Month: October 2020

framed shopping bags

DIY Master Closet Decor Ideas

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One of the most overlooked parts of modern interior design is closet space. In the excitement of getting your house to feel more like home, its easy to consider closets a simple “utility space” that serves no other purpose than to house your favorite clothing. But if you are anything like me, your master closet is going to be a invaluable part of your everyday life. Luckily, there are few closet design ideas you can take advantage of to drastically liven up your morning routine.

I saw this cute idea on Pinterest for decorating your master closet. I had a little wall space above my jewelry armoire in our master bedroom closet and I thought this would be fun and colorful. I just waited until there was a sale on frames at Michael’s and then bought some floating frames, but really any frame you like works. You might decide to get all the same size or mix up the sizes like I did.

CUTE AND EASY!

Then, I selected some of my very favorite shopping bags. We always have plenty of leftover shopping bags that I hold onto if someone needs a bag for any reason, so I had plenty to choose from. Just be sure it isn’t too wrinkly or torn. 

Next, in order for the frame to shut, I cut off some of the bag especially the thickest part. Once I was able to get the frame shut and the bag was level I hung them up. You will want to be sure to pick bags that show off your personality and add a strong aesthetic dimension to the space. When it comes to interior design styles, using bold, contrasting accent colors against neutral colored walls has always been a personal favorite of mine. Its one of those little tricks that lets you add a huge amount of warmth and livelyhood to your space without spending a great deal of time, money, or effort on making it happen.

Various shopping bags inside picture frames in a closet.
Using a variety of styles and colors in your bag selection adds flair and personality to your closet space

When it comes to wall decor ideas, this may be one of my personal favorites! A fun afternoon and less than $50 later I have a great addition to my closet space that is volumes better than the simple blank wall that was there before.

As you can see, decorating walls with designer shopping bags is a fun and inexpensive way to add a little pizazz to your closet! Its especially effective for the more open closet designs that are typically accompany suite-style master bedrooms. If you decide to do this project, send some photos so I can see how it turned out! 

Basement wall with decorative album covers

Basement Wall Decor Ideas: Creating an Album Art Wall

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Vintage records have really made a comeback in the last few years. Being a huge music fan anyway, the thought of an album wall was a home décor idea I was really excited about. Plus, if you have a huge expanse of basement wall space, it can really liven up the space.

After I looked online on Pinterest and saw several ideas for album art walls, I started making my list of possible albums to include in my wall of fame. There could be a variety of reasons why you choose the albums that you do. Perhaps a song was playing during a memorable moment or milestone in your life. For example, your high school graduation class song, the song playing when you met your spouse, the song that played during your wedding dance. If you’re the sentimental type, then this would create a wall of memories so special and personal. I simply did a mix, allowing for a strong blend of both home styling and nostalgia. Of course, all of the artists my husband and I picked out, but I carefully chose the album covers to match my basement décor, too. 

A record player sitting on top of an end-table, with a vinyl record underneath.
Vintage album covers such as this classic by Otis Redding can serve as beautiful, nostalgic décor in your entertainment areas

After narrowing down the choices (which was pretty hard), I went to Michael’s and found the album cover sized frames. If you wait for a sale, then that may be the time to get them but keep in mind depending on the number of albums you feature on your wall, you will need several frames that match in size and color.

How to Hang Your Album Art on the Wall

Then, my husband and I filled the frames with the album covers. After having them all inserted into the frames (of course without the albums inside), we arranged the frames on the floor until we got the right location in the assortment for each album. To balance color, we swapped several around until we felt it was composed. This is especially important for large wall decor, where the contrast between the album art and the wall color goes a long way to set the tone of the room. We decide to spread across more wall space to only go two rows, but if you have a smaller space or higher ceilings, you could very easily arrange them in a square or rectangle and go more floor-to-ceiling. In smaller home designs, this would probably work best and add a ton of impact to a space.

As with many interior design styles, the key to constructing the perfect album art wall was having a laser level. It was worth the investment because it made the project a lot easier when determining how to space everything correctly and making sure it was uniform on every side with the frame next to it. As far as basement interior design goes, I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. My husband hung everything so well – I was very impressed!

A fully furnished basement den with album art on the wall.
Balanced, Contrasting Colors throughout the posted albums provide depth and composition to the space.

Have you ever created a wall with multiple frames? What obstacles do you run into?