Decorology

Category: beautiful

  • Beautiful and Classic interiors: Interior design by Kate Marker

    Beautiful and Classic interiors: Interior design by Kate Marker

    Kate Marker Interiors blends the old and the new

    I’m having a serious designer crush on Kate Marker Interiors.  As I’m sure many of you know, raising a toddler adds serious chaos to your life, both mentally and physically.  The constant picking up of toys on top of being there 24/7 to tend to your little one’s beck and call can be draining.  While there are many moments of joy to fill you back up, you also need an environment that decompresses, and for me nothing does that like a soothing, clean and serene space.  I think Kate Marker’s interiors do just that.

    Having a sleek and functional entryway helps you leave the day’s stresses at the door and helps prevent it when you’re trying to leave for the day! I LOVE the built-n cupboards and drawers

    As an order and organization junkie these bookshelves are such a sigh of relief.  I love the overhead lighting via the gold sconces too.  Using the shelves as a sort of gallery space for art is clever too!

    Nothing like a crisp white bathroom

    Peppering you house with meaningful vignettes is a beautiful way to decorate.

    Normally I don’t go for monochrome spaces but this dusty blue is so beautiful

    There is a soothing Shaker quality to this hall

    An intimate and light-filled seating area in the bedroom is a happy refuge

  • The many uses of a rug!

    The many uses of a rug!

    There are plenty of ways to use a rug in a home that might give you a new perspective on what kind of rugs you choose! I love a rug that has a deeper meaning than just it’s beauty. There are so many antique and vintage rugs that bring a sense of history to a room.
    Bursting With Plants, a 1910 Portland Foursquare for a Florist and Barista (via Bloglovin.com ):
    There are rugs whose sole purpose is to tie in all the different colors and styles in a room. So many rugs are designed with such beautiful colors it would be hard to not find one in your style. A great place to shop for rugs by a certain color is Nazmiyal Antique Rugs. Not only do they have a wide variety of rugs but so many different styles to choose from.
    I saw a Beni Ourain rug like this one at The Sunny Side & Co. https://www.etsy.com/shop/theboucherouiteshop:
    Some rugs are meant to make a space feel longer or wider than it is. Neutral rugs are great for spaces that don’t need any extra color but really give you a sense of home.
    House Tour: A Mid-Century-Meets-Marfa Austin Home | Apartment Therapy:
    Some rugs give you a pop of color that you need to complete a room. Whether it be bright or pastel, a hint of color on the floor can really bring a room together.
    Home in Sweden | via Per Jansson:
    My favorite kinds of rugs are ones that make you feel like home where you’d least expect it! A rough outdoor space can easily be transformed into a cozy beautiful place you’d love to spend your days with a simple rug.
    The art of rug making with Loloi Rugs:
    Picking the rug is the most important part. There is no denying a quality rug will make a room feel like it was meant to be. 
    What kind of rug are you looking for?
    This is a sponsored post. 

  • Kid Friendly Homes

    More and more and I enjoy seeing kids incorporated in home decor design. Most of what you see is staged views of how a home “should” look like but what we should see is more of what real life looks like combined with good design! 
    20 Stylish and Kid-Friendly Spaces | Apartment Therapy:
    When beautiful design and real life functionality come together, it’s a beautiful thing!
    A ’30s Californian bungalow in Victoria’s Newtown renovated by Built By Wilson | window seat | carpet tiles | kids table:
    We should all strive to find that balance between beautiful and functional in a sense that fits our lifestyles, not necessarily what’s “in” trend.
    Kid-Friendly Attic Renovation | POPSUGAR Home:
    If you need a guest room and a playroom, make a guest room that can be a playroom too! Just because it needs two very different functions, doesn’t mean it can’t come together beautifully.
    Adorable reading nook under the stairs | 10 Fun & Friendly Kids Playrooms Part 3 - Tinyme Blog:
    via tinyme
    Someone else might see chaos in a room that others see as a masterpiece! Make it your own and enjoy each piece of it. 
    Warehouse Apartment In Australia gravityhomeblog.com - instagram - pinterest - bloglovin:
    How do you incorporate your real life into your home decor design?

  • Beautiful bathroom’s with tubs!

    Bathrooms with stand alone tubs always make for a stunning appearance! Here are some bold and some beautiful examples for inspiration on how to incorporate your stand alone tub.

