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Decorating Ideas Decorating Design Cycles: 21 Ways to Store and Style Your Bike Inside Wall-mounting, hanging or artfully placing bikes isn't just a clever storage solution for small-space living, it makes for cool decor too Kerryn Ramsey 11 August 2016 Houzz Australia Contributor. Freelance lifestyle journalist and serial renovator,... More Email Comment2Like11Bookmark10PrintEmbed The bicycle is the inner-city dwellers’ best friend. It can get you where you want to go quickly, easily and hassle free. It costs nothing to run, is environmentally friendly and parking is never a problem. However, if you don’t have a garage or shed, storing your bicycle at home means bringing it inside. With a little creative thinking, your bicycle can be safely positioned out of the way and look incredibly cool at the same time. Check out these outstanding examples. Eclectic Dining Room by LABLstudio LABLstudio SaveEmail 1. Hanging art Beautifully balanced and positioned, the bicycle in this bachelor pad almost becomes an extension of the existing artwork above it. By placing the bike on the wall in a spacious access way, there’s plenty of room to walk past the handlebars. The extra wide bracket ...
WALK INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SaveEmail 6. Biking to work Here’s an idea for longer term bike storage for the ‘fair weather’ cyclists among us. While it’s unusual to store a bike in a home office, the placement here fills the space beautifully, given the high ceiling, skylights and clerestory windows. If you can reach over the desk to the bike, even better – a quick bike ride can clear the cobwebs when you’re working towards a deadline. If not, move the desk aside and you’re on your way.
4. Playing around Bikes and play areas naturally go together, but usually outside. The adult bike here is positioned in an internal kids’ playroom, but is out of the way and high enough so small people can pass safely underneath. It adds action to the space and is an inspiration for the littlies to one day ride a ‘big bike’ of their own.
Ira Frazin Architect SaveEmail 2. Twin cycles Two bikes are better than one for cohabiting couples, or even a cycling enthusiast who likes variety. As this is a low-traffic area in this cosy apartment, the positioning of the bikes is perfect. A simple hook system makes the bikes easy to store, making the two floating cycles a lovely representation of the owners’ (or owner’s) passion.
LABLstudio SaveEmail 1. Hanging art Beautifully balanced and positioned, the bicycle in this bachelor pad almost becomes an extension of the existing artwork above it. By placing the bike on the wall in a spacious access way, there’s plenty of room to walk past the handlebars. The extra wide bracket means the bike can be placed or removed in a matter of seconds.
Archistudio Design SaveEmail Were there any other considerations? A spiral stair in the middle of the house liberated the side walls from supporting steps. What’s more, it is a clean vertical element accentuating the vertical axis of the space and giving it a sense of spaciousness. The stairs also created a visual separation between the kitchen and dining areas with that of the lounge room. The shape was an aesthetic, but also practical, decision, as it was the most efficient way to connect the three levels, which in turn minimised the loss of internal area.
4. Source an all-in-one design Bed frames that were made with a bedhead and bedside units as part of the structure were popular from the 1950s right through to the 1970s. Often made in teak, these vintage designs are a neat piece of multi-functional bedroom furniture with a smartly coordinated look. Source an original model online.
Upstairs, another splurge on the renovation included the air-conditioning, which was installed in every room. “I’m not a big fan of summer heat. Job done!” says Wilson. Double glazing was also added to all external windows from Magnetite at a cost of about $3500. It was a worthwhile investment for Wilson, who says that it has made the house “ever so quiet and much easier to heat and cool.”
5. Bring new, pleasant sounds to your garden Another way to drown out unpleasant noise is to actively create pleasing sounds. Water is a simple way to do that. You don’t have to use a lot of water to create sound, and there are many products that are suitable for small spaces. Water can create many different sound effects, including bubbling, fizzing, pouring, flowing, dunking and spraying. Music works, too. Sometimes just having a radio outside, turned low so that you are being a good neighbour, can help drown out the noise.
bg architecture SaveEmail 3. Make mine a double If space allows, a double sink for dual teeth brushing – either for you and your partner or two kids at a time – and other morning or night-time routines can be a real time saver. Having two basins on the go can shave precious minutes off your morning, helping you and the kids to get out of the house on time. Or conversely, get the kids cleaned up and tucked into bed quickly, so you can enjoy a little bit more alone time before turning in. The beauty of this vanity is also the generous bench space, so you can keep toys, towels and toiletries on hand at bath time.
