Showing posts with label Inspiration Spaces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiration Spaces. Show all posts
Monday, November 30, 2015
DIY Decorative Storage Box Ideas
As an organizing junkie, storage boxes are kind of a big deal to me. Especially pretty, decorative boxes. They are so great for EVERYTHING, including desk accessories, remote controls, keys, jewelry, hair accessories, coffee pods... They not only tuck away all of those hard to store itty bitties, but they also can double as great home accessories on desktops and bookshelves.
During my recent storage room cleanup, I found a few plain boxes ranging from unfinished wood options to simple shoe boxes, and they were all begging for a makeover. So, I did some inspiration digging and thought I would do a quick round-up of some superstar storage boxes that were made with a little DIY love.
1. Felt Boxes
These little felt boxes were crafted from pieces of felt. I adore the vibrant colors and that they are small, simple and soft sided.
2. Decoupage Boxes
Shoe boxes will become shining stars a few times over throughout this post. They are "free", sturdy and easy to update. These shoes boxes were updated by decoupaging maps around the outside, although, any pretty paper would do the trick! The addition of the adhesive bookplate label holders give the box a polished, finished look.
3. Fabric Covered Boxes
Look at the loveliness that can be created by combining shoe boxes with spray adhesive {or Mod Podge} and pretty fabric! And can we talk about those stud embellishments for a moment? Awesomesauce!
4. Romantic Boxes
Take those fabric or paper covered boxes to the next level by taping around the perimeter of the lids with adhesive fabric or layering in other sweet embellishments.
5. Spray Painted Boxes
A combination of painter's tape and spray paint gave these white and typical boxes a bit of golden glam!
6. Duct Tape Boxes
Everyday banker's boxes can be turned into chic, over-sized storage with a coat of spray paint paired with decorative duct tape!
7. Jeweled Boxes
Unfinished wooden boxes have never looked better. I love this one done in a beautiful emerald green paint and literally "dressed up" with jewelry!
8. Neon Boxes
Neon is HOT right now, and so are these great unfinished wooden boxes, which shine bright thanks to some painters tape and neon paint!
9. Geometric Boxes
These simple wooden boxes are also brilliantly bright with the addition of boldly painted geometric shapes.
10. Lacquer Boxes
Lacquer boxes are likely to remain an essential piece of storage for any space due to their classic lines and versatility. However, true lacquer boxes can be super pricey, so why not create your own with some high gloss craft paint?
11. Top-Tastic Box
Give any simple wooden box oodles of character by adding a decorative object to the lid with super glue. Make it look like it was always meant to be by using rub-n-buff or spray paint to cover both the lid and the item in the same finish.
12. Malachite Boxes
These beautiful malachite boxes couldn't look more expensive. The best part is that they weren't costly at all! Just a simple wooden box paired with high gloss paint brushed on in random swirly patterns and you have a $200 box for a total of $8.
13. 3D Boxes
Paint seems to be a key ingredient in creating the perfect decorative box, but how about taking them up a notch with puffy paint? The subtle embellishment adds endless whimsy to otherwise typical boxes.
14. Stained Boxes
Hey! That box looks familiar! By giving the box a quick coat of a beautiful wood stain, it turned into a piece I was proud to place on my desk. That little label holder didn't hurt the eyes either!
15. Quarts Crystal Box
Hot gluing a few pieces of rock or crystal to the top of a pretty box will give you have a high-end designer look on a budget. Simply brilliant!
Thanks to all of this over the top amazing inspiration, I am challenging myself to do something snazzy with a few of the empty boxes I recently discovered. Have you created or seen any other great storage box makeover ideas, which offer up a decorative look while only costing pennies to create? How do you use these little gems around your home?
Read more »
During my recent storage room cleanup, I found a few plain boxes ranging from unfinished wood options to simple shoe boxes, and they were all begging for a makeover. So, I did some inspiration digging and thought I would do a quick round-up of some superstar storage boxes that were made with a little DIY love.
