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Hi Friends! Lately I've been running across a myriad of sliding barn door eye candy so I thought it would be fun to post about this lasting trend.  Sliding Barn doors on rails have always been a favorite look of mine.  Other than the fact that they very visually stimulating, there are many functional advantages to using a sliding door system instead of a swinging door.  One of those advantages is you can save space by not having to account for the door swing. Plus, you never have to listen to door being slammed again (or is that just something that appeals to me because I have 3 young children around!) Here are some fantastic examples. These kitchen pantries are concealed by a sliding barn door.  No need to worry about a door swing that goes right into the walkway. Basic Lab I LOVE the black iron and decorative brackets they used on this pantry door system! Photo: Lawrence and Gomez Architects / Houzz In this photo they set the rail...

I always have so much fun when readers email me saying they have used one of my tutorials to make their own version of a project I have done. When Beth sent me her version of the Knock Off Pottery Barn Clock I made, I asked if I could show you guys too. :-) Isn't that fun?  I love it against her brick red wall. Here is the one I made and the full Pottery Barn Clock tutorial if you want to make one of your own.  Honestly, it's not hard!   You can also check out my post of tips on how to decorate the top of all your cabinets and hutches . Here are some more AMAZING and inspirational Pottery Barn Knockoffs that have inspired me (and hopefully you too!)  Alicia from  Thrifty and Chic made these adorable canvas and wood Pottery Barn Knock off baskets. Perfect for additional storage under your console table! Diane from In My Own Style created her own Pottery Barn Knock off paper to...

Have you ever had a closet located in a spot where you think WOW, that looks ugly :-)  We know it happens (what were the builders thinking!) but this post is going to give you HOPE for that little 'ol closet.   I absolutely LOVE what Kandi from Woven Home did to her coat closet.  It was the very first thing you saw when you opened their front door, and you all know how important I feel first impressions are.  BEFORE: This is what you saw when you entered their home. /-: And now, this is what you see when you enter their home! Can you believe the difference!!  Now that really makes the entry inviting. :-) Or what about turning your closet space into something else completely?  These people turned a space that could have been used as a closet into a great place to put the washer and dryer. BHG I have seen a lot of people turn their closets into craft areas.  I need something like that as I know I won't ...

In general, I have always leaned towards painting a room in warm beige tones. For those of you that are familiar with my own home design, you will recall it is filled with warm beige walls .     Even though I personally learn towards the beige tones, love it or hate it, there's no denying that gray has come into the design world to replace beige as the new "It" neutral.   I have to admit, the more I see gray used, the more I like it! My last two design clients have wanted to paint their interior gray.  I ALWAYS recommend painting test strips so you can see a larger swatch and how the time of day effects the paint color. If you are worried about painting the room and having it look like Seattle ;-)  just be sure to choose one that has a warm undertone. (a red, instead of a cold blue base)  I can get away with talking about Seattle looking DREARY because I lived there for 20 years  :-)  (Yes, you can click the l...