Warm up Your Space (on the cheap) Using Personalized Accessories
Why do some perfectly decorated rooms still feel cold and uninviting? This was one of the questions of the day in a big online Decorating Forum. Ironically, I had just posted a blog entry about how the accessories for a floating bookcase in my son's room were chosen. A simple example, to be sure, but one that provides the visual flow of how item choice can help create a story. The result is a very warm and inviting space.
Another goal was to fill the bookcase with collectables without spending a boatload of money. The more items that could be upcycled....the better. That said, it was time to go shopping. First stop, the garage.
Among other things, my son is an avid mountain biker. And, I don't mean he enjoys gentle strolls along a stream. Oh. No. With him, it's a no-holes-barred, rock rolling, root scuffing, cliff jumping wild ride on trails I can barely even hike....much less ride....at warp speed. This means bikes are regularly taken apart and upgraded with replacement gears....and other good "stuff."
Same for the roadie.
When that boy is home, at least 6 to 8 bikes crowd the garage...and all the cars......are sent to the driveway. Well, all except the red one...
...an 85 year-old fire department car that was his grandfather's toy when he was a boy. On another shelf is a flag....
....from his other grandfather. And, a must include pic (Sorry...no digital back then)...
on his very first bike.
Then add books, books, and more books......
....and some IKEA storage units.
And, there you have it....
..an easy and affordable personalized bookcase...filled with simple, yet special things, strung together to tell a story.....and make the space more than accessorized.....it's personalized.
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Really cool touches! Love the deconstructed bike idea.
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TY.....life is too short to not enjoy some whimsy..
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