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Ways to Decorate a Turret Style Room

Turret rooms are gorgeous and speak of a time when things were more sophisticated but so much simpler. The Turret room harkens back to the days of the Victorian time in style and architecture this makes them fun to have for a room but hard to decorate because of the floor plan. The lack of corners makes it hard to put certain furniture into many of the turret rooms. On the other hand turret rooms make great libraries, home offices or sitting rooms. They are glamorous and can take you back to a much more majestic time. Below are some hints on how you can decorate the different types of turret rooms listed above.

While outdoor benches are perfect for the outside you don’t want them in your turret room. Choose a bench for indoor use and you can start to decorate your turret library room and be done before you know it. A library should be a peaceful place for refection and reading so the first thing you want to do is build bookshelves or buy bookshelves and line the walls with them. Line the bookshelves with wallpaper to match the walls in the room and then paint the bookcase itself a contrasting color.

Choose a fluffy and comfortable that is large and put it directly in the center of the room then put one large round table in the center of the room for a place to work at. After this is done make sure to get a bench for indoor use that can stack neatly under the table when you are done with it to allow for more space. Add some overhead light for easy reading plus a few lamps and a couple of easy chairs and you are set to go. You can then sit back and look out of your turret window at the outdoor benches on the patio below.

For a very comfortable sitting room in a turret style room you should hang some curtains that are airy but layered so they can be adjusted to let in just the amount of light you need at any point of time in the day. Install a bench that wraps around the room, add a few comfy armchairs and cushioned rug on the floor. On the floor add some pillows for people to sit on and you will enjoy many cozy nights with friends in the years to come.

Home Improvements

We’re only renting our current place but that doesn’t have to stop me from putting some stuff that can improve the organization of our home right?

These are things we bought a few months ago to organize our place but I wasn’t able to create a post about them due to heavy work load. Anyway, I hope you find them useful for your own home too.

We finally have our very own full-length mirror in our room. This is something I’ve been wanting to buy because I’m a certified narcissist who likes to look at herself all the time! Kidding! I find this very convenient because I won’t have to go out to the living area where another mirror is just to make sure I look my best before leaving the house for work. If I go our of our room, I can just pick up my packed food and go.

Before, we used to go out of our room after taking a bath to be able brush our hair because it is where our comb is and the mirror. Also, Ayex’s headbands used to be found just anywhere in our house because she has nowhere to place all of them together. Now, you can find these things in just one place.

I personally did the screwing of the handle to cabinet. Yes, sometimes I am a carpenter! I made sure I placed it somewhere Ayex can reach it easily so she can learn to take care of her personal things like her headbands and shades. Now, this organizer is already full of headbands. I’m happy that Ayex keeps them where they should be all the time.

I love this accessories organizer to bits. Apart from keeping our things neat, it has taught Ayex the importance of being organized. It also fosters her being independent and assertive.

Before we purchased this, I have a pouch that contains all my bathroom needs: my feminine wash, razor, soap, and facial wash. For the other people in our household, they maintain separate soap boxes which are placed near the bathroom window. The shampoo is on the top of the toilet bowl. You get the picture? Yes our toiletries are everywhere in the bathroom. Things got more scattered when my sister-in-law came home from the US. Her toiletries were placed at the top of the bathroom sink. They were perfect eyesore!

Finally, we had a chance to go to the mall and I made sure we didn’t go home without this rack. Now, every toiletry is in this rack and our bathroom is as organized as ever.

Organizing Thy Bathroom

When sister-in-law came, I realized more that we need to organize our bathroom. Add some fixtures perhaps. Why you may ask. You see, without SIL, we are 5 in this home, 4 adults and 1 toddler. Each of us own a soap case, yes we do not share soaps. Ayex and mother-in-law have their own shampoo while me, hubby and father-in-law share in a bottle of shampoo and conditioner. Can you now imagine how things are placed in our bathroom? Then came SIL. When she came, another soap case and four bottles of shampoo and conditioner were added to what are currently in our bathroom. Still don’t get the picture?

I’ve already thought of organizing our bathroom and even told hubby about it already. We should get a bathroom organizer that we can mount on the wall so that all our paraphernalia can be found in just one place rather than being scattered all over the place. I already have a piece in mind but I still consulted Mr. G for some suggestions. I should have stick with the design in my mind because after checking Mr. G, I’m confused! Hahaha!

Apart from seeing various designs of different bathroom fixtures, I also stumbled upon designer radiators. I loved the designs although I’m not sure what they’re used for.

Among the designs I saw, this one attracted me the most, simple yet stylish.

Before I get a headache for looking at these classy bathroom pieces, I checked Mr. G for more information about these designer radiators.

Designer Radiators

They look like objects in a modern art gallery or perhaps the set of a sci-fi film. In fact they are central heating radiators. But these are not your ordinary radiators. Welcome to the fantastic world of designer radiators. These amazing creations allow you to decorate you home in the ambiance of your choice.

Modern designer radiators are not just accessories to keep your home warm. They are products to enhance your lifestyle through their imaginative design. You can choose exactly the style that complements your home whether flat panel, tube, column or vertical you can find something that perfectly sets off the colors, lighting and furnishings of all the rooms in your house. You can select wall or floor mounted units for perfect customization. And don’t forget they keep you warm and cozy too.

This blend of beauty and functionality is reflected in the choice of materials. No longer as you restricted to cast iron. A popular choice for the modern home is aluminum. Not only is aluminum a highly efficient heat emitter, but its finish can also harmonize with any surroundings.

Do we have this here in the Philippines? I think I want one for our bathroom!