Bright interiors: how natural light energizes a room
Light and Bright interiors
Bright interiors are beautiful interiors! There is nothing like natural light. Natural light has the power to completely energize and change the mood of a room. When we were house shopping, one of the first elements of a home I'd look for was natural light. I'd pay attention to window quantity, size, placement, and any exterior overhang....
New York City townhouse modern design and traditional bones
House Tour! An 1850s New York City townhouse!
Architect Ambler had grown out of his apartment when the 400 sq ft. studio next door came up for sale. It seemed like fate so he bought it and worked to combine the two into a unified New York City townhouse perfect for displaying his collection of vintage and modern art and furnishings....
A modern victorian house tour
Modern victorian, a match made in heaven.
I love the good bones and ornate molding of victorian homes, and the clean lines and fresh look of modern design. The below is a remodel that honors the amazing high ceilings, intricate casework, and classic of the victorian home. The owner's improvements included altering the floor plan to make more functional spaces for...
Hygge Interiors Inspiration – What does it mean to you?
Get your Hygge Interiors inspiration here people! Okay, I know I'm really late on the band wagon, and probably some other trend is already popping up over the blogosphere. Regardless, I felt I needed to look into the Hygge trend myself and share interiors that illustrate what Hygge means to me. For those of you that don't know Hygee,...
Transitional interiors, a marriage of modern and traditional
Transitional interiors are my favorite because of their emphasis on clean lines. I think they also make for a happy marriage of both modern and traditional design. It isn't about fluff or frills. Transitional interiors focus more about quality finishes and furniture. That is a philosophy I can get behind!
It's okay to take a breather.
Also, It's a battlefield out on the internet these...
Beautiful kitchens in every style
Beautiful kitchens are hard to ignore. Kitchens are undoubtedly the busiest rooms in the home, so making it beautiful and functional is (maybe) more important than the function/aesthetics of any other room in the home. Kitchens also tend to be toward the front of the home and therefore see more traffic and visitors then dens and bedrooms. All the...
Turning Your Bedroom into a Sanctuary
In today’s always on world, finding time for yourself to just relax and chill can be difficult. As well as being short of time, most people live with other family members, which can make it hard to get away from everyone and everything.
However, most of us still have the luxury of having our own bedroom. This is important because...
Dream bathrooms: Layout, storage, materials, and decoration
Dream bathrooms galore!
I'm a sucker for a good bathroom. I love a good soak, especially in the winter, and now with a toddler, my bathroom is a well-needed refuge. The perfect bathroom isn't achieved through one element, rather the combination of a great layout, adequate bathroom storage, well-considered materials, easy to use fixtures, and lastly the decoration used to...
Moroccan Interiors: beautiful and airy spaces
Moroccan interiors have a soft spot in my heart ever since our trip to Morocco. With the ease, focus on comfort, and beautiful craftsmanship it's hard to find something not to like.
One thing about Moroccan homes that I loved were the courtyards. Granted, I don't live in a climate where an open, roofless home would be practical, but it was...
Vintage interiors and beautiful moody moments
Vintage interiors really shine when the craftsmanship and details of the past generations pair well with modern sensibilities of less clutter. And, for simply the heck of it, I've added some shots that simply remind me that there is beauty in life to be had, though for personal reasons I might have trouble focusing on them right now.
A beautiful...