Decorology

Category: bar stools

  • Real small houses: Ranch Renovations

    Real small houses: Ranch Renovations

    I’ll take my small 50’s rancher over a 90’s McMansion any day – who has time to clean all that anyway? Okay, maybe I am envious of the storage space – we have no garage or basement, just a hard to access attic and a scary crawlspace. My point is, there is something nice to having the family all on one floor and in a home that forces you to keep your possessions in check.

    However, while Ranch houses can be described as a blank canvas, or family friendly, I don’t completely agree with that.  Especially if your ranch is from the 50/60’s it’s probably partitioned off into extremely small rooms that don’t really suit today’s lifestyle.  We knocked down several walls to make our living room, dining room, and kitchen one great open concept space.  We lost a hallway, which as our realtor cleverly spun as “making the home feel like a large sprawling estate,” but the open space and light is worth it. There is a breakfast bar dividing the kitchen from the dining room, but the open layout allows me to keep an eye on little Leo playing in the living room area while I’m making a bottle in the kitchen.

    Below are some other ranch remodels (undoubtedly all with much larger budget’s than ours) that I think really make the most of the square footage. If you’re looking for a qualified local contractor to take on your ranch renovation, check out the Get Assist app.

    I have a weakness for exposed beams…and wide plank wood floors..and built ins…

    Love the contrast of the rustic/industrial stools with the sleek white kitchen.  A lot of people are making statements with lighting these days, but I actually like how understated these pendants are.

    The blue vanity is so pretty.

    3 above via Pneumatic Addict

     

     

    In the house featured in the image above, as well as the photos below, several wall were taken out to turn a small kitchen and den into one large open kitchen.

    Recessed lighting is also a great way to visually expand a space!

     

     

    The vaulted curve in the ceiling makes this home look even more spacious and open after it’s remodel!

    Do you now or have you ever lived in a ranch house?  Did you ever remodel it, and if so, how?

    images above via Style Blueprint

    *Thanks to Get Assist for partnering on this post!
  • Adding the finishing touches to our newly renovated space

    Adding the finishing touches to our newly renovated space

    Our house is almost done. so close…. and baby is due in 3 weeks.  Hubby has been working tirelessly for four months now to make our house our home.  I don’t even begin to know how to thank him!  And now the fun part begins – decorating! While we do have many pieces we are going to keep, there are some things we need.  I’ve been scouring flash sale sites to try and get good stuff at a good price, but you have to check often and move fast – which can be tough if you’re undecided.  Here’s what I’ve found today that would look gorgeous in our space:

    Now that we have a breakfast bar – we need stools.  These would be a great contrast to our white upholstered dining chairs.

    We just bought a gorgeous silvery taupe sectional, and this color would be so great with it!

    Two large baskets are needed by both doors for shoes.  We don’t have room for any entry way furniture like a shoe cabinet, and I will never train hubby to put his shoes in the closet.
    3 items above were all found at Joss & Main

     A lush, textured carpet for our master bedroom.

    Throw pillow with a little punch for our new sofa.
    These 3 items found on Gilt.

  • Creating a space for entertaining

    Creating a space for entertaining

    More and more, Chris and I were finding our small apartment tough for entertaining.  One thing on our “To Do” list for our new home is to knock down the wall between the kitchen and the living room to create a breakfast bar. That would give us a little more space to entertain, but mostly it would vastly increase the flow in our home, making even our modest space more conducive to guests.

    This seating area isn’t particularly large, but the open concept layout and variety of seating makes for plenty of ways for guests to mingle.
    This kitchen bar can be a great addition to more seating.
    Sometimes the bar stool itself can make a big difference. Having backless bar stools still gives you the visual space you need but allows for guest seating.
    I love this “campy” industrial wheeled cart turned bar.
    For more options, check out stylish stools at Factory Buys
    This post in partnership with barstools.co.uk