11. Industrial chic If you’re an industrial enthusiast, then 2016 is your year. According to Dee, edgy industrial-inspired bathroom designs will be on the up next year, which means that so too will the use of concrete in bathing areas. Expect to see this cool, gritty material (or silky smooth if you opt for a polished finish) used not just on bathroom floors but as a wall surface, too. Dee predicts that concrete-look tiles will also cement themselves as a firm wall covering and flooring favourite next year. Concrete can make a space look cold and harsh. Introducing contrasting textures, such as timber, natural fibres and a plush bath mat and towels will help soften the look and add warmth and a welcoming vibe to the scheme.
7. Functionality first Spatial planning will be a key focus for bathroom designers in 2016, predicts Seeger, who says this approach is “like a return to Modernism” and the idea that form follows function. This is sure to be welcome news for renovators who loathe clutter and overdone schemes, and prefer clean, practical and streamlined design. “Ensure there is adequate storage to hide your hairdryers, and excess lotions and potions away,” stresses Seeger when explaining how to adopt this approach for your own bathroom makeover project. “Items that are not functional are tucked away, allowing for a room of quiet contemplation.”
The bathroom was originally an all-pink affair. The couple decided on a timeless design when they did it up, after they were reminded to think of the property’s resale value. “I was going to go a bit cool and crazy, but it’s one of the most expensive things to change if it dates,” Sarah says. However, she still tries to maintain her own sense of style and personality with the Keep Resin pendant light, the colour-blocked towels and the greenery. Once again, Sarah worked with Fogas to design the cabinets and vanity in the bathroom, in order to add more storage.
8. Pin it up Handmade or shop-bought, big or small, a pin board is perfect for pinning up notes, postcards, photos, images and inspirational words. All of which can boost tired, uninspiring study sessions. Choose plain cork board and pins for a functional Scandi feel, or sheets of metal and magnets for industrial chic. Or go for a multi-functional pegboard, as seen here, on which you can also hang desk paraphernalia. Help crafty children or teens to create their own DIY versions. To make your own pin board, pad out a sheet of plywood with a thin wadding of foam and cover the whole lot with your favourite fabric. Finish off with a criss-cross of thick, grosgrain ribbon to slot cards, photos and other bits and pieces into.
Bush Europe SaveEmail 6. Love your work zone There’s nothing worse than a drab, uninspiring office space. To get you in the mood for work, pick out furniture and fixtures you love: this Eames rocker paired with bright, floral wallpaper makes a welcoming space for catching up on homework. Instead of wallpaper, you could also decorate walls with a few paper pom-poms (cheap and readily available), or simply add pinned-up pictures and postcards that will make revision and tax returns a joy (well, that’s the plan anyway).
4. Crush on colour Don’t leave your study space languishing in an insipid sea of grey and white. Add in some bright, juicy colour and let a happy atmosphere seep in. No need to repaint: try box files, drawers and shelves in a bold tangerine, citrus yellow or lime green. Or you could even go for colour-coded storage if you want to be a complete teacher’s pet…
3. Fit wall-to-wall shelving If you have stacks of books, paperwork, notes and office paraphernalia to store, you can’t go wrong with long rows of built-in shelving. Maximise the useable space in a long, narrow room by covering an entire wall with shelves, running corner to corner and up to the ceiling. Or opt for a modular system with closed drawers and benchtops, to create masses of practical storage. Units and shelving in the same colour as the walls will blend unobtrusively into the architecture, and make the space seem bigger.
Apartment Apothecary SaveEmail 1. Buy a big desk If you relish the idea of spreading out your papers, laptop, stationery and books across a large surface, you’ll need to invest in a sizeable desk or table. A robust, square-shaped kitchen table with an easy-clean melamine top can double up brilliantly as a place to do homework. And you might even be able to fit in two chairs so two people can use the desk at the same time.
Beth Kooby Design SaveEmail BATHROOM Store only the toiletries you use in the shower People complain about photos that look ‘too styled’, but I find them very inspirational. While I know the primary goal is function, it just makes me happy to have these useful things look pretty and uncluttered. Looking at the photos made me think about the jumble of products I had in my shower and pare them down to just the ones I truly use. My new attitude: yeah, that exfoliating scrub was pricey, but it makes me feel too greasy and makes the floor dangerously slippery. That loofah thingee is something I’ve never really embraced and seems to be a mould magnet – gross! I only use that face mask once a month. The list goes on. Now I have just shampoo, conditioner, the good daily face gel, a bar of soap and a razor in there, and it means my shower stall is clear, functional and relaxing.
