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Minimalist garden design Nel caso pratico di una sopraelevazione, va evidenziato che una struttura interamente in legno (tetto, pareti) andrà a gravare in misura assai inferiore rispetto ad una realizzata in muratura piena con tetto in laterocemento.
Nel caso pratico di una sopraelevazione, va evidenziato che una struttura interamente in legno (tetto, pareti) andrà a gravare in misura assai inferiore rispetto ad una realizzata in muratura piena con tetto in laterocemento.  Almost every one needs more storage in their bathroom. Perhaps we all need to get a bit more organized, but if you are clutter challenged like me, I wanted to show you some wonderful baths by designer, Molly Frey. You may remember a previous post on a fabulous coastal house by Molly here.
Almost every one needs more storage in their bathroom. Perhaps we all need to get a bit more organized, but if you are clutter challenged like me, I wanted to show you some wonderful baths by designer, Molly Frey. You may remember a previous post on a fabulous coastal house by Molly here. 
 
 Of course Molly's marble baths are what generally catch my eye. Here is lovely example that was published in Traditional Home Magazine. The middle cabinet is open - again a nice spot for baskets or extra towel storage. Notice that the cabinets have "feet" to give the sink base the illusion of free standing furniture. I also love the sconce in this bath.
 
  Here is a more streamlined, contemporary feeling bath. Two small boxes topped with limestone add the additional storage here. By not putting small doors on these, the look stays very open and contemporary - Interesting!
 Here is a more streamlined, contemporary feeling bath. Two small boxes topped with limestone add the additional storage here. By not putting small doors on these, the look stays very open and contemporary - Interesting!  A more traditional design also shows you some ways to increase storage. Here the cabinets flanking the pedestal sinks sit directly on the counters. Unlike a kitchen, counter space in the bath can be more narrow to support your toiletries. The small ledge behind the sinks also add a space for lotions and creams.
 A more traditional design also shows you some ways to increase storage. Here the cabinets flanking the pedestal sinks sit directly on the counters. Unlike a kitchen, counter space in the bath can be more narrow to support your toiletries. The small ledge behind the sinks also add a space for lotions and creams. Here we see a shallow medicine cabinet with mirrored doors built into the design. Not only is this cabinet functional, it becomes a wonderful focal point. This bath also has "feet" on the cabinet base.
 Here we see a shallow medicine cabinet with mirrored doors built into the design. Not only is this cabinet functional, it becomes a wonderful focal point. This bath also has "feet" on the cabinet base. The final bath has this cute little cabinet on the left side. A great spot for a razor and shaving cream - or perhaps it hides electric outlets and a blow dryer.
 The final bath has this cute little cabinet on the left side. A great spot for a razor and shaving cream - or perhaps it hides electric outlets and a blow dryer. We always want our homes to be perfect. That is understandable since our home is our abode, our personal sanctuary, the place we look forward to go to after a whole day of stressful work. This is why, one of the most important things a homeowner has to do is to decorate his or her home in such a way that it will be a nice and relaxing escape. This article reveals top 10 home decoration secrets that you surely would want to know.
We always want our homes to be perfect. That is understandable since our home is our abode, our personal sanctuary, the place we look forward to go to after a whole day of stressful work. This is why, one of the most important things a homeowner has to do is to decorate his or her home in such a way that it will be a nice and relaxing escape. This article reveals top 10 home decoration secrets that you surely would want to know.

 Coastal Living Designer Jill Johnson; Photographer Grey Crawford
 Coastal Living Designer Jill Johnson; Photographer Grey Crawford 
Mirrors can be a great way to expand a space, add  interest, make  a statement, reflect light or a great view and generally add  sparkle. Here are some ideas for incorporating mirrors into your  space...
Designer Jeffrey Billhuber layered an antique mirror  over the window for use with this floating dressing table.
Architectural Digest Photo: Peter Vanderwarker
Stylist and designer Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo of ABCD Design created this huge  dramatic wall with black paint and 48 rectangular mirrors (via Canadian  House and Home)

Framed mirrors also make a dramatic statement in  this bedroom...
 Coastal Living Photo: Jean-Philippe Piter
 Coastal Living Photo: Jean-Philippe Piter 
 
 House Beautiful photo credit: Lisa Cregan
Designer Vincent Wolf likes using massive, over-scaled  mirrors leaning against walls, as you can see in the bedrooms he  designed above and below. This is some of what he told House Beautiful about that.  "It's taking an architectural approach to a decorative object — like  cutting open a wall onto a space beyond. It's also more casual and  interesting to lean something than to hang it. Once a mirror is hung,  it's isolated on the wall. But when it leans, the floor runs right into  the glass."

