IT ALWAYS SEEMS that at this time of year, when the leaves are falling and the evenings are crisp, thoughts drift to re-organising at home. Perhaps it is the change in season — the need to swap out ruffly white linens for wool, flannels and faux fur, move summer dresses to the back of the armoire and bring favourite sweaters and cable knits back, box up espadrilles and open-toed sandals for tall leather boots, capes and tartan gloves. Whatever the reason, it’s a perfect time reset things at home, and here are 5 inspirational ways we’ve found to brighten the coming winter days …
P.S. more Storage & more Décor
Open shelving beneath the countertops isn’t something we’ve seen often, and yet here, it works incredibly well; both convenient and elegant, it’s a great way to store things you use frequently, such as favourite dishes and flatware.
We think this dedicated cubby for coffee is such a clever way to use open storage space, being both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Lined in marble with an open shelf for cups and saucers, mornings will never be the same again …
Twin armoires with floral fabric inserts are a perfect way to hide away bedding and blankets and extra sweaters, while adding colour and pattern to a room. The bench seating insert is a rather genius idea as well.
Editorial Prop Stylist & Producer Heather Bullard used an inexpensive Ikea Steel Kitchen Organizer Set to organise her necklaces and art and colour to her powder room wall — a perfectly simple storage solution with an enormous impact. (This one would work as well).
