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Cute Halloween ideaa; Fountain Goblin A green head and hands poking out of a garden fountain is enough to make you take a second look. To add something (or someone) emerging from water, you can paint a creature or a face on a rock half-submerged in the water and fill a pair of latex gloves with air, or you can purchase a ready-made goblin.
10. You’re Ready for a Change From Subway Tile According to their comments, many Houzz users are firmly in the “subway tile forever” camp, while others crave alternatives (some even note that they don’t like thinking about subway stations when they are taking a shower). “Many of my clients are tired of the standard 3-by-6-inch subway look, so I have been suggesting 2-inch-by-8-inch or 4-by-4-inch tiles,” designer Tracey Stephens says. “I prefer to install the 4-by-4s in a brick pattern for a more interesting layout.”
3. You Dream of Cozy English Country Style Colorful square tiles add cozy country cottage charm to this home in Surrey, England. The light aqua hue of the cabinetry complements the eye-catching tiles. And the choice of wood countertops rather than something with a busier pattern allows the backsplash to be the star.
Main feature. “The main feature of this foyer is most certainly the oversized custom mirror we had made for the space,” Sedalik says. “The foyer is situated alongside a double-height stair tower and within an 11-foot first-floor ceiling, so in order to capture the appropriate scale of the space, a custom mirror was in order. The mirror has antique edging, which is a detail used throughout the house, and is a nod to a respect for patina in a contemporary setting.”
The interior of the shower has textured 12-by-24-inch 3D porcelain tile that covers the back wall. Similar tile in a flat matte finish covers the two side walls. “We wanted to tile that whole end of the room but break it up by not using the same tile everywhere,” Bickl says. “The 3D tiles provided a different texture without a huge contrast.”
River rock tile covers the shower floor and extends to the main floor to form a border around light wood-look porcelain tile with radiant heat. “The inspiration photos from Houzz the clients showed us had cut stone being used as an accent on the bathroom floor,” Bickl says. A custom double vanity with mahogany stain adds a dose of warmth. On the opposite wall, a new custom built-in linen cabinet greatly improves storage.
Rustic Refuge Moving to this rural home in Michiana Shores, Indiana, was a big departure for Jill and Michael Maremont, who hailed from Chicago. They bought the property with the intent of entertaining and spending time in nature, and worked with Scott Dresner of Dresner Design to remodel the space to make that happen. Outside, a fire pit lounge area is surrounded by mature shade trees, shrubs and grasses, creating a woodsy and secluded spot. Local stone forms a loose, naturalistic patio, with paver paths connecting it to the house and other parts of the yard.
Furniture Arrangement: Aim for Variety Vary the size of furniture pieces throughout the room, so your eyes move up and down as you scan the space. Balance a large or tall item by placing another piece of similar height across the room from it (or use art to replicate the scale). Avoid putting two tall pieces next to each other. NICE COUCH PRINT
2. Understated and Stylish A mostly monochromatic color palette helps give this living room in Houston a clean, serene and uncluttered feel. While there’s a lot going on around the fireplace, for example, with the tile surround, built-ins and millwork, the neutral colors and simple detailing don’t close off or overpower the room. ALSO--dark gray and light gray couches
Iron fixtures and black-framed windows give this living room an industrial feel, while elegant architectural details and plush, clean-lined furniture pieces result in a sophisticated, contemporary design. The TV above the fireplace is the focal point, but two swivel lounge chairs can easily reposition to create a conversation area with the sofa or to overlook the backyard. ALSO--gray couch w 2 unmatching chairs
Calming colors. Nice living room/dining room combo
Wallpaper that looks like waves. Driftwood inspired cabinets. Floor that looks like a sunset. Beach inspired bathroom
Like the wallpaper pop and the neutral bed and window shades
Nice colors and different cabinet designs
GREAT ACCENT COLORS
Love got creative with the Kohler cast iron sinks. “They’re meant to be dropped in the countertop, but because the outside has a pretty black rim, we decided to mount them as vessel sinks,” she says. Rather than a flat paint for the walls, the team applied a fairly labor-intensive concrete finish in a custom grayish tone to give it some movement. “I think there were eight people working on it,” Love says.
