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From the Design Files of Heather B – Wrong Headboard Color

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Design Question

This headboard was an oak color. I repainted it white and put a beige color overtop. I am not pleased with the results. It looks like it’s been painted white with beige rubbed on. I would like a more unique finish. Was thinking it may look better just white with the color on the edges sanded off. Can you suggest a color or technique for this style? I have a whole suite I would like to do, so I would like to appreciate it for a few years.     Thank you 

Design Answer

It actually didn’t turn out too badly but I can see why you would be reluctant to paint an entire bedroom set in this way. There are several things you can consider trying.

Option #1 – Repainting it White

Painting it all white with the shade of white you used originally and then lightly sanding the edges, the crown molding and maybe random areas of the posts will give the headboard a distressed or antiqued look. Actually you could use the sanding technique on any color you chose to give the headboard and the other pieces in your bedroom suite a distressed finish.

Option #2 – Glazed Finish

Because the headboard has a charming old world look that could be adapted to several décor styles including country, French country and even traditional, you could use a glazing technique that would give it the appearance on an heirloom found in a rural cottage. To get the desired effect you will need to use three paint colors: base color, glaze color and an accent color. Since you already have purchased paint, I suggest that you use those two; then you only have to purchase an accent color and a clear glaze. The accent color should be a color that matches or complements one that is already in the room. For example, you may have a shade of blue you like that appears in the pattern of your curtains or your comforter. Here’s how to get the look I have in mind:

  1. Apply two coats of the white paint (or whatever color you choose for the base coat) to the headboard.
  2. Let dry thoroughly between each coat.
  3. Lightly sand the headboard. When finished sanding, wipe down with a damp cloth to remove dust.
  4. To create the glaze mix two parts of your beige paint (or whatever other color you decide to use) with one part glaze. Using a rag, apply the glaze to the headboard in small, circular motions. Try not to go over the same place twice. Make sure it’s dry before going on to the next step.
  5. Paint the edges of the furniture piece with your accent color. You can also highlight the crown molding of the headboard or the edges of the drawer fronts of a dresser or night stand.
  6. Using your accent color, for an added country charm, stencil a floral motif on the footboard (if the bed has one; you only mentioned the headboard) and on the drawer fronts and/or sides of the case goods of your bedroom suite.
  7. To protect you handiwork, apply one to two coats of a clear finish. 

Option #3 – Glazed and Distressed

To give your headboard a distressed appearance, follow the above steps 1 through 5.

You will need extra-fine steel wool and finishing wax.

Before steps 6 and 7, take the extra-fine steel wool and dip it into the finishing wax. Rub gently in a circular motion to give the surface a distressed look that is smooth.

Thanks for writing in. Hope this has been helpful. Let me know how it turns out. Keep sending me your design questions and pictures.

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From Coast to Coast – Coastal Style Bedroom

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Since coastal style does its best to imitate the easy living, laid back atmosphere of a seaside cottage, it is a perfect interior design for a bedroom. The bedroom is the one room of your home that is meant to be a sanctuary after a long and busy day. The room’s atmosphere should also be conducive to refreshing and rejuvenating you. Because it brings the peaceful feeling of a deserted sandy beach or the prism shades of blue of an afternoon ocean into a room through color and shape, coastal style bedroom stimulates the senses while soothing the spirit.

 Incorporating coastal style or a beach theme into the master bedroom also allows you to contrast soft neutrals of earth and sand with corals, ocean blues and sea greens. When choosing a color palette for your bedroom, take some cues from the a day spent sailing (white and blue), the scenic view from a resort cabin (beach sand with cloud white) or a classic surf and turf combo (bold greens and blues paired with warm browns).

To make a coastal style bedroom truly comfortable, think of ways you can give it seaside resort atmosphere. Choose furniture, like a headboard or dresser mirror that incorporates organic materials that reflect a coastal lifestyle. Dress the bed in cool linens, either in crisp whites or in bold colors and pile on the pillows. Not only will a variety of accent cushions and pillows make the bed a comfortable place to rest and relax, it will also make the bed more of a focal point by defining the surrounding area and adding texture. Drape the windows in mosquito netting-like sheers. Lighting should be evenly diffused throughout the space; a balance of ambient (overhead) and task (bedside lamps) lighting that is practical while not being intrusive.

