7. Attack the closet. Now that you’ve got your feet wet and eliminated some distractions, you’re ready to tackle your closet. “We have an emotional connection to some of our clothes that makes it hard to get rid of them,” Ley says. “We think ‘when I get skinnier these pants will fit,’ or ‘this doesn’t look good on me, but I paid too much for it so I have to keep it.’” Let go of those kinds of thoughts. Then cherry-pick only your favorite things that make you feel confident and put the rest into the donation bag.7 Habits to Help a Tidy Closet Stay That Way
1. Wicker While sometimes considered a coastal or vintage material, wicker lends a casual texture to any kitchen and easily blends into almost any surrounding. The low backs on the stools shown in this kitchen provide just the right amount of comfort while not impeding the view from the breakfast room to the stove.
9. High contrast. While white kitchens continue to resonate with home design fans, those with more contrast are gaining steam. This Pennsylvania kitchen caught a lot of eyes with a backsplash and stools that navigate between the charcoal gray island and the white cabinets.Tile backsplash: Tundra gray marble polished, MSI Tile
4. Fantastic Fireplace Wall The stunning fireplace wall in this Calgary, Canada, living room looks to be carved out of concrete, but it’s actually covered in concrete-look porcelain tiles. It features a large central nook for storing firewood and a built-in bench with overhead lighting. The wall adds an edgy industrial touch to the farmhouse-inspired space.Find concrete-look porcelain tiles
3. Rustic Radiance This powder room combines rustic and industrial elements via its brick accent wall. While the brick may look like an exposed wall of a loft or reclaimed warehouse, it’s in fact made of a brick veneer product that the designer over-grouted using a German smear technique. Design takeaway: If you opt for a floating vanity in a powder room, consider adding a basket underneath for storage needs.
Photos by Jaclyn ColvilleMaster Bedroom at a GlanceWho uses the space: Jana and Jeff Garratt, the parents of four busy childrenLocation: Burlington, Ontario, CanadaSize: 234 square feet (22 square meters)Homeowners Jana and Jeff Garratt are the parents of two girls who dance competitively and two boys who play recreational hockey. “They wanted their master bedroom to be a serene and welcoming place,” Bennett says, “and a room that gives them a refuge from their on-the-go lifestyles.’’Wall paint: Aesthetic White, Sherwin-Williams; bed frame and headboard: custom by Karin Bennett Designs; bedding: Restoration Hardware; drapes: custom by Karin Bennett Designs
Venetian. The ornate look of a Venetian-style mirror can add a lot of style to an entry. And, as this photo shows, if you don’t have room for a console with a mirror over it in your entry, you can use just a mirror right next to the front door.Front door color: Golden Orchard, Benjamin Moore; lantern in aged gold: Modern FretworkLearn more about this house
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