Joel Antunes photography SaveEmail Electrical accessories Wiring can be used in interesting ways. The most common is to hang lighting cables in an arrangement that suggests a sense of temporariness, as in an art studio or a construction site where string lights have been hung for a specific purpose. With a little imagination, the opportunities are endless. Cable coverings can be created in a vast array of materials and colours, for example. Just be sure the design is certified and installed by a qualified electrician.
3. Stack or group washers and dryers If laundry space is at a premium, install a stackable washing machine and dryer to leave open space for a cabinet or extra shelving. Another space-saving idea is to opt for a pair of front-loading appliances fitted beneath a workable benchtop. This will free up the area around the sink and create a separate designated dry area for folding clean clothes and linen. In a large laundry, conceal the washing machine and other appliances in integrated cabinetry.
A return to craftsmanship, away from mass production, is significant in feeding our MCM obsession, according to interior designer Christopher Gyzemyter. “The idea of considered, clean lines and functional crafted designs in architecture, interiors and furniture, adaptable to different environments and all eras, has popularised the trend,” he says.
Go big (and multipurpose) if … you want a private getaway If you share your home with kids or housemates, having a room that’s just for you can be essential to your well-being. Don’t waste the space in a big master bedroom; put it to work – include a mini living room with a comfy armchair, a TV or space in which to practice an instrument or do crafts.
From there, go to town with accessories with any space and money you have left! Belt/tie /scarf racks in shallow spaces; mirrors on the back of a door or on a spare shallow wall space; drawer dividers for extra organisation… Jewellery accessories and laundry hampers are other useful add-ons. YOUR SAY Do you have a love/hate relationship with your wardrobe? Tell us about it in the Comments.
From here on it gets easier. You will fill all available remaining space with adjustable shelving to accommodate your folded gear and shoes, all positioned ideally from waist to eye height. Adjustable shelves will allow you to pack the shelves really tight for those flats that only need 80 millimetres height, affording you so much more storage. If at a later time you are desperate for storage, you can store your shoes in the garage and adjust the shoe shelves for clothes. With removable hanging rods, you can also convert the space to hanging. TIP: I strongly recommend shelving depth of 360 to 400 millimetres, at an average of 250 millimetres apart for folded items. This will keep you organised, with items sitting at the front of the shelf and nowhere to migrate to the back to get lost and reshuffled.
Now that you know you can fit in all the hanging space, decide where it should go. Start by allocating all the lowest sections to hanging first. By dropping the hanging into the lowest part of the wardrobe, you will never have to bend over. I never plan to use the floor for storage for this reason – it is better to convert that space to shelving, but above the hanging at easy see-and-reach height.
Hanging space is top priority so allocate this next. Sometimes you don’t have a full-height ceiling to work with in every spot, due to ductwork or ceiling variances, so make sure to put double hanging in the sections that offer the 2,100 millimetre-high opportunity, then use the lower sections for full length or shorter garments. TIP: When assessing reaching heights for hanging space, you don’t have to be able to reach the rod; it’s the coat hanger that needs to reach the rod. So hold a hanger up as high as you can and see what height that is, and that is your maximum reach height. EXTRA TIP: Base reach hanging heights on the shortest person using the robe because, although the taller person can reach his/her items themselves, the shorter person might need to be able to reach the rod to put things away after laundering, for example. Bear in mind home help height if you have someone doing this on your behalf.
9. Design with diligence If you are putting drawers into the wardrobe, they need to be allocated early in the design to ensure they will clear door hinges or any other obstacles. If they are positioned against a wall, a filler is required to pack them out so they don’t hit the door frame and hinges (usually 70 millimetres). Or, depending on the door opening, you might position them in the centre of the doorway to avoid using the filler. TIP: If you can keep to only one set of drawers in a small wardrobe, it is best because they restrict the layout quite a lot. The maximum height to reach into a drawer is 1,200 millimetres high. So sometimes you might do a tall bank of five drawers for two people to share in the centre of the wardrobe. EXTRA TIP: In a small wardrobe, consider eliminating drawers and having a bedside cabinet with drawers.
