Classic Lines and Plenty of Storage
Decorating is not my strongest talent. It is not that I decorate badly. I have a good eye. I don't decorate at all.
Not something I decided, but it is the truth of what has happened since I've had a home of my own. Half lack of money and half my perception that apartment living means temporary. Ten years has given the problem a momentum of it's own.
It would be easy to assume when I say I don't decorate, it is mere hyperbole. Let me draw a picture. I have a painting my sister-in-law made hanging in the living room. That is the sum and total of wall decoration. My bedroom furniture is hand me down from my friend Kate. It's big with lots of storage and sturdy, but a little on the ugly side. Don't worry, I'm not insulting her taste. She bought cheap and roomy, not for fashion. The living room furniture was sofa and chair used for a hundred bucks. From the fabric, it's older than I am. It is comfortable.
I've been thinking about reforming my ways. A few tasteful framed art pieces to start. Maybe some photos I've taken in painted or decoupaged frames. I love the idea of a mass of color, but my living space does not reflect it.
If I manage to get a reasonable number of items on the walls, I would love to look at some new bedroom furniture. I feel like I need to earn my big ticket items with effort. Obviously, I will shop around to get the best, but I wouldn't bother to replace what I have with something less than perfect.
One thing I cannot do without is shelving. Most people think of their bedrooms as a place to sleep or even watch television. I do not believe in television in the bedroom, however my bedroom has always doubled as a library. Right now, I own more books then fit on the bookcases. The overflow is piled atop the dresser. The bed pictured above is clearly a great fit for my book worm needs.
Check out the storage drawers down below. Apartment living may not feel permanent, but it does leave some unique challenges for day to day living solved best by investing in bedroom furniture with drawers enough to make up for the lack of linen closet. Oh, who am I trying to kid? I'd use the space for overflow books.
You sound a lot like myself. I always thought of my apartment a temp, but as it turns out I will be living here a lot longer. So, I too, have taken the plunge. My bedroom is where I spend most of my time so, that's where I started. I am very glad I did. It makes me feel more at home instead of just renting. Hope you have much success with your facelift.
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