Swooning Spaces

Design Tip - Start from Scratch

"When adding accessories to a room, begin with a blank slate. I often clear off the surfaces -- bookshelves, coffee tables, countertops -- and start fresh. First assess the architecture without visual clutter, then inject some colour and personality one piece at a time." -Tamara Robbins Griffith

Go here to check out 22 more decorating tips from the editors of Style At Home.

Article By: Amanda Etty

Source: Style At Home

Headline :: Decorating with Gray

For some, bringing life to the color gray is somewhat difficult. In the full article (by Nicole Sforza from Real Simple), you'll be inspired to awaken the style potential of the color gray. Here's just a sample of what you'll find in this "design rewind":

“Light gray and red can create a variety of moods—historic, nautical, French,” says Nan Kornfeld, an architectural color specialist based in San Francisco..."

For the remainder of this article, lots more inspirational pictures and where to buy the products you've seen here, head over to Real Simple.

Just PicSS :: Sitting Areas

patterned pillows + orange chaise = Swooning Space

textured rug + lime vase + cozy aqua blue throw + print pillow = Swooning Space

distressed red leather chair + white framed mirrow + glass bubble lamp = Swooning Space

Orange and Blue Bliss!

Mabley Handler

House Tweaking Home Tour

Okay...so I was just surfing the net, minding my own business and low and behold I stumble upon Dana's blog House Tweaking. So, I click on the "See My House" link and to my surprise I see pictures that absolutely make me swoon...almost even salivate. Even my husband said WOW when he saw some of her pictures...and he's not nearly into interior design as much as I am. So...I hope you love this home tour as much as I did. Enjoy! :-)

These chairs are soooo cool and airy! I wonder where she got them.

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The textures and patterns make this room look so interesting; it actually took me a few minutes to move on to look at another picture. Dana's design asthetic is so similar to mine I felt right at home even though I don't live anywhere near her. :-)

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Traditional + Contemporary

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It's amazing what the little wall circles do to cozify this powder room. ...and really easy to duplicate on a very small budget.

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Okay so this is Dana's guest room / craft room / play room. This room looks so pleasant and relaxing, the only problem she's going to have is getting her guests to GO HOME! :-)

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Beautiful!

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Although Dana says her Master bedroom is a work in progress, it's definitely off to a gorgeous start. The distressed wood adds instant cozy-factor and the "love" script gives it a unique personal touch. Great job Dana! I can't wait to see the final product.

Dana has a ton more pictures so feel free to head on over to House Tweaking for the latest and greatest.

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4 Rooms, 8 Designs

Ever been stuck between two ideas for a room and not sure which way to go. Well here are four different rooms, each designed two different ways. Hopefully these ideas will spark a few ideas of your own to transform your home to something completely different but still completely you!