8. Take a reality check How are you tracking? Now that you have marked out the available space for hanging and you have measured your total required lineal hanging, will it fit? If you have a 3,000 millimetre-long wardrobe space allocated, and you require 7,000 millimetres of lineal hanging space, you’re going to need a bigger boat! Unless you have enough ceiling height to go to triple hanging with pull-down rods, that is. If you calculate that you need 4,500 millimetres total lineal hanging space, in a wardrobe 3,000 millimetres long, you will get all the hanging in, assuming a fair bit of it is half length and you will have some space left over for shelving or drawers. Now check back in with your priorities if you need to reduce something. TIP: Remember that if you have 2,100-millimetre height as a minimum, you can use double hanging, so you only need half the lineal measurement for all the half-length garments.
7. Learn from past experiences Think about wardrobes you’ve had and battled with. Think carefully about what it was about that wardrobe you disliked and mark down never to repeat that again! Some people hate things that flap about when they open doors such as belt racks; others like them because it makes efficient use of the space. Many people hate sliding doors after living with them.
6. Narrow down your personal priorities Put the following list of priorities in the order that makes sense to you when making hard decisions on layout compromises: Amount of stuff Space maximisation Organisation Budget Ergonomics/ease of use Flexibility Aesthetics Resale The fact is, most people have to compromise on one or some of these. By getting your priorities in order, you will get through the process faster. Sometimes we incorporate space-maximising contraptions, for example, but if your priority is budget, this would be the wrong choice.
5. Factor in site limitations/obstructions If your wardrobe space is not a regular flat, clean space, identify niche storage areas. For areas not deep enough for hanging (580 millimetres internally), consider what the space could be used for. For example, in this walk-in, the side opposite the hanging is only 270 millimetres deep – too shallow for folded clothes but perfect for shoes. Using this space takes the pressure off the more functional parts of the wardrobe that we want to save for high-priority hanging space. These situations often arise over air-conditioning ducts in built-in wardrobes, for example, or adjacent to windows in walk-in wardrobes.
4. Decide what needs to be stored Group items together according to how you want them categorised in the new layout. So, if it is a his/hers arrangement, do a list for him and one for her, noting the categories and the length required for each category. This varies from person to person. It is easiest to do this with the clothes hanging on the hangers you intend to use – and measure from the rod, to the lowest part of the clothing, then add 120 millimetres for the space above the rod and clearance from the floor. If space maximisation is top priority, it will be along the lines of: Half-length hanging (anything that is less than 1-metre high that can be used for double layer hanging) Dresses Trousers Suits Long skirts/long jackets Other: surfboards/ironing board, etc. Drawers Shelves for folded gear Shelves for bags Pairs of shoes – group in heights (10 pairs of high heels at 150 millimetres high, 10 pairs of flats at 60 millimetres high, three pairs of long boots at 500 millimetres high, etc.) Note alongside the categories how much is currently used and how much you would ideally like. That way, when you have done your design, you can see how realistic your plan is. It might be wo...
3. Measure the site Measure the space and note: Ceiling height Wall-to-wall length Wardrobe depth (the front-to-back measurement) Any obstacles such as safes, air-conditioning ducts, and window heights, as well as where power points and light switches are The traffic flow of the room TIP: For sloped ceilings, draw a sketch of the wall face-on, with the wall drawn as a wedge, with the low end at the left. Measure the length of the wall and write it on the length of the wedge. Measure the ceiling height at the left and write it on the left end of the plan. Measure the ceiling height halfway across the slope, then at the right end of the slope. Draw this to scale and you will have the angle of the ceiling. You need this to determine the width of shelves you have at certain heights on the angled wall.
2. Do some self-analysis Yes, this stuff is deep! Who is using this space? Do they have any physical limitations (is bending over difficult, is arthritis an issue, or is it for a child?) What is the reach height of the shortest person using the wardrobe? Do you/will you: Like everything to look really ordered and lined up? Compromise to get more storage? (This comes into play when designing the layout of drawers and width of shelves in relation to door crossovers.) Hang as much as possible? Hang your trousers long or over the hanger? Group clothes in a particular way (all work clothes together or all winter things together, for example)? Need drawers in the wardrobe? Prefer sliding or hinged doors?
1. Assess your needs The first step is to ask yourself some basic questions: What needs to be stored? Are drawers required in the wardrobe? Is there anything not currently in the space that will need to be stored? Is there something oversized that needs to be considered? Will this change over time?
The front hall includes a small coat closet, powder room and an open shelf with hooks for day-to-day jackets.
Maybe good for Augie. The bed in Tim’s room also started with a piece from Ikea. Rogier built a bed frame on top of a set of Stuva drawers.
