How to Decorate a Laundry Room

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It seems to a shame to put such stylish functional objects as today’s super sleek contemporary washing machines in dirty little hovels and damp basement spaces. It is easy to turn a laundry room into a room that you will want to spend time in because it is so comfortable.

First of all paint the laundry so it looks fresh. Make sure that it is clean and free of lint and well ventilated. If there are windows buy sunny new curtains or blinds for the area. Get rid of any harsh fluorescent lighting or the single hanging light bulb and buy freestanding lighting that is bright enough so that you can see what you are doing but dim enough to make the place cozy.

A nice touch is to have a clothing rack so you can hang up stuff to dry, steam clean it with a steam iron or simply hang stuff right away as it comes out of the dryer. Be sure to add large hampers for storing the laundry in as well.

You can build yourself a workshop area by adding old desks or simply making one in the wall. You can put sewing machines, fabrics and anything you use to make crafts down here. You can add plants, mirrors, racks and all sorts of little touches to make the area easier to work in.

If you have an old exposed sink consider boxing it with shelving and cupboards so it looks more like a kitchen or bathroom sink. This often adds surface area for you to work in.

If you have areas in the room that are exposed that you would rather not look at then you can buy cheap curtains at Wal-Mart and hang them so things are not as exposed.

This is also a good room in which to hang photos, art or a cork board with ideas for art on it. Look around for interesting hooks as you always need places to hang things in the laundry. Even small hooks, like the ones you buy to hang key chains on, can be interesting.

So in conclusion there are four basic ways to improve a laundry room space. First of all add a bright color to make the room feel great. Then add some light to create more of an inviting atmosphere. Add flowers and greenery and don’t forget to personalize the area with art or personal photos.

How to Decorate Above Kitchen Cabinets

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One very overlooked place to decorate in your home is just above the kitchen cabinets. Usually between the cupboards and the ceiling is a wonderful opportunity to be artistic. Your first chore would be to install some lighting. You can get lighting bars that are great at creating low lighting.

You can treat this like any shelf. It is a great place to showcase a collection. You can use items that have a particular theme or color. For instance rows of blue glass looks great here. You can also showcase old plates, floral plates or anything that you treasure.

A collection of flower vases or crystal looks nice in this area as does rows of interesting cake pans or candlestick holders. Cake decorations or cookie cutters can also make an intriguing display.

This type of area looks nice if decorated with some unexpected greenery. Try trailing ivy along the window for a beautiful effect. You can as add balls of twine, boxes of grass and charming wicker object.

Do not be afraid to play with color. You can use fresh colors like blue and white or olive and cream to add charm to that space. Keep in mind the appearance of your counter for a great effect. For instance if you have a green and white color scheme line up all of your white and green china with a cream vase with green plants, some ivy, some green glass and some green and white candles.

One way to make this are work is to group objects in different heights. You can line similar objects up all in a row and then play with the odd numbers to arrange objects in different heights. Do not be discouraged if it does not come together the first time. Keep arranging all the objects until they look right to you.

Remember too that although the cluttered look can be tempting it is not always appropriate. Sometimes less is more.

You have a taller ceiling and more space, you want to use items that are larger in scale so that it feels balanced. If you put smaller items in a large space it will just feel cluttered. If you have a smaller area and you try to fit in items that are too large it will feel off balance. However remember too that part of make this work might be using assymettry as well.