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Make the most of what you have by switching up your seating arrangement.

By Monique Valeris and Kelsey Mulvey

Mark Roper

The living room is surely the heart of every home, but decorating this space can sometimes feel monotonous. For many people, the living room is a backdrop for great conversation and gatherings, so it should be designed with community and connection in mind. But—more often than not—the seating arrangement veers into basic territory: A sectional here, an armchair over there, and a cocktail table wedged somewhere in between. The results can be gorgeous, yes—but not necessarily groundbreaking. In reality, however, a living room is packed with unlimited design potential, and it all starts with your seating strategy. With a little creativity, an assortment of chairs, sofas, and stools can transform any room for the better. Here, we share 51 of our favorite living rooms, all featuring major seating arrangement inspiration.

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Through the Looking Glass

If you want to create the illusion of indoor-outdoor living, place all of your seats right next to your window. In Amanda Gunawan’s Los Angeles loft, a CB2 sectional and her Charles and Ray Eames chair get the sun-drenched treatment.

Stephen Kent Johnson

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Keep It Simple

As Shawn Henderson’s upstate New York home proves, you don’t need a complex layout to make your living room feel special. Here, he creates a simple yet striking setup with a Kaare Klint sofa, a Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist armchair, and a cocktail table by Frits Henningsen.

Andrea Ferrari

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Style Shake-Up

In his Milan apartment, Emiliano Salci of Dimorestudio shook up the conventional living room layout by placing the Dimoremilano table at one end of his vintage Vico Magistretti sofa.

Simon Upton

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Seeing Double

Why settle for one coffee table when you can have two? In this Pittsburgh Tudor Revival, two gilded coffee tables are paired with an Art Deco armchair, a custom sofa, and a set of chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar—so guests can enjoy separate conversations without having to speak over each other.

Mark Roper

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Fire Away

While many people place their furniture right in front of or just around the fireplace, this luxe London townhouse makes a case for an off-centered layout. Here, designer Thomas Hamel incorporated a chandelier by Hervé Van der Straeten, artwork from Béatrice Casadesus, and Regency chairs covered in Fortuny fabric.

Stephen Kent Johnson

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Section It Off

In his small West Chelsea studio in Manhattan, Charlie Ferrer used a wall-to-wall sectional in a corner to create the illusion of a designated living room.

Chris Mottalini

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Lounge Away

To turn this Connecticut family room into a cozy sanctuary, the design team of Hendricks Churchill placed a Saarinen chair comfortably next to the fireplace. That way, the homeowners can kick back and relax while appreciating the hearth’s warm glow.

Nina Poon

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Room With a View

Have a living room with a view? Take a cue from Samuel Amoia, who designed this apartment on Manhattan’s Park Avenue. Between the low-slung furniture and colorful Annie Sacks sculpture, the emphasis remains on the stunning view of Central Park below.

Elsa Young/Bureaux

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Indoor-Outdoor Living

When you’re decorating for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, it’s often best to keep your living room furnishings to a minimum. By restricting a lounge area to one side of the room, the owners of this South African bungalow maintained a clear pathway to the terrace and didn’t have to sacrifice their sweeping vistas.

William Abranowicz

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Tally Up the Tables

In most living room layouts, the best seat is often the one that has an optimal vantage point and easy access to a side table. But as the living room of this Los Angeles mansion designed by Cliff Fong proves, there’s strength in numbers. With plenty of seating options—and accompanying tables—every seat can be the best seat in the house.

Shai Epstein

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Conversation-Sparking Seats

In this Tel Aviv penthouse loft, architect Alex Meitlis and artist Ivo Bisignano placed the Indian rosewood sofas and armchairs—all of Meitlis’s own design—in a classic formation so that everyone can join in the conversation.

Richard Powers

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Style With Symmetry

For a visually soothing space, you can never go wrong with symmetry. In this Italian farmhouse, designer James Thurstan Waterworth flanked the fireplace with a pair of custom sofas.

