Sunday, March 13, 2011

hanging pictures

Picture an Easier Way
Hanging multiple framed pictures so that they look orderly can be a challenge. The secret is to divide and conquer: Mark a horizontal midline on the wall, and hang all pictures above or below it.
The line can be delineated with a strip of painters' tape and then removed once the pictures are in place. To unify the group, choose a single color for all frames and, if displaying photographs, stick with either all black-and-white or all color shots.



Friday, March 11, 2011

entry ways

(via MarthaStewart.com)


(via marthastewart.com)

Walk-By Closet

Don't have the space that a walk-in closet demands? Try building a walk-by. An old ladder bridges the gap between two basic shelving units and creates a homey space to hang clothes -- a far cry from the typical sterile, stainless steel rod.
Read more at Marthastewart.com: Curtain, Frame, and Shelving Ideas – Martha Stewart