Decorology

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  • Decorating with Velvet for a touch of luxe

    Decorating with Velvet for a touch of luxe

    I’m definitely not into frilly and fussy when it comes to my home decor, but sometimes a girl just needs a little luxury in her life.  Especially as the temperatures drop and we spend more times indoors, it’s nice to have your home feeling a little more indulgent and comfortable.

    Enter velvet, beautiful color, amazing texture, and when done right just the right amount of chic.

    Here are some examples of velvet used in decorating that I love.

    How beautiful is that blue velvet chair?

    More is more with a chesterfield in velvet and a faux fur throw to boot.

    For just a small touch of glamor try a velvet ottoman.

    Really scared of going overboard?  With velvet pillow you can’t!

    This green velvet ottoman on the pink rug is a fun combination, and keeps the room from taking itself so seriously.

    If you’re into more is more, nothing is more luxurious than a velvet headboard in royal navy!

    Do you have any velvet in your home?

    all images via Elle Decor unless otherwise noted

  • Fall Anthropologie that we love

    Fall Anthropologie that we love

    Fall 2016 is about nature, layering textures, and pattern

    Pink dining room chairs?  Don’t mind if I do!  And out that window?  That’s beautiful Idaho.

    The new catalog features a bohemian mid-century modern fusion, which I like

    While I like a lot of Anthropologie’s furniture, I’m just as excited to see the locations they shoot in – they always find places with amazing bones!

    Wow that molding!  And the herringbone floors!

    Anthorpologie is also really into florals and patterns in both there wallpapers and upholstery.  While I like it, I don’t know if I could live with it long term in my house…

    Yes, please.

    Love the velvet pink sofa with the neutral textured rug.

    This tapestry headboard is pretty amazing.

    More from Idaho.  Whatever cabin or lodge they found to stage in looks absolutely beautiful.

    What do you think of Anthropologie’s offerings for Fall?
    All images via Anthropologie and Domino

  • Small home office ideas

    Small home office ideas

    Inspiration for a small home office

    I’m lucky that I finally now have a dedicated room in my home to serve as my office, but I wasn’t always so fortunate. I’ve worked in home office arrangements that include the laundry closet of my NYC apartment, at a secretary desk by my bed, and behind the sofa in a nook of my last one bedroom apartment.

    If you need a dedicated workspace in your home but don’t have a room to serve as a home office, never fear…we’ve got lots of small home office ideas and tips for you below…

    Even a nightstand can serve as a desk in tight spots.  A hall or foyer with unutilized square footage might just work as a home office with the right desk.

    I love this ode to the traditional secretary. A glossy finish makes it fit in with the rest of the fancy space.  If this is too traditional for you, their are many, many modern secretary desks to be found.

    An oldie but a goodie.  Convert a closet into your office!  The genius behind this idea is that you can close the office doors and hide your office when your work is done.  Install vertical storage solutions like the rod with hooks, and use a sconce for lighting to save valuable desk storage.

    via Pinterest via IHeart Organizing

    Don’t worry if you can’t “hide” your office in a closet.  Just give your work space the same thoughtful consideration as you would any other room in your home.  Choose a color scheme, matching accessories, art, etc.  If you office is out in the open it will be important to keep it tidy!

    Another office in a closet.  Notice how well utilized the shelves are with containers and bins to keep things organized.  This clever creative even stores his/her sewing machine there!

    An unutilized wall in a living room or bedroom can not only give you a workspace but also add to the beauty of your home if you carefully consider that your furniture and accessories complement the room it’s sharing.

    I hope you’ve found these small office ideas inspiring!

    All images via Domino unless otherwise noted

  • Powder rooms that make me squeal!

    Powder rooms that make me squeal!

    I have no idea why I have an obsession with well decorated powder rooms, but I do! It’s the one place a guest will go that you can guarantee that they’ll be checking out the space from head to toe.
    There’s nothing better than opening a door to a beautiful bathroom! Well cleanliness is a major one too, but you know what I mean.
    White and gray powder room features walls clad in gray geometric wallpaper lined with a white single washstand topped with carrera marble placed under a silver leaf beaded mirror illuminated by Worlds Away Delilah Silver Wall Sconces.:
    These are rooms that are fairly easy to upgrade too! A little paint or wallpaper can make a major statement.
    Elegant printed wallpaper in blue and white with gold accents and mirror above the sink with white bathroom cabinets. Stunning bathroom design idea!:
    Some upgraded hardware and a stunning mirror can be so eye-catching! Fresh flowers are a big win for me too. 
    Bathroom with green walls, white subway tiles and antique vanity in a beautiful Swedish home in calm, muted tones. Entrance, Anders Bergstedt.:
    I can’t be the only one who has a huge heart for decorated powder rooms?
  • LimitLess Walls: Easily Customize Your Space

    LimitLess Walls: Easily Customize Your Space

    Wanting to give your room a pop, that piece of decor that ties together the whole space and puts your personality on display? Making an accent wall with a custom wall mural is an easy way to bring your room to life. LimitLess Walls  helps you do just this. First you can get inspired by their fully customizable, curated, collection of high resolution photographs and works of art. Then have your selection personalized in size and color to fit your room. Even have your own personal image as a custom mural!