    I love the way this bathtub is styled.  The art, the plant, the velvet upholstered bench.  It’s so beautiful!
    via DecorPad

    I really like tubs by a window. Can you tell?  This tub and the tub placement seems like the perfect place to spend a lazy evening.
    via DecorPad

    1 Hanson St. residence, Boston. PEG Properties & Design. EMBARC Architecture + Design Studios. Kennedy Design Build. Benjamin Gebo photo.:
    via georgianadesign

    The tub is pretty, but how about those shiny tile floors and the marble sink?!

    pinned by barefootstyling.com freestanding tub + antlers:
    via bloodandchampagne

    Rustic meets modern with this modern bathtub.

    This tub in a small bathroom was carefully measured for and the rest of the bathroom is kept sparse.  The natural light is amazing!
    via DecorPad

    If you aren’t shy and/or have a lot of privacy outside, and outdoor bathtub would be an indulgent way to spend a summer day!

    via DecorPad

    How would you or have you incorporated a tub in your bathroom?  Keep in mind that you don’t always need to purchase a new tub.  You have options for refinishing a tub or reglazing it.

  • Make Your Home Yours!

    Certain days I like to say goodbye to what’s trending and hello to what my heart desires. 
    When it comes to home decor, most of us follow the trends and that’s fine, but it doesn’t hurt to do some digging around and find something that truly suits you. 
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    When you pick home decor based on what moves you and brings you joy, you’d be amazed at how a space can come together and create something beautiful out of something so unexpected.
    living room.:
    Don’t be afraid to stand out and be different. That’s what makes your home uniquely yours.
    Black walls in the Powder Bath || Studio McGee:
    What are you doing to create a home that revolves around you?

  • The Best of April

    Here are the best of best posts in April! I’m so lucky to have such an amazing group of readers who come back to see what’s been catching my eyes. I hope you all truly enjoy them as much as I do!

    Nursery:
    Which was your favorite?

  • Bright and Beautiful Spaces

    Sometimes we just need a fresh look. Here are a few fresh spaces that are not only bright, but beautiful too! 
    pinterest @sydonce:
    Chic Workspace:
    Nursery:
    We found a local contractor who custom built the bench for the space. I love the drawers on either side that give us a little more storage. Right now we keep our board games in them. We looked on Pinterest for style ideas, and loved when breakfast nooks had a little character. To get that, we added molding all around and added extra slats for more dimension. (Chandelier is from Joss & Main):
    Gorgeous bathroom makeover! Love the marble, white and gold combo.:
    Could your space use a little fresh touch of bright and beautiful too?
  • Holiday Decor I Love this Year

    Holiday Decor I Love this Year

    There is something about holiday decor that just puts a bright and cheery mood in the air. I am always on the search for new ideas. Although I tend to lean towards the more simple decor, there is something stunning about a home that is decorated head to toe!
    There’s something beautiful about neutral decor with the bright crisp natural green. 
    It seems like this is the year for reindeer and I love it!
    I love to see how others set their tables for the holidays too. The cold tableware is beautiful.
    Handcrafted to look like old-fashioned stockings, artisans in Nepal hand knit each of these from 100% wool. The facility they're crafted at is Fair Trade Certified, meaning that each stocking purchased directly improves the life of the artisan who makes it. A thoughtful gift!:
    via westelm
    I love the nontraditional stockings as well. There’s something beautiful about a little personality in each stocking.
    How one blogger combined rustic and glam decorating ideas to deck her home for the holidays.:
    What kind of holiday decor are you loving this year?
  • Bedrooms I Adore

    Bedrooms I Adore

    There is something about a beautiful bedroom that hits home to me. It’s where you start and end your day, it’s so personal, and it’s a place of comfort. 
    What are the must haves in your bedroom?
  • Chairs that have caught my eye!

    Chairs that have caught my eye!

    I don’t know what it is about chairs, but they seem to catch my eye! I feel like they are an easy thing to switch out and although some are quite pricey, you can find great ones in any budget. They can create a cozy environment, add extra seating, or just give the room something special.
    There’s something about a unique chair that gets me every time.
    Even if it’s a chair that’s meant to not be seen! It adds a little something extra to the room.
    They can be bold and make a statement.
    Or tuck inside a special space, but still be beautifully designed.
    Almost every room can use a chair. You can’t say that for most items in each room of your house!
    What kind of chairs do you love the most?