Room by Room Home Design

Contemporary shelving has opened up a world of possibilities and changed the way you can store items in your home. Instead of using the traditional standing shelf that only provided limited...

Whenever you're looking to hang a shelf in your shower you don't have many options. You can create a shelf in the wall but you will most likely have to call a professional to cut a hole in the...

While spare bedrooms often serve as a guest room or an office, some families might decide the best use for an extra space would be a large closet. With a few of the right touches, your extra room...

Butler's pantries aren't only for those who have butlers. They have become one of the most sought-after features by home buyers. Before you undertake building one, however, decide how elaborate...

Children love to have a playroom that they can call their own. If you don’t have tons of money to decorate a child’s playroom, then don’t worry. There are some successful strategies that you can...

A mudroom is the last spot you leave in the morning and the first you enter after a long day. Not only is the mudroom a major high-traffic area, it's a place that holds a lot of stuff: coats,...

The key to maintaining order and function in a mudroom space is to have a place for everything. Unfortunately, in the chaos of daily life, being organized isn't always that easy. However, with the...

Cinder block laundry rooms can be a challenge to decorate. Not only are cinder blocks unattractive, but it is very difficult to hang anything on them. Most items do not stick, and you can't simply...

Every house needs a mudroom. Think of it as that area in your home where the day begins and ends. The place where you grab your coat on your way out the door to work and the spot where you drop...

Home theaters with flat panel televisions are becoming increasingly more affordable and popular. Because of this and changes in décor trends, people are passing over, tossing out and...

Pull out pantries make life in the kitchen easier. Whether your pantry is a small, under-the-counter cabinet space or a large closet area, a pull out pantry allows you to easily organize and...

Wall-mounted shelves can free up floor space, give you a way to display your arts and crafts and help you find ways to store tools and other essentials. There are many different kinds of shelving...

Many bathrooms don't have a lot of space for storage, so bathroom shelves can be a convenient help in that area. Even bathrooms that do have plenty of storage space can benefit from the...

Kitchen cabinets can be the pride or shame of a kitchen, serving as a focal point or dragging down the decor. The problem with changing kitchen cabinets is that investing in completely new sets is...

Towel storage can be a problem in small bathrooms. Shelves installed on the wall space behind the toilet can solve this dilemma.. It’s convenient and can become an attractive and decorative...

For many people, the bathroom is a small and rather basic space, outfitted with only the essentials of a toilet, sink, vanity, bath and shower. However, within these simple essentials reside a...

Of all the rooms in your home, the kitchen serves as an ideal spot to implement Tuscan design and decor themes. The region has earned famed for its focus on cuisine, wine and natural bounty. A...

A boy's bedroom is more than a place to sleep. It often serves the multiple purposes of study, friend hang-out, sleepover spot, playroom, reading corner, art gallery and lounging area. Therefore,...

The heyday of the formal bathroom linen cabinet has passed. Blame lack of space or lack of interest, but many people have moved on to alternate methods for storing or displaying linen. Whether you...

Are tired of seeing a junk mess every time you go in your garage or storage room? ….cardboard boxes with no markings so you don’t know how old they are much less what’s inside them? Want to learn...

All too often, the basement becomes the landing pad for out-of-season sports equipment and projects in progress. If you can banish the detritus to a storage section in the basement, you often have...

When it comes to designing a bathroom, much attention is given to the shower, the sink and the flooring. However, the bathroom closet is often neglected. Since so many items used in the bathroom...

When planning decor for a child's room, your goals should be safety, comfort and functionality, but you can have fun in the process. Whether you choose a far-out theme or some funky accessories,...

Your kitchen pantry can either be an organized, accessible place or a disorganized, chaotic mess. To keep your pantry in useful working order, it must be well-thought out and maintained.

A study is a quiet room in the home used for reading, homework, computer tasks and relaxation. You can easily convert an extra bedroom in your house into a study. Tranquil paint colors,...

It seems that no matter how many cupboards a kitchen has, it always feels like it needs more. The problem is not how many cupboards there are, but how they are being used. Once you implement some...

Is your child constantly using the "b" word... "I'm borrrrd!" Well, here are some ideas to create your own little play center right in your own home... on a budget! Check out...

Whether they serve as seasonal storage or see use every day, closets provide hidden space in which we keep the clothes, shoes and myriad other things that are part and parcel of a household....

Very small bathrooms can be a challenge to decorate. Too small for any furniture and too tiny to hold any interesting patterns or bright colors, they can appear hopeless and all too often are left...

Your craft room should marry form and function, allowing easy access to current projects and materials while also displaying some of your finished work. A craft room should be inspiring rather...

With space always at a premium in households, shelving is a good alternative for storage. Wall shelving ideas are creative and add a new touch to any room. Added space created by wall shelves...

One of the least utilized spaces in the garage is the space near the ceiling. You can store a variety of items overhead and out of the way on well-constructed hanging shelves. Hanging garage...

Baker's racks were originally designed to cool pies and other desserts. They consist of several open-air shelves (metal or wrought iron, to allow air to flow through) which are set on top of a...

Designing the interior of your garage is based more on function than aesthetics, but there are attractive storage and work solutions that will help keep your garage organized, while making the...

Decorating a kid's room is one of the great joys of being a parent. Trains are a popular decorating motif, especially with little boys. They also offer a lot of flexibility as a decoration, as you...

Storage space is often limited in bathrooms, and space is further reduced in bathrooms without vanities to offer drawers or cabinets. If you're renting an apartment or have bought a house with...

Having a home office that doubles as a guest room can make a great deal of sense, as guest rooms are used only occasionally. The two spaces can be combined through planning and consideration in...

Add small shelves over counter space to create extra storage without interfering with the counter. Learn how to use small shelves to maximize space with tips from an organizing expert in this free...

Cubbie shelves are great for kids because they can be used to separate games and toys. The are easy to stack and create different shapes, and they can be stacked around existing furniture. They...

Decorating a preteen's bedroom is not difficult, but there is one thing you have to remember: Preteens have strong opinions about what they do and do not like. Therefore, decorating without your...

Space, or lack of it, is the determining factor in how you organize a small kitchen. Consider how you will use the kitchen. If your kitchen is a gathering area for family and guests, your seating...

When organizing a baby's closet, decide what you are going to keep in the closet. Most parents keep a wide variety of items in the baby's closet, including clothes, toys, blankets, diapers and...

Why should you decorate your closet, after all it is a room that no one sees, right? Wrong! You see this room every day even multiple times a day. If you have a beautiful decorative closet you...

Designing a game room for kids is a great way to give them their own space, and keep all gaming items in one area. The actual design of the game room may depend on the ages of the kids and the...

Bathroom storage can be a problem for a family that shares one bathroom or a for single person with a small bathroom and lots of stuff. Beating this problem takes some creative thinking, but it...

Shelves are a wonderful way to both store things and display treasures. In a baby's room, shelves are particularly helpful because of the vast amounts of supplies babies require. Shelves will...

When you write, you need a place for your computer, your research materials and lots of files. Here are ways to get the space needed for productive writing.

A teen room must be a place where he is proud to take his friends. It should be decorated to match his interests. It should also be a great place for a teenager to study.

Clearing and managing your book shelves, desks, etc. is a great way to help declutter your overall living space.

Attics can be a great extra storage space. However, a cluttered, disorganized space won't make the best use of this area. Maximizing your attic space can give you the storage solutions that you...