Basements are an often overlooked area of a home, frequently relegated to being storage areas for unused or seasonal items. However, these spaces hold immense potential, especially in cities like Austin, TX, where the sweltering summer heat can make a basement the coolest, most comfortable part of the house. A great idea is to transform your basement into a welcoming guest suite. This way, you can provide a relaxing retreat for visitors, offering them privacy and comfort away from the busier parts of the home. Here’s the bonus: when guests aren’t around, you can enjoy this cooler, secluded space yourself!
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Tag Archives: bedroom
Beatles Bedroom
Sleeping with The Beatles! (All Photos By Keven Gayton)
Believe it or not, these photos of what looks like a Bedroom Shrine to The Beatles aren’t from the seventies. These were taken by my sister last December on a tour of selected private homes located in Royal Hawaiian Estates, a condominium complex located in Palm Springs, California.
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7 Design Tips to Spruce Up Your Bedroom
You spend about a third of your life in bed so, obviously, having a comfortable and beautiful place to relax and rest your head is important. Everyone has different tastes, styles, and budgets when it comes to decorating our bedrooms, but if you’re looking for inspiration on how to make yours look more beautiful and inviting, here are some easy tips.
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Pink Thing of The Day: Lisi Bed By Ottiu
All Images Courtesy of Ottiu
The bedroom is the most important room in my home, because sleeping is my jam, and it is the room where I let the décor most specifically reflect my tastes and personality. Is my bed pink? Hell yes, it is; but sadly my bed is not quite as fantastically pink as this bed you see pictured here, which is called the Lisi Bed. I first learned of the Lisi Bed via an email, and when I requested further information on this righteous bed — because I knew I had to feature it — the manufacturer sent me the press release noted below. Read on.
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Eye On Design: Joybird Downloadable Interior Design Coloring Book!
Color Me Beautiful . . .
Oh man, I can’t even tell you how much I miss being able to go out to see new art, or attend my favorite design shows, such as the Architectural Digest Design Show and ICFF. Maybe you feel as I do, and are looking for new, creative ways to fight lockdown boredom, while also exercising your artistic talent and flair for design. If that is the case, then you will be excited to hear that manufacturers of custom, Mid-century design furniture, Joybird has created a free, downloadable coloring book featuring 8 escape-worthy living spaces for the interior design lover to color as they choose To start coloring, download the PDFs available at This Link and print them – it’s that easy. Here are a few of the cool room designs included.
The Bedroom
The Kitchen
Joybird would love to see the designs you come up with, so feel free to share your creations on social media with the hashtag #joybirdcolors.
The Den
The Study