Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Special Touches To Take Your Room Up A Notch!


I love to study the details in a room. When I look at a magazine I will skim over the page quickly, then I will go back and study all the little details that I might have missed.

It is the details that will make a space special.
I actually have a pinboard on Pinterest specifically for DETAILS!!

Today I am going to share a few details that I think can add that extra special touch to a room.


SKIFFERS

Skiffers in Satin Nickel detail by Stairrods UK1

I have never seen these before, but I love this little practical embellishment. What a great way to prevent scuffs from the vacuum cleaner.
They come in different metal finishes too!! Silver, brass and antique brass. Fun little detail!! 

MIRRORS


The reason I pinned this little night stand is I think adding an antique mirror to a drawer front would be a great idea to beef up the style of a simple piece. Adding a embellished pull also adds to the appeal of this piece.

Simple to do too! Just make a template or take your drawer into a glass cutter and have it cut and use silicone to apply to drawer and Voila! A whole new look.
CRISS-CROSS
 
Bathroom designed by Robert Young image via

I love this criss-cross transom above the door. It duplicates the criss-cross element on the vanity. Simple detail but gives a lot of W-O-W factor!!

If you are desinging a den/office, or a room for a man this next idea is so handsome!!

 BELTS AND PLEATING
I love this detail, notice the pleating at the bottom. It is made to look as if the belt is drawing the fabric in, just like a belt would on a kilt. Great detail and nothing was missed on the execution of this idea.

 PLANKING

Planking the walls is a detail we are seeing a lot of, but what I want you to take notice of in this bathroom is how they went up a bit higher for the faucet placement. 

This is so much more interesting than if they had made it go straight across, don’t you think?

Remember when executing a design in your room make sure to add some special details to take it up a notch!!

“Enjoy the Process!” Of:
Adding special touches to a well designed room!
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12 comments:

  1. Patty Day @Pattys EpiphaniesMay 28, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Wonderful ideas...especially the skiffers! Never saw them, ever...Love the antiquing on the table...great idea!

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  2. Toy CarliMay 28, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Great post. I honestly did not know about skiffers. Thanks.

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  3. designchicMay 28, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    It's definitely the little details that make a space - love the planks in the bathroom!!

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  4. Mary Ann PickettMay 28, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    You are so right, Kathysue!

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  5. Carla AstonMay 28, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Wonderful details here, Kathysue. I love to belts and pleats....so handsome!

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  6. The enchanted homeMay 29, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Love all these details! Yes that is what makes a simple something into an extraordinary something....gorgeous!

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  7. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltMay 29, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I love the corner protectors...great idea!

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  8. Linda HartongMay 29, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    What a great post. These touches are clever, can be added over the years and really make a house a home.

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  9. debra @ 5th and stateMay 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    baseboard jewelry.......how clever!

    i am repinning that image with the transom, so handsome
    hugs to you
    debra

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  10. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Thanks for introducing me to skiffers! Very nice post

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  11. MelindaMay 29, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Skiffers - what a great idea. never seen that, but so useful.

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  12. Linda {Calling it Home}June 1, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    I love these ideas. I saw the skiffers one and wondered if I would actually ever do it? It looks so fancy, and I'm casual.

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I would love to hear from you, Kathysue