Music to my ears

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In so many clients’ houses I come across a sad, dark little nook where a sad, dark little piano stands.  Little wonder it’s hard to get kids to practice!

Musical instruments are beautiful…so why do we always pick the worst corner in the house to put it?  Instead of trying to hide the very large, very unhidable piece…why not highlight it?  Make it a stand out feature in a pretty spot, and as a side benefit it becomes a far more welcoming and enjoyable place for kids to be.

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Rather than have a boring old piano stool… give it a splash of paint in a fun standout colour.  There couldn’t be anything easier to paint.

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Or lose the stool completely and add a groovy substitute.

 

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I know I paint a lot of stuff, and sometimes I may not give timber its full respect, but…how much better is this!!  Instead of having a dark hulking object sticking out in the middle of a thoroughfare (so often the only space in a modern home for a piano)…here is a really cool little piece that makes you want to use it.

 

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And sheet music is gorgeous.  Crazy not to have it out!

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If you’re lucky enough to be able to devote a full room to music…then, again, give it its due.  Musical instruments of any sort look gorgeous…make sure to use them aesthetically as well as practically.

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And it you don’t have a room at all, then get inventive.

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And it doesn’t matter how small the instrument is… it should be look like it has it’s own space and purpose.  This is so sweet.