Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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Got a Collection You Want to Show-off? Check Out These Inventive Ways to Display Those Collections

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Vintage Silverware on a Cutting Board
Create a vintage feel by pairing an antique silverware collection with an old wooden cutting board. The polished, mismatched knives and spoons seem to float on the worn board—a homey yet stark contrast to the silver's cool gleam and a reminder of days gone by.

Clocks on a "Book" Shelf
This delightful arrangement rests on a very literal interpretation of "bookshelf." Antique clocks, books, and memorabilia are displayed on wall shelves made from... you guessed it... books! The combination of horizontal and vertical book spines is unexpected, functional, and sure to surprise.

Wine and Stilettos
For the gal who has a weakness for fine wine and a great pair of flashy stilettos, here is a imaginative and practical way to showcase both. These glamorous high-heeled shoes prove to be the perfect resting place for a special bottle of wine—an unexpected display choice sure to delight both wine aficionados and shoe-fetish friends!


China Under Glass
Instead of stacking your lovely china cups, saucers, and plates behind closed doors on cupboard shelves, bring them out into the open. Clear glass domes, cookie jars, apothecary jars, and covered cake stands are all excellent for displaying and protecting vintage china. Your pieces will not only be beautiful to view, but they'll stay clean and dust-free, and be easy to retrieve for your next tea party.

Earrings in a Frame
Hanging your earrings in an attractive frame not only shows off your collection, but also makes it easier to find the pair you want. Rather than digging through the jumble in your jewelry box, you can simply unhook your earrings of choice. To make your own display, nail a piece of fine steel mesh to the back of a flea-market-find frame, and then arrange your earrings. This approach would also work well for any collection of hooked items, such as fly fishing lures.

Model Cars on a Shoe Rack
Do you know someone who collects toy cars, trucks, motorcycles, or helicopters? Whether adult hobbyists or kid-size collectors, they will love this simple "showroom" for their car collection—a wall-mounted shoe rack. The angled shelving gives a better view of each vehicle, while the shelf lip prevents the collection from rolling away.


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