Hanging Pillows and Cushions

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The cushioned banquette in the image below divides the kitchen from the eating area. Very clever idea, don't you think? But what really drew my attention in this image was the back cushion. Notice how rather than upholstering the back of the bench, they've hung a cushion from pegs?

myhomeideas Photo: Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

A few things that could make this a great idea to copy:

• If the fabric gets soiled (which can easily happen in any eating area), it can just be removed and cleaned (assuming they've made it with a zipper so that it can be removed).
• When you're tired of the fabric, just make a new cushion cover - no reupholstery required.
• It's unique and creates a different look than the expected upholstered back.
• The use of hooks would keep them in place a little more easily than just ordinary cushions or pillows.

In this Coastal Living Idea House, they used 3 twin size mattresses and fabric covered panels to create the daybeds in this sleeping porch. They do call them "hanging bed cushions", but in the image they almost appear to be attached to the wall, possibly with velcro strips or something similar? Just guessing, but it seems like that would be an additional solution to keep them from shifting around.

Coastal Living Photo: Tria Giovan

If pillows are more your style, Martha Stewart shows you to to make these hanging pillows.

What do you think? Is this an idea you would use?

Happy weekend...

Cork and Message Boards

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Janell at Isabella & Max Rooms just made some message boards for her home and also did a Message Center Ideabook on Houzz (the chalk board fireplace below was my favorite), so I thought today would be a good day to share those links with you and also include a few other ideas/images that I had in my files.

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We’ve all seen the message/cork boards made with the ribbon design. This LOOKS like one, but the design you see is actually a window insert purchased at the hardware store. Find out how they made it at BHG.com

A message center made from a cookie sheet! Find the complete "how-to" HERE.


A cork board. Literally. From Simply Em via Young House Love...


Southern Living shows you how to make this family command center:

Both this corkboard and chalkboard are hung on a mechanism that allows them to slide so that they cover the fuse box but also allow access to it as needed. Clever!

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If you've got a little more room, you could do something like this 7-Day Cork Board at Apartment Therapy...

I posted about this in August of 2009 when I had a lot fewer followers/subscribers so I thought it wouldn't hurt to include it again. If it's too large, you could always scale it down to one section. Woman's Day has complete instructions on how to make it.

This isn't exactly a message board, but besides the fact that I just generally like this image, I did also notice that the lamp appears to be cork? Convenient to pin a little reminder to of what you need to remember in the morning? or not... I know. It's a stretch. :-) Great image though, isn't it?

myhomeideas.com Photo Roger Davies

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Nesting Tables

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Nesting tables are a great way to add additional table top space without taking up additional floor space.

myhomeideas Photo Laurey W. Glenn

Other perks:

• Whatever you have on top of them can usually stay whether they're in or out, providing a handy spot for remotes, books, magazines, etc. that you want to keep close at hand.
• When you're having company and need an additional spot to set a drink, pull them out and set them in convenient spots around the room. When the company leaves, they tuck conveniently back into their designated spot.

If you don't have nesting tables, how about creating your own with a couple of different tables that are sized so that one can fit within the other? This also creates a more unique look, and provides versatility to use the tables separately in different areas later on.

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I'm a big fan of ceramic garden stools, and I think they are a great option for creating your own unique nesting tables by "nesting" one underneath another table, whether it be the living room end table or a table beside your bed.

Speaking of unique nesting tables, I thought these that I found via Design Sponge were interesting. They were designed by wuttke werks + so'mace. The tops are reclaimed whitewashed Douglas Fir and the metal is recycled rebar.

For more table inspiration, tips and ideas, check out these posts:

• Coffee Table Ideas, Tips and Inspiration
• Nightstands/Bedside Tables
• Side/Accent Tables

Southern Living Idea House Creative Use of Space

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The small room below is actually an upstairs landing in the 2010 Southern Living Idea House that they decided to make use of by turning it into a small sitting room.

Some things to notice about this space:

• LOVE the upholstered wall behind the bench and the statement that the nailheads make - definitely the focal point.
• Bookshelves provide room for not only books, but to display family treasures and decorative items as well as baskets for storage.
• The turquoise poufs are a fun splash of color but are also multifunctional since they can be used as a footstool, side table or extra seating.
• Adding the lighting as part of the built-in unit eliminates the need for lamps in that area.
• Using chairs like the pretty cane chairs here is the perfect choice for a small room since they take up less space visually .

In this next room, which is a guest apartment in the garage, A Murphy bed folds up to create an open living space during the day and back down for sleeping at night. They finished off the space by upholstering the "headboard" of the bed and framed the area with curtains for a dramatic statement.

Interested in seeing more creative uses for small spaces? Check out this Creative Use of Small Spaces post.

Photos: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Matthew Gleason

A Cheerful Home

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When I ran across California designer Jamie Levitt's cottage style home on the Family Circle website, I was immediately struck by how bright and cheerful it was. I saved the link, and this beautiful, sunny Sunday just seemed like the perfect day to share it. :-)

For the complete story on this home, and for Jamie's tips on how to get the look, click HERE.

Friday's post: Bedroom Inspiration
Saturday's post: Decorating With Ribbon

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Decorating With Ribbon

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I doubt that the art in this home designed by Lynn Morgan Design is actually ribbon, but it looks like it could be, doesn't it?

Photo Evan Joseph (via cococozy)

A cute ribbon wall in this girl's room from Ivory Living...

It would be fairly simple to recreate the look of this Ballard slipcover using ribbon...

We've seen the idea of embellishing window treatments with ribbon before, but I thought this oversized tattersall pattern was interesting and the look could really change from cute to sophisticated depending on the fabric and style of ribbon used. Midwest Living gives you step by step instructions.

Two more of their projects with tutorials are:

Free form design pillow using gathered ribbon


Ribbon pillow using a variety of widths/textures/styles of ribbon...


For more inspiration on decorating with ribbon, check out this post: Adding Custom Detail With Ribbon

Bedroom Inspiration

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I've never had a home where the master bedroom could accomodate having something at the foot of the bed, and this current home is no exception. There is only one way to place the furniture and, since there is an armoire on the wall opposite our bed, whatever room is left serves as a walkway. While I do love our room, sometimes I just wonder what it might be like to have "options" :-).

As you can see in this post, there are definitely a variety of options when it comes to what to put at the foot of the bed, and I'm sure this post doesn't cover them all.

Bella Casa Design

Caldwell Flake

Caldwell Flake

Artistic Designs for Living via Decor Pad

Nickey Kehoe via Decor Pad

Tia Zoldan via Full House

angelineguido on Rate My Space

Garnet Hill

Domino

Domino via Domestikated Life

Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn

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Pottery Barn

Coastal Living Photo Roger Davies

Pottery Barn

Thibaut

Coastal Living Photo Tria Giovan

Sarah's House HGTV.ca

Coastal Living Photo Richard Leo Johnson

Coastal Living Photo Jean Allsopp

How about you? A walkway at the foot of the bed, or have you incorporated one of the options shown here, or something completely different? There's also plenty of other inspiration here - maybe you were inspired by something else from these room designs?

myhomeideas.com Photo Roger Davies

Hope you all have a great weekend!