Is this a Monochromatic Mess? My goal is Transitional decor
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This weekend my goal is the garage, any tips?
Comments (9)If your garage is like most, you'll end up with a bunch of stuff you may not be able to throw away in the household trash. Paints, antifreeze, etc. If that's true, make a call to see what you need to do with toxic wastes and the hours of drop-off. Make concrete plans for getting it gone, or you'll end up like the rest of us with that stuff still sitting there in five years. Set up a collection with a non-profit to haul your stuff away if you can do that ahead of time. You can always cover the pile with a tarp. How will you get items thrown away? Do you need to empty a vehicle to take to the dumping station or do you have room to wait for trash day? You may want to reconsider if you want to take the time to sell stuff. We use It's Deductible and took over $5,000 last year in non-cash donations. Much easier for me than trying to hold a garage sale and ending up still using my garage as a holding spot. I'm going to try not to put items in boxes again. I have a few more to go, but I've found things like painting supplies just drop to the bottom of a box and I end up either having to empty the entire box to find what I need (and leaving a mess again) or I go buy something I already have. I'm putting all of my garage items in pans which are only a few inches tall (like kitty litter pans) so that I can really see what's there, but it doesn't go all over the place. We downsized from a three car garage to a two car and still get both vehicles inside, as well as the bikes, snowblower, mower, etc. I don't miss a single thing that we got rid of and know I can get more gone (like that box of paints and antifreeze!) Gloria...See MoreMonochromatic Color schemes
Comments (23)Denali, even your accessories can add texture. Textured wicker baskets with glass balls, textured rugs (think sisal and seagrass or fuzzy fur), a pile of logs in the corner by the stone fireplace, recycled tapestry seat covers on an iron-framed chair, a peeling-painted wood candlestick with drippy, waxy candles, silk drapes tied back with burlap... it works best if you pair smooth surfaces with something courser. The reason you notice the textures more is because the scheme is monochromatic. You should flip through some books/magazines for more inspiration. Here are some pics---mostly in creams:...See MoreI messed up in my dining room
Comments (137)This is one your art reminded me of but don’t know artist. I have left inquiry. But you have such a good deal, perhaps you should try it on the wall without the packing and removing the mirrors. I know, it is a job. But might be only way to tell. I would worry a bit with trying to modify white. It looks like an enamel of some kind....See MoreI need decorating ideas for my living room.
Comments (55)Thank you all so so much for all of the helpful advice! I think I have an idea of what colors and layout I’m going to go with. After going back and forth with my husband and moving furniture around for days, I think we’ve decided to keep the original layout, but we tweeked it a bit. I’ve ordered 132 inch White draped with black rod for windows. A black and white floor lamp, and a large black and white canvas for the large wall. I know it may seem colorless, but I figure I can always change out pillows . I still think I can add some subtle natural wood elements here and there. Everything should be here in the next few weeks so I’ll post what I have at that point. I may need a few more ideas! Also, look out for a post soon on exterior paint color ideas. Thank you all again for your input!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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