1. Felt Boxes
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These little felt boxes were crafted from pieces of felt. I adore the vibrant colors and that they are small, simple and soft sided.
2. Decoupage Boxes
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Shoe boxes will become shining stars a few times over throughout this post. They are "free", sturdy and easy to update. These shoes boxes were updated by decoupaging maps around the outside, although, any pretty paper would do the trick! The addition of the adhesive bookplate label holders give the box a polished, finished look.
3. Fabric Covered Boxes
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Look at the loveliness that can be created by combining shoe boxes with spray adhesive {or Mod Podge} and pretty fabric! And can we talk about those stud embellishments for a moment? Awesomesauce!
4. Romantic Boxes
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Take those fabric or paper covered boxes to the next level by taping around the perimeter of the lids with adhesive fabric or layering in other sweet embellishments.
5. Spray Painted Boxes
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A combination of painter's tape and spray paint gave these white and typical boxes a bit of golden glam!
6. Duct Tape Boxes
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Everyday banker's boxes can be turned into chic, over-sized storage with a coat of spray paint paired with decorative duct tape!
7. Jeweled Boxes
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Unfinished wooden boxes have never looked better. I love this one done in a beautiful emerald green paint and literally "dressed up" with jewelry!
8. Neon Boxes
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Neon is HOT right now, and so are these great unfinished wooden boxes, which shine bright thanks to some painters tape and neon paint!
9. Geometric Boxes
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These simple wooden boxes are also brilliantly bright with the addition of boldly painted geometric shapes.
10. Lacquer Boxes
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Lacquer boxes are likely to remain an essential piece of storage for any space due to their classic lines and versatility. However, true lacquer boxes can be super pricey, so why not create your own with some high gloss craft paint?
11. Top-Tastic Box
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12. Malachite Boxes
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These beautiful malachite boxes couldn't look more expensive. The best part is that they weren't costly at all! Just a simple wooden box paired with high gloss paint brushed on in random swirly patterns and you have a $200 box for a total of $8.
13. 3D Boxes
Paint seems to be a key ingredient in creating the perfect decorative box, but how about taking them up a notch with puffy paint? The subtle embellishment adds endless whimsy to otherwise typical boxes.
14. Stained Boxes
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Hey! That box looks familiar! By giving the box a quick coat of a beautiful wood stain, it turned into a piece I was proud to place on my desk. That little label holder didn't hurt the eyes either!
15. Quarts Crystal Box
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Hot gluing a few pieces of rock or crystal to the top of a pretty box will give you have a high-end designer look on a budget. Simply brilliant!
Thanks to all of this over the top amazing inspiration, I am challenging myself to do something snazzy with a few of the empty boxes I recently discovered. Have you created or seen any other great storage box makeover ideas, which offer up a decorative look while only costing pennies to create? How do you use these little gems around your home?
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
A Happy Home Office with HomeGoods
There have been a lot of really amazing and fun opportunities that have come my way over my blogging years, and with each one, I find myself in awe. Blogging has gone from a fun hobby to a complete passion and I absolutely love to write about our home journey, document our renovations, share our organizing solutions and connect with the best audience around. That's what it has always been about, everything else is icing on the cake!
With that, I have always been really selective about the brands I partner with and the opportunities I say "yes" to. This has allowed me to create really solid relationships and stay true to why I come back here each day, yet some of those opportunities have stretched me and allowed me to grow in many new ways. Ways that I ultimately get to bring back here! Sounds like a bit of a full circle moment, doesn't it?
Last week was one of those really incredible moments. HomeGoods was hosting an event at a loft in New York City as part of their #makehomeyours campaign, and they invited me to design one of the spaces!
I know right? Amazing.
HomeGoods is all about offering beautiful and unique items for individuals looking to create a home that tells their personal stories. Stories of favorite memories, of travels, of hobbies and passions. The stories that make your house a home. They challenged three different bloggers to design a room using only HomeGoods products (as well as a few of our own personal items), to not only portray our style, but to tell our stories. They really wanted each room to be a reflection of how we live within our own homes.
