My good friend recently came to me with an interior design dilemma. Her room occupies the attic of a house built in 1912 and the space is missing one modern-day factor: a closet. She was running out of options as to where to hide her clothing and needed help. After several agonizing minutes of staring from one tiny wall to the next, we came up with a plan. What if she didn’t try to hide her adorable ensemble at all? What if she used it as a display element to enhance the decor? With that thought we were off and running! We brainstormed unique ideas to showcase her shoes and emphasize her favorite dresses. She picked out her best clothing pieces, and the rest went into a small wardrobe outside her room. This article is dedicated to my wonderful friend and her fashion forward ascetic. I hope it inspires you as well! If your running low on space for your attire here are a few ideas to get you started.
• Oh Joy turns regular apparel into an inspiring display.
• The-burning-house.com shares images of individuals most prized possessions. This picture also represents a wonderful way to fill your walls with the attire that describes you the most.
• Free People takes normal clothing to a whole new level with their plant filled jacket.
• If you are anything like the average woman I bet you have too many shoes to handle. Try using a ladder as a shoe rack for your stilettos. This one is from Pottery Barn.
• I am always checking out the best boutiques in town for ideas on how to display my jewelry. Brass Razoo boutique has a darling idea for your lovely necklaces.
• I love the use of hats as wall art.
• Ferm-living.com used a beautiful branch to display jackets.
• Hanging jeans is functional as well as astatically pleasing.
Images: as linked above
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So lovely. I like to display my jewelry in creative ways too. Much more fun to look at it than when it's hidden away in a drawer. I used to have my prettiest shoes displayed, too, until I got a dog who chews them to shreds.
love this!
While I have every sympathy for anyone lacking proper clothing storage, I'm a designer and it pains me to see clothes left out in the open.
If you MUST have open clothing storage, PLEASE keep your clothes well away from sources of light and heat. They can damage or even disintegrate fabric. Excess moisture is also a no-no (mildew!).
Also, beaded items should be stored flat. The weight of the beads will gradually cause the underlying fabric to sag (yes, this is even true for tiny seed beads).
I've never been a fan of using clothes and accessories as decor, unless its a room you are using as a walk in closet.
beautiful. But a lot of my clothes are dark. I don't think it would have the same impact.
I love seeing pretty jewelry displayed but my room would look far too cluttered (for my taste) if my clothes were displayed...Like Bridie, my clothes are much too dark (for the most part) to achieve a light and airy look.
No no no. Think of pet's hair and dust gathering on your clothes. Not cool!
Remember, the writer is not suggesting all clothes be displayed this way. I think it's a fun suggestion to take another look at what's hidden and how to bright it out for the fun of color and form. a different way of addressing a problem and making a splash at the same time.
My sister used to keep herbs in her Jean jacket, too, and that was way back in the 70s. ;-)
hmm. I love the idea of having plants in a jean jacket but how do you water them? Do you but them in plastic bags?
i love the jewelry frame. and the first photo of light airy clothes. im inspired.