Luxe, glam spaces to start the weekend right

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LOVE that rug.  The wall color is great too.

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A Look Back at 2014

FREE IMAGES It's been a wonderful year on decorology! Our viewers have grown, and I feel like I have as too! This year I got married, moved into a new home, and welcomed a new dog into our family! Here's a look back on what your favorite posts were in 2014:

Small Laundry Room Inspiration

Feminine, Glamorous Interios

Super Small Space Inspiration

Beautiful and Clever Small Closet Ideas

Small Kitchen Ideas and Inspiration for Adding Space

The ratings this year say that small is in! It seems we are all trying to downsize with the economy taking a toll on us this year. I'm looking forward to see what we all fall in love with in 2015!

Parquet floors are still in?

FREE IMAGES I don't love all the parquet patterns, but I LOVE herringbone parquet. I thought today I'd just share some examples of how gorgeous it can be...

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What was your initial reaction to parquet and what do you think now? Could you see yourself having parquet floors?

A luxe neoclassical home

FREE IMAGES I love this home and it's mix of feminine glamour and industrial strength.

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Chic and glamorous interiors by two different Chicago designers

FREE IMAGES Decorating genius by Chicago interior designers Summer Thornton and Buckingham Interiors.

Using all of this color takes amazing vision to pull off.  It looks effortless here.

Great soaking tub

Any girl's dream closet...
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Buckingham interiors has a slightly more luxe touch in the home below...

Love this hall

...love those counters.
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Which look to you prefer? Summer Thronton or Buckingham Interiors?

Stunningly chic transitional interiors

FREE IMAGES I'm leaning more and more towards transitional interiors these days. I like the crispness of everything, and I feel like it lends itself to a lot of directions or flavor.

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My home office inspiration

FREE IMAGES I've been trying to find jus the right shade of peach to paint my home office for the last few months.  I find shades are either too pink, or too salmony. Anywhere, here is some inspiration

This was the original office that inspired me to paint my office peach
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LOVE this.
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This bedroom has been a favorite of mine for a long time.
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Maybe a bit too salmon for me, but I like it
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This color is just what I'm looking for!
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This is gorgeous too but maybe a bit too warm.
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Glamorous spaces with dark walls

FREE IMAGES Painting a wall a dark color can be a risky design move, but like any risk, the outcome can be fabulous!

This black wall prettily sets off the furnishings in the room.

Break away from the white cabinet trend by using black.  It really makes this kitchen look chic.

If you don't have it in you to paint your walls a dark color - try going dark on the floor.

Do you have any dark hued walls or rooms in your home?

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Layers of color: how to break away from monochrome and embrace color

FREE IMAGES Sometimes, you can describe what you mean - you need to a picture.  I think the following examples are a great way to describe how to layer different colors in a space to create a harmonious and memorable room.

Transitional Living Room by Brooklyn Architects & Building Designers CWB Architects

Eclectic Living Room by Alexander Interior Designers & Decorators Andrea Brooks Interiors

I've been thinking of painting my office a peachy pink, so it's nice to see real examples.

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Scared?  Start with the guest bed bedding to try your hand at mixing colors.  From their you can build the confidence to work with larger spaces?

Anyone here a master at mixing colors?  Or are you afraid?

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