Hey everyone, I moved into a new house about 6 months ago, so as always, the war room has to start over. However, I feel like we may be in this house for a while, so I am looking to do something extraordinary for my display.
I am hoping that you all can help me design, decorate, and think of ideas for this room. This will be an ongoing process. Don't worry about the budget, leave that up to me. Just think in terms of the sky being the limit.
I am going for mid-century modern look. Think back to the late 1940s through early 1960s. What would a veteran's office looked like a decade removed from the war? That is the look I want (with war trophy overfloweth)!
Things that can't change:
-desk
-book shelf (although a built in shelf would be a nice touch)
-floor
-wall structure/opening/door
-ceiling lights
Things up for change:
-display cabinets (built-in shelving or furniture up for consideration)
-paint/paneling
-molding
-decoration
What is necessary in the design:
-Room for helmet storage - this is my bread and butter and I plan to expand my collection in the future
-More book storage
-I would like to move some uniforms into the room, so it would be cool if I could figure out a way to hang some of them in here - I don't have many uniform items
-I would like the small items to be put up where little kids or cats can't run off with them, so that shelving would have to be elevated. Doesn't have to be full enclosed, but would be nice
-Lighting is important, but it must have the "feel" of being mid-century
-I need additional display space. Those trunks in the corner are filled with stuff. I have medals, flags/banners (can be folded), bayonets, knives, etc. that I would like to display, but can't currently.
First, I will post photos of what we are currently working with.
I am hoping that you all can help me design, decorate, and think of ideas for this room. This will be an ongoing process. Don't worry about the budget, leave that up to me. Just think in terms of the sky being the limit.
I am going for mid-century modern look. Think back to the late 1940s through early 1960s. What would a veteran's office looked like a decade removed from the war? That is the look I want (with war trophy overfloweth)!
Things that can't change:
-desk
-book shelf (although a built in shelf would be a nice touch)
-floor
-wall structure/opening/door
-ceiling lights
Things up for change:
-display cabinets (built-in shelving or furniture up for consideration)
-paint/paneling
-molding
-decoration
What is necessary in the design:
-Room for helmet storage - this is my bread and butter and I plan to expand my collection in the future
-More book storage
-I would like to move some uniforms into the room, so it would be cool if I could figure out a way to hang some of them in here - I don't have many uniform items
-I would like the small items to be put up where little kids or cats can't run off with them, so that shelving would have to be elevated. Doesn't have to be full enclosed, but would be nice
-Lighting is important, but it must have the "feel" of being mid-century
-I need additional display space. Those trunks in the corner are filled with stuff. I have medals, flags/banners (can be folded), bayonets, knives, etc. that I would like to display, but can't currently.
First, I will post photos of what we are currently working with.
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