Some people struggle with the amount of color to add to a room. How much is too much? And how much is enough to keep a room from looking sterile or boring? Today I’ve found a colorful bespoke kitchen that enjoys a pleasing balance of various hues. Wood floors, white walls, and light gray kitchen…
Today’s charming home tour takes place on Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. A quaint beach cottage by Croma Design Inc. embraces summer lakeside living with great style inside and out. Photo by Croma Design Inc White board and batten detailing lines the bottom half of the sunny entryway. Rich wood floors beckon you to…
Fresh cut wood. Whether old or new, it has an earthy fragrance and organic appeal. It immediately adds warmth and texture to any room. See these inspirational ideas on how to use reclaimed wood in your home to give it authenticity and a bit of rustic flair. Photo by Frederick + Frederick Architects Most people…
Decorating with nature is a growing trend in the world of interior design and decorating. People are going beyond adding a houseplant or flower arrangement to bring the element of nature to home décor. Here’s a collection of inspiring ideas to help you add organic and natural appeal to any room in your home. Nature-Inspired…
Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day this past weekend. Mother’s Day always marks the unofficial start of gardening season here in the Chicagoland area. I got my annuals planted two weekends ago so I’m a little ahead of the game. Most of the veggies are planted, but not all, since hubby…
Let’s take a virtual trip to Idaho to see a beautifully rustic mountain home by Conrad Brothers Construction. And to answer the question, yes – a home can be both elegant and rustic at the same time. Photo by Conrad Brothers Construction Step inside and you’ll see that the home’s exterior stone and wood…
I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that the majority of you will fall in love with today’s charmingly chic Dutch farmhouse by Gordon and Johnson Design. Located on Doctor’s Lake in Florida, it possesses elements of cheer and freshness as you make your way from one room to the next. You’ll…
Everyone loves a beautiful, well-designed kitchen, but not everyone can afford their ideal kitchen. Even so, there are ways to give your kitchen an economical boost with thrifted finds. Check out today’s collection of pretty kitchens that make great use of second-hand treasures. First up is a bright and cheery kitchen that incorporates a colorful…
What’s better on a spring day than a tour of a peaceful and pretty home located in East Hampton Village, decorated by Phoebe Howard in cool blues and whites. I’ve admired Phoebe’s style for many years and today’s home doesn’t disappoint. A beautifully, serene living room with vaulted ceiling awaits inside. The monochromatic room is…
My first adult home was a bungalow style Sears kit house. You know, one of those homes you buy out of a catalog and all the supplies are shipped to your lot. That darling little house had an adorable sun room at the front. The row of windows faced south and in the winter all…
Hello friends! Are you feeling energized by the warmer weather and longer days? I know I am! This is my season and just like Mother Earth, I feel like I’m coming alive again. There’s always a surge of energy this time of year for me and hopefully for you, too. Today on Style Showcase I’m…
Window shopping is what I always do when I look at a home to purchase. What I mean is – the windows are one of the most important home design elements in my book. I love lots of windows and the more unique, the better. Photo by Hinkley Lighting I’m the type of person…
We’re having a stretch of welcome, warmer weather early in May and it’s putting me in a summer vibe. With that in mind, I think it’s a great time to share a beautiful Nantucket summer house by award-winning builder and remodeler, Pinemar, Inc. The home has casual, comfortable style with great use of color and a…
Today’s home tour by Kelly and Co. Design features a simple farmhouse cottage style dressed with a light hand, allowing the home’s beautiful bones to stand out. The home’s entryway includes a rustic bench upholstered in linen grain stripe fabric. Windows are left unadorned so as not to block nature’s beautiful views outside. Photo by…
Woohoo it’s Friday and I’m so excited to get this weekend started. Our weather is supposed to be near perfection with 70-degree temperature and sunshine. What more could a girl ask for? I’ve been craving nature and the outdoors and now I can visit my fish and sit by the pond. But before I do,…
Today’s fresh, comfortable beach house by Cynthia Hayes Interior Design mixes elegance with everyday comfort in the most appealing way. The home is quite large but doesn’t feel pretentious in any way. Take a tour of this attractive and refreshing home. Photo by Cynthia Hayes Interior Design Architectural details are in abundance here, like…
