Painted Walls: Stripes

Give your walls a stylish update by painting stripes. Stick with evenly spaced stripes in the same size, or mix it up by painting stripes in varied sizes. Keep this look simpler by selecting two colors, or get a little more creative and select three, four, or even five colors. Striped walls can provide quite an impact on a space. If you're hesitant about this look, start by painting one wall and paint the rest of the walls in that room with a coordinating solid. The one striped wall will act as an accent wall and provide a focal point for the room.

Quick tip: Try Frog Tape for a clean paint line - it does the best job!

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Love Your Laundry Room

Bizarrely enough, I kind of like to do laundry. Us laundry-lovers are few and far between though. For those of you who dread laundry day, use these tips to create a laundry space that is functional, organized, and clean. Who knows, it may become a place that you actually want to spend time in.

• Organize laundry supplies on shelves, in cabinets, and in labeled bins.
• Stack your washer and dryer to utilize vertical space.
• Set up an easy-to-use drying rack. Hide a permanent rack with a small curtain, or set up an expandable rack that can easily be put away when not in use.
• If sitting your washer and dryer side by side, create a large folding area on top. Try not to cover it with "stuff", keep it designated for clean clothes only.
• Add a little color here and there to brighten your day.

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Delightful Daybeds

Daybeds are the perfect combination between comfortable seating and ideal nap-time location. After situating your daybed in a nap-worthy spot like in a relaxing sun room or on a porch, it's time to give it some personality. Load up your daybed with throw pillows to fill in some of the depth, making it easier to comfortably sit on. With some slight pillow rearrangement, a daybed can instantly become your go-to spot for a little shut-eye. Now if I could only find time for a nap...

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