Anywhere there is a coastline or an ocean, the resulting lifestyle is unique to that region. The west coast, for example, has an entirely different flavor from the east coast, while the California coast is distinctive from the rest of the Pacific coastal region. When decorating a costal style bedroom, mix and match different coastal styles with care. The focus and atmosphere of the room should be calming and harmonious. While coastal style does possess an eclectic element, it shouldn’t be so “mixed-and-matched” that the overall effect is busy or cluttered. A coastal style bedroom is one that is exudes tranquility and will give you the feeling of a seaside vacation year-round.

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The Modern Master Bedroom

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

A modern design for a bedroom will create the perfect environment for a calming and tranquil sanctuary that you can call your own. The three most distinguishable sub styles are minimalist, ultra modern and sophisticated modern. Modern style doesn’t have to be all the things modern has been accused of; cold, bare or stark. The ultimate appeal of this particular style is its uncluttered feel, and the atmosphere of serenity it initiates. This is exactly the mood you want for a master bedroom.

There’s no denying that color plays a major role in setting the overall atmosphere for a master bedroom. Modern palettes should be cool, neutral or earth toned. If you would like to add color to the room, choose a cool, neutral or earth tone color that is rich (saturated) or deep. Another way to bring color into the room is to select an accent color that will complement the main color you have chosen. But for a more classic modern styled master bedroom, go with cool colors like blue, green or violet and of course, neutral beiges, whites and tans. 

Modern Master Bedroom #1

This room is definitely sophisticated modern. The walls, bedding and area carpet are neutral colors that work together for a soothing effect. In true modern form, the furniture pieces of the Global Furniture USA Soho Modern Wood Platform Bed 5 Piece Bedroom Set have no decorative detailing. Rather, visual interest comes from veneer panels of the headboard and the dresser’s interesting use of geometric shape.

Modern Master Bedroom #2

The room has been painted a deep shade of a cool color. Since the color has been added to the walls, neutrals have been chosen for the bedding, lamp and area rug. The picture frame with a black and white photo matches the frame of the Fashion Bed Group Chatham Contemporary Metal Bed while the hanging cylindrical lamp makes both the bed and the corner of the room focal points. This minimalist modern master bedroom is still restful while being interesting.

Modern Master Bedroom #3

The Modloft Ludlow Platform Bed in White Leather with Wenge Frame is ideal for an ultra modern master bedroom. White and (almost) black are contrast colors and paired as they are here, create an uncluttered and “breathable” space. Using contrast brings each one of the individual elements of the room together, while emphasizing the clean lines of the bedroom furniture pieces.

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From the Design Files of Heather B – From Bachelor Pad to 3-Bedroom House

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Design Question

I just recently bought a home in [this city] and have moved from my one bedroom apartment into a 3 bed/2 bath/pool home, with hardwood floors and 1960s style bathrooms (all ceramic tile at weird angles). I have some cheap furniture which I brought in from my apartment but there is not much — literally, just have a small couch, chair, coffee table, bed, dresser — and I am not interested in keeping it.

I want to begin to furnish my home but I do not want to just start purchasing furniture without some sort of plan. I want to develop a theme for my home and furnish it accordingly. Interior design and decorating is not my forte, to say the least. I am a young sales professional and want to furnish my home to reflect this. Basically, I am looking for help with a theme or style. I tend to be minimalistic but also want my home to be comfortable. Thanks so much for your help.

Design Answer

I don’t know why, but when I read your question the words “1960s bathrooms” and “minimalistic” brought to mind jazz. Jazz music is all about improvisation, slick riffs and saxophones that have their own special language. But you don’t have to like jazz to create the look for your home that I have in mind. Minimalist is typically associated with modern style – it doesn’t have to “cold” or “bare.” Transitional style, a combination of traditional and contemporary styles sounds like it also might be a viable option for your living space.

Make a Plan

Make a plan for each room in your home. It sounds like there might be bathroom renos in your future. Don’t forget to incorporate any renos into the long-term vision for your interior design plan. It should include the following for each room you wish to redecorate and/or furnish:

Select a style or theme. An interior design style refers to the overall appearance of the furniture, while a theme is more the look and feel of the room based on a particular personal interest like a favorite sports team, sport you like to participate in or other hobby or interest. For that chill improv vibe whenever someone walks into your home

I would select transitional furniture or modern furniture in warm wood colors.

