Build Your Own Storage Space

Home makeovers can become more creative and eco-friendly with DIY design. When considering building storage shelves, first think of the space you have and come up with the most efficient way to fill it. Create an organized and green environment for your personal belongings. Depending on where you will place your shelving, determines what materials to use. I advice you to spend a few extra dollars and spring for materials that look good if your shelves will be visible to your guests.

Stair-Dawer Sorage

• Projects are fantastic when their purpose is to find another use for what would otherwise be wasted.

Ever thought about the space underneath your staircase? Consider installing stair-drawer storage, turning stairs into useful storage space. With a little imagination and creativity you can put the space in and under your stairs to good use. We can all use more space. For more ideas on DIY Design, click here.

If you’re considering remodeling your living room, that’s great! Remodeling helps us break the monotony of living in the same home for years.

Let’s take a look at both a traditional and a contemporary living room and see what’s best for you.

Pictures of a Traditional Living Room

Picture of a Contemporary Living Room

If you don’t entertain often, but spend a lot of time together with your family, a traditional design is usually best. A leather Chesterfield sofa, walls of shelving, and antique decorations create a warm, comforting living environment that lends itself to relaxation. This is the type of living room that feels like home.

If you like to entertain friends and guests, a contemporary living room might serve your needs better. Sparse room design is usually more accommodating of large groups – this type of room can handle foot-traffic better, with less chance of something getting knocked over.

Consider these points and take a look at the pictures above. Which style can you envision in your own home?