Double Duty: 14 Smart Design Ideas
These simple ideas will make your décor work twice as hard for you
Use design to make your life easier and cheaper. Before planning your home décor and buying any new products, take time to rethink your plan. Why buy two or three items when one can do multiple jobs? Simplifying is the best decorating idea. If you are lacking space in your home, money in your pocket or just want to be smarter about décor, browse this ideabook for clever design ideas that will inspire you to make your décor work double (maybe even triple) duty.
Need space for an office? Remove your nightstand and replace it with an elegant desk. You'll have space for your books and a reading lamp as well as an attractive working space.
A wooden trellis over the garage door serves as decoration and can help transform the driveway into a fancy terrace. Secure a large piece of fabric over the trellis and you'll have shade for an outdoor soirée.
This sitting area is cute and smart; the perfect combo. For extra storage, this window bench's pretty doors hide unsightly items.
Turn an unused radiator into a cute bathroom table by adding a piece of marble on top. A neutral shade will hold your light-colored towels and other items discretely.
This is a relaxing room perfect for reading; all it needs to transform into a cozy dining room is a table.
A storage bench provides a place to sit and store items right in the entryway. After you walk in the door you can sit, take off your shoes and jacket, and have a place to hide it all.
This nursery's mirrored chest doubles as an elegant changing table.
This fire pit can double as a table when a cover is placed on top. Any cover sturdy enough to hold drinks or books will do.
Separate space, store items and decorate at the same time with a room divider like this one.
Add playfulness to your child's bedroom with a super-fun slide. I wish I'd had one of these when I was little.
Solar panels provide shade and a modern twist to this entry. It's a genius idea if your entry's orientation is right.
See more high design with solar panels
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This room divider works as a headboard and a storage unit, adding practicality to a comfortable room.
More:
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More:
Get Your House Back-to-School Ready
How to Turn an Office Into a Workspace
17 Space-Saving Solutions for Small Kitchens
Bonus: You'll be able to multitask by making sure you don't burn dinner.