Category: natural light

Bedroom Office Inspiration

Beautiful ways to have a home office in your bedroom

We finally hired a nanny 2 days a week so I can start getting back to work. It is wonderful to have some help finally. Working in the evenings after Leo went to bed has been taking it’s toll. I love being back in my home office, but hubby works from home two days a week and there may be some days when we both need to work, but only have one desk available. So we’ve been considering putting a desk in our bedroom for him to work from on the days he works from home. Here are some office in the bedroom ideas I found.

You’ll notice one common characteristic of a successful desk in the bedroom is that it doesn’t try to be a standout statement piece. It matches the bedroom’s existing style and looks like it belongs.
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Another characteristic is that desks are either kept very minimal and clean, or they are treated like a piece of furniture one often finds in a bedroom, like a vanity or nightstand, and decorated with lamps and picture frames.

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The desks chairs are also kept relatively inconspicuous.

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I love this example because the desk actually has a computer on it, as I imagine 98% of all desks do!
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Do you have a desk in your master bedroom? If so, how have you styled it?
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July 7, 2016
A modern lighthearted and comfortable Park Slope Brownstone

A Brooklyn apartment full of inspiring ideas and details

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! It seems like another lifetime ago when I used to live in Brooklyn, first Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and then Park Slope. I’m full on domestic now and living in the suburbs of Washington DC, but there are times when I miss the quirky apartments and having 10 cafes all within 5 blocks. The apartment below is much nicer than any of mine were, but it still makes me nostalgic for Park Slope living!

For a New York apartment, the natural light in this place is amazing. Ant that mirrored mantle! I thought it was the entrance to another room at first. Notice the tin ceiling, which was a common characteristic of the brownstones there.

Exposed brick was another fun element in a lot of apartments. These old buildings were full of character and charm.

So serene and beautiful!

I really like the wallpaper and pink door in the bathroom.

The ceiling is actually painted a soft mint to complement the antique runner.

A fun blue home office and guest room.

Principal of Wills Design Associates Lauren Wills is a friend of the family and helped them transform their home into a modern and comfortable space. Wills loves creating contrast and a statement, so the black accent wall in the master was a way to do that without being over the top.

Check out the lamp table wit the bird legs! What do you think of this light-filled Park Slope home?

Read and see more at Domino

July 5, 2016
An elegant bohemian loft

A stylish and sophisticated loft in Philadelphia

Elegant and bohemian aren’t normally two styles you necessarily see together, but done right they make quite the beautiful pair! This loft is the work of Design Manifest, and isn’t new to the blogosphere, but worth a revisit! All photos are from Design Manifest.

Stark white walls are the canvas, but you’ll find ample pops of pink, blue and black as accent colors.

Amazing light and a lot of seating – hard for this loft not to look friendly

I love that the home is full of what look like travel souvenirs.

Even the bookcase is full of pops of color.

Blue, pink, red and black create quite a punch on this accent wall. There is also a chinoiserie theme throughout.

I really like the suzani tablecloth.

A small wall is painted black to designate a bar area.

The bedroom is still colorful but in more muted tones.

What do you think of this modern bohemian loft?

June 20, 2016
Dream home: Lots of natural light, architectural details, and beautiful colors

A pretty and polished home from Studio McGee

This house is pretty darn close to my dream house. The large windows that pour in natural light, the molding, the palette in neutral cool tones with pops of color here and there. …sigh….

The three images above show the formal living room.

The kitchen and kitchen nook feature white and gray cabinetry and gorgeous marble backsplashes.

This is the kitchen nook. That herringbone backsplash is so beautiful.

I like the mix and match chairs in the dining area. I’m not always a fan but I like it here.

The dining room opens up into the beautiful great room.

I really, really like the clean lines of the furniture used throughout the entire home.

Lots of beautiful decorative pillows add softness to those clean lines a

The color palette is so pretty!

How amazing is the desk in the home office? It also looks like I need to upgrade my office chair for a white leather high back beauty!

I also like the contrast of the dark built-ins and the modern brass chandelier.

What do you think about this house?

See more and read about this project at Studio McGee

June 13, 2016
Summer Bedrooms We Love

Summer bedroom ideas!

Maybe it’s not the first day of summer officially, but I always feel like summer starts after Memorial day. To me, one of the pleasures of summer is sleeping with the windows open, curtains blowing in the breeze and katydids chirping outside. Complete this feeling by creating the perfect summer bedroom. Inspiration waits below!

Life just seems a little sweeter and laid back in the summer, so adding a bohemian element is a nice way to welcome summer.

