I’m not sure when my love of painted floors began, but I think it had something to do with my grandmother’s squeaky clean basement floors that she painted battleship gray. Her basement was hands down, the cleanest basement I’ve ever seen. There wasn’t a spiderweb in sight, no stacked boxes of stored stuff, and had…
Lately I’ve been thinking about our living room. For months I have wanted to change the paint color, and for some reason, I can’t make up my mind. Nothing is hitting me and saying “I’m your color!” To help with inspiration, I thought I’d share living rooms with beautiful style. Each one is unique (some…
I think it’s safe to say that most of us enjoy unique features in a home, like a real stone fireplace, a custom pantry, or a built-in window seat. Today I’m featuring a variety of built-in nooks beneath a window that create cozy reading spots or spaces to simply day dream. Take a look and…
Happy Monday and welcome to my next book giveaway. This one is Return to Pretty by popular interior designer, Caitlin Wilson. Caitlin is known for creating feminine rooms and also has a line of home decorating products that are beautifully preppy. I know a lot of you are fans of hers so I hope you’re…
In the world of interior decorating, wallpaper has made a remarkable comeback, especially in bedrooms where it can create a transformative ambiance. Today’s wallpapers offer a stunning array of colors, textures, and designs that can turn any bedroom into a personalized sanctuary. Whether you favor bold geometrics, serene nature-inspired prints, or luxurious textures, bedroom wallpaper…
The color green has been trending in the interior design world for a while now. From sage to olive to hunter, all shades of green are popular – especially dark green. While an entire dark room might be too much for some people, consider painting just one or two walls in a cozy deep green….
When you decorate with lemons, you infuse your room with vibrant, refreshing energy. Today I’m sharing a collection of ideas for adding lemons and lemon motifs into your decor, perfect for the summer months ahead. Whether you choose real lemons or faux, the look is bright and lively. (This post contains affiliate links – see…
Are you enjoying the longer, warmer days? It’s so refreshing to wake up with the sun and the song of birds outside. And for many of you, the sound of cicadas can be heard, as well. I haven’t seen any cicadas in our area yet (knock on wood). Just a few towns east however, they’re…
With cicadas making their appearance across the country during their 17-year emergence, you might find yourself wanting to keep the bugs at bay. A great way to enjoy outdoor living without the interruption of winged pests is by adding a screened porch to your home. If you’ve ever considered this type of addition, or you…
Usually when we think of updating our entryway, our minds turn toward a new paint color for the wall, perhaps a new piece of art, or a new table or bench to place just inside the front door. But have you ever considered adding a colorful, patterned floor in your entry to make a memorable…
Today’s beautiful blue and green family room by Winding Lane Interiors hails from Cincinnati, Ohio. The new addition to the family’s classic home needed to be kid-friendly, so fabrics and finishes were chosen for their durability, without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. The goal was to decorate the space in a color palette that allows the inside…
Red attracts attention more than other other color. It’s equated with love, passion, strength, energy, and even danger. The color can be a dynamic way to enliven a tired room when done right. Here’s 11 red decorating ideas to inspire every room in the house. Photo by Kathryn Ivey Interiors Red is typically a bold…
Today’s cute laundry room feature by Stefani Stein not only incorporates cottage style, but it has great functionality as well. You see, it’s not just a place to wash clothes. It’s a place for the family dog to dine and take a rest after being outside. Photo by STEFANI STEIN The space serves as…
If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I have a love affair with windows. I need a house with lots of windows, whether big or small it doesn’t matter. As long as the windows provide lots of views to the outdoors while letting plenty of natural light in. See…
We’re still on a spring decorating roll over here at Town and Country Living. There’s just something so refreshing about lightening up rooms and adding color after being cooped up inside during winter. So grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy today’s line-up of spring decorating ideas. Pink and green is a fun…
Want to add a little serenity to your living spaces? Try a peaceful blue and green color combination. The palette is perfect for creating cool rooms that either face south or have expansive windows with a lot of daylight coming in. I’ve been going back and forth between painting my family room blue or green…