Love the white oak and black geometric and solid tiles
20’x32’ wood pergola. Performance fabric draped across pipes, with misters
Nice bathroom
5. Nooks A small nook is a great place to create an energetic moment. A fun wallcovering will do the trick, and going floor to ceiling will emphasize the space in a way that will put a smile on your face every time you use it or pass by.
To infuse a bit more pizzazz, consider wallpapering the back of your bookcase in a fun color and pattern. wallpaper bookcases
3. Bookcases. Add color A common — and lovely — way to add a touch of whimsy to a room is to paint the back of a bookcase a spectacular color. This will give a dramatic background to your books and display items, creating a focal wall that’s slightly more subdued than painting a full wall a bright color.
Browsing your wardrobe can also help you come up with ideas for accent colors. For instance, if you tend to wear a lot of blue and often pair it with khaki, tan leather shoes and silver jewelry, perhaps those colors could be a theme for your home. You could translate that theme to your living room with blue walls, soft leather furnishings, and gray (or silver) for other accents like the rug and toss pillows Choosing paint colors
SOLID SLAB BACKSPLASH: A slab backsplash is simply a backsplash made of a continuous material (or in cases like this one, a few large pieces with the occasional break for an appliance or a cabinet). The solid surface creates a different visual effect than, say, tile. When matched to the countertop, it creates an especially big, bold look.
SOLID SLAB BACK: Similarly, you can use two book-matched pieces of stone (two layers sliced from the same source and flipped to make a mirror image) to create an elegant effect from smaller pieces. If you shop around, you can likely find a stone supplier that will sell you smaller off-cut pieces at a discount; you’ll need to be flexible about the type of stone you’re seeking. This can be a great way to inspire the rest of the look — starting with a stone and working from there to choose coordinating colors and finishes.
. Confining Storage to the Vanity “Rookie renovators often don’t consider storage options beyond vanity drawers and cabinets,” says Maria Roussos, principal at interior design firm Schemes & Spaces. “This often means the vanity ends up too clunky and dominating. As a result, the bathroom feels small and crowded.” Solution: Roussos suggests thinking of alternative places to house bathing products, toiletries and toilet paper: “Can you work some custom [cabinetry] into the floor plan to store larger items? What about vertical wall-hung cabinets?” She points out that you also can use these to incorporate mirrors, lighting and towel bars, saving even more space in the bathroom and giving it a more purposeful feel.
Mix Up Your Upholstery Sure, most furniture stores give you the option of purchasing an entire living room set in matching upholstery, but that doesn’t mean you should do it. In a formal seating area, matching upholstery can give a sense of maturity and order, but if you want a living room to feel cozy and welcoming, mix and match your upholstered pieces to give the design a bit more personality.
Contrast Your Neutrals Beyond including some white and some black, decorating a living room with a variety of contrasting neutrals goes a long way toward making it feel rich and welcoming. In this example, the white walls, caramel leather, brass hardware, gray sofa and blue-gray cabinets all contrast with one another, which highlights their different finishes and undertones. This makes the palette feel rich even before other key elements, such as color, pattern and texture, are added.
Nice color counterrtop black with bleached wood cabinet
2 tone kitchen counters. I like the light counter, and the contrast wood higher level
Nice look and color for bedroom. Black w beige and white. Like the straw circle over the bed
SUNROOM-New England Nautical Retreat Many of the elements in this Rhode Island space by Evergreen Building Systems are what sunroom dreams are made of. The lacquered wood ceilings, jute rugs, white wicker furniture, anchor-print pillows and antique clock all come together for a classic New England coastal look. While there’s no substitute for those ocean views, one could adopt some of the room’s nautical style elements to bring the feeling home.
SUNROOM-Patterned-Tile Paradise Stone wall cladding and blue-and-white floor tile add outdoor elements to this breezy sunroom in Australia, by Ginardi. Pulling in the same tile and stone used for the porch and outdoor patio on the property helped blur the line between indoors and out. Just imagine throwing open all of the sunroom windows to catch the breeze through the treetops.
Pretty entry, pretty rug, plant, table & chair. Nice open colors.
Most looked at Houzz photo. A little color for the backsplash--not plain white subway tile.
