Decorology

Category: elegant

  • Elegant dining rooms that are also comfortable and relaxed

    Lush velvet chairs evoke glamour and comfort, charcoal walls and a gold pendant add edge.

    Fun artwork and modern foil wallpaper keep this space from being stuffy.

    A circular table is instantly cozier than a rectangular one, while the details on that amazing settee scream sophistication.

    This dining room is a hybrid home library and eating space.  Not a conventional pairing, but I love it.

    A velvet upholstered banquette and a Saarinen table?  Yes please!

    Modern traditional dining furniture in an industrial loft makes for quite a cool space for dining.

    via Decor Pad

  • Warm, understated elegance

    Warm, understated elegance

    These spaces combine elegance and sophistication with warmth and homeyness.  Not easy to achieve, but so gorgeous.

    Oh those tiles…
    via BHG

    Haven’t ever considered a gray kitchen but this feels so luxe!
    via Two Thirty Five Design

  • Finding Your Personal Touch

    Finding Your Personal Touch

    Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to decor, but what if you aren’t really sure what you do and don’t like?
    You won’t know what you are looking for, if you don’t look!
    Kitchen Trends that are Here to Stay:
    via bhg
    Don’t let budget define your style. You can find amazing pieces at affordable prices.
    It might take some trial and error. Which is another reason finding items that are decent priced, gives you the opportunity to change your mind and not be upset about it!
    Don’t be afraid of colors and patterns. It’s okay to mix and match! Designers do it all the time.
    And lastly, your preference doesn’t have to be labeled. You can be contemporary, classic, modern, elegant, rustic, and eclectic. Just be you! 
  • Planked Ceilings

    Planked Ceilings

    Planked ceilings come and go but some stand out more than others!
    Most don’t think elegant at first when hear plank wood ceiling, but this will definitely change your mind!
    Some call it cozy, I call this gorgeous! 
    Brick "rug" is a cool idea. Don't have to worry about scraping the wood with the chairs. Hmmmm . . .:
    via bhg
    It can create a rustic outdoor setting inside.
    It can fit in with a more modern decor.
    It can easily add a touch of character to any room.
    Do you love planked ceilings?
  • Rooms That Instantly Calm

    Rooms That Instantly Calm

    Sometimes you just want to walk into a room and feel instantly calm and relaxed. By the looks of these room, that is exactly how I am feeling:
    I don’t know if it’s the clean look, the elegant drapes, or the cozy chair, but this room is definitely calming to me.
    The tub is almost 25 inches high, so you can completely submerge your body. Gray Bathroom by Erin Paige Pitts.
    I would say most bathrooms are difficult to make serene since it tends to get a cold hard feeling when you walk in. They can be beautiful and stunning but serene is a tough one to master.
    neutral calming master bedroom beige cream tufted headboard bed
    I love the use of neutrals in a bedroom. It’s pleasing to the eye and calming to the heart. I also love when there isn’t that fear of playing with the darker neutrals in a bedroom. It is a place where you sleep, so darker colors are welcoming here. 
    Frisches Weiß ist ein wahres Kombinationstalent. So einfach bringt ihr damit helle Akzente in eure vier Wände.
    via elle
    My tip for a serene living area is to go with the mindset of simple. The less clutter, the less distraction, the more serene and comfortable.
    Who wouldn’t want a calming bedroom for the baby? I can imagine this room with a cozy chair for rocking a little one to sleep.
    What makes you feel serene?
  • Bathroom’s with a fun twist.

    Bathroom’s with a fun twist.

    Most bathrooms in a home are just your average bathroom with a touch of paint or wallpaper and maybe an updated mirror. Here are a few that are anything but traditional!
    To me this says, masculine doesn’t have to be boring!
    Do: Spread the light around. Have several different lighting sources. Put them high, low and in-between.
    via yahoo
    Country meets luxury!
    Neutral elegance or a day at the spa!
    https://www.echopaul.com/ #bathroom #ideas Master bathroom idea, love it.
    via indulgy
    Masculine with texture!
    Simple with a touch of fun!

  • An Elegant Touch of Vintage

    Adding a simple elegant touch to your decor, using vintage items, may not seem as easy as it sounds. Here are some great pictures to help you get inspired:

    Home and Garden Vintage Living Room and Fireplace by karapaslay, via Flickr
    via flickr
    It can be as simple as adding an older piece to your current home decor, or mixing great finds together to create a room filled with a vintage feel.
    We love the oak plank floor in this romantic bathroom. More bathroom flooring ideas: http://www.bhg.com/bathroom/flooring/bathroom-flooring-ideas/?socsrc=bhgpin080313oakfloor=3
    via bhg
    Don’t feel rushed to find the perfect pieces, sometimes it takes a lot of shopping around, thrift stores, and flea markets to find that perfect one.
    Mixing modern with vintage may be more of what you are looking for.
    The fun thing about a vintage touch, is it is completely up to you! Add a few pieces, or make it a whole room of vintage decor.
    What’s your favorite way to add vintage?

  • Murphy Beds I Might Actually Use!

    The idea of a murphy bed is a great option for those who are lacking in space, but it’s hard to find one that actually looks comfortable! After doing some digging around, I actually found a few I might use:

    This one feels open and elegant, but also looks like it would close up to look like gorgeous storage!
    I love the two tone wall to make it look like a different space, and the indents in the side for shelving use!
    Bedrooms on a Budget: Our 24 Favorites From Rate My Space : Rooms : Home & Garden Television
    via hgtv
    This one is styled perfectly for a great bedroom feel, but I can imagine once it’s put away the possibilities are endless what you could do with that space!
    This one is perfect for a more modern feel! What would you do with that blank white canvas once it’s put away?

  • A Peek Inside Movie Houses

    Every now ant then I like to pull up the websites of companies that manage properties for movie and photo shoot rentals.  Here are a few favorite spaces I found this time.

    all photos via Shoot Spaces

  • Luscious Neutral Spaces

    I think everyone can agree that there is definitely elegance in simplicity. Simplicity can by reflected by your decor, textiles, or in the examples below, through a restrained use of color.

    via Martha O’Hara interiors.

    via Pottery Barn

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    via Country Living

    via House of Fifty