The goal of this web site is to push the envelope on what it means to design a particular space. Every month we try to focus on a particular "room" and break it down into its main functions in order to reinvent or reassign that function to an unconventional or salvaged object.
This concept not only frees the designer (you) to truly make your space unique to your style and taste, but also by reintroducing non-uniform items and materials, the cost of designing a particular space can usually be reduced significantly.
The parameters with which this web site tries to design is as follows:
-All objects are local and readily available
-All objects are reasonable in terms of cost
-Salvaged objects are used when appropriate
-Any assembly needs to be as easy a possible
As the creators of this web site we openly admit that we have no formal education whatsoever. We are not accredited. We belong to no clubs or organizations of the interior design persuasion. That being said, we have lived in houses, apartments and various other dwellings, so, as far as designing a space goes, we are in the same boat as you. We just thought we would rock that boat a little.
So feel free to look at our ideas and glean as much (useful?) information as you want. Any questions, comments or criticism can be emailed to info@misguidedspaces.com. Thank you for your interest.
This Month's Space: The Bathroom
Lately, immense extravagance has been associated with this once humble room. There is a yearning to hearken back to the days of Roman baths, complete with epic mosaic tile floors and lavish tubs with built-in waterfalls. All that are missing are the concubines and togas (at least in my bathroom, I don't know what goes on in yours).
Despite the rebirth of hype, that fact doesn't change, that this is still the room where you brush your teeth, shave various body parts, and, well, do your business, so to speak.
Fear not, I am not insinuating that we return the bathroom to a closet with a bucket (that's what the Renaissance Festival if for). Quite the contrary, I acknowledge, that since this in one room where you spend a great deal of time, you should at least enjoy being in there.