Beautiful Home Living ~ Black Banisters

Painting your banister is an attractive way to dress up your staircase. I mentioned in my "What Color is your Banister" post that we painted our banister (which leads up to the renovated third floor) a black lacquer with a shiny finish. The black color provides a nice contrast against the pastel walls. Here are the photos.

More Home Renovations:

Art Studio/ Home Office

DIY Wall Paper Project

Bright Bathroom

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Beautiful Home Offices

These beautiful workspaces are inspiring me... so chic and organized too! Click here to view my home office / art studio as well!

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Inspiring Craft Room

Wouldn't you be so happy creating every day in this room? I love the bright color! Happy Thursdy everyone... one more day until Friday! If you have not done so, be sure to enter the generous giveaway here.

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In the Studio with Ish and Chi

Ever since I finished my Art Studio renovation, I am fascinated by other inspirational work spaces. Viv from Ish and Chi has such a creative and

whimsical place to work. It's so refreshing!

If you are not familiar with her designs, visit her Etsy shop here.

Don't you think this chandelier print will go great in my studio?

I love the fresh color!

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Art Studio / Home Office

I cannot tell you how happy I am that my new Art Studio is finished. Every morning the light pours in this bright and cheerful room and provides me with so much inspiration for the day! In the center of the room I created a custom island with wide shelves. I designed it specifically to store my watercolor paper which is 26" by 40". It is movable with casters on the bottom,

so I can place it anywhere in the room.

Remember this pegboard post? I created a large inspiration board to show my framed and unframed watercolors. I painted the pegboard the same Spring Mint color as the walls. Then I framed the pegboard with white trim for a finished look. This is the focal point of the room and the ultimate organizer.

The entire board measures 5 1/2 feet by 8 feet.

I use bull dog clips hanging on S hooks to display various works in progress.

Click here to see the wall before the renovation.

Over on the side of the room, I put in cabinets to store my supplies, with a dark teal/turquoise laminate top {which really looks like granite}.

Click here for before shot.

In this post, I mentioned we were taking a trip to IKEA. My desk is made up of two Vika Artur trestles and a nice glass beveled edge top. I love my Jules swivel chair as well. Featured on the wall is my original watercolor dress painting.

Another IKEA purchase that holds and protects my prints is the Alex drawer unit on casters. On top I have my new Hp wireless scanner and copier which I love. I picked a beautiful light wood flooring. This cleans well {in case I spill some paint} and is functional with all the movable furniture in the room.

I am big on organization. The fabric bins on my desk come from

Momfetti and Target.

My best-selling "Summer Breeze" giclee on canvas brings color to the room. These are great to place in a stand on your favorite table, or hang on the wall.

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