Decorology

Category: home

  • Art Force Giveaway Winner!

    We are so happy to announce the Art Force Giveaway Winner!
    Want to know more about Art Force?
    “We believe artwork is an asset providing an intrinsic return on investment (ROI). When carefully selected, framed and installed, artwork has the ability to serve many valuable functions that far exceed decoration. Your organization’s environment is a reflection of who you are and what you value; painting a picture of your mission through art not only enriches the brand experience, but we feel it drives prolonged brand trust and loyalty.”

    Congrats Florina! We hope you enjoy your new piece of art! 

  • Bright and Beautiful Spaces

    Sometimes we just need a fresh look. Here are a few fresh spaces that are not only bright, but beautiful too! 
    pinterest @sydonce:
    Chic Workspace:
    Nursery:
    We found a local contractor who custom built the bench for the space. I love the drawers on either side that give us a little more storage. Right now we keep our board games in them. We looked on Pinterest for style ideas, and loved when breakfast nooks had a little character. To get that, we added molding all around and added extra slats for more dimension. (Chandelier is from Joss & Main):
    Gorgeous bathroom makeover! Love the marble, white and gold combo.:
    Could your space use a little fresh touch of bright and beautiful too?
  • Away from Home Office

    Away from Home Office

    Since I work from home, I tend to love posting pictures of inspiration for home offices. A few of my friends have rented space or work in a shared office setting and were struggling with ideas to make it feel more like home!
    Hang a piece of gridded wire above your desk to keep pictures and inspiration visible.:
    via brit.co
    So what’s my advice for making it feel more like home? Find great additions that aren’t permanent that create the ambiance of home. Pictures and desk accessories are an easy budget friendly addition.
    Estacoes de trabalho fantasticos:
    If you can add some plants and a couch. Bring home to you! An area rug, a lamp, pretty much anything can make you feel more at home.
    Think outside the box! Get a desk that suits you instead of just using something more traditional or what the office already has. Bringing small pieces of furniture of your own for shelving, storage, or just simply decoration can make it unique to you.
    Work it Out: Using Feng Shui in the Office Because we spend so many hours at the office, it’s important to incorporate feng shui health tips (not just productivity tips) into the office layout and décor. Here are some other ideas to complete your successful feng shui office space.:
    via homedit
    If you are bound to what’s available, get away from the wall! Put your desk in the center of the room so you don’t feel like you are boxed in.
    Make it inviting! Add some curtains, a blanket, a throw pillow! Anything to give the room some comfort and charm.
    What would you do if you had your own office space away from home?
  • Get That Fresh & Clean Feel

    Get That Fresh & Clean Feel

    There is one space in a home that desperately needs that fresh and clean feel! So to get you inspired to freshen up and clean up your bathroom, here is some fresh inspiration:
    gray, white + gold bathroom - gorgeous tile floor:
    via decorpad

    Love this large charcoal gray diagonal tiles on the floor paired with the white subway tiles and gray grout in the shower. Such a fresh look with the modern white cabinets and wood mirror!:
    via 100layercake

    Love how the pressed plants add a fresh vibe to this bathroom.:
    via jennasue

    Spray paint old hardware with a shiny, new finish It’s amazing what fresh cabinet pulls can do for a small space. For an instant vanity upgrade, remove the hardware, refinish it with a metallic all-surface spray and replace when dry.:
    via purewow

    bathroom | Amie Corley Interiors | interesting turquoise vanity. Love the freshness of this bathroom and the gold and brass:
    via houseofturquoise

    Are you ready to freshen up your bathroom?

  • Holiday Decor I Love this Year

    Holiday Decor I Love this Year

    There is something about holiday decor that just puts a bright and cheery mood in the air. I am always on the search for new ideas. Although I tend to lean towards the more simple decor, there is something stunning about a home that is decorated head to toe!
    There’s something beautiful about neutral decor with the bright crisp natural green. 
    It seems like this is the year for reindeer and I love it!
    I love to see how others set their tables for the holidays too. The cold tableware is beautiful.
    Handcrafted to look like old-fashioned stockings, artisans in Nepal hand knit each of these from 100% wool. The facility they're crafted at is Fair Trade Certified, meaning that each stocking purchased directly improves the life of the artisan who makes it. A thoughtful gift!:
    via westelm
    I love the nontraditional stockings as well. There’s something beautiful about a little personality in each stocking.
    How one blogger combined rustic and glam decorating ideas to deck her home for the holidays.:
    What kind of holiday decor are you loving this year?
  • Why rugs matter.

