Decorology

Category: design

  • A refreshing change for bedroom design

    A refreshing change for bedroom design

    I’ve noticed a lot of bedrooms these days where the bed is placed directly under the window.  What do you think of this look?
    Solid neutrals mixed with patterned accents and shapely antique nightstands make the perfect case for how wonderful mixing and matching can be.:
    via bhg
    Is it just the placement of the room and where the window’s fall or is there actually something to it that I don’t know?
    Big open window, white lamps, grey furniture, small chandelier and monogrammed bedding:
    via mydomaine
    Did you know it was actually bad Feng Shui to put your bed under a window? It’s said that at night, your body needs protection and strong support to do it’s best regeneration. But what do homeowners with beds under there window have to say about it?
    Some say it’s the only way to balance out the room. Given the size or shape of their room, it’s the only place the bed fits.
    Other’s say it’s refreshing to wake up with natural light shinning on them. It seems to me, like that would be a lovely alarm clock!
    AphroChic: Anthropologie’s Fall Catalog Celebrates Cultural Style At Home:
    via aphrochic
    Would you put your bed under a window? If you already do and have other great reasons why, I’d love to hear in the comments below!
  • Wallpaper and Tile?

    Wallpaper and Tile?

    This weekend I saw a beautiful picture of a wallpaper and tile bathroom. It was so stunning, I just sat and stared at it for a while. Initially, if I was told to put both together I would take a minute to consider other options, but seeing it with my own eyes was totally different.
    http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boring-bathroom-6-dramatic-decor-ideas-you-can-buy-or-diy-207402:
    It made me look around for other options of tile and wallpaper that I hadn’t seen before. Take a look at what I found:
    Or you can just do a tile that looks like wallpaper!
    Would you put tile and wallpaper together? I’d love to hear in the comments below!
  • Living with Less

    Living with Less

    As most of you know, clutter can make your overall home decor design seem a little off. If you feel like the amount of things in your home are not showing the true value of the design that you want in your home, maybe it’s time to live with less.
    Decluttering can be a huge task that seems quite overwhelming, especially for those who have a hard time letting things go. My suggestion for those who are struggling is to do one room! It’s amazing how one room can boost your motivation and really show you what decluttering can do.
    First, start with a plan! What is your style, your color scheme, and your purpose for the room. Now take everything out of the room. If you need to paint or do any big changes, now is the time. Once the room is exactly how you want it empty, add one piece at a time.
    This space is so sophisticated.:
    via brit.co
    Just because you want a simpler room, doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Make sure you add your personality in it, but do it in a way that doesn’t involve a lot of small pieces that will need to be cleaned, dusted, moved, and rearranged later.
    Hall with large windows, fur rug, and rustic pendant lamps. | @andwhatelse:
    via mydomaine
    You might be surprised when you feel like the room is complete, how many pieces you have left! Here’s the decision you’ll have to make. Either get rid of everything you didn’t put back in the room, or go through it and decide what to keep and what to throw or give away. But whatever you do – don’t put it back in the room you just finished!
    For rooms that require a lot more things to be kept. Consider closed storage with drawers and cabinets that you can’t see through. It will create that sense of less clutter while maintaining the items you need to live.
    Do you think you can live with less?
  • Feeling a little geometric today

    Feeling a little geometric today

    Shapes are so simple, yet the can make a major impact in our home. Have you ever taken a moment to look at the some of the shapes you use in your home?
    rug:
    You might be surprised at how many basic shapes you use. Why not mix it up a bit?
    5 Home Pinterest Trends For Fall We Adore - The Chriselle Factor:
    It can be a simple touch of  a unique shape that add a whole new element to your room.
    Beatty St. Loft | cube tile floor | charcoal floor | mid century vanity | walnut | modern | west coast | Falken Reynolds Interiors:
    Or you can play it up in a big way with your tile!
    10 HOME DECOR PIECES YOU SHOULD HAVE_see more inspiring articles at http://delightfull.eu/blog/2016/05/17/home-decor-pieces/:
    Try to add one unique shape in each room!
    San Francisco Home:
    via cupofjo
    Are you feeling geometric today?
  • When Simple Meets Stunning