What needs to be done? If you’re not happy with the room’s wall color, while the space is relatively empty, now would be a good time to paint or wallpaper. In keeping with either modern or transitional styles, choose soothing neutrals such as beige, white or taupe or earth tones such as sand, light browns or sage. These color palettes will also apply when choosing window treatments, furniture and fabrics.

Measure each room so that you will know exactly how much space you have to work with.

Make a List

List the furniture pieces you would like to buy. For the bedroom, your list might include a platform bed, two nightstands, a double dresser, floor mirror, new area rug and new blinds.

Set a budget. Knowing how much you are willing to spend on each item you need to purchase will be easier on your wallet. It might also be useful to setup a timeline that corresponds to your budget so that you’re not purchasing everything at once. It sounds like you want to project a certain image – you will probably be looking for furniture items in the mid-price range. Consider buying what you need in sets, such as a bedroom set, sofa set or a dining set. It’s more economical than purchasing each piece separately.

Make it Happen

Once you know roughly what kinds of things you want for each room, it will be easier to comparison shop. Don’t forget about e-tailers – the internet furniture market has become very competitive, which is great for the consumer because you can find some really good deals online.

You mentioned a pool – if you can see the pool from, let’s say your living room or dining room window, and definitely plan on making it a focal point of the room.

When you are ready to place the furniture in each room, start with the largest items first. Don’t forget to take into account traffic flow and space for opening doors, drawers, etc.

Hope this is helpful in giving you a starting point. Thanks for writing in. Come back next Monday when we tackle another interior design question. Keep sending me those emails and don’t forget to include pictures if you can.

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Japanese Style Bedroom for your Personal Sanctuary

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Since Japanese style interior design emphasizes balance, natural tones and the subtle and calming use of texture, it is an ideal choice for decorating a bedroom. For most of us, our bedroom is a sanctuary from our busy lives. Japanese bedroom furniture is low to the ground, to promote the feeling of stability and being centered. It also has a design benefit of making the room appear larger and more spacious. In the quest for balance, Japanese interiors incorporate the use of open spaces, contrast and functionality into the interior design.

To create a Japanese style bedroom, start with a color scheme that imitates nature, such the grays and greens of foliage; earth toned neutrals of sand, sun-bleached stone or weathered wood; and muted shades of earth and sky. Once the walls have been painted, plan to keep them relatively free of framed pictures, opting instead for one choice print or photograph.

In keeping with Japanese design principles choose bedroom furniture pieces that have a specific function; the more multi-purpose each one is, the better. Japanese bedroom interiors can never have enough functionality. Japanese style furniture is typically devoid of decorative detail, with simple lines and beautifully shaped and uncomplicated profiles. Instead of “unnecessary” decoration, visual interest, as shown by the headboard of the Tradewins East Village Kobe King Dark Wood Low Profile Panel Bed 3 Piece Bedroom Set, is often created with specific architectural features like angled legs and the geometric slatted design of the bed.

A low-to-the-ground platform bed is a must-have when designing a bedroom in the Japanese style. A platform bed, with a wood or upholstered headboard or one without any headboard at all is a viable option. Case goods such as dressers, nightstands and armoires commonly have oversized iron or bronze drawer handles and/or door pulls. In a Japanese style bedroom furniture pieces do not necessarily have to match one another in the “western” sense. When creating balance by using contrast it may be to your advantage to incorporate differently colored or shaped items. The connective tissue, if you will, should be simple angular or geometric profiles that are softened by tapered, gently curved or “layered” lines; simple lines will work perfectly with the other Japanese style pieces that you want to include in the room.

When accessorizing and adding those finishing touches, in Japanese interior design, less really is the way to go. The space should be fluid and uncluttered. Natural materials, like bamboo and rice paper, are common elements in Japanese design. These are easy to add to a Japanese style bedroom décor in the guise of lamps, light fixtures, vases and decorative screens. Don’t forget about silk – place silk cushions and/or accent pillows on the bed; use silk curtains with sheers for the window treatment; select a bed bench or accent chair with silk upholstery. Ideally floors should be bare. If this is not an option, pick an area carpet or wall-to-wall carpeting that has an organic look and feel.

