Decorology

Category: cozy

  • Cozy and Pretty Eat in Kitchens

    Cozy and Pretty Eat in Kitchens

    There’s something I love about an eat-in kitchen. To me it’s a great place for intimate family dinners. Dining rooms are mostly for formal occasions, and let’s face it, rarely used.  Eat in kitchens provide a spot where you get to gather with just the immediate family and create a fun and cozy setting. So skip the fancy china and just have everyone pick his or her favorite dish or tumbler, and get ready to tuck in!

    Keep it informal

    There are some spaces that are better left being informal! They allow for slow, lazy Sunday mornings doing the crossword or a puzzle with the kiddos.  If you’re feeling indulgent (or especially lazy), order out for the best breakfast delivery.  A breakfast nook with banquette seating would be the best option if this sounds appealing to you.

    Once our pedestal table is finished, my hubby plans on building a banquette to match our cabinetry. On the other side of the table I plan to add some black Windsor style chairs. While you see a lot of circular tables around banquette, I am going with rectangular. Circular tables make it easier to climb in and out of the banquette, but they can’t seat as many people as a rectangular one. Rectangular ones also make the best use of space if the area for dining in your kitchen is on the small side.

    Easy Entertaining

    I also love the idea of everyone in the middle of kitchen. In our kitchen, guests tend to congregate around our large island while we’re cooking or preparing food, so we have an overhang on two sides of the island to accommodate extra stools.
    It’s possible they are also congregating there to be close to our coffee bar and the bezzera coffee machine! When we aren’t entertaining, I put extra stools in the basement and enjoy a little extra prep space.

    Separate but Together

    If you like the separation you can make the eat-in part around the edge of the kitchen instead of the middle. This will allow for a little quieter meal times if someone is busy at the sink or around the stove with the pots and pans.

    A Cozy Nook

    Or get really cozy with a little nook area at the end or in the corner of the kitchen. This is perfect for small spaces! We have a sliding glass door on the end of our kitchen where our dining table is, so having a banquette removes the need for chairs on one side of the table that would otherwise block the door.

    Do you have an eat-in kitchen and if you do, what is your favorite thing about it? Do you use it more than your dining room? Thanks to Anthony Espresso, Luxe Hydration, and Freedom Jars for consulting.

  • Warm and rustic spaces to inspire you to cozy up for winter

    Warm and rustic spaces to inspire you to cozy up for winter

    Well, we’re expectinh highs of 78 here in Maryland, but we all know winter will be here in the blink of an eye.  Whether you’re a fan of winter or not, these rustic cozy interiors will make evenings indoor a toasty treat.

    A glamorous modern chandelier and sleek upholstered headboard nicely contrast the dark wook paneling.

    A really cool live edge wood headboard, and wool and fur textures make this the perfect cold weather retreat.

    This ceiling has so much vision.  I never would have thought to panel the ceiling in wood planks! All of the textures in the bedding are nice too!

    How gorgeous is this hallway and staircase with wood beams?

     

    This kitchen is AMAZING.  Sleek cabinetry and square tiles paired with rough hewn beams, wideplank floors, and that island?!?

    Just add a fireplace to this bathroom and it’s perfect for winter nights!

  • Things to love about fall

    Things to love about fall

    There are so many things to love about fall! It always seems to come right when we have had enough of the blazing hot weather. It’s like a gentle reminder that the world is always changing but also that each day brings something new and amazing. 
    Branding - I want the site to feel comfortable, not stiff or *too* professional. It has to be fun & homey.:
    I love snuggling up in blankets, the neutral colors mixed in with the bright oranges, reds, and yellows.
    Craftberry Bush | Eclectically Fall Home Tour 2015 | http://www.craftberrybush.com:
    This always seems to be like the perfect break from the hussle and bussle of summer travels and checklists and before the crazy of the holidays where you can get back to enjoying and spending time in your home!
    The Inspiration Gallery and Pumpkin Set Winner Announcement (via Bloglovin.com ):
    Most of the decorations in this season or things you can go outside and find! This makes it so budget friendly but also really brings a sense of the outdoors in, which I enjoy.
    Early Fall Decor:
    The kitchen gets filled with baked amazingness and crisp fall weather. The chimney’s get prepared for cozy nights in front of the fire and that smokey smell fills our hearts with joy and adoration.
    Grateful Thankful Blessed Vignette:
    What do you love most about fall?
  • Lovely Bedroom Inspiration

