Decorology

Category: loft

  • Ideas for Creating More Space

    Ideas for Creating More Space

    For those of us who lack square footage, we just need to get creative with the space we have. Some people would say you need more space, I say you need to think outside the box!
    Use light bright colors to make the room feel more open and inviting.
    Create a loft if you can for additional square footage.
    Make a two person table space have room for more with a couple of bench seats.
    Skinny spaces don’t have to be impossible. Choosing the right items like a skinny sink and toilet make this less cramped.
    Don’t have room for seating and tables? This console gives you a place to set your drink without losing a ton of square footage and creating weird walkways just to get to the couch.
    A desk doesn’t have to be large to be functional. A little corner table can do just fine.
    Don’t be afraid to think outside the box!

  • A Look Back at August

    August was such a great month! With cool but still sunny warm weather, a few showers to keep everything green, and the subtle hints of fall around the corner – we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss a thing! Here’s a look back on what all we posted about in August:

      

    Chic & Unique Living Spaces that made me want to call it my own as well as some Gorgeous and Functional Home offices that will make you want to redo yours!

     

    The Swedish Style I adore and trying to find the perfect shade of peach for my office!

     

    Street Art meets home decor and fresh and airy spaces that make me want to declutter and start new!

     rdeco_industrial chic with colour

    A look at Stephanie Bradshaw’s gorgeous apartment and Rdeco showing off some great ways to add industrial to chic!

    Style At Home: Kilee Hughes | theglitterguide.com 

    Gold accents to make your space luxurious and a look at New York loft life!

     

    Barn Style inspiration and some great finds from Etsy you wont want to miss!

    Really like some of the elements used in this photo/wall collage. 

    Gallery Style wall design and a look at open concept living.

     

    Gorgeous floor inspiration and a look at different calendar wall systems to organize your life!

    What was your favorite part of August?

  • Considering the Open Concept Layout

    Now that hubby and I are not longer spending every spare moment wedding planning, we are finally thinking about improvements that we’d like to make to our home.  Our house it a 50s rambler, and while it doesn’t have the bones these amazing spaces do, we are still thinking about knocking down some walls to create a more open and modern space.
    Has anyone here remodeled for a more open layout?  Were you happy with the results?

  • Trending now: Barn Houses to Barn Inspired Details

    Barn Inspiration

    I was raised on a farm and knew I wanted a barn wedding before it became the trendiest thing on Pinterest.  I find old barns particularly beautiful, with the old stone and wood.  Below are some gorgeous barn homes, as well as some inspiration for incorporating some barn details into your own home.

    via Style Me Pretty

    The windows in barn houses are usually fantastic

    Love the open concept a lot of barns have

    The lush drapes and upholstery offer a nice contrast.

    Love the white washed beams with the marble countertops….dying!
    6 above via DigsDigs

    via DigsDigs

    A nice crisp take on barn/farm style furnishings

    I love this…I imagine the horses could live just down the hall…

    4 above via DigsDigs

    Has anyone here ever lived in or visited a barn house?  Could you live in one?

  • A beautiful New York loft that evokes simple Quaker aesthetics

    This SoHo loft, spanning an entire New York block, is such a breath of fresh air. It is urban and glamorous, but at the same time peaceful and simple. Enjoy!

    first two images via Urban Kaleidoscope the rest via Remodelista
  • Glamorous, gorgeous, and unexpected spaces

    Glamorous, gorgeous, and unexpected spaces

    Those blues and that pink?  Genius
    Less is more when you have a home with such amazing bones
    I would never pick that wallpaper, and I do not like zebra rugs, but all of these elements together are so pretty.

    Brick wall and an unashamedly girly bed? Love it.

  • Extra space worth using!

    Extra space worth using!

    I love natural light in a home and tall ceilings can add to that by making a room feel large and bright. A great way to add some of that in a smaller home is doing a loft conversion. Opening up an attic and using that space can really add a lot to a home.