Roger Davies

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Splitting Image

If you don’t want your living room to feel too coordinated, check out this space in Santa Monica, California. Designer Natasha Baradaran gives the conventional symmetrical layout an unexpected twist by placing the Egg Collective sofa directly across from the Anne Hauck chairs.

Suzanna Scott Photography

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Mountain View Living Room

Touches of calming blues and layers of texture featured in a Mountain View home by Regan Baker Design.

Amy Bartlam

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Craftsman Style

A welcoming Craftsman-style abode in Austin, Texas, by Meredith Ellis Design.

Angie Seckinger

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Modern Look

Interiors by Design opted for a living room setup that’s equal parts fun and modern.

Ashley Largesse Photography

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Light-Filled Design

Sculptural wood tables complement leather side chairs and a gray upholstered sofa in a Massachusetts living room design crafted by Found Design Studio.

Lynn Bagley Photography

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Modern Eclectic

A blend of of modern and eclectic decor in a living room by Kress Jack Home.

Werner Straube

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Modern Farmhouse

The perfect modern farmhouse living room by Tom Stringer Design Partners.

Peter Murdock

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Sag Harbor Estate

An attractive palette of blues in a Sag Harbor compound by David Kleinberg Design Associates.

Anthony Peres Photography

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Mediterranean Beauty

A well-appointed Pacific Palisades Mediterranean living room by Everage Design.

Nick Johnson

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Contemporary City Living

Clean modern lines in a high-rise by Matthew Caughy

Robert Granoff

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Full Color

Five colors were used throughout this living area: black, gray, ivory, pale blue, and cranberry. By John Willey | Willey Design LLC.

Durston Saylor

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Loft Living

A Bond Street loft living area by Axis Mundi.

Josh McHugh

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A Stylish Lake House

A mixed seating area by Amy Lau Design.

David Appel

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Built-In Bookshelves

Bookshelves provide a focal point in this Manhattan living room by BOWERBIRD.

Kim Sargent

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Elegant Pastels

Contemporary pastel pieces make for a serene design statement by Amy Lau Design.

Bruce Fox

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Mixing Styles

An inspired apartment with Mies van der Rohe influences by Bruce Fox.

Paul Geenty

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All Whites

A chic Malibu-based project by Design Collectif.

David A. Land Photography

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A Corner Banquette

The living room of an Upper West Side home with unique corner banquette, by Pappas Miron.

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Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital.

Kelsey Mulvey Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist, who covers shopping and deals for Marie Claire, Women's Health, and Men's Health, among others.

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8 Designer-Approved Bedroom Layouts That Never Fail

Design: Pure Salt Interiors 

Your bedroom called, and it's looking for some love. While we tend to obsessively arrange (and re-arrange, and re-re-arrange) the rest of our house, bedrooms often get left out, maybe because they're more private, and less likely to be viewed by judgy houseguests, or maybe because the primary activity that takes place in them is (you guessed it) sleep.

But whatever the case, it's a well-known fact that re-arranging your bedroom can help improve your mood and even your sleep cycles—so there's no reason to avoid optimizing this space the way you would any other in your home. Dealing with a wonkily-shaped layout or a tiny footprint? Nothing to lose shut-eye over. We asked two of our favorite designers—Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln of Pure Salt Interiors, a studio that has become synonymous with a brand of approachable yet elegant California-chic design—to weigh in on the bedroom layouts they return to again and again... both for giant bedrooms and itty-bitty guest rooms alike.

So start arranging—you'll likely find that it makes both your waking and sleeping hours much more enjoyable to be able to end and start your days in a bedroom you love. Read on for our favorite layouts and tips to try.

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Rendering by Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: "Given the room's large floor plan and vaulted ceiling, we wanted to play with scale and source pieces that would allow the layout to be fully utilized, while still feeling clutter-free," says Leigh Lincoln of Pure Salt Interiors. "The fireplace & built-ins were a natural focal point of the room, so you'll notice that everything is directed toward them! We love this layout because it's a perfect example of how the scale of every piece from the furniture to the lighting are instrumental in creating a functional layout."

