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I have that slab from larch - perhaps a rolling table?
dreamcatcher - Being a renter means having to come up with creative solutions instead of fantasy renovations. Vande Velden fashioned a headboard from an antique Balinese wooden door and covered what she calls the “ugly orange wall” behind it with white cotton curtains. With no space for nightstands, she hung two gold hammered-glass lights from Pier 1 Imports from the ceiling and fitted them with Edison bulbs. A dream catcher features miniature skulls, feathers, sage, quartz crystals and pinecones.
11. Use curtains to soften edges and create privacy. Hang curtains to create a room where there is none, bringing privacy to the bedroom area or creating a more intimate sitting room. You can also cover large expanses of windows with floor to ceiling drapes that can be pulled shut for warmth and privacy or opened to let the light flow in.
7. Add casters for flexibility. The storage piece shown here holds a library on one side, and wardrobe on the other — and because it is on casters, the entire unit can be twirled around or moved aside easily. While there are some great pieces on the market with casters, they can also be added to nearly any piece of furniture you already have. Think about how handy it would be to simply wheel your sofa, bed or bookshelf out of the way in a matter of minutes!
6. Divide space with open-backed shelving. One of the easiest ways to create a room-within-a-room is by using open-backed shelving placed perpendicular to the wall — and it works equally well in small and large spaces. The trick is to arrange open shelving so that it looks good from both sides. Stack books horizontally rather than vertically; place items in baskets that look good from all angles; and mix in plenty of pretty objects such as vases, candles and bowls. Also be aware of safety: if you have young children, or live in earthquake country, you will need to secure the shelving to a wall and/or the floor.
extend the bench
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