William Morris famously said, “Have nothing in your home that you don’t know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Being a realistic Interior Decorator, this is one of my favorite quotes. Making your space both beautiful and functional can be challenging, but it’s an attainable objective. With a little planning and foresight, your home can be both pretty and practical.

Crisp Architects

Adding a mudroom to your home is a must today if you’ve got the space — particularly if you have children. A cubby and some hooks for every member of the household gives everyone a place to stash what they take in and outside of the home on a daily basis. Use colour and pattern in this area so that you aren’t forfeiting pretty for sensible. Both can coexist!

2 Ellie

Don’t fret if you can’t do a built in. There are tons of alternatives for freestanding mudroom furnishings that can tie in with all the design you have set for the remainder of your property.

David Sharff Architect, P.C.

With all the luxury selections available in the newest kitchens, it can be hard to choose where to sink (no pun intended) your cash. If you’re more interested in enhancing the purpose of your kitchen than in having the most up-to-date and greatest update, double ovens are fantastic for many homeowners that would like to cook. Forget the pot filler and prep sink; dual ovens are undoubtedly the very practical addition you’ll be able to create in a kitchen.

Patti Ogden Design

Think about how to marry beauty and function in your cooking space. A countertop appliance in a great finish or colour does not have to be hidden away when not being used. The exact same holds true of glass canisters and ceramic bowls.

Cornerstone Architects

Think about repurposing them, if there are rooms in your home that you rarely use. Increase the purpose of your formal dining room by making it perform double duty as an office, a library or even a homework area. It may still look great and serve your requirements.

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Stacy Jacobi

Do you have an extra-wide hallway? Perhaps you could install bookcases or chimney to grow the purpose of a formerly unused space. Books grouped artfully can be beautiful, particularly when you eliminate the outer covers.

Knickerbocker Group

Even in small homes, there may be untapped storage potential that would add to the performance of your space. Like beneath the stairwell, possibly. Focus on the details of the millwork makes this lovely and useful.

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

The base of a staircase can be practical when shelving is installed. Cookbooks, together with baskets for holding crafts and supplies, may be put here for simple access.

Woodmeister Master Builders

Building in drawers beneath the eaves or in a knee wall niche provides function and storage. Just don’t forget to add pretty drawer knobs and a few nice accessories to add to the beauty of this design.

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