The kitchen benchtops are made from a composite that includes wax. “The surface is practical and less expensive,” Fleur says. this might be good for the office.
14. Under the seat Window seats or bench seats are a storage dream, but typically the seat lifts up, almost like a trunk, to reveal the storage. In this particular example, the storage is actually accessible from the front of the bench, which makes the bench extra versatile. I like the plywood shelving
The timber for the floorboards and the stairs leading up to the front door came from Whitnah’s grandfather’s farm, which is only a short distance from her property. “There was a huge storm that took down the barn, so I asked to use the wood. After sanding them down, they turned out to be beautiful,” Whitnah says. The only problem was that eastern Oregon and Bali have very different climates. Whitnah couldn’t use the space year-round due to icy winter weather, strong winds and, at certain times of the year, wild turkeys trying to make their nests. “That’s when phase two began,” Whitnah says. “I had the idea to protect the space with windows.”
Sarah Greenman SaveEmail In 2006, Whitnah, with the help of her father and a family friend, began planning and gathering materials for construction. They gathered wood from a nearby mountain to fashion four massive hand-hewn poles using a drawknife. The rest of the initial construction involved building the frame and adding the floor and the roof. “I loved the space. It was exactly what I had dreamed,” she says.
Room at a Glance Who lives here: Tymmera Whitnah Size: 9 square metres Location: New Bridge, Oregon, USA During her first trip to Bali, Whitnah fell in love with the architectural style of structures elevated on poles. She dreamed of creating her own similar open-air space on stilts with only a roof above it and simple stairs to reach it. “I had this dream of building a spirit house, like the ones I saw in Bali, and I just had to find someone to help me make my dream a reality,” Whitnah says.
2. Filament chandelier Filament bulbs have risen in popularity with good reason –they exude charm and cast a beautifully warm glow. Single filament bulbs are typically available only in 40 to 60 watts, but using a chandelier with many exposed filament bulbs is a wonderful way to get all the charm and the light you need.
1. Floating on the Seine in France What it is: A barge-turned-houseboat Location: The Seine, Île-de-France region, France Who lives here: A family that includes two little girls Architect: Yann Coulouarn Entry to this 130-square-metre barge is via a wooden staircase that leads down into a large living room. Looking at this bright space, it’s hard to imagine that in the 1930s the boat was a working barge, before it was partially transformed into a houseboat in the 1970s. The family that bought the boat in 2009 had it completely renovated by architect Yann Coulouarn. The owners requested that he maximise the space while maintaining a cosy atmosphere. “I kept it simple and focused on durability and creating a space that was as wide and bright as possible, while keeping a real connection to the outside,” Coulouarn says. First, the hull was painted and the boat was given a checkup. (Houseboats have to be removed from the water every 10 years for a safety inspection.)
Stepping down the hill Nested in the bush, the architecture of this building has been created in three components. Firstly, two pavilions are set on the upper and lower level of the slope and host the bedrooms and living zones respectively. The two pavilions are offset horizontally opening the vista down the hill to the bushland. The pavilions hover just over the ground reducing the need for excavation. They are connected delicately with the last component, an open-air, lightweight steel stair covered with a butterfly roof. BENEFITS: The components have been made of prefabricated steel, built off site, reducing the cost of construction.
With pedestrian access When considering building on a slope, how you access the home is very important. Access can be given little consideration and treated only as a means of entry or it can be celebrated. If accessing your home requires you climbing a significant amount of steps, as seen in this home designed by Birdseye Design, why not make the journey interesting? On arrival, one can’t help but be drawn up these steps, tempted by what lies ahead. A simple design, this straight flight of steps acts like a drawbridge inviting you in.
. Frameless shower A frameless shower screen is the ultimate expression of minimalism and gives a clean and uncluttered look to your bathroom. It might be the perfect finishing touch to your new bathroom scheme. Try to design the shower to be big enough that it doesn’t need a door, which will only detract from the clean look. That usually means a minimum shower size of about 1600 by 900 millimetres, with a piece of glass 1000 millimetres wide, allowing a 600-millimetre opening to get into the shower. Another thing to consider is water run-off. Incorporate a full-length grated shower drain to accentuate the look and to control water run-off. Ideally the builder will set down the floor of the bathroom floor 30 to 50 millimetres lower than the surrounding floor during construction, to allow for the creation of fall towards floor waste with the floor tiles. This will manage water run-off and enable a flush finish from the bathroom floor surface to the adjacent flooring surface (no more stubbed toes!).
