Wall Decorating Ideas

Hey all,

As some of you already know, I am in the process of renovating my house. It is a long and dusty process, but at least it gives me an opportunity to start fresh. This being the case, I suddenly have a lot of empty walls that I want to do interesting things with! 

So, I have been searching the world wide web for inspiration and here are some of my favourites! 

Let me know what you think? 

And if anyone has any tips for surviving renovations, please let me know. I am getting desperate here, haha! 

Warning: Picture heavy. 

I know that the above picture would take so much time and effort, but how gorgeous is it?! 

Wonderful kitchen storage idea. 

Love the above wall decor, any idea what they are though?! 

Love the autumn leaves effect.

A gorgeous mix of modern and traditional. Looks cosy as well. 

Funny how a few prints can brighten everything up!

Loving those lamps as well! 

Surreal butterfly effect! 

Quirky take on collectable plates! 

Which ones are your favourites? And, if you have any great links for renovations etc - please share! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Shabby Chic Inspiration - Round 2

Hey all, 

This post is round two of shabby chic inspiration for me and my blog! I am currently in the process of redecorating certain rooms in my house - so I need all the inspiration that I can get! I am aiming to create spaces that are chic, cosy and gorgeous (of course)! Preferably with large amounts of purple...

If you know of any good inspiration sites or Pinterest users, link me to them! And on that note, add me on Pinterest to see many more pics like this!

Pinterest Username - Marked Beauty 

The cutest laundry area. 

Deep, rich purples. 

Frills and floral.

Wouldn't this be the perfect place to read?! 

And lastly, my dream kitchen colour! And people thought I was crazy when I said that I wanted purple...

Hopefully everything with my little renovations goes to plan! I shall try to grab before and after pictures for all of you to see. 

Hope you all have a wonderful night! xx

Shabby Chic Inspiration

Hey all, 

I'm at the point where I have decided that I want to change the look of most of my house. It's not that I don't like it, I do, I just feel that I have changed quite a bit as a person and I want my living spaces to represent that. I went from being a structured (possibly OCD, haha) person who loved all things modern, to one that has more of an appreciation for all that is old, unique and comfortable! 

I think that I have just relaxed a little, so why shouldn't my house relax along with me? 

These are just some gorgeous shabby chic decor pictures that I have found and will be using for inspiration; thought that I would share! 

Warning: It is a little picture heavy! 

Isn't that the most gorgeous wallpaper?!

So cute and quirky! 

I could definitely see myself at that table! 

I hope that you enjoyed this post! Let me know what you think of these pictures/design ideas!

Have personal changes ever had an impact on your house style? How so? I'm curious! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Living Room Ideas to Create Your Unique Space

  



Living room ideas are easy to come by. They’re everywhere.

Just look on any home decorating website, online magazine (e-zine), in-store magazine or watch one of the many decorating and design programs on TV. (There’s probably an app for it too, but I’m not that iPhone savvy.)

If you do a Google search for ‘living room ideas’ there are about 88 million web pages that you can choose from.

There is so much information available on the subject. So, why it is still a difficult decision to take these photos, tips and advice for living room decorating and make them work for you? 

 Your home, your living room, your lifestyle, your budget....all of these things are unique to you. If you look at a hundred photos and websites, and watch just as many DYI shows on TV just filled with living room ideas, none of them will exactly match your needs.

So what do you do? No worries! 


My advice to you, as well as my design clients, is to first determine what YOU need in YOUR space, by answering a few simple questions.

1) What is your budget? I know, a simple, boring question.
And, it’s not fun to think about the money. It’s more fun to think about buying things, painting, arranging furniture, etc.
But do it anyway. Decide how much money you have to invest in your living room project, before you get excited about purchasing something.

2) How do you use this room? Traditional use...informal...TV or no TV...children?...aging parents?...pets?...multi purpose function?..none of these?

I have seen living rooms with pool tables in them, living rooms used as dining areas, home offices, etc. 

Decide how your living room best fits your lifestyle and make your decisions from there with regard to the type of flooring, wall color, furniture fabric...right down to the lamps and end tables.

So before you determine that you absolutely need a new sofa, two side chairs and a set of end tables/ coffee table, give yourself a little time out and answer question #2 honestly. You might come up with a totally different direction for the space.

