DIY Inspiration: Multitasking Family Room

Creative space planning along with easy and affordable decorating results in a multitasking family room that lives up to its name.

Go With the Flow

Designer Heather Hardt used a long stretch of wall in an L-shape room to define a home office for this family. She used wall space for storage and added nature-themed accents to soften.

Furnishings and storage components were fashioned from natural wovens, woods, and leathers. Decorative accents pop in a warm palette of green, orange, and raspberry.

DIY Tip: Find the pattern for this free bird wall art (shown at right on the shelf) at BHG.com/DIYbirdart.