Frameless shower A frameless shower screen is the ultimate expression of minimalism and gives a clean and uncluttered look to your bathroom. It might be the perfect finishing touch to your new bathroom scheme. Try to design the shower to be big enough that it doesn’t need a door, which will only detract from the clean look. That usually means a minimum shower size of about 1600 by 900 millimetres, with a piece of glass 1000 millimetres wide, allowing a 600-millimetre opening to get into the shower. Another thing to consider is water run-off. Incorporate a full-length grated shower drain to accentuate the look and to control water run-off. Ideally the builder will set down the floor of the bathroom floor 30 to 50 millimetres lower than the surrounding floor during construction, to allow for the creation of fall towards floor waste with the floor tiles. This will manage water run-off and enable a flush finish from the bathroom floor surface to the adjacent flooring surface (no more stubbed toes!).
. Designer lighting Well-considered lighting can make a huge difference to a home, and the good news is that less is often better (though you should not expect high-quality lighting to be cheap). Here are three tips from me: Consider the aesthetic qualities of each light as a sculptural piece as well as the potential it has to create a unique atmosphere at night time Try to avoid runways of downlights; it’s a house not an airport Make sure you get the wiring right the first time. It’s important to factor in some forward planning, so that your electrician knows where to rough in the cabling correctly the first time rather than rewiring when it’s too late and much more expensive BONUS TIP: If you feel overwhelmed by the thought of lighting design, yet you are keen to get it right, I suggest you seek help from your designer/architect or a lighting consultant or interior designer. Ideally, you will need a lighting plan that explains to the builder and electrician what lights you have selected and where they are located.
. Built-in joinery There is nothing more luxurious (or practical) as built-in joinery, as it has the potential to add character, practicality and personality to a space. One of my favourite uses for built-in joinery is integrated bookshelves that create a warm library feel when teamed with timber surfaces, as shown here. Another idea to consider is a concealed TV and entertainment unit. As TVs get bigger and bigger, there is a growing need to hide them from becoming the feature of the room. Joinery is a wonderful option to hide technology, so you can appreciate a lovely piece of built-in furniture instead of yet another screen. Some joinery items will need to be accounted for at the design stage whilst others can be added during the build/renovation process. Your designer should be able to help you plan for each.
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Make it look expensive Your goal is to achieve top dollar, so make your house look like it’s worth spending money on with luxe touches that give it a high-end price tag. Display a decadent bottle of perfume, house soap and lotion in fancy dispensers (or show off their designer labels), and consider a silver tray for them to sit on. Be sure to add fresh flowers or a potted plant – orchids always look fabulous. Don’t worry whether the orchid is real or fake – the camera won’t be able to tell the difference.
7. Hang a low row over a long table Small fittings can work well over a dining table, too, and can also complement dining chairs, especially where there are many. But beware, a row of lights in the same size may overwhelm the setting if there are too many – so know where to draw the line. As great as it would be to have a rule of thumb or guide to finding that perfect shade, it’s not so simple with lighting, as the parameters for your space vary – so trust your instincts.
Maybe a long version for the kitchen table?
Nichinson did suggest this wood storage alcove. “We lined it with steel and lifted the bottom slightly off the ground so water won’t rot the wood,” says Devan.
If you think pegboard might look too old-fashioned for you, check out new options in steel. They’ll fit right in if the room is sleek and contemporary.
Update your bar stools A cost-effective way to instantly change the look of your kitchen is to update your stools – and the beauty is that anyone can do it. If you have a kitchen island or bench space with room for your needs, select a few bar stools to create a place to sit and enjoy your breakfast, for instance.
Update your pendant lampshades A quick way to refresh your kitchen and its overall look is to update your pendant light shades. Choose new shades in a style that reflects your interior, but keep in mind the size and proportions of the room.
5. Slide it into a stand What better place to store your bike than in an easy-to-access entry? These bike stands are readily available and can be also used as a small shelf. Because the bike is placed parallel to the wall, it uses minimal floor space, so you can easily move around it as you go about your at-home duties.
Treve Johnson Photography SaveEmail 8. Wheels of industry Bikes on the wall look perfectly at home in a warehouse conversion. They hark back to the machinery that once filled the building and, in this case, they act as a smooth counterpoint against the rough-hewn wooden wall. Note that extra bikes are cleverly stored in the dead space under the stairs.
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