Different ways to use a buffet table

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Think you don't have a reason to have a buffet table? Think again! There are so many different uses, you may just realize you need one.

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It makes a beautiful entryway!

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Adds storage to a kitchen!

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Creates a beautiful space for extra seating in a dinning room.

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Makes an awesome bar indoor or outdoor!

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Makes a great divider in between rooms and also a great backing to a couch.

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What would you use your buffet table for?

Outdoor Storage Solutions

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It's amazing how many outdoor things you accumulate as a home owner. It's start slowly, just a few things you need in order to maintain the outdoors, then there's outdoor entertainment, seating, cleaning, gardening, and before you know it you own a 10x10 tent just in case! 

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What happens when you have all these items and no where to put them? You get creative. 

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My favorite way to get creative with storage is to have duel purpose items. Like a side table that duels as a storage bin!

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Or bench seating that you can store all your pillows and cushions in the winter.

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The garage can get cluttered pretty quickly, so using generic baskets and buckets in different sizes can help you keep things organized as your transition through your needs.

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If you are someone who has outdoor parties often, finding something versatile like crates can be used as storage or seating!

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I hope these creative ideas help you keep your outdoor space clutter free so you can sit back and enjoy the view! 

Bedroom Seating

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Decorating a bedroom doesn't seem that difficult but decorating one with a joined seating area can sometimes get tricky! Finding the right pieces that compliment each other aren't always easy to come by. 

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Picking tones that blend well together and using accent pillows to tie them in is a great start.

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For rooms that don't necessarily have  dedicated seating area, a bench at the end of the bed is a great alternative!

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It's important to decide if you want the seating area to stand out or the bed. Which one do you want your eye to gravitate to more?

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Sticking with comfort and serene is a great idea since this is your bedroom, you do want it to be a place that creates a calm atmosphere.

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A window seat does double duty! You have a great seating area with plenty of storage underneath!

Small Spaces done right

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It's difficult to create a roomy feel when you are limited on square footage. Here are a few examples of different spaces that I think are done well for limited space. 

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A bedroom doesn't have to be large to be glamorous. You also don't need a lot in a bedroom to make it a bedroom! A bed and a side table will do just fine since this is a room for sleeping. Keep is simple with a touch of your personality to make it homey.

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Laundry rooms can be extravagant or simple but making the most of the space you have is what makes it stand out. This simple closet doesn't look like much but it has everything you need.

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An office doesn't require a room, a little nook or corner will do just fine! I love when paint is used to separate a space like this. Keep it simple and clutter free so it doesn't matter where in the home it is!

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Closets are so personal. Everyone has different priorities for them and different needs whether it's shelving, hanging space, or shoe storage! When the closet is small sometimes you can feel limited to how you can design it to fit your needs, but this picture proves that you still can!

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Sometimes a dinning room room table or a kitchen table aren't a necessary! If you don't have a large family, a dinning room might be a waste of space. This kitchen nook is perfect for small spaces and the extra storage on the side is a great bonus.

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Powder rooms tend to be small, but what do you do if you have a tiny powder room? This one is done so well! With a skinny sink to give youroom to walk and a bold pattern behind the toilet, this space looks well designed even though it's super small!

Things I Envy

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With all the remodeling going on in our house I am envying more spaces than usual! It's so much fun seeing what you had visioned for a room coming true and it makes you want to do so many more projects! If only we could leave the messy part out..

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Gorgeous brick and wood!

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Lots of space for dinner parties!

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Storage galore!

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Large windows!

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Outdoor living space.

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A place that's muddy puppy paw friendly!

What do you envy the most?

Prepping for Spring with Global Views!

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Global Views is showing off their new spring line and I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite choices they have:

These rocky block vases are my favorite! The help bring the outdoors in and provide a space to add a little greenery inside as well. 

These Free formed Lily plates are stunning!

This Poppy Pod Sculpture is elegant and a great way to add a pop of gold into your decor.

Another vase that's so elegant and chic! These branch bud's would be adorable for individual place settings.

Tie to together with this nickel twig bowl for a great centerpiece.

I love decor that can double as storage! Check out these gorgeous marble petal bowels. You can own any of these beautiful items thanks to global views!

Which one do you like the most?

Decorating small spaces doesn't have to be hard!

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Small spaces require a different way of thinking but it doesn't have to be difficult.

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Make items have duel purposes! Storage and seating? Looks like a win win to me!

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Make it cozy. There's something about a comfortable space that makes you love it no matter the size.

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Utilize every nook and cranny! A closet might be better used as an office instead of storage space.

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Your decor can be functional! Just because it's something that you use daily, doesn't mean it can be pretty and on a shelf for all to see.

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Get creative with the square footage you do have. Make items that can be put away, hidden, or stored but easily accessed.

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With small spaces comes less clutter and more function. Don't let it get you down, it's just as much fun to decorate!

A Look Back at 2014

FREE IMAGES It's been a wonderful year on decorology! Our viewers have grown, and I feel like I have as too! This year I got married, moved into a new home, and welcomed a new dog into our family! Here's a look back on what your favorite posts were in 2014:

Small Laundry Room Inspiration

Feminine, Glamorous Interios

Super Small Space Inspiration

Beautiful and Clever Small Closet Ideas

Small Kitchen Ideas and Inspiration for Adding Space

The ratings this year say that small is in! It seems we are all trying to downsize with the economy taking a toll on us this year. I'm looking forward to see what we all fall in love with in 2015!

How to Incorprate Wood Crates in your Home Decor

FREE IMAGES Wood crates are a timeless item to have in your home and can be used in so many ways I can only touch on a few or this post would be enormous! Here are a few of my favorite ways they have been used to create extra storage and look amazing at the same time.

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The wood crate coffee table! My favorite part of this specific one is that they added wheels to the bottom to make it mobile. This is a great way to add storage and keep a handy place to set things down on as well.

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Wood crate bookcases have been a huge hit and I agree. They are a great way to create shelving and there are so many ways you can stack them to create the look you are going for. 

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This is one of the most creative ways I've seen crates used! This island is something I would have never expected but I absolutely love it. The crates are gorgeous.

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Goodbye are the wicker baskets, in are the crates! This a great storage solutions for blankets pillows, or just the clutter that happens in the living room!

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Have open shelving but need a little extra hidden storage? Crates are perfect for that! 

How would you use a crate for storage?