Our 2nd Pinterest Inspired Room

When we came across this photo on Pinterest, we were immediately reminded of the upholstered, nail head trim ottoman from our recent Warehouse Event (pictured below, right). 

Large Round Ottoman by Kenneth Ludwig (at Divine Consign) - Item # 10538 $999.99Call 708.386.3366 for info/to purchase 

Using the ottoman as a starting point, it was a piece of cake coming up with some awesome ways to recreate the look of this breezy, relaxing bedroom with items currently in our store! Our second step was to search the Surya website to find a perfect rug (remember: Divine Consign is a distributor for Surya and we can order ANY rug you see on their website for under retail value!)

Here were our faves:

1. Portera   2. Sculpture   3. Sculpture   4. Aurora
Call 708.386.3366 for pricing or to place an order

Next, we started browsing through our furniture for similar items - and there are LOTS! We decided beds like these would work well:

Iron King Size Bed Frame - $246.39 (Item #9406)Call 708.386.3366 for info/to purchase 

                 4 Poster Silver Queen Size Bed Frame - $233.19 (Item #9985)

Call 708.386.3366 for info/to purchase

...As would these chairs (We happen to have 2 identical in stock, both NEW from our Horchow shipment!)

Ramona Chair by Horchow - $439.99 (Item #10874)
Call 708.386.3366 for info/to purchase

...And an interesting, functional nightstand/side table (pretty detailing + storage = heck yes!)

French Style Marble Top Side Table - $133.09 (Item #11819)
Call 708.386.3366 for info/to purchase

To put the finishing touches on the room and bring everything together, we'd finish it off with a table lamp and some hanging wall art, such as these:

Crystal Knobs Lamp - $65.99 (Item #11810) & 3 Stone Sphere Lamp - $49.49 (Item #9023) 

Framed Wall Art - Prices on items pictured range from $3-$35
Please visit our showroom at 809 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL to purchase

Viola! The room is done. We hope this inspires you to recreate rooms from your own favorite "Pins"...whether it be from items in your own home or from your favorite consignment store! (hey..just sayin')

Divine Consign
www.DivineConsignOakPark.com
708.386.3366
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Divine's Deal of the Day: Dania Nightstand

Today's deal is this perfect light wood nightstand from Dania furniture. We have this little guy (and his twin!) right now for $137.49 a piece. Two "like-new" nightstands for under $300? There is no denying that is one GREAT deal!

Call Divine Consign at (708)386-3366 to hold/purchase over the phone.

These nightstands are the perfect finishing touch for any bedroom.

"But all my bedroom furniture is dark wood and antique! These just wouldn't look right..." you say?

First of all, consignment shopping is ALL about mixing and matching. If you've been too chicken to try it...give it a shot! Dark wood + light wood, traditional + modern, whatever your "normal" style is, we dare you to take a little risk and try something out of the ordinary.

Here's a little help...If you heart Pinterest as much as we do, we bet you've stumbled upon a crafty idea or two that you haven't gotten the chance to try yet. C'mon, it's now or never! Grab a little paint, roll up your sleeves, and turn these already beautiful pieces of furniture into something to put your stamp on.

Here's some (P)inspiration to get you started:

Via dreamsandgoldfish.blogspot.com

Via kfddesigns.com

Via Petit Tapis on Flikr

Via Pinterest (source?)

Via sophiasdecor.blogspot.com

Contain Clutter

CLUTTER - no matter how hard we try to organize, we all have it. Here are a few simple and inexpensive tips to help contain some of your day-to-day clutter:

PAPERS - they are everywhere! School work, bills, recipes, manuals, wish-lists; paper is one of the biggest clutter offenders around. 

THE SOLUTION - binders! Grab a bunch of binders (they don't have to match, but it sure looks good) and label them appropriately. Have a 3 whole punch nearby and every time a piece of paper surfaces on your counter, store it away!  Take that, paper!

BATHROOM SUPPLIES - Not everyone has ample storage in their bathroom, sometimes we are faced with where to put extra rolls of toilet paper and guest towels?

THE SOLUTION - Old wooden crates! They look like cool antiques and can be stacked anywhere to store these necessities.

SMALL JEWELRY - How frustrating it is when dangly earrings get tangled together or when that special pearl earring gets lost!

THE SOLUTION - ice cube trays! The small compartments are perfect for separating pairs of earrings and they can even be stacked in drawers.

SOCKS & UNDIES - Now c'mon, who really has the time and patience to neatly fold underwear and stack socks in drawers?

THE SOLUTION - hanging fruit basket! You've seen these in kitchens, why not hang one in your closet to store socks, undies, scarves, anything that's difficult to store!

CHOOSING KIDS' CLOTHES - Always a chore when you're trying to get the kids ready & out the door for the morning.

THE SOLUTION - hanging storage shelves labeled with days of the week! At the end of the weekend when the laundry is done, simply choose an outfit for each day of the week and your morning ritual just got that much easier!

Before and After Bedrooms!

Do you ever want to freshen up your bedroom without going through a complete remodel? Most rooms just need a fresh coat of paint, a little organization, and lots of personalization!

Here are some before & after shots of some smallish (i.e. realistic) bedrooms like many of us have. With minimal work (a can of paint or two), a bit of time (weekend warriors take note) and some creative accessorizing - Voila! A fresh, organized space that can fit into most any budget!

Our first blog entry!

Imagine this ... your great aunt Trudy has passed down her lovely french-designed arm chairs to you. You're flattered, but your space is completely modern and these chairs just won't work!

Or this ... you've decided to down-size (or, as we like to call it, smart-size) and have a spare-bedroom full of furniture you just can't use anymore.

Divine Consign to the rescue! A furniture consignment store in Oak Park, Illinois, we gladly take your furniture and home accessories in good condition, and take care of the selling process. Once your item is sold, you receive 50% of the sale!

We are thrilled to be a part of the Oak Park business district and have enjoyed getting to know so many consignors and customers. Please stop by and visit us either in-person or at our online store!