The Bed: A king-sized bed with a four-post style frame draws the eye upward to show off (and make use of the space afforded by) the vaulted ceiling.

The Extras: This space (and the existing architectural details of the built-ins and fireplace) made it a natural fit for a small conversation area in front of the bed. A small round rug anchors and "defines" that space, without making it feel cumbersome or obstructing the flow of the rest of the room.

Design: Pure Salt Interiors

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Rendering by Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: Designing for a room surrounded with doors on three sides can be tricky—but the end result is so worth it. "While we didn't have a large floor plan to work with here, the views outside this primary bedroom were grand," recalls Aly Morford. "Given the small footprint, we also decided to use pendant lighting to maximize the functional space in the room. The end result is an airy and open oasis!"

The Bed: Keeping the bedframe simple (while still evoking the natural elements outside with a hint of warm-toned wood) allows the focus to stay on the view. (No sightline-obscuring footboard here.)

The Extras: With a view like this, any chance to admire it is a plus. "The existing placement of doorways and windows didn't allow for the bed to face out to the ocean, so we added in a small seating area & custom floating mirror opposite the bed that took advantage of the view and created the illusion of a bigger space. " Now the homeowners get a magnified ocean view no matter which way they look.

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors

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Rendering by Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: Built for the most memorable sleepovers, this two-beds-in-one arrangement accommodates growing kids just as well as it does guests. "This is the client's vacation home, so every room had to be designed with extra guests in mind," says Morford. "This kids' bedroom was no exception—the floorplan was small, so we decided to bring in a bunk bed to maximize sleeping space. We kept the furnishings in the room super minimal to not make it visually cluttered, but included these adorable cane nightstands for a little bit of added storage outside the closet. In our opinions, less is almost always more!"

The Bed: This clever bed does double-duty, serving as extra sleeping space for guests (and guests' kids), but also growing with the family—a child can start out on the top bunk, then move down to the full-size bed as he or she grows.

The Extras: Cane nightstands bring in a little beach-chic element, while palm print wallpaper feels fun enough for kids but graphic enough for adults. A durable woven rug underfoot helps warm up the space without becoming a trap for tracked-in sand.

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors

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Rendering by Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: Making a primary suite feel, well, regal when it's lacking in square footage isn't always easy, but again, the Pure Salt designers emphasize that less is more. "This primary bedroom layout was a fun challenge because we were working in an especially small footprint (the apartment unit is in a highly developed part of Los Angeles)," explains Lincoln. "To keep it feeling open, we kept furnishings to a minimum and really leaned into the styling to let the room shine."

The Bed: This bed strikes a balance between luxe and space-conscious, with an upholstered headboard that lends softness without taking up too much space (thanks to its largely vertical footprint). A crisp white shade of upholstery helps it avoid feeling overbearing in the space.

The Extras: "When working in a small layout, we often utilize pendant lighting to not take up precious floor space," notes Lincoln—and in this room, it really adds a grown-up touch.

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors

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Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: "In this bedroom, we had a good size layout to work with, and a very open flow between the balcony and primary bathroom spaces," recalls Morford. But these two adjoining spaces also required a spacious walkway that would make it easy to move between them. "We prioritized keeping the walkway out to the balcony open and unobstructed," she says, leaving a wide and generous space between the bed and the TV.

The Bed: "Given the size of the room, it was important to source pieces that would accentuate that and feel appropriately scaled," Morford says. A large bed was able to fit into the room without compromising the walkway space.

The Extras: In keeping with the scale, larger bedside tables were added—and an oversized plant makes clever design use of an irregular jut in the wall near the bathroom door.

Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Jessica Alexander

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 Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: When a room has as much gorgeous historic character as this one, it's only right to show it off to its full advantage. "This project was a fun challenge," says Lincoln. "We wanted to be sure to showcase some of the focal design elements in the room like the fireplace mantel—We kept the layout classic in this room to ensure timeless functionality, but really leaned into textures and furnishing pieces that gave that slightly European flair."

The Bed: Dressing the bed in a dreamy palette of whites echoes the architectural details throughout the space while letting them take center stage. A white upholstered headboard lends a luxe touch without drawing attention away from the character of the room.

The Extras: A "smart" mirror TV keeps the fireplace wall looking elegant and timeless when not in use.

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Jessica Alexander Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Jessica Alexander

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Pure Salt Interiors 

The Layout: An angled entry in the corner creates an unexpected flow through this bedroom, but luckily the square-footage was high enough that even multiple furniture pieces won't create a traffic jam.

The Bed: "Any bedroom with high ceilings deserves furniture and decor that celebrate it!" says Morford. "In this room, we brought in this gorgeous canopy bed and linen pendant lights on either side to draw your eye up and highlight the scale of the room."

The Extras: A seating area lends an even more luxuriant vibe to the room. "Because there was extra space at the end of the bed, we added in the accent chairs to make this room even more of a relaxing sanctuary for the homeowners," Morford explains.

Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Vanessa Lentine

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 Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: Proof positive that a small space can still hold major wow-factor. "This is probably one of our favorite kid's bedrooms that we've designed to date, as our clients wanted to do something super unique for their son to make his room feel special," says Lincoln. "Since we didn't have a large floor plan to work with, we decided to build up and add functionality to the walls!"

The Bed: A smaller bed was just right for this space, both because of its dimensions and its pint-sized inhabitant. But the details make a big impact: the pegboard system extends to behind the bed, keeping the cushioned headboard securely in place with sewn-on peg loops.

The Extras: Without a doubt, the pegboard system is the crown jewel of this cool bedroom. "With this fully custom pegboard wall feature, we were able to add extra wall storage, a built-in desk, and didn't have to cram a lot of furniture into a small space to make it functional," Lincoln explains. "The end result is an incredibly cool room that still feels open & airy!" 

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Jessica Alexander

7 of the Smartest Ways to Lay Out a Small Bedroom

50 original dorm room decor ideas

Visitors to the Dorm Room Interiors site are offered some DIY designs to consider.

Dormitory rooms are small in nature. The limited space makes it almost impossible to bring big ideas to life, so use small designer touches that will add personality to your home. Below we will present some of them.

Decorating with pictures and photographs

How unusual is it to decorate walls with photographs? Take, for example, a lace used in jewelry and make a geometrically irregular holder. Use paper clips to hang photos.

If you're looking to create something a little different, try immersive picture frames. Usually make several of these pictures. Peel off the top half with painter's tape, and dip the bottom half in paint of the desired color.

Or you can use twine, clothesline, yarn to hang your favorite photos over the table. For fastening, use clothespins.

Instagram display. Make a grid with sticky tape and attach photos. To do this, use double-sided tape or strips of masking tape. Glue them to the corners of each photo so they stick tightly to the wall.

Other wall decorations

Instead of pictures or photographs, use a herbarium or plant drawing. Make a frame for them and hang them on the wall. Take this idea as inspiration, if you want to completely change the theme.

Another simple idea is to use clipboards. This is a neat trick that comes in handy for attaching calendars, schedules, and other things, including as a display for photos and images.

Make a typographic wall. You will need a cloth, cornstarch, water, masking tape and brushes. Choose the font you like, smooth out the fabric, cut out the letters.

Use masking tape to create a straight line on the wall. Apply cornstarch to the back of the first letter. Position the letter on the wall and press firmly. Repeat these steps for the rest of the letters.

Hang the rug on the wall. It can look really good above the bed, going behind an unsightly headboard. Carpet will also give the room a cozy and comfortable feel. This is a good way to add texture to the decor and give the bedroom a unique look.

Use colored paper, felt or cardboard to make giant confetti, colorful polka dots. Use them to decorate one of the walls in your dorm room.

