Decorology

Category: beams

  • Early American Colonial interiors that we could still live in today

    Early American Colonial interiors that we could still live in today

    I grew up in an 18th century farmhouse, and we just went to Annapolis yesterday, so I was feeling inspired to look up some colonial interiors.  Here are some gorgeous examples of colonial exteriors and colonial interiors.  Some are authentic and others were renovated or new builds made to capture the colonial aesthetic.

    I love this color palette.  It’s quiet but rich at the same time. The wide plank flooring is also amazing.

    A classic colonial home. 
    The wainscoting, wide plank floors are gorgeous in this Pennsylvania museum house.

    This house has a modern look due to the clean lines and monochrome palette even though it’s early American!
    via Pinterest via Amazon: Early American Country Interiors

    An 18th century NJ farmhouse with a red dutch door.  It was for sale last year but was snatched up pretty quickly.

    This home along the Hudson was renovated.  Reclaimed wood planks are the flooring, and hand-hewn beams with plaster fill in are the ceiling.

    via jbmarchitect.com

    I think what’s so appealing to me about colonial interiors is that it harks back to simpler life.  No cords, TVs, phones beeping, etc.  I imagine that life was no piece of cake for early Americans though.

  • Simple, Chic, and Beautiful Interiors

    Simple, Chic, and Beautiful Interiors

    Uncluttered, well-curated, organized homes

    I’m definitely on a binge as of late to find inspiration for simple interiors.  For most of us, a home this “perfect” is just not possible.  We have kids, long hours, and husbands. 😉  In fact, my husband claims my standards for cleanliness are “warped” by looking at perfectly staged and decorated interiors for the past eight years.  He may have a point.  Nevertheless,  think of these homes as “design concepts” and draw inspiration and maybe even motivation for sending one box a month to a thrift store.

    Simple to me does not mean modern or minimal.  Simple can have warmth and character.  To me simple is more about “clean” and surrounding yourself with only things that are meaningful to you.
    via Pinterest via Carla Aston

    Simple and chic also requires discipline to keep your space tidied and clean, but to me the reward of walking into a room like this is worth it.
    via DecorPad

    If you are starting a room from scratch, furniture with clean lines can help accomplish a simple chic look.
    via Apartment Therapy

    Next time you dust or clean, try to remove at least one object from a shelf or bookcase. You don’t have to get rid of it, just put it away for awhile.  See if you like a sparser look.  The less objects you have on display, the more impact the objects on display will have. 

    via DecorPad

    via Apartment Therapy

    Coming home to a simple and streamlined entryway is a great way to decompress.
    via DecorPad

    via Apartment Therapy

    What does simple mean to you?

  • Old barns converted into beautiful family homes!

    Old barns converted into beautiful family homes!

    Historic barns turned into functional living spaces

    I spent the better part of this weekend scrubbing out my barn and stalls by hand this weekend due to a broken pressure washer, so I have barns on the brain.  Our barn is just a small metal pole barn with two stalls, but it doesn’t make it hard to imagine the amazing open concept layout someone could create with a grand old barn of wood or stone.  Here are some pretty examples I found.


    I love the contrast of the dark wood floors and the white walls and beams.
    via Architectural Digest

    If the wood is kept dark, it’s a good idea to incorporate large windows for natural light and white or light walls (unless you like dark interiors!)
    via Architectural Digest

    via OneKindDesign

    I’m not a fan of taxidermy as decor, but that door opening to the yard is pretty fantastic!
    via OneKindDesign

    Beautiful light stone and natural wood floors make this barn conversion quaint and pretty.
    via OneKindDesign

    I think the photo above and below are from the same barn.  I don’t know if I could live on concrete floors, but I like the white plank walls and the rustic furnishings.

    via OneKindDesign

    via OneKindDesign

    Okay, this may not be for everyone, but how amazing would it be to be able to keep watch over and observe your animals while going about your daily household duties!
    via Great American Country

    So pretty in every way!  The large windows, vaulted ceiling, and character-rich hardwood floors are so pretty.

    via OneKindDesign

    The barn exteriors are often just as beautiful as the interiors!
    via Architectural Digest

    via Architectural Digest

  • Barn inspired homes.

    Barn inspired homes.

    Living in a barn might not sound all that appealing, but these spaces below may just change your mind!
    This barn looks modern and rustic! It’s simply gorgeous.
    With large windows, tall ceilings, and a touch of the barn indoors, this space takes living in a barn to a whole new level!
    Not interested in it looking so much like a barn inside? This upgrade could do it! I like how they are using the beams to define the barn like living, but still keep it updated everywhere else.
    Would you live in a renovated barn?
    Perfect!!! Woodshop downstairs, live upstairs, couldn't be better. Gotta get building.:
    I would!!