Decorology

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  • Beautiful and Classic interiors: Interior design by Kate Marker

    Beautiful and Classic interiors: Interior design by Kate Marker

    Kate Marker Interiors blends the old and the new

    I’m having a serious designer crush on Kate Marker Interiors.  As I’m sure many of you know, raising a toddler adds serious chaos to your life, both mentally and physically.  The constant picking up of toys on top of being there 24/7 to tend to your little one’s beck and call can be draining.  While there are many moments of joy to fill you back up, you also need an environment that decompresses, and for me nothing does that like a soothing, clean and serene space.  I think Kate Marker’s interiors do just that.

    Having a sleek and functional entryway helps you leave the day’s stresses at the door and helps prevent it when you’re trying to leave for the day! I LOVE the built-n cupboards and drawers

    As an order and organization junkie these bookshelves are such a sigh of relief.  I love the overhead lighting via the gold sconces too.  Using the shelves as a sort of gallery space for art is clever too!

    Nothing like a crisp white bathroom

    Peppering you house with meaningful vignettes is a beautiful way to decorate.

    Normally I don’t go for monochrome spaces but this dusty blue is so beautiful

    There is a soothing Shaker quality to this hall

    An intimate and light-filled seating area in the bedroom is a happy refuge

  • House tours from Domino

    House tours from Domino

    An oldie but a goodie – a classic Domino post!

    As part of my ongoing series of posts honoring our late friend Domino, I now bestow upon you some lovely house tours we all came to look forward to every month. *sigh* Enjoy.

    Kathryn Ireland’s rustic style home. I love the humble bathroom, and the console in the kitchen with the dishes stowed underneath.

    Actress Julianne Moore’s stab at interior decorating. I like some of the choices she made – not all my style, but still pretty. I like the piece of drift wood on the radiator.

    A rebuilt green home in New Orleans.

    Domino style director Dara’s lovely white bedroom.

    I love Amanda Peet’s down-to-earth, bohemian home. It’s so ethereal and filled with interesting, meaningful objects. I also love that you can tell that she had a hand in it. She didn’t just hire some designer to come in and make it look like a movie star’s home.

  • Oh what a rug can do: Space transforming rugs

    Oh what a rug can do: Space transforming rugs

    I’m not getting tired of seeing the amazing ways designers are incorporating oriental rugs – both antique and modern spins, into homes.  Some trends I get tired of, but this one I can’t get enough of.  Granted, oriental rugs are a classic, so even if they fall out of favor for a little bit, I know they’ll be back.

    This antique oriental rug makes this foyer.  The reds add so much warmth while the white furniture and walls keep the entryway fresh.

    It’s not often one sees an oriental rug in pink, but isn’t it perfect in this bedroom?  A lot of modern reproductions combine traditional patterns in bright colors.

    A small rug still makes an impact but still allows wide plank hardwood floors to take center stage.

    Wow.  What an amazing island.  I love the gold fixtures with the warm wood. 

    Oriental rugs are also great for adding pops of color in white or neutral interiors.

    Do you have any oriental rugs in your home?  We have one from Iran in our master bedroom that is perfect against our lavender walls.

    All image via Kate Marker Interiors

  • Why you shouldn’t neglect your hallways

    Why you shouldn’t neglect your hallways

    It’s not a new idea to utilize your hallways and not let them be wasted space, but some – myself included- are still guilty of this.  Now that the weather is cooling we will be spending more time indoors, therefore freeing up time to show your halls some love.

    A lot of the examples below are foyers, but entryways often pose similar design conundrums as halls, and similar solutions.
    via Pinterest 

     I love that this hallway is so glamorous but gets cheeky with the addition of a giant framed chalkboard.
    via Pic toViral

    Our hallway is narrower than this one, no kidding.  Wainscoting and a lovely collection of framed art give this hallway a studied feel.

     So, this hallway is all about amazing bones.  The vaulted ceiling is so pretty.  The horizontal shiplap creates a sense of length.
    via ?

     I love a round table in the middle of an entry.  It boasts – “hey look at all the space I have!”  It is not a boast I can make.
    via Fresh Designpedia

    If you have enough width in your hall to allow it, built-ins or shelves are a great way to display more than art or serve as additional storage.
    via Foter
    Traditional and pretty.

  • St. Bart’s house tour: cool, crisp Caribbean style.

    St. Bart’s house tour: cool, crisp Caribbean style.

