Whether it's on a pair of pillows, the back of a bookshelf, the floor or the ceiling, a splash of surprising color transforms any space from boring to breathtaking.

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Too much stuff and not enough space? Just follow these 10 tricks to find hidden storage in your closet, cabinets, and shelves.

Closet with baskets1. Stack the Odds in Your Favor
For large, gaping spaces without any shelving (such as a closet with a gap between the top shelf and the ceiling, or an armoire without shelves), modular components may be the best solution, particularly if you need a fast or temporary fix. Transform dead space into useable storage with shelves that can house everyday essentials and baskets. Stackable units are available in a multitude of shapes and sizes, typically cost less than $20, and require only a screwdriver and hammer for easy assembly. Measure before you buy.

2. Build a Better Basket
If you store small items on a shelf, try corralling them into a bin or basket, which you can treat as a drawer. For instance, stash your collection of tea boxes, DVDs, or slippers in a basket and access it as needed. The basket lets you see all the contents at the same

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Add stye to your rental home! A growing trend amongst frequent travelers is to pack a few staple items that help to personalize any hotel room. These might include their favorite soaps and slippers, a few small photos, or their usual end-of-day tunes.

These modern day nomads spend so much time in hotel rooms that they have cleverly figured out how to personalize a space without being permanent. I think this trend is a great cue for renters who want to make their homes more personal but without making permanent changes to the property-flooring, walls, doors, etc.

There are increasing numbers of people these days who prefer to rent rather than to buy a home. In fact, rental properties could make up half of all new households in the next decade-more than seven million renter households. So, here are my sMARt tips for those of you who want to make your rental space look and feel like you've put down roots-without breaking the bank-and, with one exception, they are all things

I can't even begin to explain my love of books. Bookstores are a dangerous place. Thrift stores, yard sales, and used bookstores are much more my speed. I buy a lot of books. Some because I wish to read them over and over. Some because I just can't wait long enough for the library wait list. And, some I buy just because - $.50 for a beautiful vintage book will catch my attention every single time. Now I just have to decide what to do with them, because they are really starting to pile up around here. Enter DIY book home decor...sounds right up my alley! Though I prefer the ones that don't ruin the book in anyway, the others are an incredible way to use a book that may already be falling apart. Here are 10 amazing ways to reuse old books: - By Heather Sokol

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I think it's probably the preppy, water-loving side of me that constantly gravitates toward chic, nautical details. No, you're not going to find my house decked out in lighthouses and seagulls, but I definitely appreciate a nod toward all things seaside. Lately I've been seeing and pinning a ton of rope-inspired DIY projects and crafts. Vases, pendant lights, mirrors, you name it! There are so many fresh craft ideas out there these days. Loving a little nautical flavor yourself? Here are 7 awesome rope crafts! - By Cyd Converse

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Just when you thought the fall TV season was taking forever to get started, it charges full steam ahead this week, featuring new comedies with old favorites, a new take on an old hero, and the season premiere of more than twelve programs, from Modern Family and Revenge to The Good Wife (which rumor has may offer some 50 Shades of Grey kink to perk up Sunday night). Here's our pick of five shows-some already great, some with potential-that should have everyone talking.

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There is something about a baby's nursery that is just…special. For some reason it seems to be the room in most families' homes that is the most complete and cozy. In addition to filling this room with lovely furniture and decor, I find that quotes add an extra something special. Beautiful words, framed and carefully placed, feel like a way of bringing your hopes and dreams for your little one into the room. And when it comes to finding inspiring quotes for your baby's room, you needn't look any further than Winnie the Pooh. Every quote is simple, yet playful and full of wisdom and encouragement. Here are 7 Winnie the Pooh-inspired prints that would be perfect for a baby's nursery! - By Lauren Hartmann

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Get ideas for an office or studio in your trailer, garage, attic, kitchen, corner, or closet.

Office in a closet

Her small San Francisco home didn't have space for a home office, so Sara Menuck converted her living room closet into a chic, streamlined work-station.

For $1,000, including materials and labor, her designer removed the closet pole and added an upper covered storage area, a floating middle shelf, and a work surface with an almost-hidden drawer. Says Menuck, "I hardly ever close the doors."

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Mobile office

When landscape architect Andreas Stavropoulos heads to a job, he tows this 2003 cherry-red trailer behind his Honda CR-V. Everything he needs is inside: workspace, reference books, and desktop computer.

Murphy bed office

To quickly transform the office into guest quarters the "flip" side of this desk and shelving unit houses a Murphy bed. A rolling filing cabinet lets you keep work essentials close by