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From the Design Files of Heather B – Teen Bedroom on a Budget

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Design Question

Hello, My daughter is 15 and very unhappy with her room right now. She would like a total makeover, but I simply don’t have the extra cash to buy new furniture or even used. The furniture she has in her bedroom right now is still perfectly good, it’s just hand-me-downs and while I can sympathize, I don’t really know what to do about it. I’ve been trying to wait it out and see if she will just forget about it, but so far no such luck. Do you have any ideas as to how to make a room look better without spending hardly any money? I’d appreciate any help you could give me. Thanks

Design Answer

At that age they are very fashion/current trend conscious, and especially for a teen (to an extent, it applies to all of us), it’s REALLY important to have a space she can call her own and that she likes the way it looks and feels. You might be butting heads at the moment. But why not “join forces” and turn a less-than-ideal situation into a mother-daughter project where you can both help each other? By including your daughter in the “solution” you’ll be able to transform her room into a place that you both can be proud of.

If you haven’t done so already, explain that regarding the household budget, there are priorities and unfortunately new (or new to your daughter) bedroom furniture is not on the list.

If she baby-sits or has an allowance or some other source of income, ask her how much she is willing to contribute to the redecorating project. Match it if you can.

The following are some suggestions as to how you and your daughter can do a bedroom makeover without having to spend too much money:

  • One of the cheapest ways to help your daughter make the space her own is to paint. See if someone you know has painted recently; maybe they’d be willing to give you whatever was leftover.
  • Pick a theme – a bedroom with hand-me-down bedroom furniture can be mismatched and feel cluttered or unorganized. A theme based on a favorite color, hobby or talent will give the room some cohesiveness.
  • If the bedroom furniture pieces are different colors, consider re-staining or painting the furniture in the room all one color. Ditto for hardware – see if the door and/or drawer handles can be replaced so that all the case goods in the room, even though they might be different styles and colors (if you decide not to paint them) will be visually connected to each other.
  • Excluding the furniture, have your daughter make a list of what she would like in the room – inexpensive things (look for bargains) such as new picture frames, new bedding or a lamp can have a positive impact on the room’s overall décor.

Good luck with your mother-daughter redecorating project!

Keep sending me your design questions, and especially if you’re asking for advice regarding wall color, tips on rearranging a specific room etc., include pictures if you can.

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Country Style Makeover – Modern Country for the Bedroom

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Modern country is an interior design trend that starts with country but replaces some of the essential traditional elements with modern style fundamentals. The result is a country sub style that simple yet stunning, possessing a confident sophistication that is easily adaptable to any home, whether it’s an apartment or a mansion. Modern country takes advantage of worlds, mixing the cool neutral modern palette with classic country shades, but reinventing tones and shades to reveal fresh colors with new intensities.

A Modern Country Palette

Start with a cool but soft neutral color, like mystic beige or alphano beige (colors shown here from Benjamin Moore). Pick one wall for an accent color such as fuchsine that is bold. Choose bedding, accessories, window treatments or an area rug to match or complement the accent color you have selected.

Modern Country Furniture

Modern country style furniture profiles are sleeker than traditional country furnishings. Furnishings that have a Shaker or Mission look like the Tradewins Mission Slat Bed are ideal candidates for a modern country bedroom. Rather than the whimsical appeal that can largely be attributed to classic country decorative elements such as stenciling, washed painted or distressed finishes, carved finials or panels, modern country possesses sophisticated yet tranquil appearance.

Another option when choosing bedroom furniture for your modern country bedroom is a more contemporary looking platform bed or a sleigh bed, but dress it in traditional country bedding with ruffled shams and a bed skirt. The Fashion Bed Group Cooper Panel Bed is a perfect example of how a contemporary bed can be incorporated into a modern country bedroom interior design. Routed detailing and the wainscoted appearance of the headboard and footboard a definitive country style characteristics, but the clean lines and simple profiles are very contemporary or even modern.

Modern Country Decorating Ideas

While modern country utilizes a combination of traditional country and modern decorative elements and design principles, the emphasis is on practicality and simplicity. For a traditional touch of country in a modern country bedroom select bedding with a patchwork look like the Southern Textiles Paramount Monarch 11-Piece Queen Bedding Set.

