Decorology

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  • Going Grey

    Going Grey

    There’s something to be said about the color grey, especially in a home setting. It isn’t too feminine and it isn’t to masculine. You can pair it with almost any color, and it leaves such a crisp clean look to it!  I’m a long-time fan, hubby is a little harder to convince.  He thinks it’s boring…sigh…

    In most cases, it goes great with keeping a room light and bright!
    Style Me Pretty

    via Pinterest via How To Decorate

    Grey can be very romantic and calming in the bedroom. I can imagine this is a such a soothing environment to fall asleep in.

    Love the dark brown and gray
    via Pinterest via My House My Home

    via Pinterest via Apartment Therapy

    From elegant to cozy, it’s amazing how versatile it can be, so if you are struggling finding that perfect color for your space, you may be surprised at what grey might do for you room!

  • Make the most of a snow day with some of these projects

    Make the most of a snow day with some of these projects

    Four great ideas of things you can do to change your decor while your stuck inside (since we are snowed in with over a foot of snow here and it’s still coming down!). Might as well have fun – and if you’re like me I can only watch so much TV before I need to get up and do something!

    1. Rearrange your furniture:

    via BHG

    I get so excited rearranging my furniture.  It is really refreshing and can make old things seem new again. It takes some trial and error to get things just right, and don’t forget that you can “shop” furniture from the rest of your house!
    2. Clean out your drawers:

    Culinary Cleverness.  Small baking pans are just shallow enough to slide inside a desk drawer, and so perfect for avoiding clutter by keeping smaller office necessities from blending together in an useless pile.

    via bhg

    In your kitchen, bathroom, pantry, bedroom, and more! Clean out those drawers by creating three boxes: throw away, give away, keep. Sort your items and when you get to the keep, figure out if you have any good trays, shoe boxes, or containers laying around that would keep the items corralled.  It looks like the drawer above is using small jelly roll pans, which is really clever.

    3. Make that gallery wall you’ve dreaming about

    I like Design Crush‘s tutorial, but there are a lot of great ideas and step by step instructions online i you just search for something like “create your own gallery wall.”  Even i you don’t have all the art you want to use yet, gallery walls can be flexible and expand over time, or you can at least decide where you want it and start composing it in kraft paper.

    4. Style Your Bookshelves

    2 images via DesignSponge

    You will be surprised how many compliments you get when you thoughtfully arrange your shelves.  Thinking of a bookcase or set of shelves as a composition really lets you show off your favorite accessories and books while also serving a purpose. I’m not going to lie, it’s not always easy to strike that perfect balance, and you’ll likely always be making little tweaks.  I would start by pulling a few images that I really like to use as a guide.  Next, collect the items that will be on the shelves.  You may have to omit some items or add some along the way.  You will want items with a variety of heights and widths.  Other than that, a lot of the process is just “feel.”  Step back from the shelves from time to time to make sure you are happy with how your “composition” is taking shape.

  • Attractive flooring options when it’s all about budget

    Attractive flooring options when it’s all about budget

    First I’m amazed by carpet tiles – now I’m looking at vinyl tiles!? Now before you say “yuck vinyl” (because that was my first reaction) take a second look at some of the pictures below. Did you know there is such a thing as luxury vinyl tiles? I did not.

    Believe it or not those gorgeous wood floors are tiled vinyl! My mind is officially blown! These water resistant floors are making a huge hit these days because they are so resilient and gorgeous at the same time. Durability is something everyone is looking for and these floors are just that.

    We have vinyl in our home that I am ready to tear up the second we get a chance but replacing it with luxury vinyl tile flooring was something I hadn’t considered before now.

    These may be more of the vinyl tile look that you are familiar but there’s an added surprise to this one above. They are grouted vinyl tile! This makes it even harder to tell apart from the real thing.

    If you aren’t a traditional floor person don’t worry – they have some pretty cool designs, colors, and styles available for you to choose from. They are also stain resistant and don’t fade so you won’t have to worry about losing their color. You can check out Zelta Flooring (a flooring company in Toronto) for some more good examples of luxury vinyl flooring.

    If you aren’t falling in love with the vinyl flooring like I am, you  just might after you check out their prices! They are really budget friendly, which makes it hard not to add into my must haves for my home.  I would have to see and feel them in person first, before making a decision, and learn about their VOC outgassing, but they definitely look good!  Does anyone have any experience with these?

    this post was in partnership with carpetright.co.uk

  • Kitchen Details That Make All The Difference

    Kitchen Details That Make All The Difference

    Recently I’ve been gravitating more and more to my kitchen (not good considering I’m getting married in 7 months.)  I’m not sure if it’s the cold that’s making me think of baking and hot home cooked meals but I wanted to share some pretty awesome ideas for an exhaust fan.  Exhaust fan you say?  When you have one as horrific as mine – think impossibly loud but completely ineffective, exhaust fans suddenly become a big deal.

    via Pinterest 
    A dream kitchen

    timber covered exhaust fan

    via 79ideas

    No one likes a burnt smell, lingering odor, or a smoky kitchen (or not being able to hear yourself think when your’s is on).  Since exhaust fans have suddenly become important in my life, you learn to appreciate the ones that function as the kitchen gods intended. If you are anything like I was, you probably spend .2 minute of your lifetime thinking about them, but I have started to learn the undeniable value of a good fan! You’d love to read more about the bathroom exhaust fan review by Home Gear Kit. Turns out I’m not the only one, because once I started doing some research to replace mine I fell into the rabbit hole of gorgeously designed (and functional) exhaust fans.

    There’s a plethora of sources to find excellent looking exhaust fans, including Westside Wholesale online household supermarket. There are so many options besides the traditional one most homes have so you can find one that will compliment your style and space perfectly.

    For those of you who don’t know there are plenty of amazing things an exhaust fan can do for your kitchen. Exhaust fans not only purify the air, but also protect the whole home. Think about what happens each time you cook, there is a significant volume of oil vapors, steam, smoke, and other substances accumulated in the kitchen air. These vapors form oil layers on the kitchen ceiling and accessories as well as on the furniture standing in other rooms. An exhaust fan can take that away which can save your furniture from staining and dirt!

    Natural wood and green accents.

    via Flor

    If you are like me, the second I think about an exhaust fan, I think of the amount of noise it makes. You can get an exhaust fan with minimal noise! It’s an option on most exhaust fans but I’m learning now would totally be worth it! A popular option would be to get a fan that is energy efficient and obtain optimal heat transfer. This feature saves you some costs and reduces electricity bills. Additional lighting, damper, and motor lubrication are some more options that aren’t always necessary but can really help the look or life of your fan!


    via Pinterest

    via Pinterest via Sharonsftc.com

    Now I can’t stop looking at all the options out there! There’s more to exhaust fans then you thought, isn’t there?

    this post was in partnership with westsidewholesale.com

  • 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!

    2 above via Flor 

    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.

    this post was in partnership with everyfloordirect.com