Decorology

Transitional interiors are my favorite because of their emphasis on clean lines. I think they also make for a happy marriage of both modern and traditional design.  It isn't about fluff or frills. Transitional interiors focus more about quality finishes and furniture. That is a philosophy I can get behind! It's okay to take a breather. Also, It's a battlefield out on the internet these...

Beautiful kitchens are hard to ignore. Kitchens are undoubtedly the busiest rooms in the home, so making it beautiful and functional is (maybe) more important than the function/aesthetics of any other room in the home. Kitchens also tend to be toward the front of the home and therefore see more traffic and visitors then dens and bedrooms. All the...

In today’s always on world, finding time for yourself to just relax and chill can be difficult. As well as being short of time, most people live with other family members, which can make it hard to get away from everyone and everything. However, most of us still have the luxury of having our own bedroom. This is important because...

Dream bathrooms galore! I'm a sucker for a good bathroom. I love a good soak, especially in the winter, and now with a toddler, my bathroom is a well-needed refuge.  The perfect bathroom isn't achieved through one element, rather the combination of a great layout, adequate bathroom storage, well-considered materials, easy to use fixtures, and lastly the decoration used to...

Moroccan interiors have a soft spot in my heart ever since our trip to Morocco.  With the ease, focus on comfort, and beautiful craftsmanship it's hard to find something not to like. One thing about Moroccan homes that I loved were the courtyards. Granted, I don't live in a climate where an open, roofless home would be practical, but it was...

Vintage interiors really shine when the craftsmanship and details of the past generations pair well with modern sensibilities of less clutter.  And, for simply the heck of it, I've added some shots that simply remind me that there is beauty in life to be had, though for personal reasons I might have trouble focusing on them right now. A beautiful...

Below are some jaw-dropping traditional kitchens from the John B. Murray Architect. I've featured their work before, as I'm a big fan of the mix of modern efficiencies with the character and novelty of more traditional interior design principles. My kitchen is nowhere near the size of these. In fact, I only have 4 drawers, but it is streamlined and efficient,...

No specific topic today, just beautiful rooms to inspire this rather gloomy morning (at least here in MD).  Granted, it's also not Monday, but I also wasn't particularly productive yesterday.  So, without further ado, I bring you some interior design eye candy and inspiration. What a great kitchen to wake up to every morning.  The natural light and open concept...

Oriental rugs in modern decor are something I've had my eye on lately.  Oriental, or any hand-knotted antique rugs in that case have a way of beautifully grounding and warming up a space, which is why I think they work in modern decor so well, and the contrast makes a great impact. I'm also listening to an audiobook right now,...

Let's welcome 2017 as a new year of health, kindness, beauty, respect for the planet, reverence for our bodies, reverence for our souls, accepting others and embracing our differences, and PEACE.  As cliche and naive as it may sound, why can't we all be "humble and kind," as Tim McGraw's "Humble and Kind" pleads? Below are images I've found that illustrate...