Kitchen benches

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As if we didn’t have enough projects going on around here between the hall bathroom remodel and the Alma project we decided last week to start yet another home improvement project, otherwise known as Operation Window Seat. We’re making some changes to the kids’ playroom space, turning it i ...

It's more than just a breakfast nook.

Keep clutter to a minimum by concealing and organizing your living room necessities. Take advantage of multi-functional furniture to help integrate storage into your decor. These hardworking pieces of furniture allow you to store more with style.

Cozy Window Seat - how can I put this in my family room? Love it.

A bay window is a natural spot for a window seat, but virtually any window is a candidate, especially when surrounding built-ins create a niche.

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The kitchen below actually had me drooling; it's the timeless architectural details that really sing! And that floor. Enough said. images via Style at Home My dream kitchen would definitely have a mix of white and wood like this. I love an island that looks like a piece of furniture. Another dream - to have a banquette! The built-in sconces, the black & white toile pillows, the plate wall - should I go on? Now THAT is a kitchen. Definitely tucking that one in my dream home file.

Last time we checked in on the dining room it was looking something like this (minus the stencil art that we added later). However, the past few days we’ve been working away at tackling the b…

This mud room is so organized that it looks like a retail shop: every pair of sunglasses has its own specific ledge, motorcycle helmets are tucked neatly on the top ledge, a handy wall mirror for a last look before heading out. And before we forget: the sweet window corner seat with black and white striped cushions would be an ideal spot to throw shoes on or to climb up to grab a helmet. (Are shoes stored in the window seats? Looks like they might be!

My Piped Bench Tutorial: Hi, CSI Project readers! My name is Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl). Normally I don't look this clean. I usually have…

My bench seat cushion came this morning! I took some quick pictures of it, but don't judge because I need to add pillows, etc. to finish the space off. I love the fabric and I'm really happy with the comfort of the cushion. As with all cushions it needs a couple of days to settle into the space. Now I just need to add pillows and some coral accents into my family room, since this is the first introduction of color to my predominately beige linen + white room. I've been eying this console…