The other two bloggers? The talented Gabrielle from Design Mom and Claire from The Fashion Bomb Daily.
Can you tell which room is mine of the three finished spaces below?
OK, I know I sort of gave it away in my post intro photo, but what I love about the images above is that each room is so distinctively different. You can read about Gabrielle's family room here and Claire's bedroom here.
The space I was challenged to create was a home office! Love.
Being that I work from home, I spend many, many hours in my home office. So I was really excited and passionate about creating this space for the event.
There was definitely a bit of prior planning in the days leading up to the event; furniture checklists, color selections and talks about key elements. When I arrived in New York, I took a trip to HomeGoods and felt like I was on a TV show. They gave me a cart and said, "Shop until you drop!" The goal was to have a lot of items to select from back at the loft space to be sure the room would come together in time for the big day.
Monday afternoon the loft was a complete blank slate. When I arrived, they were putting up walls and panels to divide each room. A lot of magic happened within 24 hours to pull together each space and prep them for the filming and media visits.
A lot of thought goes into designing a room, it is more than pretty colors and textures. I started with a color palette that makes my heart smile, and it is pulled from the sea. Living in a cold and dreary state half of the year, I find so much joy designing with aquas, navys, teals and greens. Especially because trips to the Florida Gulf have become so special to our family over the past couple of years. Also found in the south are vibrant pink flowering plants and shrubs. So, I say yes to pink as well. It is my favorite color after all. So yes, even the colors selected for the space have deep rooted meaning. Here are a few more tips I used when creating this beautiful home office.
FIND YOUR MOTIVATION MOJO
When it comes to both organizing and designing a space, select pieces that inspire you and will motivate you to want to use and maintain the space day after day. For me personally, I get all giddy inside when I open a drawer and see pretty papers showing through acrylic organizers. That prevents me from wanting to toss random items and piles in on top. In fact, acrylic organizers just may be my favorite things ever. #obsessed
And filing paperwork might feel like a chore some days, but it is a bit easier when you are smitten with the cabinet you are using to hold those important documents.
INJECT YOUR STORY
Feeling at home in a space is all about filling it with things that you love. For me, my family is my passion, so I brought in framed family photos and artwork created by my children. I also pinned up my favorite Instagram photos on the memo boards right in front of the desk. Those memories make the space feel like home to me.
FIND YOUR WOW MOMENT
If you have been reading here for awhile, you know I am big with graphic statement walls. Our birch tree stencil wall in the playroom has brought so much life to that space and the wallpapered closet nook is about the happiest space in our home. Oh, and our stenciled dressing room wall is amazing, I still get asked all the time where I found the "wallpaper". Love that.
I wanted to recreate that moment in this space, so I used HomeGoods gift wrap to deck out a wall! Their papers are so thick and the patterns are always so fresh and fabulous, that you would never know it isn't wallpaper (bonus: each roll I used was only $2.99 for 10 ft of wrap). A little double stick tape and I had an instant wow moment. The best part, gift wrap is temporary and you won't feel as bad taking it down as you would painting over a stencil or tearing down expensive wallpaper.
CREATE A SETUP THAT WORKS WELL FOR HOW YOU WORK
One thing I have found to be really helpful in my own office, is having two workspaces that serve as different functions. I appreciate having a counter height option that allows me to spread out and wrap gifts, write out cards and work on small craft and DIY projects. And sometimes I just want to stand! By having the second space, I can leave out my projects and go to a clean desk to sit and do the computing and business side of things. It is always important to think about how you use your space, and set it up accordingly, yet don't be afraid to continuously tweak it until you find an awesome daily flow.
THINK OUTSIDE OF THE STORAGE BOX
One of my biggest tips for setting up a space, is to be open minded when you are sourcing your storage and furniture pieces. One of my favorite office supply organizers in this space was actually found in the cosmetic department. The craft desk is a console table intended for living and dining spaces. Rolls of gift wrap are stored in an umbrella stand and a planter from the garden department.