    When Simple Meets Stunning

    Every once in a while my love for design goes a little overboard and I have to make myself take a step back and clear my mind.
    stunning black and white kitchen with a modern ethnic vibe:
    via pampa
    When a room gets overwhelming to me, the first thing I do is take a few things out. Sometimes simply clearing the space can refresh me.
    That can happen with more than just decor items. Sometimes colors and textures can be overwhelming too and just taking one piece out can help you find that balance. 
    http://credito.digimkts.com buenos asuntos de crédito (844) 897-3018 Old World, Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish & Tuscan Homes Design & Decor:
    My favorite rooms are ones that are so elegantly put together but somehow the most simple of all.
    decorology - leeannburkhart60@gmail.com - Gmail:
    Try not to clutter rooms that don’t need extra decor. Small rooms are the best example for this situation.
    How to style rugs in your home + The Market (now open!):
    What rooms would you simplify right now if you could?
  • The best of June!

    The best of June!

    Summer has been fantastic so far! June especially. Here are some of our top posts in June. Which are your favorites?
    This weeks favorites are up on Beckiowens.com + loving this little nook via @styleathome :
    I can’t wait to see what July brings! 
  • Why I love the look of shiplap!

    Why I love the look of shiplap!

    If anyone has every seen the famous HGTV show Fixer Upper, you have seen shiplap plenty of times! I have to agree with Joanna when it comes to shiplap. It is simply beautiful.

    Don’t know what shiplap is? It’s a rough-sawn pine paneling often used in barns and historic homes.

    Farmhouse style Kid's Homework Area by Postbox Designs, DIY rug tutorial, shiplap wall tutorial, no-sew curtain idea:
    There are certain times when I love it more though. Like when it’s used to define a certain space. This is great for the homes that have an open floor plan and need to separate spaces. 
    Not usually a fan of really dark walls, but this slate color works great with the stark white - also love the shiplap wall treatment::
    via bhg
    In small spaces! Most small spaces need to feel sleek and clean in order to not feel so tiny. Shiplap is a great way to give a room character without making it feel smaller than it already is!
    Natural Luxe in the Living Room:
    I love the natural look of restored shiplap. If you really want add a sense of character to your home, using natural restored shiplap is by far the best!
    Add a hint of rustic, farmhouse authenticity to a bedroom with gray painted shiplap walls, a white ceiling and exposed wooden beams | Jenna Sue Designs:
    A great way to use just a touch of shiplap would be for a wall accent. Putting it on just one wall is a great way to enjoy the texture and design and keep it in the budget!
    Shiplap walls and FANTASTIC decor-- Here's what to expect from the 2016 Birmingham Parade of Homes | Unskinny Boppy:
    My last favorite place to see shiplap is above the fireplace. It really adds to the focal point of the fireplace and is a great background for any picture you hang there.
    Do you love shiplap? Where would you put it in your house?
  • 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?

  • Get More Natural Light

    Natural light is something almost all of us crave. Our bodies literally love to soak up the sun, but how do we get more of when we are stuck indoors?
    Love door with glass to bring in all natural light. Too tight walkway though:
    Besides the obvious add more windows, consider replacing your door with something that will let the natural light in.
    whitewash brick Industrial Dining Room Designs London brick wall distressed wood industrial pendant light natural lighting pendant light reclaimed wood skylight white dining chair whitewashed brick wall wood ceiling beams wood dining table wood floor:
    via homecol
    If the thought of glass and doors combined isn’t your thing, imagine where you could put a skylight! This will give you the privacy and safety you are after will still flooding your home with natural light.
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    For those of you who can’t just add a window to a ceiling, there is always the amazing trick of mirrors. Mirrors do an amazing job of reflecting light. Place a mirror right across from where sun comes in and watch your room brighten.
    White bathroom, free standing tub, monogrammed towel, grey floor tile, glass shower, pendant lighting above tub | Lilli Design:
    Natural light and bathrooms have always had a tug of war between brightness and privacy. My favorite way to add natural light in a bathroom is high windows! Then the added feature of mirrors reflecting the natural light again.
    Olive tree in the livingroom, natural light undisturbed by blinds:
    The most simple way to add extra natural light? Make sure your windows are clean and if you haven’t considered it, you can always look into replacing your windows. There are so many new styles and designs that can give you the more natural light you crave.
    How will you add more natural light to your home?