Category: budget friendly

  • Inspiration for mixing and matching bedding

    Inspiration for mixing and matching bedding

    I love mix and match bedding, and can’t wait to pick out the linens for our bed once our wedding is over and we have time to focus on decorating.

    I love unexpected mixes like the leopard pillows with the ikat pillow.
    via Pinterest via Heart Deco

    pattern, texture, ikat pillows, mixed bedding, eclectic style, #daretomix

    via designstories

    sarah m. dorsey designs: Tufted Headboard with Nailhead | How To

    If you doubt your ability to mix patterns, start off with one color in different patterns, and add one accent pillow in another color. A monochrome palette will be foolproof.

    via sarahmdorsey

    bedroom inspiration: dark gray upholstered headboard, white bedding, camel chevron pattern-

    via elementsofstyle

    via Pinterest via  Indulgy
    If you have an upholstered headboard in a non-neutral color, you will need to consider it when selecting your bedding.

    via  Indulgy

    New bedding and linens is probably one of the easier ways to make a big impact if you are looking for a change.

  • Ideas for using pattern in your decor (especially if you’re afraid of it)

    Ideas for using pattern in your decor (especially if you’re afraid of it)

    While I’m transitioning my house from winter to spring, I keep seeing all these fun prints I want to incorporate in my home decor. Here’s a few that have caught my eye:

    I love to mix and match accent pillows and since these are the easiest and most budget friendly way to change up the colors in your home, they are on the top of my list.

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    A pattern in neutral colors like the checkers on the floor means you don’t have to be married to one color palette. You can swap out different accent colors through out the year.

    Don’t be afraid to go bold! This rug is eye catching and I like that it stands out a little since rugs tend to hide behind the rest of the home decor. 
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    I love the look of these chairs. Between the studs and pattern only being on the back side. It give sit a glamorous yet fun look to it.

    via Heidi Claire via MadeByGirl

    The entryway is a great place to try a little pattern because there isn’t a lot of space to be overwhelmed.  It also creates impact right from the start since it’s usually the first area of your home someone sees.

  • Who Knew Carpet Could Be Fun?

    Who Knew Carpet Could Be Fun?

    Carpet tiles have been around for a long, long time…well, around 50 years. They are a fantastic alternative to installing a full carpet and are great for both commercial businesses (especially in the office), and in the home. Since we are planning on finishing of our floors with hardwood flooring, this would be a great option for us to cover some of our space with carpet and not hide the new floors!

    via Copy Cat Chic

    Some of the best qualities are that they are easy to install, affordable and easy to ship, they are easy to clean and maintain, and they look both professional and stylish. They are available in so many styles and textures these days, that they can fit in practically any space.

    via Flor 

    The same great qualities as above make it a great choice for homes as well. Affordable carpet tiles are available widely and are less expensive to ship that traditional carpets because they come packed in boxes. – But best of all they are easy to install, and are DIY friendly. This is especially the case if you are planning to lay them on  top of laminate flooring, vinyl flooring or concrete as there is no need for underlay.

    via Little Green Notebook

    Carpet tiles come in a range of designs and colors and the fact that they are tiles makes planning your flooring a lot more fun, because you can be creative. They are easy to custom fit the shape of the room, which is particularly great if you have an awkward shaped room. Recently, popular TV design programs, interior design websites and blogs have started to champion carpet tiles due to the ease of installation and the variety and styles of options available.

    via Flor 

    Don’t forget that they are easy to clean and maintain! Vacuuming works best for keeping them clean and spills can easily be absorbed with towel or sponge. You can even lift up the dirty tile and run it under the faucet to give it a quick clean. And if a tile (or two) is irretrievably damaged then you can simply just pick it up and replace it with a new one. Simple and a lot more cost effective then having to replace a whole carpet. It also makes it a little easier and more practical to have that white or cream tile you’ve always dreamed of!

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    Carpet tiles come in many styles to fit a wide variety of decor styles and many price points. If you are looking to re-floor, carpet tiles are a flooring option that definitely should be considered. There are tons of really great brands out there, but in particular you should check out brands such as:  Burmatex, Desso, Gradus,  Heuga, Interface and JHS Carpets as style wise, their options are fantastic.

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