3) What furniture stays, what furniture goes?
Be realistic about answering this question and you will have a solid starting point for your living room design, or living room makeover.

And, how you answer this question is a direct result of your response to the first two questions as well. Your budget and lifestyle use of the living room will dictate how much furniture, if any, you will add/replace.

I’m always an advocate of using what you have first, particularly if you are decorating on a budget.
And, the furniture doesn’t have to be in the living room at the moment. 

Take a look at pieces in other rooms of your home and see if they might have a new purpose in your living room.You can create a fresh look with existing pieces by moving them around your home.



Now, here are three things you should NEVER do when considering living room ideas.


Find out what they are by reading more about Living Room Ideas

Guest Post - Beach House Style

Hi, I'm Susi, a writer for the Arcadian Lighting blog, a great source for inspiration and trends in lighting fixtures for your home. I love getting out and guest blogging at great design blogs so I'm happy to be here at Great Home Decorating today to write about great beach house style. The beach house look is all about chic, relaxed style inspired by the coast: easy, breezy and stylish. Enjoy!

This living room has great beach house style. Slip-covered seating in natural linen covers and pops of seaglass inspired color give this living room a cool, coastal style.

 

Beach house style is all about relaxation. Casual style slip-covered furnishings mixed with natural elements and beach finds make for a beach house that is stylish and relaxed.

 

This beach house style bedroom is full of great beach house style tips. Grass cloth on the walls, a tropical style ceiling fan and light colors all add that beach feeling to the room.

This bathroom has great beach house style. Blue and white make for a crisp color combination. Beach inspired design elements like coral and starfish adorn the walls. The entire space is beautifully lit by matching ceiling light and wall sconces.

 

 Soft blue is a soothing color for a beach house bedroom. Mixed with loads of white, it is a classic seaside color combination that works with any blue, from sky blue to navy.

Light woods in this living room open up the space and make a great backdrop for the stunning sea view. Light upholstery and the light wood give this living room an open, airy feeling.

An airy dining area that is dominated by white with a few touches of blue, like these stylish pendant lights, is the perfect beach house dining space. Light, airy and casual with loads of style is perfect for beach house living.

Stripes are a great pattern for beach house style homes. Wide or narrow, the stripes can be blue and white or multicolor with a nautical theme--perfect for a beach house.You don't have to own a beach house to get this sea-inspired style! Check out Arcadian Lighting to find lighting fixtures that you can use to create your own coastal interiors!

Here are more great Beach Home Decorating ideas!

Tuscan Paint Colors

2nd in a series on Tuscan Decorating 

 
Tuscan paint colors represent the natural beauty of an Italian countryside. Learn how to create the Tuscan color palette that will compliment your home.
If you have made the decision to create your own personal Tuscan style home and decor, you've already established a Tuscan color palette. The key is to decide how to use these colors:

• Golden Yellows




• Terra Cotta




• Olive/Sage/Leafy Greens




• Natural Brown/Ochre




• Warm Orange




• Vibrant Blues




• And...a touch of White

Here is a tip to make things a little easier and something that I always suggest to my clients:
Find a piece of fabric, a magazine picture, photo, or a simple combination of something that will provide a visual example of the Tuscan paint colors you are going to use. (I know someone who carried a very small 'bouquet' of silk flowers in the shades of her selected color palette and it worked well for her!)

Or, visit your local paint store and look for the color samples that are offered in combinations, and hone in on the selections that emphasize nature, natural colors and the beautiful shades found in the photo on this page. You may find a sample palette that is quite close to the Tuscan color scheme.

Once you have your palette in hand (literally), you are ready to decide how to use these beautiful Tuscan colors in your home.

Alway keep in the forefront of your design and decor planning that Tuscan decorating is the utilization of natural elements...simple...not pretentious...colorful yet not overbearing.


The more natural light a space receives, the more intense color can be used on the walls, if desired. To keep the living room light, choose yellow or gold tones. For a vibrant energy, choose red or orange tones.
The natural shades of brown, ochre and even sage/leafy green can be a great choice as well. Think about the colors you really enjoy seeing, because the wall color will be quite prominent in the space.