The timeworn feel of traditional country furniture is reinterpreted in a modern country bedroom. Frills are restrained; carved elements are kept to a minimum; colors are bolder and richer. Floral themes are still welcome, but with a contemporary vibe that keeps fabrics from becoming too cottage country cute.

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Bed Head: Decorating with Headboards

Friday, April 16th, 2010

A popular interior design trend, headboards are making a comeback. Decorating a room with a headboard instead of a standard bed is a smart choice for several different reasons. A headboard can easily be replaced with a new one that gives the bedroom an entirely different look. Because the bed will just have a headboard, it can make a smaller-sized bedroom or a guest room feel more spacious and roomier since a bed without the footboard tends to open up the room. It is largely the headboard that defines the bed, makes a fashion statement, acts as the bedroom’s main focal point and creates the mood.

 

Headboards as Lifestyle Solutions

 

When you are just purchasing the headboard, you can focus on matching it more closely to you and your lifestyle. If you read in bed often, consider a bookcase headboard like the Prepac Slant-Back Tall Full / Queen Bookcase Headboard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prone to allergies? Select a wood headboard or a metal headboard. Or choose a headboard like the Fashion Bed Group Dunhill Wood Headboard made of a combination of wood and metal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’ve purchased a platform bed in the past that didn’t have a headboard or a footboard, and now you find it too stark or bare, but don’t want to replace the bed, consider adding a low-profile headboard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headboards as Design Solutions

 

You can breathe new life into a tired room by updating the bed’s look. But make sure that style you choose for the headboard matches the furniture currently in the room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bed like the American Drew Sonata Bookcase Storage Headboard Set might be the ideal solution for a room with little or no closet space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a bedroom, the bed is the natural focal point. In a room that needs that little something extra, use a textured, patterned or upholstered headboard to create visual interest. The metal lattice design of the Standard Las Cruses Full / Queen Panel Headboard brings an element of surprise into the room.

 

 

 

 

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Coastal Living no Matter Where You Live

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Coastal style evokes easy living, blue ocean, sunny skies, breathing warm, salt air and feeling the pounding drum of the waves on a smooth, sandy shore. Recreating the perfect seaside vacation or a weekend escape to a coastal resort has become a popular interior design motif for those of us who have fond memories of the ocean but don’t live anywhere near it. Because many of us find the sound and feel of water soothing, it’s an appropriate theme for decorating the one room in our homes that most of us regard as a sanctuary after a busy, hectic day. It is also a great way to decorate a second bedroom, creating an instant holiday mood for your guests.

Coastal décor definitely reflects a specific region and mindset, from the moody grays of the Eastern Seaboard to the vibrant, tropical flavored colors of California’s Pacific Coast. Coastal style bedroom furniture is truly eclectic: it can take on the appearance of cottage country chic, the flowing lines and intricate, decorative accents of traditional design or anything in between. The style emphasis isn’t as important as feeling as though everyday you’re waking up at the beach. Coastal style is a blend of nautical themes, colors and materials culminating in a look that is casual, relaxed and fresh, creating a year-round vacation for the soul. And it’s easy to bring coastal living into your bedroom with these few simple design ideas.

Paint by Nature

Coastal style palettes range from vibrant hues like the Lexington Long Cove Middleton Night Stand to earth-toned colors, depending on which coast it takes its inspiration from. Marine blues, sky blues, sandy creams and beiges, sea greens, turquoise and white are common colors for furniture, walls, bedding and accessories. Lighter colors are favored over darker ones but pieces with medium to dark wood finishes are often used as accents or focal points to create visual interest. Painted finishes such as white, lemon and cream, bring a sunny day spent by the ocean into your home, while creating a relaxed environment. Since there are such a range of coastal style palettes, choose one; to give your bedroom a cohesive and tranquil feel, mix and match from different coastal palettes carefully.

Organic Elements

When designing a coastal style bedroom, select natural or organic materials for the furniture pieces in the room. Wood is a good place to start. Bamboo, teak, wicker and rattan are other popular materials for coastal style bedroom furniture. The Home Styles Queen Cabana Banana Natural Woven Bed in Cocoa Finish is certainly an ideal way of bringing a relaxed coastal mood into the bedroom.