    Why rugs matter.

    If you haven’t been a rug fan before, let me give you a few reasons why you should:
    They are a great way to add another layer of texture to your room.

    Before & After: An Editor's Dining Room Makeover - Decorating - Lonny:
    via lonny

    They can help define a room. This is great for open floor plans.
    They help tie in color and design in a room.
    They are a great way to add color to a room.
    They give your feet a soft place to land! 
    What do you love about floor rugs?
  • Barn inspired homes.

    Barn inspired homes.

    Living in a barn might not sound all that appealing, but these spaces below may just change your mind!
    This barn looks modern and rustic! It’s simply gorgeous.
    With large windows, tall ceilings, and a touch of the barn indoors, this space takes living in a barn to a whole new level!
    Not interested in it looking so much like a barn inside? This upgrade could do it! I like how they are using the beams to define the barn like living, but still keep it updated everywhere else.
    Would you live in a renovated barn?
    Perfect!!! Woodshop downstairs, live upstairs, couldn't be better. Gotta get building.:
    I would!!
  • What I Think Will Stay Trending

    What I Think Will Stay Trending

    Trends come and go, but some seem like they stick around forever! Here are a few I predict will be sticking around for a while:
    :
    A happy balance of white and bright colors!
    Tile can add a raised facet to a space to help boost visual interest. in this pastel kitchen, the backsplash tile -- a miniature mosaic bordered by a raised tile -- picks up on the cabinet details and offers a focal point behind the range.:

    Light color kitchen cabinets. 

    Home office and play area in one — Ikea Micke desks (.99), Tobias chairs, and Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal gray walls:
    Fun and interesting home offices! 
    Cozy reading nook - love the neutral fabric and texture eclecticallyvintage.com:
    Attention to comfort and defined spaces to relax in the home.
    Homey kitchen:
    Interesting ideas on living within our means. 
    What do you think will be trending in 2016?
  • The Dreaded Blank Wall!

    The Dreaded Blank Wall!

    It seems like in most homes, there is always that one wall that stumps us. We have on idea what to do with it, or what would even look good there! Sometimes it’s an awkward size or shape and most pictures don’t seem to sit right. Here are a few ideas to get your brain moving this morning:
    white and orchid!:
    via brit
    Think outside the box. Maybe a few pictures would work better than one large one. Maybe putting it at a different height gives it a better look. 
    Decorating:
    via bhg
    You can always go with the more is better look! Instead of one simple picture, maybe a collage would work better.
    Try a different shape or item. Maybe a mirror would be better suited. It doesn’t have to be a rectangle either! 
    Fill the space with floating shelves! This way you can change out the decor as you see fit and you aren’t stuck trying to find a large item that you might not like anyways.
    Ditch the search for the perfect item. Pick some fun wallpaper instead! It will fill the void of needing to find something for the wall and it will make you smile every time you see it. 
    What tips do you have for filling a blank wall?
  • Dark Done Right!

    Dark Done Right!

    My initial response to a dark room would be to lighten it up as much as possible! There’s something so airy and light about a bright room that just uplifts my mood. Then there are some rooms that make me second guess my opinion. 
    Interior Design Ideas:
    Although white kitchens are my favorite, I love a stunning balance between light and dark. 
    If you are in love with a dark color wall, the bedroom would be my first choice! Since you spend most of your time sleeping in here, it sets the mood perfectly and there are so many light and bright stunning bedroom sets to choose from to even it out. 
    Bathrooms are another great option to try it out dark colors. With the surrounding white tiles and natural light in this bathroom, adding dark cabinets and flooring doesn’t bring down the mood!
    If you are wanting to try it out but are unsure if you’ll be happy with it, try it on one wall! Pair it was a nice neutral color and give it some time to see if it fits your space.
    Like it. Would you buy this? Corinne Madias Realtor GMAR member Trulia VIP Kw Top producer sells homes in Michigan:
    via trulia
    Who knows, you might come out with a masterpiece!