I also used a bar cart to act as a tech station, perfect for docking a computer and/or printer. Add a few boxes and baskets and you can store reams of paper, printer cartridges and small media. Seriously, bar carts are amazingly versatile and so gosh darn adorable in any setting.
Oh! And don't be afraid to put organizers into organizers! Some of my favorite storage solutions were as simple as placing mail slots and drawer organizers inside of the baskets on the shelves.
FAMILY FRIENDLY OPTIONS
Although I am the primary user of our home office, I welcome my boys into my workspace with open arms. They do their homework there, they craft there, they live there. I want them to know that my space is their space, so I keep baskets of their favorite books and toys out in the open to encourage them to hang out with me. Crafts are always within their reach and I make sure to have enough working surface so they can join me whenever they wish. I also select kid friendly finishes and products; rugs that hide stains, an easy to clean sofa, soft sided furniture and surfaces that wipe up in a jiff. A kid filled home can still be a beautiful home.
DECOMPRESSION SPOT
Space permitting, it is nice if you can carve out a corner for relaxation and taking a mental break. A chair, bench or sofa is not only fantastic when you just want to sit and look at a magazine or write down thoughts in a journal, the seating spot also offers visitors a place to get cozy in your space.
I knew we would appreciate having a bench in our home office, but I never expected it would get as much use as it does each day.
SIR SURE MIX A LOT!
Truly, mix and match it all. Although I was only in the space for a couple of days, I fell for it hard. There were so many elements that I loved, but what I really appreciated was the variety of finishes and patterns. The variety and combinations really made the space come alive. I had geometrics on the wall, florals on the floor, damask on the chair and bits of whimsy in the pillows.
Same story for hardware finishes; a bronze task lamp, rose gold accessories, nickel nail head trim and gold photo frames.
Beautiful wood toned console paired with a clean white parsons desk and a playful teal filing cabinet. Acrylic pieces galore matched up with woven baskets. Oh! And a coral inspired bowl on top of a faux croc tray on top of a linen tufted bench.
Everything in the space is all so different, yet it all works together whether through color, pattern or the story behind each piece.
Over the course of the day, I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with a lot of media. I shared with them many of these same tips and I really appreciated the opportunity to build a variety of new relationships.
Can you believe that everything in this space, minus my photos and children's art, is from HomeGoods? Every last basket, organizer, accessory and piece of furniture. I really appreciated that I was able to create a cozy home office that really reflected the way I live at our home each day.
What is something you are sure to inject into each space you design? I would love to hear more about how you #makehomeyours.
Photos by Matt Harrington for HomeGoods.
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With that, I have always been really selective about the brands I partner with and the opportunities I say "yes" to. This has allowed me to create really solid relationships and stay true to why I come back here each day, yet some of those opportunities have stretched me and allowed me to grow in many new ways. Ways that I ultimately get to bring back here! Sounds like a bit of a full circle moment, doesn't it?
Last week was one of those really incredible moments. HomeGoods was hosting an event at a loft in New York City as part of their #makehomeyours campaign, and they invited me to design one of the spaces!
I know right? Amazing.
HomeGoods is all about offering beautiful and unique items for individuals looking to create a home that tells their personal stories. Stories of favorite memories, of travels, of hobbies and passions. The stories that make your house a home. They challenged three different bloggers to design a room using only HomeGoods products (as well as a few of our own personal items), to not only portray our style, but to tell our stories. They really wanted each room to be a reflection of how we live within our own homes.
The other two bloggers? The talented Gabrielle from Design Mom and Claire from The Fashion Bomb Daily.
Can you tell which room is mine of the three finished spaces below?
OK, I know I sort of gave it away in my post intro photo, but what I love about the images above is that each room is so distinctively different. You can read about Gabrielle's family room here and Claire's bedroom here.
