So you lug out all the totes and boxes where you stored everything to make room for your Christmas Decorations. BEFORE you start to put them back out…think…do you really need all those books? Do you really want all those knick knacks (that have to be dusted)? Do you really need to hang all that “stuff” on your walls? This is a great time to start that clean out that you’ve been putting off!
When I moved into my first home, a friend helped us move in. He came to me and said “I just moved a bag of boxes!” I have saved boxes from Christmas for more than 30 years. Every year there may be a store that doesn’t give out boxes. This year even Macy’s did not have a good supply of boxes and even shopping bags! So who has the last laugh now?
Clear glass shower doors—visually opens the space.
Pedestal sinks-won’t “ block off space”.
Use one large mirror-not two-but make it decorative-not builder’s standard!
Want a “spa like” bathroom?
Heated floors! Nothing like waking up on a cold morning to warm tiles.
Heated towel bars; yeah-warm-cozy towels after your shower or bath.
Don’t forget to add the bathtub tray to hold your book and a glass of wine!
What do women (maybe even men) want in a home today?
1.A well equipped kitchen-more people are staying home to eat and more men are doing the cooking!
2.Open floor plans-who needs a closed off dining area?
3.A welcoming, good size master suite with attached bathroom facilities-this can become the haven away from a busy, crazy world.
4.Storage-storage-storage-you can never have too much!
5.A second floor laundry room that has a pull down ironing board-great convenience when those overcrowded closets wrinkle your blouse!
6.A mud room with cubbies for shoes, hooks for coats (or dog leash), bench for storage and drawers for gloves and hats.
Want to add softness to your bedroom?
Use an upholstered headboard.
Layer on the bedding, adding a down comforter and then the decorative comforter with coordinating pillow shams and throw pillows.
Forget the footboard.
Use bedside tables in a smaller width and with an open shelf below to “open up” the space.
Use wall sconces with a swing arm as opposed to table top lamps.
Sadly, it is. To cheer you up, think about changing out one room in your home. Either paint it a new color; change the accessories (or move them to a different room) or start to “layer”your window treatments for cooler weather-shades, side panels, top treatment. A little at a time, always a new look!
