What to do with louvered doors

 I have a love hate relationship with louvered doors.   I like the free flow of air into closets,  but I dislike all the vertical lines and fussiness.   Many houses built in the eighties sport this type of door.  We have removed some of ours and replaced them with a contemporary looking slab door more in keeping with the streamlined look I like, and we decided to update others.  


And here's the last remaining set we have just waiting for a facelift.....

How to update louvered doors

Designing Home: Updated louvered doors 


All you need is 1/8 inch MDF or plywood  (some doors may have enough room for 1/4 in. ) and construction adhesive, (PL Premium is my favourite). 

 Lay the doors on a table or bench and measure the size of each panel area.  Cut the wood  to cover each  louvered panel section,  add a dot of adhesive every third slat next to the border and press the wood panel in place.  It should fit snugly, if not you can always caulk any seams before painting.

Use clamps or add something heavy to hold each panel in place and let it dry overnight.  Add new handles of your choice.

Reusing louvered doors for new projects 


When you remove the doors in favour of new ones you are left with two perfectly good doors that need a new life.  

Designing Home: Louvered bathroom cabinet


Here's the cabinet my husband made for our summer house  from the top half of two closet doors.  It nestles nicely into a small alcove in the main bath and holds things you don't want on display. It also gives you a great surface for changing vignettes.  We decided against hardware because you can easily open by using a louver as a pull.  It also gives it a more contemporary feel. And now what to make from the bottoms???

There are so many creative ideas for louvers on Pinterest.  I admit that many of them have a very country or beach feel to them,  but if you crave a more contemporary look there are ways to achieve it.

These are my top three faves:

Headboard 

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Painting the louvers  black  the headboard  a very contemporary feel that I quite like.




This treatment is much more country, but could be updated  if they were painted charcoal and the bedding was adjusted accordingly.


Sofa table 


The straight lines of this table make it suitable for any decor. Colour and what you put on it can automatically update the look.


Standing Shelves 


Jessica Monroe

If you wanted this to have a more contemporary feel you could paint shelves and sides the same colour and add plain crown to the top and bottom.

So many creative uses for louvers.  I love to see materials getting a new life!

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Designing an inviting home

Have you ever gone into someone's home  and it was so perfect in every way that you were almost afraid to sit down or move?

When everything looks new, co-ordinated and just so, you end up with an unwelcoming and often boring home.   Such spaces can make visitors feel confined and uncomfortable.  Nothing invites you in because when  everything is  perfectly matched objects become a blur.

 Is there a middle road?

What makes an interesting  and inviting space? Do you need a large budget to have a great home?

Fortunately you can have a very interesting space on a modest budget.  It just takes a little ingenuity.  As with most things in home decor what someone finds interesting  or inviting is dependent on their likes and dislikes;  I can only write about what I find interesting in a space.  Here are some of the characteristics I think   create interesting spaces.

It has a collected feel

That simply means that the home has objects that have been acquired over time and in different ways.   It could be objects collected from travels, antiques, personal items,  family heirlooms, original art etc.  The space does not look like you went out to several stores on one day and outfitted the place. It definitely does not look like a model home!


The rooms are arranged for conversation

Nothing is as bad as going to someone's home and not feeling like you are meant to be there.  You can have that feeling for many reasons, but  it often boils down to not feeling part of the conversation or not having a comfortable place to sit or lay down a beverage.


I would love to spend an evening here chatting with friends.

 

There's a mix of old and new

Pristine is not that interesting.  Often when everything is new you don't appreciate any of it.  You need a yardstick against which you can appreciate the newness, and that means having some things that are older.  Another great thing about  old pieces is the sense of history and intrigue they create.  Visitors are left wondering why the pieces are so important that you've decided to keep them.  If you like very contemporary or modern decor, there is still a place to add interesting objects with a history.

Briggs and Solomon 

There's a mix of hand crafted and manufactured products 

In our world of mass production, it is so easy to forget the importance of the marks left by the hands of an artist and the presence of ideas in objects.  Having  art, fine craft and the hand made is like having a whole pile of interesting people over at one time.  There is a merging of ideas and various takes on the natural and man made world. Then there's the one of a kind aspect.

Designing Home/Margaret Ryall

Everything in this space is hand made by various artists.   Even the plant was grown locally.


The natural world is referenced  

Designing Home/Margaret Ryall


This unique vessel titled Barnacle by Anita Singh plays nicely with the glass bowl of sea urchins and wild ferns.  The nautilus design on the pillow supports the overall outdoorsy theme in this casual summer house.  The table in the photo above can be seen in the background. 


 Accessories are moved/changed 



Designing Home/Margaret Ryall



Another week and a different  wild flower arrangement  and vessel by Anita Singh on the little  hand painted table.  The objects and flowers add colour, texture and variety in forms to the vignette.  A painting by a local artist peeks out behind the chair, something new to be discovered.  Candles are always inviting. 