I love the idea of layering mirrors like  designer Mary McGee did in her living room. You could also just layer a  great frame over a mirror and it would work just as well.
 House Beautiful Photo: Miguel Flores Vianna
 House Beautiful Photo: Miguel Flores Vianna 
The mirror used in this bedroom designed by Gary McBourne (House Beautiful - Photo: James Merrell) was too small so they added what Gary calls a "sash" to give it scale. I'll admit that, even though this room is beautifully designed, it isn't my style but that doesn't matter. The basic idea can be used in any room from casual to formal and contemporary to traditional and there are a variety of items (fabric, ribbon, rope, etc.) you could use to make your "sash". Just hang the mirror on the wall and then attach the "sash" to the back of the mirror and the hook.


 Coastal  Living Photo Dominique  Vorillon
 Coastal  Living Photo Dominique  Vorillon 
Mirrored night stands are so pretty, aren't they?
The  next four images are from Homes  and Gardens. You can see the rest of their slideshow, How  to Decorate Using Mirrors, on their site. (Photos: Carolyn Barber)
Displaying a variety of mirrors on ledges is a creative  and fun idea to punch up your space. 
Adding mirrors to an armoire in a bedroom is a  great idea, especially if you're short on space to add one anywhere  else. 

Reflective drum shades could be stunning in the  right space!
Using a mercury glass mat for a centerpiece.  I've used a framed mirror in the same way in the past, which also works  well.
Just for fun... Can you tell what this frame is made  from? I'm sure you probably can. Colored plastic spoons! :-) Country  Living
Cute tennis racket mirrors from Country  Living. Imagine how many different things you could repurpose as  mirrors once you start thinking outside the box...
Hmmm... Any ideas on how I can get my  mirror to reflect the same view that this mirror is reflecting?  :-)
 myhomeideas Photo Keith Scott Morton
 myhomeideas Photo Keith Scott Morton 
If you're interested in more inspiration for decorating with mirrors, check out the mirror image post that I did back in August.
 Coastal Living Designer Jill Johnson; Photographer Grey Crawford
 Coastal Living Designer Jill Johnson; Photographer Grey Crawford 
Mirrors can be a great way to expand a space, add  interest, make  a statement, reflect light or a great view and generally add  sparkle. Here are some ideas for incorporating mirrors into your  space...
Designer Jeffrey Billhuber layered an antique mirror  over the window for use with this floating dressing table.
Architectural Digest Photo: Peter Vanderwarker
Stylist and designer Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo of ABCD Design created this huge  dramatic wall with black paint and 48 rectangular mirrors (via Canadian  House and Home)

Framed mirrors also make a dramatic statement in  this bedroom...
 Coastal Living Photo: Jean-Philippe Piter
 Coastal Living Photo: Jean-Philippe Piter 
 
 House Beautiful photo credit: Lisa Cregan
Designer Vincent Wolf likes using massive, over-scaled  mirrors leaning against walls, as you can see in the bedrooms he  designed above and below. This is some of what he told House Beautiful about that.  "It's taking an architectural approach to a decorative object — like  cutting open a wall onto a space beyond. It's also more casual and  interesting to lean something than to hang it. Once a mirror is hung,  it's isolated on the wall. But when it leans, the floor runs right into  the glass."

I love the idea of layering mirrors like  designer Mary McGee did in her living room. You could also just layer a  great frame over a mirror and it would work just as well.
 House Beautiful Photo: Miguel Flores Vianna
 House Beautiful Photo: Miguel Flores Vianna 
The mirror used in this bedroom designed by Gary McBourne (House Beautiful - Photo: James Merrell) was too small so they added what Gary calls a "sash" to give it scale. I'll admit that, even though this room is beautifully designed, it isn't my style but that doesn't matter. The basic idea can be used in any room from casual to formal and contemporary to traditional and there are a variety of items (fabric, ribbon, rope, etc.) you could use to make your "sash". Just hang the mirror on the wall and then attach the "sash" to the back of the mirror and the hook.


 Coastal  Living Photo Dominique  Vorillon
 Coastal  Living Photo Dominique  Vorillon 
Mirrored night stands are so pretty, aren't they?
The  next four images are from Homes  and Gardens. You can see the rest of their slideshow, How  to Decorate Using Mirrors, on their site. (Photos: Carolyn Barber)
Displaying a variety of mirrors on ledges is a creative  and fun idea to punch up your space. 
Adding mirrors to an armoire in a bedroom is a  great idea, especially if you're short on space to add one anywhere  else. 

Reflective drum shades could be stunning in the  right space!
Using a mercury glass mat for a centerpiece.  I've used a framed mirror in the same way in the past, which also works  well.
Just for fun... Can you tell what this frame is made  from? I'm sure you probably can. Colored plastic spoons! :-) Country  Living
Cute tennis racket mirrors from Country  Living. Imagine how many different things you could repurpose as  mirrors once you start thinking outside the box...
Hmmm... Any ideas on how I can get my  mirror to reflect the same view that this mirror is reflecting?  :-)
 myhomeideas Photo Keith Scott Morton
 myhomeideas Photo Keith Scott Morton 
If you're interested in more inspiration for decorating with mirrors, check out the mirror image post that I did back in August.
