Category: balcony

  • Beautiful Staircases: Inspiration for an overlooked area

    Beautiful Staircases: Inspiration for an overlooked area

    Beautiful Staircases

    Staircases aren’t usually something one thinks of when thinking “home decorating.”  I thought it might be fun to dedicate an entire post to beautiful staircases and the beauty they can add to your home.  I’ve even found some inspiration for outdoor stairs, which aren’t as popular in the states as maybe external staircases uk, or Italy, and throughout Europe.

    Moreover, considering a lot of staircases open to the foyer or entrance of a home, it is well worth considering the design and aesthetics of your staircase in home decorating projects. While spiral staircases aren’t as popular in the states, I saw a lot of them while living in Spain, an unbeknownst to me you can buy staircases online!

    Below I’ve posted some staircase inspiration:

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    How sweet is this white winding staircase?  I love the gray wide paneled floor and entry rug too. This winding staircase also adds some valuable storage space under it, great for adding a small desk or entry console for sorting mail.beautiful staircases

    Wow. I would love to have built-in bookcases behind this graceful spiral staircase and a comfy seat for reading by the window. I also love the plants and lantern hanging in the center of the staircase.

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    Spiral staircases don’t need to be antique and old fashioned.  There are a lot of modern options for staircases available these days, as well as space-saving solutions. I love the contrast this steel spiral staircase creates against the white room.

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    A balcony garden with a pretty exterior spiral staircase!  This is a clever way to include more greenery in your outdoor space if it is limited.

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    This winding staircase is truly a work of art.  The architectural details and the care that’s been taken in creating a beautiful curve is amazing.  Everything about it is so artful.  I love the planes of white surface and the interesting windows.

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    Spiral staircases can really shine in lofts since they’re visible from most areas of the space. I love the eclectic mix in this loft of different furnishings and wood finishes.  The exposed beams and wood-paneled ceiling is gorgeous too!

    Have you put thought into your staircase?  If so how do you have it decorated?  Is it an afterthought?  Are you lucky enough to have a staircase that had a lot of architectural details added?  We don’t have a staircase in our home – so I need to live vicariously through people who do!

    *Disclosure:  This post brought to you in partnership with Fontanot Shop

     

     

  • Beautiful outdoor spaces for every style

    Pretty simple concept today – the beauty of the outdoors. And when you can spend time outdoors as comfortably as you can inside your home, why wouldn’t you?

    A large table and plenty of chairs means room for good friends and good food.

    This space is perfect for enjoying a lazy summer Sunday afternoon. I would catch up on my magazines and definitely leave the devices inside.  The canopy really makes this patio special.

    The garden, the fireplace…I’d be out here as much as I could.

    With a beautiful tree like that on the property you don’t need much more than a  simple table and chairs

    Using clear trays as tables is such a great idea.  Love the fireplace too.

    Small outdoor space?  Live it up – just get everything on a small scale to fit!

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  • Bringing the Balcony Back to Life

    Bringing the Balcony Back to Life

    Temperatures are slowly rising and the outdoors are getting liveable! Let’s take it up a notch and make it loveable. It doesn’t matter if you outdoor space is big or small, even a balcony can come back to life. Take these ideas for some inspiration on your balcony:
    Pretty Cozy Patio | 16 Ways to Deck Out Your Deck
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    Adorable small balcony ...perfect for breakfast. IKEA MÄLARÖ Table + 2 chairs, outdoor, red
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    Which is your favorite balcony space?