Thought has been given to space planning 


The room is arranged as well as it can be given the space available.  The layout is conducive to flow through the space.  There is an obvious visual flow as well as  defined traffic lanes.  There's variety in heights of objects and  textures. Even a monochromatic colour scheme needs contrast.





There are surprises to be discovered

I love a bit of the unexpected.   There are all kinds of ways to achieve this.  It could be a colour that you might not think about pairing with your colour scheme.  It could be an a family heirloom, some of your child's artwork scanned and made into a book, a vase you made in high school art, the work of a friend,  a display of framed post cards from trips you've taken arranged in a grid, a piece of furniture in a place where you wouldn't expect to see it, etc.  The sky is the limit.


How pleasant these doilies look backed with blue and enclosed with white frames .  Such a great way to display family heirlooms.


 I am intrigued by the chain hanging from the candlestick.  Does it have significance to the homeowner? Did a visitor drop it and it's placed here to keep it safe?  Did the homeowner change her mind just before going out?


 Each piece has its own compartment that acts like a mini frame.  Together there is coherency in the pieces and it is very pleasing to the eye.  My favourite is the white doll.  Where did that come from?




And why not end with glowing forsythia, bold in scale and vivid in colour? The arrangement look so great in front of a simple, repetitive composition of fish. 

What tricks do you use to create an inviting home?

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Bright interiors children's rooms and cool designs for boys, girls

Bright interiors children's rooms and cool designs for boys, girls with many of unique designs for girls room and coolest children's rooms for boys, projects of universal children's rooms for two children
By number of interesting and beautiful solutions for children's rooms designers - the absolute leader.
The fact that Western decorators come up in this area, simply pales in comparison with the flight of fancy of our compatriots. Brightness, originality and practicality (which is especially important for small apartments), as a rule, are combined in the most harmonious.

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The reason is, apparently, a couple of "national characteristics". First, "our" designers and their customers are not trying to create a "universal" children's rooms, the form of which does not change over the years and, rightly considering that childhood - the only age when all hobbies can be implemented without regard to the opinions of others. The second is the difference from the "Western approach" - the recognition that children's right to be totally unlike any other room in the house, regardless of the style that is selected for the "adult interior."

All this creates a lot of original designs children's rooms, the best of which we show to our readers in case digests . And this issue - another jewel in the treasury of ideas. We included 10 amazing projects from the children's rooms of the Chelyabinsk "Insomnia" and its two authors.

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All projects are in different angles and with our description of interiors. Find comprehensive inspirational ideas for your child's room (for 4 rooms for girls and boys, including - for the two children of the same sex as well - two versatile rooms for two children).

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Bright interiors children's rooms and cool designs for boys, girls

4 of the children's rooms for girls:

colorful world of babes:

Active children need a lot of space to play, but also the functionality of the situation should not be affected. That's why Valeria has thought a lot of convenient towns for storing toys, books and clothing. Thus, the draw-out drawers are provided under the bed with a canopy and a stool, they are easy to handle herself baby. But some of the items is higher, they can reach out to adults only, in what is also a certain logic. Such a division of "spheres of influence" and provided for the cabinet, wardrobe.

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Practical details are complemented by original design, fun for the child. Little girls like the bright colors, so it was chosen combination of lavender, light green and white. Part of the ceiling - now the sky with clouds, elegantly ajar due to the second level. Above the sofa for relaxation made decorative boxes - a wonderful imitation, which intersects with the decision in harmony ceiling.



 cool children's room

young lilac children's room:

And this project was created for a younger schoolgirl. Shape of the room can not be called comfortable, it is narrow and long. However, the result was excellent.

Children's divided into two unequal parts. One is the sofa and wardrobe closet, and one that is smaller and next to the window - the workplace and beauty area.
Separated zone decorative arch design element that goes into decorating the wall above the sofa, and in part - on the table. Sophisticated purple color in combination with white and creamy like a small boudoir, and the painting on the wall and lighting enhance the romantic atmosphere.

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Jolly classic children's room:

If you have a little princess grows up and plenty of room in the house, why not arrange for it if not a palace, but at least a real royal bedchamber? This baby is made ??by all the canons of classics, but did not seem boring. On the contrary, it will appeal to a girl of any age.

Copied room looks like a fairy-tale palace: and a monogram on the ceiling and graceful drapery of tulle and flirty ottoman, and a nice dressing table in front of a mirror. White, cyan, magenta, yellow - the colors, as well as all sorts of cute little things will not allow the girl to get bored with childhood, they will be grafted and it is truly a royal taste.