The space I was challenged to create was a home office! Love.
Being that I work from home, I spend many, many hours in my home office. So I was really excited and passionate about creating this space for the event.
There was definitely a bit of prior planning in the days leading up to the event; furniture checklists, color selections and talks about key elements. When I arrived in New York, I took a trip to HomeGoods and felt like I was on a TV show. They gave me a cart and said, "Shop until you drop!" The goal was to have a lot of items to select from back at the loft space to be sure the room would come together in time for the big day.
Monday afternoon the loft was a complete blank slate. When I arrived, they were putting up walls and panels to divide each room. A lot of magic happened within 24 hours to pull together each space and prep them for the filming and media visits.
A lot of thought goes into designing a room, it is more than pretty colors and textures. I started with a color palette that makes my heart smile, and it is pulled from the sea. Living in a cold and dreary state half of the year, I find so much joy designing with aquas, navys, teals and greens. Especially because trips to the Florida Gulf have become so special to our family over the past couple of years. Also found in the south are vibrant pink flowering plants and shrubs. So, I say yes to pink as well. It is my favorite color after all. So yes, even the colors selected for the space have deep rooted meaning. Here are a few more tips I used when creating this beautiful home office.
FIND YOUR MOTIVATION MOJO
When it comes to both organizing and designing a space, select pieces that inspire you and will motivate you to want to use and maintain the space day after day. For me personally, I get all giddy inside when I open a drawer and see pretty papers showing through acrylic organizers. That prevents me from wanting to toss random items and piles in on top. In fact, acrylic organizers just may be my favorite things ever. #obsessed
And filing paperwork might feel like a chore some days, but it is a bit easier when you are smitten with the cabinet you are using to hold those important documents.
INJECT YOUR STORY
Feeling at home in a space is all about filling it with things that you love. For me, my family is my passion, so I brought in framed family photos and artwork created by my children. I also pinned up my favorite Instagram photos on the memo boards right in front of the desk. Those memories make the space feel like home to me.
FIND YOUR WOW MOMENT
If you have been reading here for awhile, you know I am big with graphic statement walls. Our birch tree stencil wall in the playroom has brought so much life to that space and the wallpapered closet nook is about the happiest space in our home. Oh, and our stenciled dressing room wall is amazing, I still get asked all the time where I found the "wallpaper". Love that.
I wanted to recreate that moment in this space, so I used HomeGoods gift wrap to deck out a wall! Their papers are so thick and the patterns are always so fresh and fabulous, that you would never know it isn't wallpaper (bonus: each roll I used was only $2.99 for 10 ft of wrap). A little double stick tape and I had an instant wow moment. The best part, gift wrap is temporary and you won't feel as bad taking it down as you would painting over a stencil or tearing down expensive wallpaper.
CREATE A SETUP THAT WORKS WELL FOR HOW YOU WORK
One thing I have found to be really helpful in my own office, is having two workspaces that serve as different functions. I appreciate having a counter height option that allows me to spread out and wrap gifts, write out cards and work on small craft and DIY projects. And sometimes I just want to stand! By having the second space, I can leave out my projects and go to a clean desk to sit and do the computing and business side of things. It is always important to think about how you use your space, and set it up accordingly, yet don't be afraid to continuously tweak it until you find an awesome daily flow.
THINK OUTSIDE OF THE STORAGE BOX
One of my biggest tips for setting up a space, is to be open minded when you are sourcing your storage and furniture pieces. One of my favorite office supply organizers in this space was actually found in the cosmetic department. The craft desk is a console table intended for living and dining spaces. Rolls of gift wrap are stored in an umbrella stand and a planter from the garden department.
I also used a bar cart to act as a tech station, perfect for docking a computer and/or printer. Add a few boxes and baskets and you can store reams of paper, printer cartridges and small media. Seriously, bar carts are amazingly versatile and so gosh darn adorable in any setting.
