Happy New Year! Some gorgeous spaces to inspire a home cleanse…

I ended up taking a longer break than I expected, as I had a lot of work to finish up for my web design business. But, I'm glad to be back, and I hope everyone is having a great New Year thus far. Here are some little projects I am undertaking to sort of "cleanse" my home and start...

An eclectic and colorful apartment makeover

Interior Designer Shanade McAllister-Fisher
I was really excited to discover interior designer Shanade McAllister-Fisher.  Shanade's work is so refreshing in a time when it's hard to break away from the trends. This one bedroom apartment was drab and revived into a richly colored mix of textures and prints. How gorgeous is the teal wall color in this bedroom. The bedding is spot-on too. A...

Top Five Tips When Building a New House

modern transitional interior
Building a new home from scratch can be very ecstatic, giving you the chance to make your house just the way you dreamed it to be. A home that would be according to your likes and dislikes now and in the future. However, it can be very stressful and time consuming at the same time as well. Although it does...

Cozy Cottages: Light or Dark?

cozy cottages
Cozy Cottages Just the word cottages makes one think of being curled up by the fire with a great book, or of lazy mornings at the beach front.  How do you prefer your cozy cottages - in light or dark?  Beach breeze coming through an open window or thick wool blankets and crackling bacon? Light Cottages Light cottages often feature rustic charms...

Interiors inspired by art: 4 styles, 4 great painters

pixers
Have you ever wondered what Mondrian’s contemporary apartment would look like? How would Egon Schiele or Henri Rousseau arrange their studio? What style would Paul Klee choose for himself? Here are arrangements inspired by the life and art of 4 prominent artists, whose works can be admired in the world's finest museums. <!--The folks at Pixers have showed how...

When Timber Becomes Better Than Timber

beautiful wood floors
When it comes to beautiful looking floors, there are many advocates out there who will argue that there is little that can compete with the shades and beauty of real timber flooring. Already a very popular choice for homes and commercial properties everywhere, it would probably have even more customers if the cost wasn’t such a factor. Other options...

Turning Outdoors into Indoors

beautiful outdoor space
By global standards Australia is blessed with some of the nicest weather on the planet, a fact not missed by the millions across the country whose home boasts an outside deck. Many a pleasant day has been spent enjoying with the family or friends, everything from a birthday or special event, to just sitting around relaxing for no other...

Know How To Hire The Right Residential Moving Company

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Are you looking for a moving company in Frederick MD? Be it residential moving or commercial relocation; the process is always tedious and challenging. The heavy expenses take away all the fun and excitement from DIY projects like these. Most residential moves are focused at improving the lifestyle; which makes the process more complex because you may get stuck...

Beautiful Solid Wood Tables by Scott Alan Ewine

Live edge black walnut dining table
Artisan Live Edge Tables Some of you might remember the work of Scott Alan Ewine, which I featured on Decorology before. I wanted to share some of his beautiful solid wood tables with you guys again. I visited him just a couple of weeks ago at his Frederick, MD home and studio and really enjoyed looking at all of his...

Let the Christmas decorating begin!

So maybe some of you have already started your Christmas decorating, but if you are like me, you might still be looking for some inspiration. Here's what I've gathered for some ideas this year. Silver and mercury glass accents are definitely a sophisticated, polished look. So cozy! The garland over the mantle is cute and something I haven't seen before.   I am...