Category: windows

  • Adding a Bench Seat

    With the cold weather coming, I’ve been in the mood to cuddle up around the house and have been looking for new spaces to find where I can have some sunshine and relax a little.

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    These bench seats right by windows really give you a great view of the outdoors without having to go outside! 

    A cozy built-in bench makes for a perfect reading nook. See the rest of this coastal cottage: http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/remodeling/before-and-after/a-coastal-cottage-renovation/?socsrc=bhgpin060213builtinnook=9
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    They also make great places to read books and take a quick nap.

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    I always wished I had places like these to do homework and hang out when I was a kid. 

    I love how creative some of these spaces are, even if you don’t think you have room for one, you might be surprised!

    Add a window seat to the landing of your staircase. | 33 Insanely Clever Upgrades To Make To Your Home
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    They don’t require a lot of space and can double as storage as well. 

  • Walls that Make A Statment

    Lately my eyes have been drawn to some great rooms that are making a statement and I am loving it! Whether they are bold, classy, or just downright elegant, it is nice to see someone take a chance and make something beautiful out of it.

    This wallpaper would not be an immediate first choice for me but it definitely does make you stop and stare! Seeing it in this room really makes me love it more!
    A wall of windows is always eye-catching. The bold choice of black makes it stand out even more and I think it was a great choice.
    Another non traditional wall paper in a room you wouldn’t expect! Since bathrooms are small I tend to do with less is more in these areas but since the wallpaper has a lot of white space it really works here! I also like the simplicity of the color scheme.
    Upholstery tacks are often seen on furniture, seeing it as a wall decor statement is something I’ve never considered.

    What about painting the trim to match the walls?
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    Or making a small space really pop with a graphic wallpaper?

    Do you have a different idea for a wall statement?
  • Considering the Open Concept Layout

    Now that hubby and I are not longer spending every spare moment wedding planning, we are finally thinking about improvements that we’d like to make to our home.  Our house it a 50s rambler, and while it doesn’t have the bones these amazing spaces do, we are still thinking about knocking down some walls to create a more open and modern space.
    Has anyone here remodeled for a more open layout?  Were you happy with the results?
  • Luxurious Showers

    Luxurious Showers

    What a great way to start the day than with a shower that would definitely wake me up and put in the right mood for the rest of the day… there is also nothing better than a shower after a hard day working at the farm!

    Luxury shower
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    If only I had the space! Had to include this one even though it is not a possibility in my bathroom renos
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    No matter what your design style is, a luxury shower can fit right in! What would you want in yours? Windows, raining shower heads, a bench?

  • Bright and easy spaces

    Bright and easy spaces

    Here are some rooms I am loving these days. A touch of color, great windows, natural light, and a feeling of ease and comfort that makes you want to stay for a while.

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    The foliage in this bright office provides the pop of color.

  • Windows That Make A Statement

    Windows That Make A Statement

    The right windows can make a room feel warmer, cleaner, larger, or more luxurious! Natural light gives a room something most indoor lighting can’t match.  I appreciate natural light most in the morning, when it makes waking up a little brighter, and in the evening when it fills the house with golden light. Check out the windows that are making a statement in these rooms:

    Clean lines & calming curves.

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    A sunny oasis! All that natural light really makes you want to get up and make the most of the day.

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Dana's Yellowtrace Sydney Apartment. 8/31/2012 via @Gilda Locicero Therapy

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    I love this little nook of windows. A great space for a little kitchen table or maybe even a great book and a comfy chair!

    Non traditional windows really give the room a modern, or historical look. This room feels so grandiose and industrial chic with floor to ceiling windows.
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    I love the detail in these windows. This is a great mix of historical and modern. Such a unique decorative touch.

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  • Letting Light In! Beautiful windows and natural light-filled rooms

    Letting Light In! Beautiful windows and natural light-filled rooms

    It seems like the rain has set in these past few days and it can really make a day seem dreary. Even my dog is getting stir crazy from not going outside as much.  I thought that maybe some window and natural light eye candy could help brighten up the mood a bit.  After all, I’ve never hear anyone say “my home has too many windows – they make too much natural light!”  If I ever heard someone say that, I might have to slap them – and you should too.  (Sorry, I guess all the rain has gotten to me…)

    Most people consider energy savings the primary benefit of replacing windows, and while it is a tremendous benefit, you’d be amazed at what a new window, like coral windows, could do for your space! Enlarging a window or adding one where there once wasn’t can really transform the entire room.  The windows in the front of our house are wide, but barely 2 feet tall, so sometimes it makes me feel like we are in a basement or the lower floor of a split level.  I would love to replace them with taller windows – I know it would make the front rooms feel much larger!

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    I use a sunlight lamp in the winter when we have shortened days, and it makes a tremendous difference in my mood. It’s no substitute for the joy you get when you step outside on a gorgeous bright sun shining day, but it’s better than nothing, and I imagine that upgrading your windows to let more light in will only help as well. 

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    Unfortunately, we don’t all have the budget to replace our windows for the much needed luxury of light. There are certain tricks you can employ that don’t cost as much as windows.  I would try using a slightly glossier paint in your rooms (keep in mind that the glossier the paint, the more defects will stand out in your walls).  Also, consider painting your ceiling in a high gloss or metallic paint – it really makes the light bounce!



    We all know the trick of using mirrors to make a room feel bigger, and remember that mirrors also reflect light! Using a mirror on the opposite side of a window can create illusion of more light! Also avoiding heavy fabric curtains, and make sure they are hung so you can pull them back all the way from the frame of the window. 


    this post was in partnership with coralwindows.co.uk

  • A beautiful and romantic loft in white

    A beautiful and romantic loft in white

    I had gotten off white for a while, but this gorgeous NYC loft reminds me why interiors in white will always be a favorite.

    The bookcase is the first thing you see when walking in to the loft. It’s 12 ft. long and constructed of solid reclaimed wood.

    Adore that large table.

    What great windows! I’m so jealous!

    dreamy. That rug must feel so good under foot when you wake up int the morning.

    Could you live here?

    All images via Rue Mag. Read and see more in the Oct. Rue Issue

  • Wonderful Friday – Weekend Inspiration

    Wonderful Friday – Weekend Inspiration

    Read that book

    Enjoy the light

    take in the view

    enjoy every minute of the longest days

    Enjoy the weekend!

    1. High Gloss, 2. Lonny, 3. Sweet Home Style, 4. Smitten, 5. Architectural Digest

  • A Divine house tour mixing elegance, peacefulness, livability, and vintage elements

    A Divine house tour mixing elegance, peacefulness, livability, and vintage elements

    These rooms blend so many nice elements and styles. Even though the feeling is luxury – I also get a sense of peacefulness. The colors are muted but not monotone.

    What a great style mix – the tufted sofa with the retro dining set.

    The bedroom has a rustic, country feel

    The below are actually from another home I think..

    Great table…

    I’m usually not a fan of something so modern as this bedroom, but the simple lines and clean design work really well in a bedroom.




    LOVE that window!

    What do you think?

    via Elle Decor