Don't be afraid to mix materials and colors, pair them however you want, they look chic and cute. Look at weebirdy for use cases.

Room decor with flowers and plants

Take a lot of cardboard cones. Make holes each on the left and right sides, thread a rubber band through them, and hang the cone on the wall anywhere you like. It will make a great place for small flowers.

Make a beautiful outdoor terrarium with plants. You will need a container, which should be in the form of a glass ball, moss, gravel, pebbles and plants.

Decorate flower pots, make them more attractive. For decor, take a ribbon and acrylic paint. Choose bright and bold colors to make the containers stand out in the overall design.

Flower vases. For them, glass beer bottles or any cans that are suitable in shape and color are suitable. When making, use a glass knife to make a clean cut, sand the edges with sandpaper so as not to cut yourself.

Create a memo board

A memo board can be useful in a dorm room if you put the exam schedule, tasks to be completed, etc. on it.

This is actually a type of geometric art that includes memo boards. You will need Velcro for mini fasteners, bright tape, small gold nails and a hammer.

Or set up a whiteboard for notes. You will need polystyrene foam, fabric ribbons, regular and double-sided tape, Velcro dots on the back.

Cut the board to size and decide how you want the tapes to be positioned. Wrap the ends around the back of the board and secure with tape. Add Velcro dots to the corners and hang the memo board.

Light up

Create a USB-powered lamp with a glass, metal or even 3D printed bottle.

Decorate it a bit with art tape or acrylic paint. And, of course, you need a USB LED cable for touch lamps. Decorate the bottle, keep it as a base, and then add a lampshade.

Add elastic band lights to your interior. They are perfect not only for Christmas and New Year.

Use string lights to create a really beautiful view on the wall behind the bed. They also serve as nightlights. You don't have to worry about a table lamp.

Make a small table lamp using a miniature camera tripod, a USB computer light, a USB extension cable and a mesh pencil holder.

You'll get a beautiful lamp with an industrial look and feel.

Design table accessories

Personalize your table in the room. You can draw some accessories yourself using containers of various sizes. You will need paint to change their appearance, thread for decoration, trimmings of fabric, leather, twine and other things.

Decorate the walls and floor with colorful tape

Chances are you won't be allowed to repaint the walls in your room. But that doesn't mean you can't change the look of your walls or floor.

Use colorful tape to make temporary wallpaper. Create a variety of geometric patterns using bold colors.

Knit your own pom-pom rug

A pom-pom rug will add some color, texture and wit to your room. It is relatively easy to build. You will need a lot of colorful yarn and patience.

Tie the pom poms one by one, leaving a long thread on each to join them together to create an unusual rug.

Design a jewelry holder

Use an old grater to store your jewelry. It's designed for grinding, but will hold a bracelet or two. If you decorate it, then it will take on a vintage or just a more interesting look.

Or build a jewelry stand out of wood and decorative paper or a gift bag. Small boxes on a large wooden frame will look good.

Old sewing spools and door handles can be used as hangers for beads and bracelets.

Bush jewelery stand. The whole project is extremely simple. Find a branch you like, clean it up, and paint it to make it colorful. Then attach the branch to the wall with a screw.

Comfortable chairs for you and your guests

Not enough chairs in a narrow dorm room? Don't worry, make good stools using drawers, fabric and a pillow top mattress.

You will also need some plywood. Take a glue gun to attach the fabric to the plywood - the chair cushion is ready! It remains only to place it on the top of the box.

Wouldn't a hammock chair look great in your room? Cozy and comfortable and you will never want to sit in any other chair again. Make your own hammock chair using oak dowels, woven polypropylene, canvas, and stiff elastic.

Decorate the door

The dorm room door is inconspicuous, but you can change it with colored tape. You can use the tape to give the drawing a geometrically correct shape, draw an inscription.

Put together a bedside table

Attach wheels to the bedside table so that you can easily move it around the room. Cute and practical trolleys are sold at IKEA.

