Lovely living room in darker colors
Beautiful rooms don't have to be lighter shades of color or whites. If you are brave enough, dark rich shades of color can make for a beautiful elegant living room. The living rooms below prove how lovely dark living rooms can be.
Bright colored furniture keeps this living room modern instead of stuffy. The white vaulted ceiling and pastel area...
Bedrooms I Adore
These rainy days have me wanting to curl back into bed! What better way to celebrate a rainy day than look at gorgeous bedrooms?via apartment34via cocokelleyvia almostmakesperfectvia westelmAre you dreaming of getting back in bed too?
Casual Elegance: Work from the Mandarina Interior Design Studio
It's been awhile since I've landed on a design portfolio from and interior design studio that I've wanted to share. So, I was excited when I found Mandarina Interior Design Studio. Yes, the images below show these homes on their best, most tidy days, but they serve as beautiful inspiration.LOVE this, and I try to use love sparingly in...
Beautiful ways to include brick into your design
When you first purchase a home it's often that the first thing that comes to mind is that you can't wait to put a touch of you into the home. Everyone seems to agree that changing just a few things makes it feel like their home.via norskeWhat if that one touch of character you wanted was brick, but there is...
Could you handle these colorful kitchens?
Okay, maybe these aren't red or bright green, but they aren't your typical cherry or white cabinets. My dream is still white cabinetry with marble countertops, but I might have to wait for our "forever home." via House BeautifulThese steely blue gray cabinets add a country luxe feel to this kitchen. The pendant lighting and stools add a twist...
Reading nooks perfect for a cloudy day
This weekend we saw some sun, but the DC area has been under a cloak of clouds for about 15 days now. Usually I'll try to post uplifting sunny gardens or light and bright house tours on rainy days, but I've decided to embrace it today. So I'm coming to you today from the chaise of my sectional cuddled...
A family friendly backyard!
With parties and play dates being scheduled and plans to update the outdoor space, why not combined them together to make something amazing for the entire family?via hgtvImagine a garden you love to look at that they would love to play in! via britMaybe even a dedicated space for the little ones to play!via designfilesWe have to admit, including them in our fun...
How to decorate the tricky spots in your home
We all have those spots around our home that we never really get around to decorating because they are so out in the open or so oddly configured that we get stumped about what to do with them. I've found examples of what some of those trouble spots might be and some potential solutions. Enjoy!In front of tall windows:...
Make Your Home Yours!
Certain days I like to say goodbye to what's trending and hello to what my heart desires. via onekingslaneWhen it comes to home decor, most of us follow the trends and that's fine, but it doesn't hurt to do some digging around and find something that truly suits you. via pinterestWhen you pick home decor based on what moves you and brings you...