Adding Colour to White

I saw this apartment on Domaine Home and fell in love! That bedroom is so good! The Mora clock is such a great colour and the carpet in the room pulls the colour from the clock, so there is a wonderful flow. The accessories are kept to a minimum in this room but big impact is added with the ceiling and side table lamp both in shades of gold. I like how the blue from the clock is used again in the throw in the living room to keep the colour moving throughout the space.

This is such a good example of colour used in an all white space. I always say the beauty of going with white is that you can change it up quickly and easily with the use of great accessories and pops of colour here and there.

Photo: Janne Ohlander

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, A Delightsome Life, The Dedicated House,

Ejoy!

Trudy

xx

 

Photo: Janne Ohlander

Via: Stadshem

Pins of the Week: Rustic Kitchens

Now, it's hard not to love a rustic style kitchen. These have all the best elements of rustic style......wood, brick, rustic lighting, vintage accessories and even more. I love the wood on the ceiling in the first photo! Looks amazing with the subway tile don't you think?

Have a great weekend!

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, A Delightsome Life, The Dedicated House,

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Found on cococozy.com, Architectural Digest, Found on mechantdesign.blogspot.fr, Found on homebunch.com, Found on thedesignfiles.net

From Vintage to Modern

This house from Domino Magazine has it all from vintage to modern and yet it still works. Very eclectic with a modern tufted sofa and an antique gateleg table in the same room. Super modern sconces in the living room with a shabby style chandelier in the bedroom, yet they both feel like they fit well. I really love the kitchen with the great wallpaper and all of the gold touches. There is so much texture in this home, from the sheepskin throws to the cowhide settee and the amazing variety of rugs and cushions. Very well done..

Photos by:BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

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Enjoy!

Trudy

xx  

via: Domino magazine

photos: www.brittanyambridge.com

Pins of the Week: Bohemian

So what does it take to have a fabulous Bohemian apartment....well plenty of colour and some prints for sure. A lot of random accessories put in slightly odd places and mixed with other odd vintagey (I am making up words now) furniture and a general disregard for a specific style of decorating....In other words a creative sense of what you like and are not afraid to go for it! I love these rooms!

Have a great long weekend all!!

2nd and 3rd, 5th photo: http://www.linaostling.se/

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Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Photos; Lina Ostling

via: Found on johanna-vintage.blogspot.nl, Found on thedesignfiles.net, Found on lonny.com, Found on colunas.revistaglamour.globo.com

Inspiration in White: Bathroom Tile

I had an interesting discussion with a friend about bathroom tiles last week.....it was around using large tiles or small and wall tiles or no wall tiles. Many of the bathrooms I have done have been with large clean white or grey tiles. With my last client we used tiles that look like wood and I thought it was an amazing choice to do something different and when I look at these tiles with all of the pattern and interest, I have to say why not do more like this. There are so many interesting choices right now for bathroom tiles that to stick with the tried and true is well.. a little boring don't you think? Would you be brave enought to use these tiles in a large bathroom and not just a powder room?

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, A Delightsome Life, The Dedicated House,

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Elle Decor, Vogue Decor,  apartmenttherapy.com,  notapaperhouse.com

Interior Courtyards

I showed the third picture in a post a couple of days ago and it got me thinking about interior courtyards. I love this idea of having an open space in the center of the living area. It creates a beautiful division in the property as well as opens up the entire home to a shadowy kind of light. Add a little garden or a lap pool and you have a incredibly special oasis.

Happy weekend all!

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, A Delightsome Life, The Dedicated House,

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via:Domain Home, Apartment Therapy, OneKindesign, decoist.com, hometalk.com, archdaily.com

A Kid Size Room

What is so great about this kids room is that everything is made with the child in mind. It is very pretty with lovely pale colours and it feels very carefree and creative. Everything is accessible for the child such as the low blackboard, the mirror, the little couch.....so adorable! Of course the new beds for kids are amazing as they transition so well from baby to toddler and beyond. I wish they had these wonderful styles when my daughter was little!

Photo and styling: Lina Roos

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, A Delightsome Life, The Dedicated House,

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Hus and Hem

Photo and styling: Lina Roos

Inspiration in White: Wow Kitchen

This renovated kitchen of the blogger/photographer Beth Kirby (Local Milk Blog) is a super wow....so many things to love about it...but the brass fittings are the best! I love them along with that amazing stove and the farm sink. This feels like a kitchen to really cook in with family and friends. Not over styled or too fussy with a old wood island I can not think of a better design for a country kitchen. Go to Remodelista to see many more pictures.. and go visit Beth's blog! I have been a super fan of hers for ages!!

Photography by Beth Kirby

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Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Remodelista

Photography by Beth Kirby - Check her Pinterest page also

Stylish Leopard

I have always loved a little bit of leopard in home decor and fashion. Twice today I saw leopard that really inspired me.....This coat that Giovanna Battaglia is wearing at fashion week in Paris is just stunning and so is the ottoman in the first photo...so gorgeous. In home decor it needs to be subtle and the same in fashion except when you have a coat or full dress it can be an amazing look.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, A Delightsome Life, The Dedicated House,

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

 

via: Harpers Bazaar, Domaine Home, Vogue, Weranda, Veranda

Renovated Brownstone

This month Lonny Magazine features this gorgeous brownstone completely renovated by designer Katie Martinez. Very chic yet comfortable for a family this home strikes the right balance with a touch of modern and vintage. Loving the lamps in the kitchen with the dark island and white cabinetry....and of course the gorgeous backsplash and counter...one of my personal favourites. There are many more pictures on the Lonny website so pop over to take a look.

Lovely Photos from: Aubrie Pick http://www.aubriepick.com/

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home, A Delightsome Life, The Dedicated House,

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via: Lonny 

Photos: Aubrie Pick