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Bright interiors children's rooms and classic designs for girls

fantastic planet (room for two girls) : 

considered that the most appropriate color for girls - pink. But its combination with purple and salad looks much more interesting. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the room is not the fairy-tale forest, not the uncharted planet.
Rich colors sisters charged with energy for the whole day, and the smooth curves of the ceiling and a picture of the carpet make the interior even more harmonious. Unusual details, such as the chandelier and ottoman, make the room a touch of fun.

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All the furniture - and a work area, and a TV, and wall bars - arranged compact and practical. The same can be said about the beds - a place to sleep does not take much space, but it holds and the bed and sofa, and wardrobe, and shelves for toys.


4 of the children's rooms for boys:

Auto Show children's room:

Young racer does not get tired of bright colors - on the contrary, they charge it with energy. So Valeria decided to turn the child into a small circuit. The walls are decorated with wheels, racing flags and other symbols. Of course, there were no beds, car and wall bars to warm up before races. Bedside cabinets are also made ??in the form of wheels. The color scheme - a combination of red, plum, white and black.

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What racer live without a computer and a desk with the latest technology? It was so equipped workplace. There is enough space for books, boxes of toys and wardrobe. Children are well lit with natural light from the window, but provides quite a few ceiling lights to the young was the ultimate in comfort.

Bright interiors children's rooms and cool designs for boys

orange sun children's room theme:

Another child - also for the fan of cars, but more moderate in nature. Little master, besides, still loves to draw. He likes bright colors, but as adults, it sometimes needs a break from the abundance of colors.

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The room has a lot of bright orange accents (sofa, chair, shelves, curtains), but enough and quiet tones - beige and coffee. In such an interior child does not get bored, but do not get tired of the excessive brightness. This nursery is located in a country house, so Valerie Stennikovoy had to work hard to turn it into a bright space that is different from the situation of the other rooms.



children's room cozy space:

And this - the young lover of children's space. Nothing should interfere with momentary start, which is why a room made ??without unnecessary frills, but practical. The combination of white walls with blue and green accents and is associated more with the style of the sea and eco. Convenient and practical furniture placement leaves maximum space and a compact wall of a small Swedish adventurer will never forget the warm-up before the "flight".

Children room design in Marine style and theme


whole life - the game (room for two boys):

What you need little football player? Of course, a maximum space. And the two young players? Even more free space. 
Of course, football symbolism in this child is everywhere. Ottoman in the form of balls, stickers on walls and even drawing on the ceiling ... The combination of black and white children will tire quickly, so it is diluted with bright colors. Rainbow wall carpet in sunny colors, bright curtains - all conditions for little rascals will never become discouraged and headed for victory even more active.

Parents support children's desire to not only the sport, but also for knowledge. The room has a telescope, and a small children's library, and a comfortable work desk, did not interfere with active games.

children's rooms cool designs for boys

2 projects of universal children's rooms for two children

together - the more fun:

This room was created for 2 year old boy and his 6-month-old sister. Despite the friendship of children, the parents wanted to clearly divide the space into two areas to growing up, children do not interfere with each other and learn to appreciate their territory.

bed (the same model, but different colors) are arranged along one wall, in front of which there is a play area. With this decision, the children will never be any dispute relating to the bunk bed (which is often used in children for two hosts). Between cots installed decorative wall with a window and original decor at the top of simulating roof of the house.

Another non-trivial technique - disguise supporting column. You would never guess where it is! In fact - the right of the window, covered with soft panels. A similar construction is done and the left, now there is hidden locker for toys. Between these structures (at the window) - comfortable sofa, under which you can also store the toys.

But this room is not only functional, but also very cute: bright interior paint is so pure that looks like a real rainbow.
Bright interiors children's rooms and cool designs for two children

a note of the East:

Can the Japanese style decor combined with a child's room? It is! It is only necessary to include fantasy. 
This interior adopted the best of Japanese style: natural materials, bright colors, red accents, plenty of storage space. All this is particularly important in the nursery, where the vital spacious place to play, plenty of light and brightness.
The room has a lot of interesting accessories: striped chair swing and colorful sofa of "cubes", the amazing carpet with abstract pattern in the form of a flower.



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Furniture Designers often offer totally unusual and original forms of racks, which can perfectly fit into the interior in the style of high-tech and modern.
In this case, book shelves may be made ??of metal or plastic, and to be colored in any color. Besides traditional materials for shelving, designers commonly use such as billing glass, stone, fiber structure and an artificial stone. Each year international exhibitions furniture designer studios from around the world, "compete" on the original form of shelves, offering consumers all the new and exciting design solutions of living space.
bookshelves in addition to its intended use, in addition, serve as decorative elements - they decorate the apartment and give it a certain charm. creativity, mobility, wide the possibility of stylistic solutions, a variety of materials, colors and textures - attracts creative-minded designers to create beautiful, practical, concise and complex-shaped bookshelves.

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