Set Up a Cozy Reading Spot
No designated reading nook? No problem. If your home doesn't have any leftover real estate to convert into a reading nook, design your formal living room to serve double duty as a cozy lounge area. Here, Heidi Caillier strategically chose furniture with fabrics and shapes that are both sophisticated and homey, perfect for entertaining or unwinding alone.
Don't Be Afraid of Black Paint
The soft black paint color in this bedroom makes it feel special and intimate in ways you'd never be able to achieve with a lighter hue (this specific shade is Farrow & Ball Railings). The eclectic furniture lends itself nicely to the darkness, too, adding a more lived in and homey vibe.
Style an Empty Fireplace
Treat Your Windows
Adding the right window treatment can make all the difference. We're especially into Roman shades with a fun pattern. "It goes against decorating 101, but using small patterns together can be easier on the eye," says interior decorator Kristin Panitch, who designed this dreamy pink cloud of a bedroom.
Re-Style a Bookshelf
From the inky stained wood to the modern side chair and clean-lined ladder, this home library designed by Fiona Lynch is a gorgeous contemporary take on traditional design. You could fill it with books—or you could add in decor accents and accessories like vases and sculptures to break up the monotony of a wall of books. Or, color-coordinate your books. Not only will it feel more cohesive, but if you've got a lot of bright colors in your collection, they'll stand out even more.
Set up a Breakfast Nook
Breakfast with a view? We're in. This one is country-chic and just a touch rustic but still polished. It also proves you don't need to have an actual built-in nook to achieve the right vibe.
Spruce up Your Entryway
If you don't have a grand foyer—or you do but it needs some love–introduce a small console table. For a formal yet modern aesthetic, opt for a traditional table and then hang modern abstract art above it. Then lean some portraits against the wall for a laid back take on the gallery wall.
Just Add Sheepskin
If any area in your home is feeling austere, sheepskin throws are the easiest solution. They bring in warmth, texture, and comfort while also being super affordable and easy to move throughout your space as your needs and moods shift.
Swap Out Your Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are the easiest way to freshen up in the bedroom or living room. Introducing a new color, print, or shape with a throw pillow can make the whole space feel new again.
Slide a stool next to the bathtub. Not only will the extra surface space help with organization, but it's also a great way to make the whole space feel more luxe.
Bring a Stool Into the Bathroom
Slide a stool next to the bathtub. Not only will the extra surface space help with organization, but it's also a great way to make the whole space feel more luxe.
If you are looking for a way to spruce up your backyard and give new meaning to the term pool party, then you may want to consider hiring a contractor that specializes in above ground pool decks. You don’t have to know what kind of design you want, but it does help make things much easier for the contractor.
If you are not quite sure of what to do or where to start, go online and do a search for decks and their accessories. Take a look at pictures of backyards that have pools and patios. You don’t have to mimic any of them, but it is good if you just need some inspiration and ideas to help get your creative juices going so you can design your own.
If you are not very artistic, don’t let that stop you. Just print up pictures of the backyards you find appealing. Let your contractor know what you are thinking and want. Even though you trust your contractor to do his job and use his experience with above ground pool decks to make yours something that will make your backyard the envy of many, there are still some things you should do on your own.It is best to use materials that are able to withstand the test of time, extreme weather conditions, and still remain structurally sound. The more you are willing to invest in better quality building materials that are manufactured specifically for above ground pool decks, the more money you can save and the more you can increase the value of your property.
Set Up a Cozy Reading Spot
No designated reading nook? No problem. If your home doesn't have any leftover real estate to convert into a reading nook, design your formal living room to serve double duty as a cozy lounge area. Here, Heidi Caillier strategically chose furniture with fabrics and shapes that are both sophisticated and homey, perfect for entertaining or unwinding alone.
Don't Be Afraid of Black Paint
The soft black paint color in this bedroom makes it feel special and intimate in ways you'd never be able to achieve with a lighter hue (this specific shade is Farrow & Ball Railings). The eclectic furniture lends itself nicely to the darkness, too, adding a more lived in and homey vibe.
Style an Empty Fireplace
Treat Your Windows
Adding the right window treatment can make all the difference. We're especially into Roman shades with a fun pattern. "It goes against decorating 101, but using small patterns together can be easier on the eye," says interior decorator Kristin Panitch, who designed this dreamy pink cloud of a bedroom.
Re-Style a Bookshelf
From the inky stained wood to the modern side chair and clean-lined ladder, this home library designed by Fiona Lynch is a gorgeous contemporary take on traditional design. You could fill it with books—or you could add in decor accents and accessories like vases and sculptures to break up the monotony of a wall of books. Or, color-coordinate your books. Not only will it feel more cohesive, but if you've got a lot of bright colors in your collection, they'll stand out even more.
Set up a Breakfast Nook
Breakfast with a view? We're in. This one is country-chic and just a touch rustic but still polished. It also proves you don't need to have an actual built-in nook to achieve the right vibe.
Spruce up Your Entryway
If you don't have a grand foyer—or you do but it needs some love–introduce a small console table. For a formal yet modern aesthetic, opt for a traditional table and then hang modern abstract art above it. Then lean some portraits against the wall for a laid back take on the gallery wall.
Just Add Sheepskin
If any area in your home is feeling austere, sheepskin throws are the easiest solution. They bring in warmth, texture, and comfort while also being super affordable and easy to move throughout your space as your needs and moods shift.
Swap Out Your Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are the easiest way to freshen up in the bedroom or living room. Introducing a new color, print, or shape with a throw pillow can make the whole space feel new again.
Slide a stool next to the bathtub. Not only will the extra surface space help with organization, but it's also a great way to make the whole space feel more luxe.
Bring a Stool Into the Bathroom
Slide a stool next to the bathtub. Not only will the extra surface space help with organization, but it's also a great way to make the whole space feel more luxe.
If you are looking for a way to spruce up your backyard and give new meaning to the term pool party, then you may want to consider hiring a contractor that specializes in above ground pool decks. You don’t have to know what kind of design you want, but it does help make things much easier for the contractor.
If you are not quite sure of what to do or where to start, go online and do a search for decks and their accessories. Take a look at pictures of backyards that have pools and patios. You don’t have to mimic any of them, but it is good if you just need some inspiration and ideas to help get your creative juices going so you can design your own.
If you are not very artistic, don’t let that stop you. Just print up pictures of the backyards you find appealing. Let your contractor know what you are thinking and want. Even though you trust your contractor to do his job and use his experience with above ground pool decks to make yours something that will make your backyard the envy of many, there are still some things you should do on your own.It is best to use materials that are able to withstand the test of time, extreme weather conditions, and still remain structurally sound. The more you are willing to invest in better quality building materials that are manufactured specifically for above ground pool decks, the more money you can save and the more you can increase the value of your property.