When you are multitasking at home more than ever, look for furniture that can do double—or even triple—duty, too. Choose a vanity for the bedroom with enough width and depth that it can turn into a desk when you need one. Look for a credenza with storage space that can be devoted to supplies for when you turn your "home office" back into a dining room at the end of the day.
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IF YOU WANT MORE FURNITURE, BUT DON’T HAVE MORE SPACE
A near effortless upgrade starts with getting a handle on things—literally. Take stock of all your cabinetry (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom dresser drawers) and hardware. Solid brass knobs and pulls in a variety of shapes—beveled handles, classic rounds—will elevate any cupboard door or piece of furniture.
IF YOU ARE TIRED OF YOUR CABINETS
Big refresh energy can extend to every room of your home, even the bathroom. Clear out any clutter, pair down to just the necessities, and upgrade the space with style-minded storage—think: a spider green marble wastecan and tray—that shows off your new streamlined and organized side. Additional touches, like a teak stool and polished nickel and marble bath caddy, make the space feel more like a sanctuary and less like an afterthought.
IF YOUR BATHROOM FEELS BLAH
In the world of living room essentials, coffee tables get top billing (right after the couch, of course). Side tables, however, are the true unsung heroes of form and function. Flexible pedestal styles offer plenty of surface area for an accent vase or a resting drinking glass, without an imposing footprint. Place one beside a chair or let two bookend a sofa for impact that doesn’t weigh the rest of the room down.
IF YOU ARE LONGING FOR EXTRA SURFACES
When you've been settling for curtains on the default setting, swapping for a style you've chosen specifically for your space changes everything. Call attention to your windows with statement color panels in luxe sheens. Soften the space with neutral hues and natural textures. And for a room flooded with light or where privacy is key, opt for a heavyweight charcoal look that will make it more comfortable morning, noon, or night.
IF YOU WANT MORE OF A CUSTOM VIBE
The only constant in life is change. And if we've learned anything, it's that things go much better when you're able to change along with it. As you let go of the old and get ready to embrace the new, as we all often do at the start of a new year, you'll want to welcome this refreshed mood into your space, too.
Though 2020 is finally in the rear view, we’re still looking for ways to elevate and adapt to the new normal without sacrificing style—and CB2’s Spring 2021 collection is full of beautiful things that bring good energy. From provocative statement pieces to easy-but-impactful updates, these five changes will make sure your home is still serving you.
5 clever ways to re-energize your space,
sans renovation.
WORDS BY Crystal Meers DESIGN BY Brit Ashcraft
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Copper Velvet Curtain Panel
CLUSTER VELLUM SIDE TABLE
TEAK NATURAL ROUND BATHROOM STOOL
LOGAN ROUND KNOBS
OTTO GREY CONCRETE DESK