After posting last Friday's entry I read that online shopping is expected to be up by 20% this year. While I believe in supporting home town businesses, shopping online is amazingly easy and convenient. Whether you shopped in cyber space or at the mall, hope you got some bargains.
As you all know, I'm a nut for economy, functionality, versatility, and efficient use of space. Take a look at these ideas for one of the most over-looked areas in any home - the attic.
Attics are usually neglected, insulated spaces where you store Christmas ornaments, lamps that need to be rewired, boxes of outgrown baby clothes, and the dog's travel crate. Not many of us are brave enough to tackle the job of turning that ill-used space into a charming studio, guest room, or an expanded closet but the results can be amazing.
For older homes with dated 8 ft ceilings, exposing the attic space can dramatically change the appearance of the house:
The difference between how a room would look with an 8 ft. ceiling vs. how it looks with the added height of the attic space is almost unbelievable.
This vs. this . . . . . . . .
As you've probably noticed, my postings have been less than regular lately. With family spread across the country, I've been on the road a lot and don't always have access to high speed internet. (I refuse to struggle with a dial-up connection - yes, Aunt Bess, I'm spoiled to my "new fangled, modern conveniences".)
Seriously, after over 3 weeks on the road, I'm back home and will try to make a concerted effort to post daily.
As you all know, I'm a nut for economy, functionality, versatility, and efficient use of space. Take a look at these ideas for one of the most over-looked areas in any home - the attic.
Source: Apartment Therapy
Source: Apartment Therapy
Source: Bella Cosa
Attics are usually neglected, insulated spaces where you store Christmas ornaments, lamps that need to be rewired, boxes of outgrown baby clothes, and the dog's travel crate. Not many of us are brave enough to tackle the job of turning that ill-used space into a charming studio, guest room, or an expanded closet but the results can be amazing.
Source: Elle Decor
Source: Eric Roth Interiors
Source: House of Turquoise
Source: Elle Decor
Source: Style at Home
Source: Vintage and Chic
For older homes with dated 8 ft ceilings, exposing the attic space can dramatically change the appearance of the house:
The difference between how a room would look with an 8 ft. ceiling vs. how it looks with the added height of the attic space is almost unbelievable.
Source: Decor Pad
This vs. this . . . . . . . .
Source: Inspirational Interiors
Source: Peacock Feathers
By removing the ceiling and exposing the rafters, the added height completely transforms the room.
Source: The City Sage
As you've probably noticed, my postings have been less than regular lately. With family spread across the country, I've been on the road a lot and don't always have access to high speed internet. (I refuse to struggle with a dial-up connection - yes, Aunt Bess, I'm spoiled to my "new fangled, modern conveniences".)
Seriously, after over 3 weeks on the road, I'm back home and will try to make a concerted effort to post daily.
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