slim cabinet - little depth
Keepsakes and mementos displayed in geometric wooden boxes decorate the walls.
“A used truck-bed toolbox does double duty as a bench and waterproof storage for garden supplies,”
Yvonne added custom leather handles to the kitchen cabinets as an alternative to standard metal hardware. The same handles are also used on the floor-to-ceiling cabinets in the dining room. “It’s the little details that make all the difference,” Yvonne says. Make custom leather handles.
Add a touch of whimsy. Get creative and try hanging a group or mirrors in fancy frames on a wall or fence. The mirrors will create an optical illusion and make the garden seem larger than it really is. The eye is tricked into thinking there’s more to see just around the corner or on the other side of the wall. The fun frames will add a unique touch and make the space all the more inviting. Who wouldn’t want to spend a sunny afternoon here?
… or adding carefully placed candles to light a path and draw a visitor into the garden. (It’s recommended that you use glass hurricanes to house the candles for safety’s sake, and, of course, don’t leave burning candles unattended.)
Put a rug down. It may seem simple, but dressing up the floor plane by adding an outdoor rug that picks up the color of your home or the colors used in the surrounding landscape can transform an OK space into an “oh boy!” space. An outdoor rug works double duty by softening the hardscape and pulling the scene together.
I always say lighting is one of the most overlooked elements of garden design, yet it has the ability to give a landscape a magical quality. But let’s be honest, it can be expensive. If you’re not ready to commit to the installation of a new lighting scheme, a simple string of globe or twinkle lights overhead can impart the same effect. By stringing the lights overhead, you’re essentially creating a ceiling plane, which helps make the space feel cozier and more inviting. Nothing keeps people outside, enjoying a garden after dark, like a beautifully lit patio.
Iron chair.
Moroccan side table.
brackets for kitchen shelves
A cool blue antique hutch stores toiletries and towels or for living room
Metal tv cabinet
Counter top for NY
Leaving some wood bare, painting the rest.
Leaving some wood bare and painting the rest.
Sofa standouts. Designer Jessica Helgerson of Portland, Oregon, decided to make an even bigger splash with 18 vintage Peruvian blankets that she and her client collected over several months. Stitched together to create a statement-making sectional, each blanket comes with a history of its own, while the long collection process entailed an immersive design journey that was likely as deeply satisfying as the end product itself.
Low coffee table
Rag rug as bed decor.
he birdcage in the bedroom was bought at a thrift store in Palm Springs, California. “I hate the idea of birds in cages, but I love the poetry of the items themselves,” Holden says. “I literally just attached the antlers in a whimsical moment, and they just started gathering a collection of rosaries, beads and other necklaces. So it’s a very organic piece that just happened.”
Pallet perfection. Recycled wooden pallets are transformed into a spacious outdoor sectional when topped with thick cushions and bolsters. When you’re entertaining outdoors, don’t forget the flowers — a vase of fresh blooms can make your outdoor room even more inviting!
Flexible seating for a crowd. Bench seating with built-in storage keeps cushions protected from the elements yet ready to grab when you need them. A selection of thicker floor cushions can be used as extra seats to accommodate a large group, and a table on casters makes a portable surface for setting down drinks and snacks.
Wardrobe
This drop-down table designed by architect Polly Osborne doesn’t take up any floor space when it’s latched into the clever built-in cabinet. There’s even a magnet on the floor to hold the legs in place when the table is down.
The credenza has a midcentury look but is new; it floats elegantly atop slender legs.
Brass bar cart.
Interesting relief. Greek key. As the name suggests, the Greek key pattern originated in ancient Greece. It symbolizes unity and infinity and generally appeared on architectural friezes and on pottery and vases. It’s created using one continuous line. In the bedroom, it’s often found on rugs or classic furniture pieces. Here, it features in low relief on the front of a dresser.
Like the shape of the floor pillows.
Wall design & colors for alcove
Box around hooks for guest bedroom closet.
CABINET over toilet
Pull out table in reading nook.
iron work
Base for wood coffee table nn wheels
Twinkle lights are an inexpensive way to define a cozy nook. Magical for grown-ups and kids alike, a haven like this takes precious little to set up. Paint a low section of wall, tack up lights in a tepee formation and start snuggling on a mattress or cushions. Bonus room.
Cushion for bonus room
Handrail in iron
half panel glass for shower
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