They are usually used in the kitchen, but will be useful here as well, as now you will have a three-tier shelf for storage.

Would you like to build your own nightstand? Foam concrete blocks will come to the rescue. It will be like playing with building blocks.

Concrete products will give you more storage space for a variety of things - a small plant, books, a glass of water, a phone, etc.

Tie or decorate the curtains yourself

If you want to create a place for a relaxing holiday, weave a curtain. In the macrame technique, they usually take a rope and a wooden crossbar. This is a simple project, you just need to understand how to place the curtain, what type of knot to take and choose a weaving pattern.

If something goes wrong, buy a ready-made curtain and decorate it. You will need fabric, glue, tape and scissors. Attach a thin tape, stick a wide one, so continue until you achieve the desired image.

Decorate your mirror frame

If you have a mirror, we'll show you how to make it glamorous. Take a simple design consisting of two

colored geometric patterns. Stick the tape around the areas, then paint the desired areas with gold.

Decorate your pillows

Do you take good care of your pillows? Do they look like they need a makeover urgently? If yes, then try to implement this idea.

Wash, dry and iron the pillows. Take some gold paint, a champagne cork and paint polka dots on the pillowcase. Leave to dry.

Add a shoe rack

Space is always a problem in a tiny dorm room. The door will be a great option for storing shoes, just hang an organizer on it.

Another interesting solution for keeping shoes in order is simply to hang the moldings on the wall or in a closet. You can create a simple display that shows all of your shoes.

Canopy over the bed

Of course, four-poster beds really look great, but what if there is no room to move around the bed? You already have the item below to create a canopy over a bed.

Sew a hanging basket

Don't throw dirty things in an ugly trash bag, but sew a chic hanging basket. Take an embroidery hoop, fabric, twine or ribbon. The type of fabric you choose should reflect the style of the room.

Make a Charging Base

The base needs a wooden box, a piece of chipboard, a knife, paints and wood glue. Leave a ledge for the possibility of placing a chipboard sheet.

Then drill a hole in the back of the box, make holes for the cable, then paint the box the color you want.

Increase storage space in your first aid kit

Everyone has the ability to create extra space. Add a hanging shelf on the inside of the medical cabinet door and you have room to store your toothbrush, nail polish, etc.

Decorate open shelves

Use colored tape to finish the edges of open shelves. They will look much prettier, and besides, this is an inexpensive project. In addition, the repair will be reduced to a simple replacement of ribbons.

Make hanging shelves

Add something different to your interior. For example, make hanging shelves using thick rope, clips, paint, and two rectangular pieces of plywood.

Take a piece of wood, clamp it with two sheets of plywood. Drill in four places at equal distances. Cut the ropes of the required size, fasten the shelves, hang them from the ceiling.

Create interesting book holders

They can hold at least a few books from the collection. To make the books stand straight, you need to make limiters. You will need half a log, a brush, multi-colored paints, a sanding block, a saw and some varnish.

Choose multifunctional furniture

It is important to have such furniture in order to combine many functions in a limited space. For example, this cabinet can be used as a bookcase or for storing gadgets, also as a bench.

The one in the photo has wheels, so it will be easy to move around the room.

DIY headboard

For this, you will need old wooden pallets. Turn them over and nail them to the bed. If you want to keep the worn look, just leave it as is, if the headboard doesn't seem to fit in with the design, use paint.

Plate Coasters

To make these cute little coasters, you will need the following materials: clay plates, colorful paints, a blank board.

First, the darkest color is applied to one of the plates. Then white paint is gradually added so that in the end all shades of the same color are obtained. Apply two layers of a special coating to the center of each saucer and you can write and draw on them.

Homemade mug

A beautiful mug is made from a glass with a lid and a straw. All you need is a wide-mouth jar with a tight-fitting lid. Drill a hole in the center for the straw. And everything is ready.