Nice colors. Like the furniture setup.
Breezy Lounge in the Shade This covered outdoor area in Phoenix by Unique Landscapes and Custom Pool features an oversize pergola that shades a 480-square-foot patio under gauzy white fabric. The pergola structure secures the fabric pieces in multiple areas so the cover will stay in place even on windy days.
Pendants and Penny Tile Blue penny tiles covering the floor and vanity wall in this Boston powder room by Eleven Interiors create a seamless flow. The trio of globe pendant lights hung at staggered heights adds a visual splash.
Very chunky knit throw
White island, exterior cabs changed to light oak and open around window. White and gray quartzite counters.
Wood parsons table with stone top
Pergola and walkways
Pergola and walkways
4. Brown-Black Lest you think I decorate only with bright colors, here’s my latest favorite dark neutral. I have previously leaned heavily on dark gray and navy, but many homeowners are now clamoring for warmer hues in their homes. True black could be a bit harsh here. A brown-black brings the drama but also creates a warm and cozy atmosphere.
The existing bathroom was also in good shape. Desiree kept the vanity, countertops, floor tile and other elements the same but ditched the baby blue walls for a chalky, muddy beige (Gatherings by Magnolia). “It brought an immediate warmth to the room,” she says. “It felt classic but modern at the same time.”
Nice powder room
Nice Living Room. 5. Condo Chic Designer Tamu Green of Lux Pad Interiors renovated this condo in New Rochelle, New York, for a single woman who works in finance. For the living room, she introduced subtle patterns that add depth to a neutral color palette. Abstract-pattern fabric covers a large club chair and ottoman, while the cream-toned area rug has a relief pattern to give it depth.
Side bookcases in a living room. Like it.
Cultivate a Small Garden That Offers a Lot Having a small space shouldn’t be a barrier to creating a garden. Along with Massey’s petite meadow and Blanc’s abundant balcony, Chelsea favorite Andy Sturgeon showed us his 33-by-23-foot (10-by-7-meter) urban courtyard, in which he’s created a relaxing haven. His recipe? Compromise, because you can’t fit everything in; a black fence, so it recedes into the shadows; trickling water to muffle traffic noise; and a patio just big enough that you can walk around it when people are sitting at a table, leaving enough space to circle it with plants. Don’t be afraid to think big. “Bringing big things into a small space works,” he said. “If you flood a small space with small things, it makes it feel cluttered.” He also offered a suggestion regarding trees. “People talk about using small trees in a small garden, but you should be talking about using large shrubs,” he said. “It’s a subtle difference, but you don’t want something that’s ultimately going to outgrow the space.”
Good table with dark tablecloth
5. Extended Headboard A headboard is often overlooked in first homes or apartments, but an elegant one can really dress up a room without taking up much space. Plus, if you’re going to spend time lounging in bed, especially if you’re in a studio, it helps to have a padded place to rest your back. Decor Road To make sure your headboard outlasts your next move, choose one that’s one or two sizes up from your current bed. For example, if you have a double bed now, you could purchase a wall-mounted or freestanding queen headboard. The extended panel will look luxurious now and will still be usable if you upgrade to a larger mattress later.
The countertops and backsplash are Calacatta Gold marble in an extra polished finish. Alterman says she had to have real marble despite the upkeep involved. “I love marble and am a die-hard purist when it comes to stone,” she says. “It adds something really special to a space. It feels alive. And it’s one of a kind because no slab is the same.” But it’s a pain to maintain, she says. “I have water stains all over it right now, but it’s a personal choice. I have someone come in and seal it for me every two months. They scrub it with a light sandpaper and put a liquid sealant over it. The whole process takes about 30 minutes.”
BRIGHT WHITE KITCHEN After: Alterman kept the major components in about the same location. She also kept the perimeter cabinets but added a few new cabinets and painted everything a high-gloss white (Pure White by Benjamin Moore). She removed the curved island and replaced it with a rectangular one in a blue-gray color (Dover Cliffs from Wood-Mode). The island color coordinates with the grays in the marble countertops and stainless steel appliances. Brass egg-shaped pendants and brass cabinet hardware complement the gold tones in the travertine flooring.
chandelier, walls, chairs
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