Open Shelving

Having trouble accessorizing your open shelving? Here are a few tips to help you out:

• When choosing items to place on your shelving, bring in a variety of heights, textures and materials to create an interesting focal point in your space

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• Mix and match the usage of your open shelving. Use baskets and bins to hid the item's you don't want to display, while mixing in decorative accessories, photos and books so the shelving unit is aesthetically appealing and functional
  

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• When placing books in open shelving, place them vertical and horizontal. Also mix in other accessories so the books aren't too over whelming for the space. You could also place the main majority of the books on the bottom shelving so they don't visually weigh down the unit
  
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• Update your current shelving by changing the color or material of the back paneling. You could wall paper this area, use a feature color or mirror to add more light into your space

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Add color to your life

Adding color to a room doesn't need to be a major commitment. If painting a whole room is too much, here are a few helpful ways to add color without completely diving into to a relationship with the "it" color of the season:

Accent color: Paint or wall paper a feature wall; use panel moulding to give character and an area to block out an accent color; or buy large canvas's to paint or wall paper with your secondary color choice:

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With a multitude of possibilities, colorful accessories will add whimsy to your space, without leaving you stuck to a certain color palette:

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Toss pillows are easily interchangeable, you can even do this seasonally. Try a bold pattern in an electric hue:

All above fabric options, from Crown Fabrics & Wall Paper

Top five faucets: Bath Rooms

Here are my top five bath room faucet choices:


If a vessel sink is on your wish list, this faucet accommodates that request. The timeless lines and shape will blend well with a variety of sink styles


Kohler T448-3S-G Memoir Wall Mounted Vessel Filler

This goose-neck faucet has timeless features with a contemporary twist


By Hansgrohe 37030 Terrano Single Hole Bathroom Faucet

This faucet has transitional styling, the square shapes add a contemporary feel while the slight curves soften the lines.


By Newport Brass 1040/8 Inch Widespread faucet

This faucet is bold and dramatic, but will still blend well with a variety of different bathroom styles


By Toto, TL930DD# Lloyd 8" wide spread faucet. See your local retailers for pricing

This faucet simplifies things and won't compete with other design elements you may have within the space


By Moen, Solace Chrome two-handle high arc bathroom faucet. See your local retailer for pricing

For pricing, see your local retailers