Chango & Co: A Brooklyn based firm that makes interiors fresh AND timeless

FREE IMAGES I've been crushing on the work of Chango & Co. for a while now.  I love their approach to honoring the character and craftsmanship of old homes while breathing new life into them.  Their projects are really refreshing.

It's nice to see ikat in an application other than curtains and upholstery.

So pretty.

I love how they've kept all the original bones.

What do you think?  See all their work at Chango & Co.

November Look Back

FREE IMAGES A look back at some of our favorite posts in November:

Bringing back the beadboard in your home!

Timeless transitional eye candy!

A Lux Neoclassic home tour.

Tips on protecting your floors!

Murphy Beds that actually look amazing!

Tips for working from home.

Thanksgiving ideas you might not have seen before!

and a look at different bed making personalities! Which one are you?

What was your favorite post this month?

Timeless transitional

FREE IMAGES Transitional can take so many leans, I guess that's why I like it so much. It also has a timeless appeal, and timeless equals good taste.

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What do you think of transitional?

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.

via Pinterest via House Beautiful

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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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My new house - living room inspiration!

FREE IMAGES We've been in our home for over a month now and things are still looking sparse and unfinished. Part of the reason is that I have just been so busy with my freelance web design business, and also because I want to take my time and really get it right. Since we probably spend the most time in the living room, that's the room I've really been thinking about. Here are a few items I have on my wish list.

Cleaner, sleeker lighting.  The lighting in the home is good quality, but it's too Italian country for my tastes.  I've had my eye out for cleaner, more modern options, like this resin and nickel pendant light.

available at  One Kings Lane

We actually never had a coffee table in our apartment, but we have the space and need for one now.  I think wood and iron is a nice combination, though ideally something even simpler than this is what I'd like.

Okay, maybe accessories are at the bottom of my priority list, but these leaf trays are so beautiful. available at Joss & Main

I'm trying to decide if I want a sectional, or a gorgeous leather armchair and ottoman.  This chair looks heavenly!

All items above available at Joss & Main

None of these rooms exactly embody the look I'm going for, but they are close:

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