Coastal Style Design Elements

Nautical stripes, anchors, shells, coastal birds and starfish are time-tested motifs for accessories and furniture decoration. Tropical flowers and trees are common patterns for bedding and fabrics. As demonstrated by the Stanley Coastal Living Louvered TV Door Deck, shutter or louvered detailing is a popular accent for anything from beds to nightstands to armoires.

The overall appearance of a coastal style bedroom should be relaxed and comfortable. Nothing makes a bed more inviting than a variety of pillows in different shapes and fabrics.

Window treatments should be made of lighter weight fabrics.

Going coastal can be as simple as pairing a dark woven mirror with a lighter contrasting dresser.

Accessorize with care; spreading your shell collection and other nautical-themed knickknacks around the room can make it appear small and even cluttered or cramped.

For that timeless, lived-in appeal, choose furniture that has a distressed, “worn” or antique look.

Because coastal style can be eclectic, furniture pieces might vary in size and proportion. When purchasing pieces for your coastal style bedroom, make sure that they match one another in scale.

Coastal style can be as casual or as sophisticated as you want it to be. Choose the mood for your bedroom that’s right for you.

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Ways to make the Most of Smaller Living Spaces

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

When you live in an apartment or a condominium, it might feel that you’re constantly battling with space issues. Whether you’re dealing with too much clutter, not enough places to store things or you seem to always be bumping into things, there doesn’t seem to be much room for living. Don’t be discouraged. Just because space is at a premium, you don’t have to sacrifice style to make everything fit. One magic key to decorating smaller living spaces is to reassess the space you do have and to utilize wisely.

Go Vertical

Walls are part of the apartment too! Use them to their best advantage. While it might seem counterintuitive to choose oversized shelving units, unless you have other plans for a specific wall, the integration of furniture that includes additional storage will make the rooms in your home more functional. A wall unit such as the American Drew Tribecca 51 Inch Entertainment Center Set makes maximum use of vertical space in the living

while the Ameriwood 16 Cube Organizer could be added to a wall in the bedroom, living room or a hallway. Wall units like these two provide a place for your television, accompanying components and collectibles.

Tall bodied cabinet furniture pieces like the 4D Concepts Storage Tower in the bathroom or the

Stanley Furniture Tre Venti Oak Grande Palazzo TV/Wardrobe Armoire in the bedroom take up wall space rather than floor space. The storage tower includes a pullout hamper, which will save you from have to buy a separate one that will take up additional room. An armoire in an apartment becomes especially useful if you are sharing and the closet is not very accommodating.

The Fine Art of Arranging Furniture

Pay close attention to how you arrange the furniture. Rearranging the sofa or repositioning the bed can greatly improve traffic flow throughout the apartment.

In the living room, create seating arrangements around a focal point like an electric fireplace that are intimate and inviting.

Rearranging might mean removing. If it’s worn out, doesn’t really fit in with your current décor or you’re just hanging on to it for reasons known or unknown, perhaps now is a great time to Craigs List it or donate it to your local thrift store.

Choose the “Right” Furniture

Particularly if you are purchasing new furniture for an apartment or condo, select furnishings that are smaller in scale or specifically have a compact design. If you are already living in an apartment or condo, when it’s time to replace the sofa, for example, consider downsizing to a loveseat and a pair of club chairs.

Go for dual purpose furniture wherever possible. An ottoman that doubles as a coffee table; a bedroom bench or a hallway bench with hidden storage; a dining table or a sideboard incorporating wine storage are all acceptable candidates for dual purpose furniture ideally suited to apartment living. Of course, the ultimate dual purpose piece of furniture has to be the futon, convertible sofa or the sofa bed like the Catnapper Softie Queen Sleeper. Selecting a sofa that can double as a bed when guests visit is especially useful in an apartment or condominium without a separate guest room.

Select furniture that is foldable or collapsible. It will give you the freedom of storing it away in the closet when it’s not in use.

When you want to entertain in style, the Home Styles Furniture Steamer Ebony Folding Home Bar gives you all of the benefits and features of a standard home bar. But its compact size and functionality makes it especially attractive to apartment style living.

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