Inspiration Archives - Page 2 of 10

by admin 07/30/2020

Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Not having any boys, it would take a lot of thought for me to design a boy’s room, but I have at least two readers that I know of who have three boys! So after spending a little time on girls’ rooms, I wanted to give the boys some attention too. I’ve selected pictures ranging from rooms from whimsical to classic. But first, my dream room: This room is beyond luxurious! The dark, moody ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Architecture , Bedroom , Home , Inspiration , Interior Design

Canopy Beds Aren’t Just for Little Girls

Kids definitely shouldn’t have all the fun! Grown ups like to feel nestled, protected, and imaginative too, like we’re in a fort. So move over girls, we’re taking that image back from little girls and put it squarely where it rightfully belongs: with us adults! We’re not heartless though; we will give them some blankets to make their own tents 😉 The finish on this bed frame looks like an antique mirror ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Bedroom , Home , Inspiration , Interior Design

Bedrooms

Our children’s rooms have gotten more time and attention architecturally and design-wise than our master bedroom, so this post is self-serving, because I would like to address our room at some point. Our foyer is next on my list, followed by adding crown and ceiling molding in several rooms and creating a playroom for the girls. I like to mull projects over and research them extensively. So let the mulling begin: A ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Bargain , Bedroom , Children's Rooms , DIY , Home , Home Improvement , Inspiration , Interior Design , Living Room

My DIY Carpet Tiles

If you saw my post Pretty in Pink, you saw the the interior design I did for my daughter’s room, which included architectural details and carpet tiles that I made. Since our second floor is hardwood, when I started planning the design, I searched for rugs, but I couldn’t find whimsical rugs in the sizes that I needed for her bedroom and sitting room. This turned my search to carpet ties, which ...

by admin 07/30/2020

Bedroom , Children's Rooms , Home , Inspiration , Interior Design

Sharing Means Caring

Sharing bedrooms is a fact of life for many and can have a lot of advantages as well. The time spent in the room can create the best of memories and instill a sense of closeness that carry with children for a lifetime. My little ones beg – and I mean BEG – to sleep together. The problem? They treat it like a sleep over, giggling, singing and whispering into ...