Oh! And don't be afraid to put organizers into organizers! Some of my favorite storage solutions were as simple as placing mail slots and drawer organizers inside of the baskets on the shelves.
FAMILY FRIENDLY OPTIONS
Although I am the primary user of our home office, I welcome my boys into my workspace with open arms. They do their homework there, they craft there, they live there. I want them to know that my space is their space, so I keep baskets of their favorite books and toys out in the open to encourage them to hang out with me. Crafts are always within their reach and I make sure to have enough working surface so they can join me whenever they wish. I also select kid friendly finishes and products; rugs that hide stains, an easy to clean sofa, soft sided furniture and surfaces that wipe up in a jiff. A kid filled home can still be a beautiful home.
DECOMPRESSION SPOT
Space permitting, it is nice if you can carve out a corner for relaxation and taking a mental break. A chair, bench or sofa is not only fantastic when you just want to sit and look at a magazine or write down thoughts in a journal, the seating spot also offers visitors a place to get cozy in your space.
I knew we would appreciate having a bench in our home office, but I never expected it would get as much use as it does each day.
Truly, mix and match it all. Although I was only in the space for a couple of days, I fell for it hard. There were so many elements that I loved, but what I really appreciated was the variety of finishes and patterns. The variety and combinations really made the space come alive. I had geometrics on the wall, florals on the floor, damask on the chair and bits of whimsy in the pillows.
Same story for hardware finishes; a bronze task lamp, rose gold accessories, nickel nail head trim and gold photo frames.
Beautiful wood toned console paired with a clean white parsons desk and a playful teal filing cabinet. Acrylic pieces galore matched up with woven baskets. Oh! And a coral inspired bowl on top of a faux croc tray on top of a linen tufted bench.
Everything in the space is all so different, yet it all works together whether through color, pattern or the story behind each piece.
Over the course of the day, I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with a lot of media. I shared with them many of these same tips and I really appreciated the opportunity to build a variety of new relationships.
Can you believe that everything in this space, minus my photos and children's art, is from HomeGoods? Every last basket, organizer, accessory and piece of furniture. I really appreciated that I was able to create a cozy home office that really reflected the way I live at our home each day.
What is something you are sure to inject into each space you design? I would love to hear more about how you #makehomeyours.
Photos by Matt Harrington for HomeGoods.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
The High/Low Organizing Challenge - Let's Get Inspired!
Have you gotten started on your High/Low organizing project yet? In case you missed the kick-off to this super exciting challenge, you can snag the details here.
That is right my IHeart pals! I am challenging you to find some high end inspiration and recreate it on a budget. The link party starts next Thursday, so you still have plenty of time to join in the fun!
I thought I would share some inexpensive storage candy from around blogland, to inspire you to participate in this challenge. Honestly, if it wasn't so late as I sit here compiling these ideas, I am pretty sure I would have a paint brush and hammer in my hands at this very moment. Tomorrow morning can't come soon enough!
Jane was inspired by a Pottery Barn tablet holder retailing for $34.50. Take a close look at her incredible version and you will see that it was created by combining a cutting board, Scrabble letter tray and child's building block. And it cost her less than $2! That deserves a few more of these !!!!
My organizing lovin' gal pal, Samantha, also found inspiration from Pottery Barn. She transformed some shallow baskets into rolling under-bed storage with the addition of a simple frame and casters.
It really should be no surprise that Pottery Barn is a prime target for the High/Low challenge. They create beautiful pieces for the home, yet their prices are not always considered pocketbook friendly. If you can recreate an entire piece of furniture, like Whitney's bookcase above, you are looking at hundreds saved!
Or how about a built from scratch PB inspired bathroom vanity? My jaw is still on the floor!
What other loved retailers come to mind? How about Ballard Designs, Serena & Lily and Restoration Hardware...
Erin sewed and painted a new liner for a once retired laundry hamper! Now it looks industri-awesome!