If you are a person who likes things a little more neutral overall, use warm golds, light browns or consider an off white with undertones of tan or gold. Then, use the more vibrant colors in accents, possibly in an area rug, artwork, pottery or on an accent wall.


Remember that white is almost always found somewhere in Tuscan colors, along with natural browns and brownish reds.

Combine your Tuscan colors with natural, nubby fabrics, colorful accents and you can create an authentic Tuscan look in your home.
  Read more about Tuscan Paint Colors

Country Kitchen Furniture

Country kitchen furniture ideas to help you create your personal traditional or cottage country home!

You’ve seen the photos...cute little country kitchen with red checked, ruffled gingham curtains at the windows, rooster collections on every windowsill, oak kitchen table and chairs with matching hutch in the corner, braided rugs on the floor...all we’re missing is the fully clothed faux goose. Oh, there he is...on the porch.

No intention to offend, but the cutesy days of country are pretty much over and done with. If you love it and that is your lifestyle, kudos to you! For most country home decorating lovers, though, interpretation of the style has moved up a few notches into the 21st century.

Traditional and Cottage Country kitchen furniture will always exhibit at least some of these timeless characteristics:

Casual...A true country kitchen will always have the ‘come on in and sit awhile’ flavor to it

Distressed...Here’s one of the great aspects of cottage and country style furniture - it loves everyone’s budget.

Painted...Your table might be light oak, chairs painted a distressed pewter with deep red seat cushions, a buffet that echoes the chairs, mirror above it in light oak...you select the color scheme

Mix and Match...Not only can colors be combined, but remember that you don’t have to use all wood pieces in the kitchen.

Variety of Shapes...Your country kitchen furniture does not have to consist of a rectangular farm table and straight back dining chairs


Want to know more? Read all the details about Country Kitchen Furniture

Til next time,
Candi

Home decorating trends

Home decorating trends : Wall Street the same treatment as the old paint to decorate without thinking about it and stuck with this idea? , Why do not survive and read this article? All the best way I can use until recently, used for printing and other design elements, including the majority of people do not think his position on the wall - maybe not well thought out. Interested? Well done! How to read and the types of decorative accents for the home is being used effectively to enhance the beauty of your home improvement is a way to support the appeal Installation and reflects her sense of style staff mold and other ideas that are out of the house open.

current trends in home decor is the best way for the reproduction of the famous artist (who is not a great cost for purchase, especially in poster art has been regularly up to the standard size paper or canvas Rather could not screen but you especially when it was not the Father as expensive as the original.) Fantasy And no, or only certain components of high quality arts such as bamboo, shells, stained glass, fake wood finish because you can invest in, marble and stone-framed mache is not about appearance at work, inside art and borders. You can also choose the background paper replica of a mountain of work that paints a portrait of a still life or well-known role or come to the nature of innovation is very interesting in his painting, a picture that is more attractive visually. professional interior designer, has also recommended that the edges of the welfare of the old manual, ribbon and scalloped on the border of self-selected along with all registered well before the drafting and assembling the framework of its partners, slender and graceful style of classical times simpler to find the mixture to use.

If you choose to frame the art of landscape, a series of art prints on the walls that are not available in many styles, some country artists, but about the size so that they reach the wall or just go to the field where you can choose a piece of minimalist monotone effects of the wall is a piece of black rural folk art. Sepia image of a landscape can also tell the story through art and posters were selected in a particular way, since the appearance of 4-8 the same size as the wall until you go to an established pattern of a square, rectangle or zig-zag. It is important to remember if your furniture to the wall with the selection as a senior and heavy furniture, cabinets, or a piece of time that more attention be eliminated, especially the posters, decorative prints on the walls as space created by this activity. Also, try to take the walls of the room, which can maintain the dignity of others. French country theme room with flowers of light, the sharp, natural fiber for furniture and lighting, landscape design as a peaceful country, which will help tie all their own decorations to reflect the seriousness of the artwork. Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt and Picasso art large poster, since low-cost, high fashion and interviewed each boot - living room, dining room and the wall art flowers, seasonal gardens to choose from, or in addition to posters art by great masters win for Home decorating trends.