    Lovely Bedroom Inspiration

    I love to transition my bedroom with the seasons and I am feeling like a bedroom transformation may be in order! Here is some lovely bedroom inspiration that’s caught my eye:
    Interior Design Inspiration with light pink and white accents:
    You can’t go wrong with light, bright, and cozy decor!
    See how Jen Bishop redecorated her bedroom with the help of a west elm Home Stylist!:
    I love the mix of colors in this room.
    My Chicago Bedroom // Parisian Chic, Blush Pink — bows & sequins:
    A girls dream bedroom! Everything pink and gold!
    This beautiful, old farmhouse is ready for summer with fresh flowers, relaxed decor, and plenty of sunshine. Come take a tour!:
    Check out this great rustic cottage feel! I love the simple but yet stunning decor.
    Chic bedroom features a metal canopy bed, Oly Studio Marco Bed, dressed in soft white bedding and pink and gray ikat pillows as well as a pink ikat bolster pillow placed atop a beige and navy striped rug illuminated by glass vintage barn wall sconces and a Suzanne Kasler Morris Lantern.:
    Do you want to transform your bedroom too?

  • 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?

  • Some Serious Fan Favorites!

    Looking back there are so many posts that have been loved, but some a little more than others! Here’s some of the latest fan favorites in case you missed any:
    Lend farmhouse charm to your dining room with a grain bin repurposed as a buffet. The deep drawers are suited for storing linens and party staples, such as candles and special occasion china! http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/projects/from-flea-market-finds-to-savvy-storage/?socsrc=bhgpin041615fleamarketstorage&page=16
    http://www.mobilehomemaintenanceoptions.com/yearroundlawnmaintenancetips.php has some lawn care tips for homeowners.
    Fab use of space under these stairs that lead up to loft. Not an inch is wasted. Does anyone know where this is? | Tiny Homes
    6 Gorgeous Small Bathroom Ideas That Will Have You At Hello!
    Before & After: Jenna’s Laundry Room Makeover | Design*Sponge:
    7 Ways to Make Your Small Apartment Kitchen a Little Bit Bigger | Apartment Therapy:
    This picturesque porch was made for glasses of iced tea and shooting the breeze on summer evenings. Black rockers echo the home's dark trim and connote throwback comfort in a slightly more modern silhouette, amplified by ikat pillows in black and white.:

    Design Dozen: 12 Clever Space-Saving Solutions for Small Bedrooms A view of Tiffany's Naturally Sunlit Bedroom. 12. Keeping the color palette simple ensures that your small bedroom will remain restful and calming. via ApartmentTherapy:
    Which one was your favorite? We’d love to hear in the comments below!
  • An Extra Rug

    An Extra Rug

    The cold weather creeps in this time of year and the beautiful hardwood and tile floors make walking around barefoot almost impossible! 
    This is when my extra rugs come out! For most season, I tend to leave the gorgeous hardwood floors uncovered and enjoy how beautiful view but this time of year, my rugs make an appearance! 
    Even layering rugs can give you that extra comfort and coziness you are looking for!
    My personal favorite place to add a rug is the laundry room! It may be the one place we all don’t want to spend our time, but the warm dryer and a nice warm rug underneath my feet aren’t so bad in the winter!
    This laundry room is gorgeous.:
    via brit.co
    Do you like to add rugs in the winter? Where do you put yours?
    Leave a comment below!
  • Why I love the color gray!

    Why I love the color gray!

    I know I have shared my love of neutrals all over this blog. The bright white crisp look is one of my favorites but so is gray. Here are a few examples why:
    It can coordinate with almost ANY color! It is so versatile, clean, and to me there’s something calming about it. 
    DON'T Forget the Headboard Taller headboards introduce a vertical element that can enlarge the sense of space:
    via bhg
    It can be masculine or feminine! There are an endless amount of ways you can style it to fit almost any style or preference.
    It can be warm and cozy and looks great with nature.
    It can make a statement and works great in children rooms too!
    I’ve also noticed it’s the best balance between the which shows more dirt discussion! It hides it quite well!
    Do you love gray as much as I do? 
  • 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?