A kitchen transformation: dark and cramped to bright, open, and beautiful
This kitchen transformation is going to knock your socks off! As you'll see in the before pictures below, this kitchen started out dark and stifling and closed. Interior designer Carla Aston worked her amazing magic and turned it into a bright, open, and beautiful space to be in.First, just a little teaser of the "after" So pretty...white cabinets, subway...
Inspiration for using copper in your home
Copper accents, Decor, hoods, and tubs
If you haven't noticed, copper is BIG right now. Wether you can only afford to go small with decor like copper hardware, cookware, planters, or lighting OR if you are lucky enough to go big like with a copper tub, range hood, gutter, or doors, there is plenty of inspiration below. So get your...
Beautiful Dining Room Inspiration
Dining Room Inspiration just in time for Thanksgiving!Whether your hosting this year or not, I figured it would still be nice to indulge in a little dining room eye candy. Black ceiling and a rich rust colored carpet...I'm a fan. You?via Pinterest via Domino Big comfy chairs make it easy to linger around the table.via Pinterest via Jennifer O'Brien - City FarmhouseLoving...
Proof wall to wall carpeting can be gorgeous
Growing up in an old farmhouse, we always had hardwood floors, so it would be hard for me to go to carpet I think. That being said, wall to wall carpet does have it's advantages. Nothing beats it's coziness underfoot, and when you have an infant who spends his day on the floor, under butt. Also, if you live...
A touch of vintage: Rooms full of history, beauty and character.
So I discovered a new (to me) blog, The Vintaquarian, that I love. I cannot stop looking. Below is just a taste of the beauty to behold there.A gallery wall of mirrors, a daybed sofa with tassel fringe. swoon.What an amazing view from a cozy window seat.I really like the large windows in this dining room.A little vignette of...
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...
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...
Style the perfect bed for Fall
Now that the temperatures are dropping (*tear), it means I've been pulling out heavier blankets for warmth during the cool nights. I thought it would be a good time to dig up some inspiration for dressing your bed for fall.Just because you're piling on layers doesn't meed your be can't be tailored. Go for crisp sheets and graphic patterns.via...
Alexa Hampton’s rich and beautiful interiors
It's Monday...ugh. I need an interior eye candy pick-me-up. Want to join me? These absolutely stunning, elegant rooms are the work of Alexa Hampton.I LOVE this canopy fabric.The hours I could spend on the sofas in this room perusing my art books.The periwinkle of this room is such a pretty shade of blue.This guest bedroom proves that little can still...
An amazing industrial chic New York City apartment
Okay, so this apartment isn't technically in New York, it's in Hoboken. I actually worked in Hoboken years ago when I lived in Brooklyn, and it's a really cool city with great views and great food. I also recently discovered the work of John B. Murray Architect and have been binging on the portfolio. Here is just one of...