Category: window

  • A refreshing change for bedroom design

    A refreshing change for bedroom design

    I’ve noticed a lot of bedrooms these days where the bed is placed directly under the window.  What do you think of this look?
    Solid neutrals mixed with patterned accents and shapely antique nightstands make the perfect case for how wonderful mixing and matching can be.:
    via bhg
    Is it just the placement of the room and where the window’s fall or is there actually something to it that I don’t know?
    Big open window, white lamps, grey furniture, small chandelier and monogrammed bedding:
    via mydomaine
    Did you know it was actually bad Feng Shui to put your bed under a window? It’s said that at night, your body needs protection and strong support to do it’s best regeneration. But what do homeowners with beds under there window have to say about it?
    Some say it’s the only way to balance out the room. Given the size or shape of their room, it’s the only place the bed fits.
    Other’s say it’s refreshing to wake up with natural light shinning on them. It seems to me, like that would be a lovely alarm clock!
    AphroChic: Anthropologie’s Fall Catalog Celebrates Cultural Style At Home:
    via aphrochic
    Would you put your bed under a window? If you already do and have other great reasons why, I’d love to hear in the comments below!
  • Bedroom Window

    Bedroom Window

    I’ve noticed this trend of putting a bed under a window and was wondering if there was a certain reason why people were doing this?
    Solid neutrals mixed with patterned accents and shapely antique nightstands make the perfect case for how wonderful mixing and matching can be.:
    via bhg
    Is it just the placement of the room and where the window’s fall or is there actually something to it that I don’t know?
    Did you know it was actually bad Feng Shui to put your bed under a window? It’s said that at night, your body needs protection and strong support to do it’s best regeneration. But what do homeowners with beds under there window have to say about it?
    Some say it’s the only way to balance out the room. Given the size or shape of their room, it’s the only place the bed fits.
    Other’s say it’s refreshing to wake up with natural light shinning on them. It seems to me, like that would be a lovely alarm clock!
    Would you put your bed under a window? If you already do and have other great reasons why, I’d love to hear in the comments below!
  • A Look Back at September

    A Look Back at September

    We were bringing in the fall with September – here’s our posts in case you missed any:

    Window trends and working with a small walk in closet.


    Chic interiors and dream kitchens!

    Other uses for bookshelves and home decor mantra’s to live by!

    I got a little personal with how I deal with rough times and shaker style kitchens!
     
    Autumn Updates and some Twitter things I loved like how to prepare you home for fall!

    Dusting off the dinning room table and some sleek and modern bathrooms!

    Highpoint market preview and embracing that messy desk!
    Refinished Yellow File Cabinets with Wood Top
    Decorating with mustard yellow and our wall print giveaway (which is open until 10/15)!

  • Brilliant Blind Ideas

    Brilliant Blind Ideas

    When it comes to decorating your windows there are plenty of choices out there. Whether it’s a plush curtain or a practical Venetian, your window dressing is an integral part of your home. I’m dying to replace my plastic venetian blinds with some more attractive curtains or Roman shades.  However, I have been noticing that roller blinds have come a really long way.  Here are a handful of cute one’s I’ve spotted.

    Smart and simple, they provide you with endless options when it comes to design and with practical properties such as waterproof veneers and blackout backings, they’re useful too. Whether you want to liven up a neutral scheme, create a striking centre piece or harmonize with an existing theme, roller blinds provide the ideal solution. If you want something a little more subdued but still need it to tie in with your design scheme, then you could try a border print. This Sajili blind (above) is plain white apart from the exotic elephant strip at the bottom but still connects with the room’s explorer theme beautifully.

    These roller blind designs from Tuiss illustrate the point perfectly. This sweet and charming “Morning Chorus” roller blind will undoubtedly get a lot of compliments, and the various colorways mean you’ll be able to coordinate them with your current decor. Letting light softly filter through, you get light but also privacy.

    Alternatively,  I really gravitate towards the floral patterns. Its intricate pattern creates a striking look that allows the blind to take centre stage.

    More and more I also try to go eco-friendly when I can, and these recycled blinds are a great way to do your part.

    And of course, what’s more important than one’s beauty sleep?  Blackout blinds can be really important if you aren’t comfortable sleeping with your head under the covers the way I am!

     this post is in partnership with tuiss