Label your cables

This is a great idea for keeping your room clean and tidy without cords or cables. A simple idea is to use a toilet paper roll to twist the wires and put them in a drawer. This keeps them from getting tangled and makes it easier for you to find the right wire.

Or label the resulting spools. You will immediately see which one can be disabled, which one can not. Write the letters with a black marker, it does not fade for a long time.

Designer thread

Colored thread designs are quite popular these days. The whole idea is to create any drawing you want. Nails are driven into a board or wall. Then everything is wrapped with colored thread to give the desired look.

Key holder

How long does it take you to find the keys? To speed up the process, make a key holder from an old photo frame by painting it and stuffing small hooks. Install on the wall next to the door.

Change the look of folding chairs

Folding chairs should always be available in the hostel and in small spaces. But they are not very attractive.

Give them new life. Paint the fabric and base of the chair with a gun. Attach the changed material to the chair with staples. Assemble the chair and you're done!

DIY room decor - 12 best ideas, beautiful decor

An interior can be functional or comfortable, but it's the little details that bring a sense of coziness and uniqueness to a room. After all, a house is not just a place where we satisfy our vital needs, but a kind of continuation of our individuality. There are many ideas for decoration, but we have chosen 12 of the most beautiful do-it-yourself room decor options that everyone can implement on their own.

1. Bottle garden or florarium

Potted flowers look very cute, but to bring a unique touch to the interior of the room, we suggest going a little further and putting a garden in a bottle. This is an amazing solution that allows you to grow whimsical plants that will not survive in normal conditions.

A sealed container with a minimum amount of air creates a humid atmosphere, ideal for certain types of flora. These include: calamus, royal begonia, bromeliad cryptanthus, pellionia, common ivy and others. When choosing plants, be guided not only by their external properties, but also by height - it is necessary that it matches the size of the container.

Any glass container with a neck that closes easily and is convenient for "planting" plants can become a "home" for the garden.

So, first you need to fill the bottle with material for drainage and earth. Think over the composition, then dig holes with a spoon with an elongated handle. Next, using two sticks, place the sprouts in them, and after tamping the ground, spray them. Florarium is ready!

2. Geometric shelves

Sometimes it is better to forego massive bookcases and use simple compositions of geometric shapes in the interior instead. Due to the conciseness, such shelves will perfectly fit into any design without causing difficulties during creation.

They are made like ordinary shelves - from flat boards of fiberboard or wood, and due to their unusual shape they do not require additional decorations to attract attention. Also, to diversify the design, you can, for example, hang the design on a hook. Just do not put easily breakable objects there.

3. Decorate the wall with nails and thread

No matter how strange this phrase may sound, but the decor of nails and threads is a real-life direction, which is called stringart. This solution is suitable for decorating walls, furniture, boards. At the same time, creative people have a place to turn around - you can not only come up with any composition, but also randomly wind a strand, creating a unique work.

You will need thread, nails, and a base to drive them into. But before starting work, you need to come up with a sketch of the composition, clearly highlighting the main lines. Following them, metal hooks are installed, between which a strand passes.

There are many variants of drawings: words, silhouettes, signs, abstractions and even detailed paintings with a variety of colors. The main thing is that you will not find the same decor anywhere else.

4. Cutlery coat hooks

Why not give old spoons and forks that are not suitable for direct use a second chance by turning them into a practical decorative element? With the help of simple manipulations, cutlery will become unusual coat hooks in the hallway, attracting the attention of guests.

It is possible to give a curved shape to a metal object with a hammer or vice, and to mount it on the base, it is enough to nail the part with an ordinary nail.

Forks look interesting, the teeth of which are directed in different directions. With a certain skill and the availability of the necessary equipment, names or simple patterns can be engraved on hooks.

5. Ottomans from old magazines

And although today the main sources of information are the Internet and television, quite recently people learned about the areas of interest in life from magazines, of which more than a dozen have accumulated in many homes since then. Instead of throwing away waste paper, we suggest making a comfortable ottoman out of it.

