Molding Done Right

FREE IMAGES Crown molding, baseboards, chair rail, and more! There are so many ways to add a little elegance to room and here are a few examples that I love:

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What's your favorite way to add a little glamour?

Rooms that make you double take

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Sometimes it's hard to look away at something so gorgeous, here are a few that I'm having trouble moving on from! What great inspiration.

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that tile!

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that ceiling!

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those beams!

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those doors!

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those floors!

Which one draws you in the most?

Not Your Traditional Nightstands!

FREE IMAGES Sometimes using an item that's not originally for it's intend can be a great surprise and fun feature to your room! I've found a few alternatives to use for your nightstand that you might find inspiring. Take a look around your home now, I bet you could find a few pieces you already own that would make a great nightstand:

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Wooden crates are not something new, but I love how they incorporated a light in it and made the boxes able to turn. This piece is definitely makes a statement!

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A trash can turned upside down. Simple and Genius.

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Reusing cinder blocks to create a nightstand is pretty brilliant!

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Making your own nightsand out of something you might have lying around the house. This is seriously creative and a great way to hide clutter in the suitcase itself!!

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Who would have thought to use a barrel as a nightstand? I love the spray painted black, you could do so many things with a barrel. 

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Cutting a table in half? It's the perfect way to make an interesting nightstand out of something that you may already have. 

Beautiful Exposed Beams

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I love the look of exposed beams, no matter the color or style, it gives great character to a room! Even if the beams aren't original to the room, it can create a stunning space.

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What do you think?

Smart Home Designs

FREE IMAGES Upgrading your home has always been a toss on whether you want to do something just for the joy of having it done the way you always wanted it to and what has the best resale value. These days it seems like many of us don't stay in one place very long so it doesn't seem smart to invest much into it when you won't be able to enjoy it for what it's worth.

Here are a few home designs for those of you who are like me, and plan on being around for a while! Why not enjoy it?

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This technology upgraded bathroom is not only gorgeous but it's pretty impressive with all it's extra perks!

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Add something completely unique! This drop down bed makes this small square footage double.

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Need a pet friendly space that can tuck away when needed? These features in the laundry room make it very pet friendly without stealing much needed space.

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Don't be afraid to go all out on storage space. Make it look great, especially if you know you will be using it on a daily basis. 

If you had the extra funds, which room would you go all out on?

Wall Art Finished and GIVEAWAY!

FREE IMAGES For those of you who might have seen a Guest post about Wall Art recently here, we have the finished room to show off as well as a giveaway for one of the pieces you'll see:

Jennifer started off with the canvas print in the middle and wanted to do a gallery style around it. She chose simple picture frames that all matched since there would be mixed media. She used two wall art designs with one of them being our giveaway today: the bottom left heart with love written in it. 

Meredith who owns an adorable Etsy shop called Prints by Poppy Mae is offering up the same heart print for one lucky winner!

To sign up to be the winner please submit your information in the rafflecopter below and a winner will be chosen on Oct. 15th! 

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and here's what Jennifer decided to do on the other wall

Tell us what you think!

What are the carpet trends for 2014?

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Flooring was often seen as a secondary element of a home’s interior design. Home owners tended to give more importance to the other elements of a room, such as the furniture and accessories, and used a carpet simply as a floor covering. However, the trend is now to make it more of a focal point for a room rather than hiding it away behind neutral shades.

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Carpets had been losing popularity, as more people opted for wood flooring and other hard coverings. Over the past few years, though, carpeting has started to make a comeback as home owners remember the warmth and luxury feel you can only get with a softer floor covering. The new generation fibers are also much easier to care for these days. Designers are now incorporating much bolder colors and elaborate designs into their carpet patterns, as we move away from cream and beige. This year’s trends are showing a mixture of patterns and textures to give the carpet a different look and feel.

Pastel Tones

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Having a carpet in cooler shades doesn't have to mean choosing from the bland neutral colors. Carpet shops still have a great selection of coverings in softer pastel shades. These can give a room a sophisticated but low-key look, where other elements are allowed to shine. They offer a subtler finish than some of the other designs that are available. This year sees an increased use of chalky colors, in varying shades of greens, yellows, pinks and purples. These more subtle tones allows for modern styling and sophisticated furnishing.

Richer Hues

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If you want to create a feeling of luxury and elegance within a room, then you should choose from one of the richer carpet colors that are available. These dark colors, with variants of black, navy, grey and burgundy, will give the room a more dramatic finish as well as a warm and inviting atmosphere. They are the perfect choice for living and dining areas, and dark blues especially work well with metal and wood. By choosing a darker color for your carpet, you’re making it the key element of the room. In order to complete the look, you need to use minimalist furniture and decorations, so as not to take away from the effect of the carpet.

Bold Graphics

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Not everyone wants to use a carpet in just one color, and often a combination of two or more in a distinctive pattern can be the perfect finishing point for a room. This type of carpet is making a true style statement and is only for those who want their flooring to be the talking point for guests. 2014 sees a range of patterned designs come on to the market and often these have been combined with bold colors. This type of carpet works best in contemporary homes, where the furniture is clean and simple. Both large print checks and stripes are popular choices; striped carpets also have the effect of lengthening rooms.

When you’re choosing your next carpet, it’s useful to look through a number of carpet shops to ensure you get the right one for your room. Take away some samples and see what works best with your interior design ideas and existing furniture. 

Comfort Textures

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The under-foot comfort that comes with a thick and luxurious carpet is undoubtedly worth paying the money for a quality carpet with underlay and perfect fitting. A plush carpet for the bedroom floor where there is a low level of traffic will be perfect for that warm and cozy feel. Over-sized loop piles and thick loop twists are at the forefront of luxury textures for a new trend in carpeting giving that quality under-foot feeling.

Inspiring ways to use subway tiles

FREE IMAGES Sometimes the simplicity of subway tiles really makes me happy. They are simple, can be dressed up or dressed down, and always budget friendly. They are also a classic... but I'm interested to see what you think about them! Would you put subway tiles in your home?

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Brick & Wood

FREE IMAGES Although I haven't been in the rustic mood lately sometimes I find a space that has brick and wood mixed together so perfectly, I could imagine falling in love with the space and living there. Here's a few reasons why I love the mix:

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It looks so natural and with the natural materials brings the neutral colors which makes it easy to furnish however you like!

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It can really be dressed up to look luxurious! You don't have to go rustic with it. There's something about mixing it with some high end materials can give it a very classy look.

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Not a fan of the red brick? White washing is always an option. It still looks amazing and can add a little brightness to the room as well. 

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Go all out with some great detail by mixing the brick and wood in the flooring! This look has so much character but it doesn't take away from the rest of the house either. I absolutely love it!

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Contain Yourself (and the necessary clutter in your home with these clever storage ideas)

FREE IMAGES While spring cleaning has yet to begun at my house, and likely won't this year with my wedding in May (yikes!), I thought I'd share with you some fun ideas to contain the chaos you'd like to keep in a way that doesn't affect your home decor.

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Matching baskets are fantastic! Especially ones with label options to help you remember what you have stored inside. It keeps this bookcase clutter free but makes it possible to not have to store a ton of things behind closed doors.

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Picking similar styles, all see through containers at the bottom and baskets at the top make this cabinet look so well organized. Clear canisters also help remind me if I'm running low on something.  I also love the pop of color with the labels.

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Not everything is going to fit in the same size containers and if keeping everything matching is too much of a commitment for you, you can mix it up a bit and it still look great. Just try and use similar sizes and shapes to create a cohesive look.

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I love the mix of three colors here. Using pops of color is great but I love how this one is minimized to two color options and scattered throughout the storage.