3 Simple Ways To Style A Nightstand

The nightstand or bedside table is an essential item in keeping our bedrooms organized, but it often gets overlooked as a place to be styled.  A well-styled nightstand will definitely make your bedroom look more pleasing and have a more finished look.

There are several ways to style a nightstand, it all depends on your personal taste and style of decor.  See below:

                                               GLAM
               
            This style is glamourus with fresh flowers, a
            designer candle, matches, and a jewelry dish.
     

                                   

           
                                             SIMPLE

                      Styled simply with task lighting

                                               ORGANIC

                  Styled organically with an eco-friendly
                  houseplants and personal curiosities.  
             
                                        Source: Google

Do you have a favorite style?  Leave a comment below.

Update Your Bedroom With A Luxurious Headboard

The bedroom is often the most neglected space in the home and the last place that we think of to update. The bedroom should be a comfortable and relaxing place where one can read a book, unwind and achieve restful sleep. A beautiful luxurious headboard will instantly update your space and take your bedroom from plain to spectacular. A headboard will frame the bed and make it the focal point of the room while giving the room structure.

There are many types of headboards available to suit your lifestyle and budget. (see below)

Upholstered

An upholstered headboard is made from upholstered fabric, has a padded foundation and is tufted with buttons. This type of headboard is glamorous and classic and suits a traditional and contemporary style.

Leather

A headboard made from leather is traditional and has a strong masculine look. To tone down the masculine vibe of this type of headboard add soft furnishings such as pillows and throws. Leather headboards come in a variety of shades such as tan, caramel and dark brown.

Built-in Storage

Use built-in storage shelves or a bookcase as a headboard to house books and decorative accessories which will draw the eye to this fabulous bedding.

Upcycled

An upcycled headboard is usually made from reclaimed wood or recycled materials such as screens found in a salvage yard or thrift store. This DIY headboard is cost effective and is best suited for the cottage or eclectic style of decor.

Check out  these  luxurious  headboards below:

             
                                  An upholstered and stately headboard                        

                               Built-in bookcase headboard

                                                           

An elegant tufted headboard  

Traditional dark brown leather headboard  

A classic  nail head makes this  headboard  look luxurious  

An upcycled headboard 

                                         All photos  courtesy  of  HGTV

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How To Easily Organize Your Cluttered Closet

If you are having a hard time deciding what to wear each morning, and finding that you have way too much clutter in your bedroom closet maybe it's time to get things organized.

Freeing up space in your closet and a little organizing will help alleviate your morning stress.

The first thing to do is to try to conquer the clutter. Simply empty your closet and go through each item (including shoes and handbags) and organize into four groups: keep, mend, toss and donate.

Any clothing item that has not been worn in the last six months can be donated to your local thrift store. Toss items that are torn, stained and beyond repair. Also, invest in good quality hangers that will keep your garments looking their best.  I personally recommend Huggable Hangers from Joy Mangano. http://amzn.to/29G8DM0

For maximum storage space put away out of season items in a clear garment bag (preferrably vacuum sealed). The keep items should be sorted into sections and color coordinated (blouses/pants/skirts).

Sweaters and T-shirts should be folded and also color coordinated and placed on closet shelves. Accessories like belts and scarves need to be hung on hooks and handbags can be displayed on shelves in the closet for that "designer" look.

Shoes should be stored in a shoe holder/bag or placed on the floor of the closet organized by type and color.

So no more excuses for not finding that outfit, enjoy your newly organized dream closet!

TIPS:

Purchase bins/baskets for hats and scarves and label containers for easy access.  Always coordinate your outfit the night before and hang outside your closet door.

                                                      Organized Closets

                                                      All photos courtesy of Pinterest

Add drama to your favorite room with deep jewel paint colors

"There is magic...in the deep-jewel-colored room, warm and mysterious, where you discover its many beauties as you sit, seduced slowly. "
                                               Billy Baldwin


Jewel tones are rich, saturated paint colors such as emerald greens, ruby reds, deep sapphires and rich amethysts as shown below.

 

 

 

     This stunning living room with its amethyst walls invoke a feeling of royalty.

 

 

 

 

                             Tones of emerald green and deep amethysts adds drama to this
                                                                   tiny bathroom.

            This bedroom says "romance" with its rich ruby red paint and accompanying paint palette.

Photos courtesy of Bing images

For more advice on selecting the right jewel tone color for your room visit:  http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/welcome-to-benjamin-moore