Staircase Storage Ideas

So one part of my job that I especially love is figuring out clever storage for small rooms and homes. I am constantly looking for clever ways to disguise storage or display it rather than throwing it in a plastic bin and putting it under the bed. So I found these ingenious ideas for storage under staircases. Most homes have a set of stairs but the space underneath is never utilized  as much as it could be. Here are some of my favorites. 

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Inspiration for "Inspiration Boards"

So I am doing some organizing and rearranging. My personal paperwork, business paperwork, and my husbands school paperwork is overtaking my desk and is so unorganized. I have swatches and inspirational photos EVERYWHERE! Time to organize. So on Pinterest I found some great ideas for my inspiration boards I need for my office area....

I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about this little office. But I like how they have framed the boards on the wall like art. Perfect! Exactly what I want...

So simple and fun. Its amazing what you can do with scrapbook paper, wood and mod podge. =)

I love the natural fabric backed on these boards.

What a good idea?! So fun. 

But I think these are my favorite! I love how simple and clean they are. Now all I need is an office...=)

Enjoy!

A first time wreck and some Etsy Love...

So yesterday was an eventful day. I went shopping and on my way back home I got in a wreck! My very first one!   {BOOOO!!!}

 It was not bad and I didn't get hit very hard at all but of course it messed up my car super bad! UGH! My son was in the back seat asleep and it didn't even wake him up. Haha. =) 

So as I was sitting there I tried to get a few things done like...come up with a blog post, pay bills on my phone, make phone calls, and clean out my car while trying to keep my mind off the insurance rate that is going to go up! Haha...

I found all these car prints on Etsy. I think these would be so fun for a little boy's room or Nursery. 

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Client Mini Spa

Recently I had a client come to me and help her design a little mini spa. I had so much fun with this project for some reason...the blues and greens and soothingness of everything. 

Considerations for this space:

-It is a very small room-about 10x10

-Needed lots of storage and counter space but we only had one wall to do it on. So the cabinetry had to be custom. 

-She wanted the area to be light, airy and comfortable.

-She also needed a display area for her products that she will be selling.

-Not to mention some rolling carts, a bed, and a sitting area. 

That is a lot to put into a little room. But I think we pulled it off. =)

We went with the fun glass tile backsplash and white cabinetry to keep the space light and a little more contemporary.

 I also found this leaning shelf which is perfect for the space. It is easy to move and doesn't stick out as far as a regular bookshelf. 

My very favorite item for the room though are the botanical prints I found on etsy. LOVE THEM! They are perfect for the space.

I am pretty sure I would be super relaxed in this little mini spa! 

Enjoy!

Designer Tip Tuesday: Nancy Marcus Design

Today's Designer Tip Tuesday comes from one of my favorites. Nancy from Marcus Design is such a talented designer not to mention she has a great blog! Here is her little tip for the week. 

Thanks for guest posting over at LeBaron Interiors Nancy! 

Hello lovely readers of Lebaron Interiors! I am excited to be visiting today, thank you to Kayla for inviting me!! My Designer Tip for today is to have at least one black element to ground every room. Black grounds a space while white and light colors give relief. Of course, the glamour that comes from touches of black are an added bonus :)

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Thanks for having me Kayla!

Be sure to check out Nancy's blog.

Sizing up your kids...

Ok...so lately I have been looking for the perfect growth chart for my kids that can move around with me since we are not in our "forever" home. I looked on etsy and found these amazing growth charts! Seriously some people just never cease to amaze me at how talented they are. Even when it is something so simple as a growth chart! What a cute addition to a kids room...=)

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Designer Tip Tuesday: Thinking Outside the Box with Headboards

So today I have a tip for you. Its something that I have been obsessed with lately...Headboards!

Headboards are a great way to create a focal piece in your rooms and can be so creative and artistic.   A person's style can be displayed through the something as simple as a headboard...

Try using wood! 

Wood has the ability to create comfortable spaces by adding a natural element without going to rustic...

 Use Shelves and Mantels

What a great way to add storage and an eye catching element into your room.

Use Gallery Walls

Fun and unique to every room, gallery walls add a personal touch and pretty much have no rules. 

Anything goes...

 

Use Doors and Shutters

If you are wanting to go the shabby chic route...this is a great way to use something you might have just lying around. They come with built in moldings and texture that compliment just about any room...

Enjoy!