Thursday, March 26, 2009

Think Outside the Box

A dresser in the entry?

Today, I want you to consider multiple uses for pieces of furniture.



This bench makes a great coffee table.



Traditional Home
This little metal barrel with a round piece of glass on top, makes a nice little side table.


Traditional Home
Notice the benches used as tables.



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This little box used as a coffee table.



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A stool as a side table? It works!




These metal file drawers as a table in the bedroom.

So look around your house with a new set of eyes ---
and consider using items in a way that they may not have been intended for.


It increases your possibilities!


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16 comments:

  1. PedalingMarch 26, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    ideas making a home SO Much more interesting.

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  2. southerninspirationMarch 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I love this post, and yes, I have a dresser (I painted black) in my foyer!!
    Thanks

    Suzanne

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  3. StacieinAtlantaMarch 26, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Hey Angela-

    I really love your blog. We use dressers as nightstands and I love the look of it.

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  4. SnapMarch 26, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Something different is always more fun!!

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  5. Kevin & AmberMarch 26, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    I LOVE this post! I got some awesome ideas! Thanks

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  6. Ms. TeeMarch 27, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    What great ideas! And I'm decided to have discovered your blog - I love the name, too!

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  7. Misti of Studio M DesignsMarch 27, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    I love benches for tables inside and outdoors, and it's funny, I have always considered "dressers" just a table unless it is in the bedroom. I love having them all over the house. Where ever you may need storage! These are beatiful pictures you found.
    ~Misti

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  8. Beki - TheRustedChainMarch 27, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    I love this post!

    I'm definitely an "outside the box" kind of thinker. I love exploring the different ways things can be used.

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  9. The Soladay FamilyMarch 27, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Love your blog! What great suggestions! Sometimes the best "piece" can be right under our noses!

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  10. TiffanyMarch 27, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    These are great ideas and photos. My "entertainment center" is actually an old dresser and it's the perfect height and has TONS of storage. I love that bench/coffee table.

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  11. FrenchGardenHouseMarch 27, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    What a great post! Love using unusual pieces in our home, in unusual places. :)
    Lidy

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  12. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    I love re-purposing items, and furniture from unexpected items is unique and brilliant. Thank you for sharing these photographs. ~Arleen

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  13. EclecticGypsyMarch 27, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    stopped by from the ubp to say hi. Thank you for visiting my blog. I am going to be moving this summer so I will have to stop back again to get some decorating ideas for the new home. Brenda

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  14. SuzyMarch 27, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    I have a few of those dressers and benches positioned like that and I love them!

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  15. Decor To AdoreMarch 28, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    The 3rd image is so lovely!

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  16. Pearl MapleApril 4, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Followed your link from the inspired nest and really enjoyed your posts. This is a great idea on how to make more use of things you already have.

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