Such a piece of furniture, in addition to magazines about gardening or construction, consists of a wooden base (which you can make yourself from a blockboard), a cushion and two old straps that tighten the whole structure.

It is recommended to select publications of the same format, but even different ones will look very original. At the same time, depending on the appearance of the elements and the theme of the magazines, the ottoman will fit into a modern or more vintage interior.

6. Thread lampshade

It happens that you go to a store for a chandelier: there are many options, but the prices bite, and the presented models do not fit into the interior. If you want to decorate your home with something unusual, you can make a lampshade with your own hands, using only yarn, glue, plastic wrap and a balloon.

The balloon must be inflated, wrapped with polyethylene film, and on top of it - with threads, leaving a small hole. Next, glue is applied to the workpiece, after which the base must be removed after drying. The final stage is the electrical connection to the lampshade.

This shade can be used for both chandeliers and lamps. Try not to overdo it with threads - the design must be strong, while leaving gaps. White yarn is suitable for a modern interior, and multi-colored yarn will create bright accents.

7. Curtains for doorways

In rooms where it was decided to abandon doors to save space, small curtains or curtains can be used as a light partition. Moreover, there are many design options, so it will not be difficult to enter such an element into the interior design.

Instead of a solid, albeit transparent fabric, it is better to opt for curtains made of ribbons, felt beads (for a cozy atmosphere) or glossy details collected in a chain (this will add a little gloss).

Creating such a product is not difficult, the main thing is to decide on the material and color scheme. The partition is usually mounted on a mounted crossbar, which ensures easy movement if necessary.

8. Possibilities of decorative tape

Adhesive tape can not only glue paper, but also create aesthetic geometric compositions in the interior. It is much more convenient to use, and the variability of colors and patterns only expands the decor possibilities.

Paper tape is more suitable for modern design, where such unusual solutions look most organic. Using adhesive tape, you can, for example, circle pieces of furniture, diversify plain surfaces, “write” words or phrases, and even zoning.

It will be possible to decorate even smaller details, such as vases or photo frames, since products of different sizes are presented on the modern market. It all depends on the imagination, as well as the possibilities of the room.

9. Decoupage in the interior

Probably, many have heard about this simple, aesthetic version of the decor, only in the context of small crafts. But with the help of napkins and glue, you can easily decorate larger items, creating a unique atmosphere in the interior.

Decoupage is used to decorate even surfaces of furniture, tiles, glass. The drawing depends on the style of the room: for example, floral patterns are suitable for classics and Provence, newspaper clippings can be used for a loft, and bright combinations of various pictures for pop art.

You will need: an image on thin paper, PVA glue, a degreaser and acrylic varnish to securely fix the decor on the object. It is better to practice beforehand, as with inaccurate application, bubbles or other traces may remain.

10. Garlands for every day

p>Glowing lights - not only a New Year's attribute. They can also be used for everyday decor, creating real magic in the room.

Garlands turn into a kind of night light when placed in a glass container, like a jar or vase. You can also hang them on the back of the bed, but the lights on the canopies look even more spectacular. Just remember to be safe and check that the adjacent material does not heat up.

Wall-mounted garlands look great with Polaroid photos, lighting them up beautifully. When inscribing such lighting into the interior of a room, it is important to keep the line between festive and everyday design.

11. Illuminated mirror frame

This type of mirror is called a dressing room, as it illuminates the stars as much as possible during the application of makeup and is often used in the corresponding rooms. But even in the living room, the illuminated frame has found its place, becoming a popular design solution.

It can fit into the bedroom, but it looks best in a modern bathroom. To make a product, you will need a wooden frame, lamps, wires, as well as the ability of an electrician.

Please note that during installation it is necessary to use fluorescent lamps, as conventional ones create a lot of heat.

12. Candles in the interior

Of course, electric lighting is much more practical, but candles are unlikely to ever lose their mystical charm, continuing to act as an independent decor element.


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