Decorology

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  • An Elegant Touch of Vintage

    An Elegant Touch of Vintage

    An oldie but a goodie here…I’m under the wire today so I’m recycling a post back from 2015 that I thought was fun.  The vintage shabby chic look is not my style anymore, but I thought all of these photos were examples of great design.  Enjoy!

    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?
  • 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?
  • Office Inspiration: Office Spaces that Stand Out

    Office Inspiration: Office Spaces that Stand Out

    Office Inspiration

    At times we can get carried away with what we want in our home office. Whether it’s tons of storage or inspiring photo’s all over the wall, it can get a little overwhelming. A simple office space leaves your mind clutter free and ready to create a new masterpiece.
    These pendants are amazing! Love the light in the space too..incredible! (Remodelista's Francesca Connolly's Home - Brooklyn Interior Design):
    via brit
    If you are a naturally creative person, you know that most times you don’t need much to be inspired! Sometimes it’s the blank wall that makes our mind imagine what should be there so we can create it.
    study, studio, office, home office, desk, interior design, interior decoration, interior styling, styling:
    Maybe the room itself doesn’t even matter. Maybe your view outside the window is what you need to get your brain moving.
    Stick to the basic necessities. A chair, a table, a plant, a light, and a calendar may be all you really need.
    Great desk. Rue Magazine (February 2012 Issue). Photography by Sean Dagen. Design by Serena Armstrong.:
    via ruemag
    You  may be surprised that living with less actually keeps you focused and gives your room to grow.
  • Home Office Inspiration

    Home Office Inspiration

    Home Office Inspiration

    Some times we all need a little inspiration – and for me, that couldn’t be more true. I’ve been feeling particularly unmotivated and I can’t really put my finger on why.  When the weather is beautiful all I want to do is be outside, so that’s understandable, but otherwise, I’m not sure where my malaise is coming from.
    Hopefully you’re not in the same boat, but regardless I hope you enjoy these beautiful home offices!
    illustrator studio
    exposed brick and white- gorgeous!
    via 79ideas
    Small Space Style: 15 Inspiring Tiny New York City Homes
    high ceilings and great natural light help.
    via apartmenttherapy
    designer/ artist/ photographer 's room inspiration!! Julias Solo Artist Space Small Cool Contest
    a very cool impromptu inspiration board
    via apartmenttherapy
    15 Amazing Blogger Homes: The Everygirl
    for me, natural light is the best medicine for a lack of motivation.  Fresh flowers don’t hurt either.
    via stylemepretty
    Soul Shine Studio Tour! #inspire #create #office love the ikea rolling tray in gray? and the 3 tier divider....hmm ...ideas
    pretty and whimsical must help productivity
    Do you have an inspiring space in your home?
  • The best of August!

    The best of August!

    Fall is right around the corner and routine is back in the air! Here are some of the best posts in August in case you missed them:
    The Perfect Office - InfiniteUSB, Flic Smart Button, Kodak PixPro and Office Ideas:
    stunning black and white kitchen with a modern ethnic vibe:
    What was your favorite post this month?
  • Functional over frills.

    Functional over frills.

    When you talking about home decor some would assume that it’s more about the fun of decorating than the functionality. That is where I disagree. Decorating isn’t all about the frills, its about function too. 
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    There’s no point in spending money on a room just to decorate it without considering how it’s going to function and if it’s going to need the need of the person using the space.
    Navy + White:
    You wouldn’t spend the money for a high quality stunning kitchen with multiple seating if you weren’t interested in cooking or entertaining!
    5 tips for updating your bathroom with the Crate and Barrel Gift Registry on 100 Layer Cake:
    Each room needs a sense of functionality to make it worth living in! That should be a major factor before you even decide to decorate. Make sure what you pick is going to serve your needs.
    Project H Bedroom Reveal: Before and After by Avenue Lifestyle:
    Do you decorate with purpose?
  • 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 July!

    The best of July!

    This July was a hot one and so was the blog this month! Here are the top posts from July:
    shelves | designlovefest:
    Which post was your favorite?
  • Adding life to each room.

    Adding life to each room.

    I love to have a plant in each room of my house. There’s something beautiful about a living growing thing around you. 
    Light over a pole or hanging on a hook by bed in basement:
    via brit.co
    Most plants don’t require much tending too. Watering once or twice a week for some are just enough to keep it happy and keep you smiling too.
    Wonder what this would look like with hard drives and dog hair everywhere:
    It’s a nice touch to my office I think. It’s a great way to bring the outdoors in and not feel stuck inside all day. 
    Farmhouse style kitchen decor - A great blog for farmhouse style home decor inspiration!:
    Even the littlest of plants can be rewarding.
    From the January 2016 issue of Inside Out magazine. Styling by LeeAnn Yare. Photography by Larnie Nicolson. Available from newsagents, Zinio, http://www.zinio.com, Google Play, https://play.google.com/store/magazines/details/Inside_Out?id=CAowu8qZAQ, Apple’s Newsstand, https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/inside-out/id604734331?mt=8ign-mpt=uo%3D4 and Nook.:
    Some of my favorite plants do the best in the bathroom! The heat and water in the air during a shower can really help certain plants thrive.
    DIY copper plant stands // modern plant decor:
    Where do you keep your plants in your home?
  • Kids Rooms That Rock!

    Kids Rooms That Rock!

    I’ve always pictured how fun it would be to decorate a kids room. Since the nursery phase doesn’t last long, I’ve been scouring the web to find some pretty awesome kids rooms. Here’s what I found:
    mommo design: 10 ROOMS FOR LITTLE BOYS:
    A campers dream come true with room for a friend!
    for the girl ill have one day:
    Extra space to play is a must have for a busy toddler!
    Floating shelves:
    Room for tea and place to put everything. That is a mom’s dream room too!
    Upgrade your child’s bed panels like this creative parent did using scraps from floral wallpaper. This is just one of the many creative kids room ideas.:
    via brit.co
    A space to hideout and hangout!
    Dream Big With These Imaginative Kids Bedrooms – Design Sticker:
    A room you wouldn’t mind sharing!
    Have you made your kids room a dream come true? What did you do?