next time you come home, take note of what you are carrying, as this will point you toward the furniture and accessories that will best serve you. For instance, silky scarves might beg for a drawer or basket, while bags would do well on shelves or hooks. You might want:HooksBoot trayShelvingChest of drawersRugMirrorBasketsClockTray for mailRecycling bin
Love the idea of built-in storage but your wallet is saying no? This tray and hook system might be all you need to start decluttering. Also, notice the gorgeous antique dresser. This piece and the beautiful collected items on it draw your eye away from the items to its left. Using period pieces can also pay tribute to the era in which the house was built.
Designer Jennifer Grey uses this old cocktail bar tray from Target as a mudroom boot tray. It's big enough for two pairs of shoes and a pair of boots, and fits well in the entry of her cottage.
Provide immediate cues. House rules should be laid out as clearly and immediately as possible. Make shoe removal a knee-jerk reaction by setting a boot rack or shoe storage near the front door. On the flip side, requiring shoes off in the house means you must provide a safe and clean walking surface for guests (and that you can't complain about foot or shoe odor).
Το πατάκι είναι τέλεια ιδέα, ανεξαρτήτου λύσης για τα αποθηκευμένα. Στο πατάκι μπορούν να βρίσκονται τα παπούτσια που φοριούνται σε καθημερινή βάση, όπως και οι παντόφλες αυλής.
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