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Crisp white bedding for warm nights, and that indigo blue rug!
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Bedding with a warm pop of color like this coral print duvet breath life into this bedroom.
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This is an amazing space made more amazing by the iron canopy bed and white canopy.
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A summer bedroom doesn’t need to be white! Linen bedding, and area canopy, and natural textures all evoke summer.
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The large window let in a lot of natural light, and the bold blue and white bedding reminds me of a day at the lake.
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Nautical themes always have a summer feel to me. The upholstered bench is a great accent piece.
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May 31, 2016
4 Must Have’s

I get a lot of questions on what are my must have’s in a home and my list is surprising small!

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Natural light and large windows are my number one priority!

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Since I work from home, a dedicated work space is a must! It doesn’t have to be huge, just something that is functional and well lit.

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Outdoor space to entertain! I love having family and friends around me as much as I can!

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An extra bonus would be a mudroom that is pet friendly! I love the idea of a doggy tub to wash off muddy paws.

That’s pretty much it! I don’t need fancy expensive things. A floor plan is more important to me than a finished home. You can always update things as you need to! What are your must haves?

May 18, 2016
Reading nooks perfect for a cloudy day

This weekend we saw some sun, but the DC area has been under a cloak of clouds for about 15 days now. Usually I’ll try to post uplifting sunny gardens or light and bright house tours on rainy days, but I’ve decided to embrace it today. So I’m coming to you today from the chaise of my sectional cuddled up with a faux fur throw. If you can, I encourage you to enjoy the following photos in a similar fashion.

One day I will have a gorgeous antique leather arm chair.

Love the wood beams, most likely repurposed specifically for the creation of this charming reading nooks.

I love that this nook makes use of what would otherwise be underutilized hall space.

I’d either be reading or just staring out the gorgeous window.

May 9, 2016
Furnishing a small space

When furnishing a small space it doesn’t mean you have to keep furniture sparse and be left with a sterile, cold room. Rather, think scale, reflect, and “through.” Let me explain.

In the photo above, the space is small but doesn’t feel cramped, even with all of the furnishings. A large mirror reflects light, and furniture has narrow legs allowing you to see through to the walls or floor of the room, or furniture is glass or mirrored. You can even see through the lamp on the side table!.

Scale: Don’t get the mammoth sectional for your cozy living room. Get a settee or a smaller sofa with narrow arms and petite legs that take up less visual and physical space.

Reflect: Don’t neglect or waste the natural light in the room. Place a beautiful mirror on the opposite wall of your light source, and/or get mirrored or metallic furniture and decor with reflective properties.

Through: Find furnishings and/or decor you can literally see through. This means furnishings with narrow legs, backless bookcases, and glass or lucite tables.

This room features a settee instead of a sofa, an armless chair, two small tables instead of a coffee table, a mirror, and a bench with narrow legs.

Lucite is great for small spaces

Below are examples of pieces that would help keep a small room looking open and inviting:

An open back and delicate frame keep this bookcase functional but visually unobtrusive.
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Another example of furniture you can see through. Get it here.

Lucite and metal chair found here.

Hair pin legs and a low profile make this coffee table stylish and light.
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I’m a sucker for unique mirrors like this one found here.

May 2, 2016
A modern minimalist home that is also cozy!

A minimal interior that’s also cozy seems like a bit of an oxymoron, but it is possible. And a space that manages to pull it off is ultimately much healthier. It’s been proven – less clutter, less stress.

A key element in a minimal style home is clean lines. There is no rules that clean lines need to be straight lines with hard corners. The curved lines of the sofa and the arm chair create a sort of symmetry that lets the eye relax.

Carefully edited knick knacks and books create less opportunities for dust to settle, and makes cleaning easier. If you have a lot of sentimental objects you like to keep displayed, then rotate them so you get to enjoy them but keep your space minimal.

Angular planes of the pendant are more restful to the eye than an ornate chandelier. The panoramic window creates a tranquil landscape effect.

The entry is very important too to your homes health. A stoop that is easy to keep clean means less dirt being brought into the home.

More proof that minimal can be cozy! Tailored throw pillows make the living room warm and inviting without extra “fluff”

I’ve been working on moving more and more items off of my counter tops. It makes food prep much easier, counter top cleaning much easier, and cleaner visually. Obviously, I can’t stress the importance of keeping your home clean. Most of our exposures come from dust, and even knowing this I am not vigilant about dusting. If you have the means I highly recommend a service like Snapclean.

See more of this home and read more about it at Not A Paper House

April 5, 2016
Bright, Airy, Beautiful

So, I am no fan of winter and here in MD we were assaulted with over 30″ of snow this weekend. One unexpected upside of all that white stuff outside the window? When the sun comes out – the light reflected off of the snow and in through the windows is amazing. Our bright, light-filled home inspired me to find some other examples of how gorgeous natural light is.

Love the green accent here.

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Love the two-toned cabinets and marble backsplash!

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Perfection.

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January 26, 2016