    I get frustrated with typical wallpaper as it limits you to a standard repetitive design. LimitLess Walls makes your walls your way.  These murals are made of self-adhesive artist canvas which creates a fine art appeal and finish. People will think you had your wall hand painted! See how Philadelphia Designer Kristine Robinson took one of their murals and made it her own!

    She started with this colorful painted flower: 

    LimitLess Walls worked with Kristine to edit the colors and size to fit her space and vision.
    The end result was a masterpiece made for the Bucks County Design House!
    Or take it to the next level and completely customize your wall! It’s easy. Upload your artwork and achieve stunning results. With thick, easy to install, high quality canvas materials and a simple checkout process it is to see why I love LimitLess Walls. As a bonus take 15% off any mural using the coupon code Decorology. 


  • Naomi Watts’s artistic and stylish New York City Apartment

    Inspiring interior design in a celebrity Manhattan duplex apartment

    Remember I said “inspiring” not attainable…but that doesn’t mean you can’t take notes and find more affordable ways to make this eclectic interior design style your own!  The interior design in this apartment is not so luxe in that you can’t find similar pieces in more affordable versions.

    Watts in the dining room.  She shares the once artist’s loft with Liev Schreiber and their two sons.
    The dining room with lights by Apparatus Studio, is my favorite.  The table, like a lot of other furniture in the apartment, is from Ralph Lauren Home.  Tuareg carpet is vintage, and the console and mirror are antiques.

    Watts worked with Ashe + Leandro to turn the loft into a more family-friendly home that was inviting and thoughtfully decorated.

    There is something about back to back sofas that I really like.  These velvet covered sofas are from RH.  The Ralph Lauren Home console is a nice way to create a visual barrier and separate the space into two different areas of the room.

    I really like the cabinetry and the hood in the kitchen, which were designed by Ashe + Leandro.  The floor tiles are checkerboard concrete.

    The boys have an amazing playroom. The rug is a custom-made John Robshaw.  The leather sectional look super comfy.

    The boys’ room is very sweet but not too cutesy.  The rug is an antique kilim.

    I really like the mix of the bold patterned wallpaper with the floral quilt.

    I really like the understated luxury of the this bathroom.  The dark gray honeycomb tiles are really nice.

    The master bath features penny tiles and washstand sinks.

    In the master bedroom, the bed is from RH and the side tables are Ralph Lauren Home.  The rug is antique Moroccan of carpeting. The walls are actually covered in Clarence House fabric.

    What do you think of Naomi Watts’s Manhattan duplex apartment?
    See the whole story and get more sources from Architectural Digest.

  • Pattern Happy: Inspiration for using pattern to breathe fresh air into your home

    I confess I do get a little afraid of patterns, and I imagine there are a few of you out there who feel the same way.  However, I almost always love a space that masterfully mixes patterns.  Start introducing pattern into your home by finding a few images and/or examples that you think are successful, pinpoint the “guidelines” that created success, and then apply them to your own space.

    via My Domaine 


    via DecorPad

    In this home pattern is even cohesively mixed throughout the home – and the exterior!  Red – in both large and small doses is the “thread” that creates the cohesion.

    via My Domaine

    Sticking to a color palette (green, red, and black), and varying pattern scales are two guidelines that are help successfully mix patterns.

    via My Domaine

    Bedding is a good way to get your feet wet with mixing patterns because it’s not as drastic as patterned carpet or wallpaper, though this bedroom beautifully mixes wallpaper pattern, upholstery, drapery, and bedding patterns!

    via My Domaine

    If you’re still afraid, mix patterns on a smaller scale – pretty books and trays in a bookshelf or coffee table vignette can help build your pattern-mixing confidence!
  • A Pop of Modern Wallpaper

    A Pop of Modern Wallpaper

    I go back and forth on whether I love wallpaper or not. Sometimes I feel like it’s too busy, sometimes I can’t imagine putting the time and effort into wallpapering my walls, and other times I am awestruck and in love! 
    Wallpaper has definitely become more popular these days with showing a bit of personality and creating a sense of true design in a room. 
    It’s also changed become much easier to handle. With vinyl wallpaper that sticks right one and peels right off, it makes it look almost too easy!
    It makes me reconsider wallpaper and think about which rooms I might use them in. 
    Or maybe they’ll just be on one wall, or even the ceiling!! 
    What do you think about wallpaper?
  • 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?
  • Wallpaper and Tile?

    Wallpaper and Tile?

    This weekend I saw a beautiful picture of a wallpaper and tile bathroom. It was so stunning, I just sat and stared at it for a while. Initially, if I was told to put both together I would take a minute to consider other options, but seeing it with my own eyes was totally different.
    http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boring-bathroom-6-dramatic-decor-ideas-you-can-buy-or-diy-207402:
    It made me look around for other options of tile and wallpaper that I hadn’t seen before. Take a look at what I found:
    Or you can just do a tile that looks like wallpaper!
    Would you put tile and wallpaper together? I’d love to hear in the comments below!