    This house tour will have you packing your bags.  It is the home of Keld Mikkelson of Day Birger et Mikkelson and his wife Marianne Brandi.  In full disclosure I’d never heard of them, but if their clothing and accessories line are like they’re home, I’m sure I’d be a fan.  The home is adorned in sleek blacks and pure whites, along with natural textures and elements to reflect the beautiful island they live on.
    I collected these images from two different stories, which is why the photos look different and the rooms are sometimes styled differently.

    What do you think of the ladder as book display?

    I really like the geometric black and white rugs.  They work in any and every room in the home.

    The gallery wall helps make the space more inviting.

    The ceiling is amazing.

    I love the black and white bedding too, and the nightstands.

    Love the bathroom! It’s what drew me to the house.  That antique chest contrasting with the white tile is amazing.

    So jealous.

    amazing.

    This home is gorgeous!

    What do you think?  Who wants to chip in with me and buy a home on St. Bart’s???
    images via K & Co. and Live Journal

  • Beautiful rooms that are eclectic, artisan, and bohemian

    Beautiful rooms that are eclectic, artisan, and bohemian

    I know we see this look around a lot now, but I can’t help it – I love it.  White kitchen, oriental rug, and clean hardware.  Jealous.

    I think this would make a great guest room.  The amazing plank ceiling, antique bed, and pretty textiles hanging from the ceiling.

    How fantastic are the bones of this room?  From the moldings to the amazing tile floors it looks like a work of art!

    Love all the textures and objects that  look like they were found on fun adventures.

    What a cool space to spend rainy afternoon reading.  I think this is actually a girl’s room though!
    All images above via Loombrand

    Another room with amazing bones.  One day I hope to have a home with windows like that!
    via In My Interior</span>

  • July 4th!

    July 4th!

    Wishing everyone a wonderful July 4th weekend!
    Who needs Fourth of July fireworks when you’ve got these lanterns from Pier 1? Thanks to LED bulbs, their patriotic colors glow brilliantly inside or out—wherever you’d like to hang them. After all, the holiday is about celebrating freedom.:
    via pier1
    4 th of July:
    via etsy
    Dream Porch! Look at the details! via @Pottery Barn Fourth of July | 4th of July | beautiful porch | vacation home | July 4th Party | July 4th Decorations:
  • Beautiful and Classic interiors: Interior design by Kate Marker

    Beautiful and Classic interiors: Interior design by Kate Marker

    Kate Marker Interiors blends the old and the new

    I’m having a serious designer crush on Kate Marker Interiors.  As I’m sure many of you know, raising a toddler adds serious chaos to your life, both mentally and physically.  The constant picking up of toys on top of being there 24/7 to tend to your little one’s beck and call can be draining.  While there are many moments of joy to fill you back up, you also need an environment that decompresses, and for me nothing does that like a soothing, clean and serene space.  I think Kate Marker’s interiors do just that.

    Having a sleek and functional entryway helps you leave the day’s stresses at the door and helps prevent it when you’re trying to leave for the day! I LOVE the built-n cupboards and drawers

    As an order and organization junkie these bookshelves are such a sigh of relief.  I love the overhead lighting via the gold sconces too.  Using the shelves as a sort of gallery space for art is clever too!

    Nothing like a crisp white bathroom

    Peppering you house with meaningful vignettes is a beautiful way to decorate.

    Normally I don’t go for monochrome spaces but this dusty blue is so beautiful

    There is a soothing Shaker quality to this hall

    An intimate and light-filled seating area in the bedroom is a happy refuge

  • Bedrooms I Adore

    These rainy days have me wanting to curl back into bed! What better way to celebrate a rainy day than look at gorgeous bedrooms?
    How to Solve All Your Decorating Dilemmas - Apartment34:
    Make your bedroom beautiful! Bedroom furniture, unique lighting and more from west elm. Get inspired:
    via westelm
    Are you dreaming of getting back in bed too?
  • Lots of Marble

    Lots of Marble

    Whether it’s real, faux, tile, or an added touch of decor; marble makes me happy. It goes along with the neutral bright white theme that I love, looks so clean, and has a little character at the same time. Here’s a little marble inspiration to give you an idea of how you could use it in your home:
    This IKEA nightstand used a marble self-adhesive paper to get that real marble look for a fraction of the price of a real marble nightstand.:
    via brit.co
    How would you use marble in your home?