Striped Walls

Want to give your room a burst of style?  How about striped walls – they’re clean, crisp, and modern.  The possibilities are endless, you can go vertical or horizontal, thick or thin, muted colors or high contrast.  Once you decide on the look you want, all you will need is a few cans of paint, painters tape and a little patience!  Here are a few rooms to get your creative juices flowing…..

Can you believe this is a garage?  I love the graphic punch of a bold stripe!

The subtle contrast between the stripes gives this room a relaxing feel.

Here is a modern twist on a stripe wall.

Don’t want to commit to a striped room, try just one wall.  Look at the impact!

The vertical stripes help give height to this room.

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The soft blue and white stripes give this room a beachy feel.

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Summer Living

We love our porches and patios in the South.  They are an extension of our home and a great place for family and friends to gather and enjoy the outdoors.  Here are a few inspiring outdoor spaces to get you revved up for summer…..

Look at how the white upholstery and painted blue ceiling gives the room a crisp, clean, summery feel.  It looks like a great place to kick back and enjoy a good book or breeze through a magazine.

What a great place to gather with friends and enjoy a summer evening.  The sectional provides a lot of seating without looking bulky.  Just imagine how many friends could squeeze onto this sofa during a great party.

This is outdoor dining in style!  It has it all…a built in grill, tiled floors, a large dining table and comfy seating.  I can imagine spending many hours around this table eating and laughing with family and friends!

Can you imagine anything more southern that a swinging porch bed?  I have dreamed of owning a one for years!

 

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Garden Stools

I’m sure you have noticed the influx of garden stools in home decor magazines and furniture stores.  Garden stools originated during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and were originally used in the garden.  Today, garden stools are gaining popularity in interior design.  Their small scale design and versatility allow them to adapt to almost an room in the house from the living room to the bathroom.  They are easily moved from place to place and provide an extra seat or spot to set a drink or book.  The best thing about garden stools is that they are easily available, relatively inexpensive and come in a variety of shapes and colors.  Enjoy some pictures of this hard working little stool!

 

Adding Interest with a Picture Collage

Have you been trying to think of ways to decorate a bare wall in your home, consider hanging a collage of your favorite photos or artwork. A picture collage allows you to add interest to a large bare wall without investing in oversized and expensive artwork.  Pictures collages are also a personal and beautiful way to showcase your family treasures.

To keep a collage from looking visually cluttered, try using black and white photography.

To achieve a more formal look, use matching frames hung symmetrically.

These simple sketches appear more important when hung together as a group.

If you are adventurous and want to give the collage more dimension, try mixing in 3 dimensional objects to add visual interest.

If you are nervous about how to implement your picture collage, check out the following link for a step by step guide….http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/solutions/done-in-a-day-hanging-wall-collage-00400000051826/page7.html

 

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Daybeds

Daybeds are no longer just for the bedroom, they have made a name for themselves in the living room. I am not talking about an old fashion brass daybed, but a fully upholstered daybed perfectly suited for any gathering space.  Think bench meets sofa with style!

Let me show you…

This daybed works as a room divider without obstructing the view to the dining area, leaving the room feeling open and airy.

Look how this daybed can be used in either seating area.  Great for entertaining!

A daybed placed in front of the bookcases allows for extra seating without blocking the bookcases.

Tucked under a window, this daybed is a perfect spot for a cat nap!

 

This fun daybed allows for seating in a foyer without the bulk of a sofa.

 

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