I am guessing we all have lusted over the Ballard wall pockets at one time or another, and so did Nike. So she recreated them on a dime and you will never guess what they are made out of.... cardboard and fabric! Must see it to believe it!
A blogger I will always consider to be the queen of creating high end looks on a budget, is Centsational Girl. One of my all time favorite projects is her DIY drying rack, saving her over $64 from the inspiration piece.
Shelves maximize vertical space and add storage galore, but those with extra details come with an extra high price tag. My friend, Ashley, fell for some Restoration Hardware shelves and set out to recreate them for less. And that she did! Va va voom!
Could you imagine forking over $118 for a rolling storage crate? Jackie couldn't either, so she created her own, times four! She was able to customize the crates to fit her space and add a touch of teal for less than the cost of just one of the high end versions.
Raise your hand if you love a good IKEA hack. Me me me! IKEA products come at reasonable prices, yet also have a tendency to reflect that big box store feeling. But as you know, a little paint and creativity goes a long way.
Emily transformed an IKEA SVALBO sideboard into dramatically dipped entryway piece.
I have been lusting after a great campaign piece, however, I just haven't found the right one. After seeing Louisa's IKEA dresser turned campaign amazingness, I am inspired to think further outside of the box.
I have seen a lot of amazing IKEA hacks, but some of my favorite have been done by the style maven, Jen, of Made By Girl. She has an ability to make IKEA pieces look like a billion bucks.
As much as I would love to own a Dorothy Draper piece, I know that a good DIY is as close as I will ever get. I am pretty sure IKEA has never looked better.
I consider color happy storage an office necessity, however, those pretty boxes, baskets and magazine files can quickly add up! I love how Diane paired inexpensive IKEA boxes with decorative papers to achieve a playful effect on a penny budget.
Lucy's Anthropologie inspired coil pots are the most fabulous desk accessory around. In fact, she has me wanting to recreate them in areas all over our home. Maybe even in a super sized version! So smitten!
Patience and innovation can get you really far in the process of DIY'ing storage for your home. Mat board turned trendy geometric pencil cup? The brilliant Sarah of Sarah Dorsey Designs strikes again!
Decorative boxes work in every room of the home for endless purposes. Head to any home decor store and you will find shelves lined with them, ranging in prices of twenty dollars to even hundreds! Cassie is always recreating chic, high end inspired storage on a shoe string budget; it is so hard for me to select any personal favorite.
How gorgeous is the gold and acrylic jewelry box above? Easily $40 right? More? It may blow your mind, but the innovative Erin DIY'd that beautiful box out of clear box photo frames! I am pretty obsessed!
Let's chat baskets! HomeGoods has become my go-to source for budget baskets, however, the oversized versions still ring in at high dollar amounts. But if you get creative with a little twine, you can make yourself ten baskets, get organized and still have enough leftover for your favorite drink at Starbucks!
Another guessing game. Any idea what those charming little canvas buckets are made from? 3.....2.....1. JEANS! I will never look at my clothing the same.
Taking time to learn how to handle a power tool or two can get you a looong way in the storage department. Toy storage galore anyone? Kid tested, parent approved!
There is no limit to what can be accomplished this month! Whether you cover a box with your favorite paper or build a new closet system, there are endless possibilities for you endlessly inspiring and creative folks. Next week just may be my most favorite link party yet! See you there!
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That is right my IHeart pals! I am challenging you to find some high end inspiration and recreate it on a budget. The link party starts next Thursday, so you still have plenty of time to join in the fun!
I thought I would share some inexpensive storage candy from around blogland, to inspire you to participate in this challenge. Honestly, if it wasn't so late as I sit here compiling these ideas, I am pretty sure I would have a paint brush and hammer in my hands at this very moment. Tomorrow morning can't come soon enough!
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There is no limit to what can be accomplished this month! Whether you cover a box with your favorite paper or build a new closet system, there are endless possibilities for you endlessly inspiring and creative folks. Next week just may be my most favorite link party yet! See you there!
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