    That extra space could go towards adding more square footage and creating a room in the attic! With a nice sky light window you can open up a small space with gorgeous natural light.

    Using the natural shape of the extra space can create some stunning designs. Some people are nervous about truss loft conversions but using a specialist can make this transformation easy with as little disruption as possible.

    Some spaces are large enough to convert into an entire loft apartment. Using a wall of windows really makes this space feel more like a getaway than an attic!

    Another option would be to just open up the space. This kitchen hardly feels small with the tall ceilings and windows.

    This post in partnership with LoftCreations.co.uk

  • Clean and serene – a look at minimalist design

    Clean and serene – a look at minimalist design

    Minimalism is a popular concept that has been employed for many interior designers over the decades, including very famous ones like Jean-Michel Frank. Minimalism is a design concept inspired by famous artists such as Donald Judd, Carl Andre, Agnes Martin and Frank Stella and it has drawn its inspiration from cultural sources such as the simplicity of Japanese traditional home designs and Zen Philosophy.

    I don’t tend to feature minimalist spaces too often, because it’s not a life style that I think I could live.  However, whenever I do a clean sweep of my apartment, which I just did this weekend, all of the bare surfaces and perfectly straightened books inspires me to try and keep it up.

    The basics of minimalism is unadorned and essentials only. Of course, there is a fine line where minimalism crosses over into cold and institutional. If minimalism is something you’d like to dabble in, here are a few principles to help you attain the minimalist loft of your dreams: 

    Minimalism is neutral

    Think neutral and block colours. Pristine white, light grey, clean taupe, make sure to draw inspiration from fresh, clean colour palettes.

    Minimalism is bare

    Minimalism means adorning your loft, but still giving it room to breathe. A good place to start is with the walls. Keep them simple and clean. Windows should be free of complicated draperies. There are so many options to keep your space private yet exposed. Look at using blinds by Velux,  and maybe try playing with clean shutters and very light curtains.

    Minimalism is personal

    A touch of personality brings your minimalist loft to life. You have wooden crates in the cellar? Clean them up and stack them together to create side tables. Whether you get creative or opt for the creativity of others via home furnishing brands and stores, choose pieces that are streamlined and geometric, clean and straight, smooth and curved.


    Minimalism is light

    And not just in terms of colour. Minimalist living spaces play of the lightness of its pieces and surroundings. Furniture should be light and low, no bulk or bulge. Rooms should make the best of natural light, again with the use of things like Velux window blinds, and knowing how to play with reflective surfaces can add space to any room.

    Minimalism is inspirational

    Finally, in order to achieve your dream of minimalist loft, you will need to know where to look for inspiration:

    • Start by doing your research. What pieces do you have in mind to help create the ideal minimalist look for your loft? What feel do you want? Get some ideas on Pinterest and get some light inspiration.

    • After gathering ideas of what you want for your home, visit stores like Ikea and Dwell for a selection of minimalist furniture pieces.

     • For windows, look to brands such Velux for great ideas on what kind of windows, solar thermal installations and blinds you might want for your loft.

     • If you want exquisite lights and light fixtures, look to brands such as Artemide and Boffi, and websites such as keslighting.com.

    *disclosure: This post in partnership with itzala.co.uk

  • Muted and beautiful – a lovely house tour

    Muted and beautiful – a lovely house tour

    A little calm and serenity for your Thursday afternoon…

    Ahh…mazing light!

    One day I will have an oversized wall mirror…

    great floors…

    See and read more at Llamas Valley

  • A modern Madrid loft with a mix of vintage furnishings

    A modern Madrid loft with a mix of vintage furnishings

    I love seeing furnishings I haven’t seen before, like this fantastic rocking chair.

    I  like the use of mutiple coffee tables, even though they take up more space, they make the area feel more spacious because you have more surface to spread your items out on.

    The light in this space is perfect

    The flotaki rug gives instant glamour to this sitting area

    Do you like the mix of vinatage furnishings in a modern loft?

    via Hogarismo