How Observant Are You?

Details in a room are like wearing the perfect accessories with your outfit. They can make or break the room. 

Sometimes they are subtle, and sometimes they speak loudly in the room, but without them the room would just be ordinary.

Today we are going to look at some details that I think would add a little extra something to any room, or home. 

Some you could apply in your own home and others will just make you think, and hopefully inspire you.

What caught my eye in this image was the X motif in the bannister. Without that one detail the bannister railing would just be boring, with it, it becomes an outstanding feature.

The molding above the windows give some importance to the windows, and the storm shutters outline the windows beautifully.

The lanterns, and using an all black and white color scheme really makes this home a standout!

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If you have dropped kitchen cupboards, and hate the empty space above your cabinets this detail is just for you. The homeowner used stacked moldings to fill in the space beautifully.

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This is such an easy detail to add, a brass keyhole in a dresser drawer. Brass with charcoal is so stunning, and this one little detail elevates this piece of furniture to a whole new level.

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I found this next element quite interesting, instead of moldings they just painted a large portion surrounding the doorway to give it some color and importance. Very interesting indeed.

This image shows the designer is all about detail. Subtle as it may be to some, it really caught my eye.

Notice how the form of the gallery of pictures mimics the outline of the canopy on the bed. Now, this is attention to detail.

Look at your own rooms and see if you have subtle details that really make your room a well designed room. Or is it lacking any outstanding details to give the room that Wow factor.

I study images to see all the hidden details in a room to further my knowledge in design. That is one of the many things I love about design, I am always on the learning curve.

COMING SOON!

Speaking of, “DETAILS!” I am joining 23 other bloggers in a Kitchen tour  Thursday and Friday of this week, so be sure and come back. I will be showing my kitchen on Friday!

We will be showing you the, “DETAILS,” of our kitchens. This should be fun and informative for all of us…..

Do You Know How To Rest?

It sounds so simple doesn’t it? Yet, often we forget to just stop and REST.

We live in a society that seems to think being busy is a medal of honor.

Maybe it is time to just stop!

 

Maybe it is time to stop, and be with your creator.

If you are finding your life to feel a bit unbalanced, maybe, just maybe it is time to rest in him.

  

 

 

Great Ideas On A Saturday!

 

It has been awhile since I have done a, "Great Ideas," post, so today I am going to show you some of the ideas that I thought were great ideas…..

For Traveling……

Pack your earrings and rings in a pill holder!

Place a cotton swab, or ball over your powder blushes, and shadows to prevent breakage!

Longer necklaces, and chains are so in style right now, but a real bear to travel with due to tangling. Now they will be tangle free by placing the chain in a straw, who knew?!

While decorating at home……..

Add a wood toggle button with a strip of fabric and you will keep the cushion in place. So much more attractive than the ties.




When adding a pair of sheers behind draperies, try using a bungee cord, easy to add and easy to take away!



If you hate your wall vent, hide it with this easy to build piece of furniture.  This would be great for stereo speakers as well.

Sentimental Ideas……



When your child or grandchild is born place a twenty dollar bill in a photo album every month. Give this to them when they graduate or turn 18, and they will have $2900!

If a loved one passes and your younger child is having a hard time, find a picture of them together and make a teddy wear out of the piece of clothing of your loved one. I thought this was such a sweet thing to do.

Around the house……..

Easy to find and easy to remove!

Now that school has started it is time for a family command center for the kiddos, this is a great idea!

Even though school has started it is still summer and we are still using the barbecue pit outside. I love this idea…..

Place the briquettes in a cardboard egg holder to light! Recycling at its best!

I will leave you one more idea just in case you are still holding onto summer like I am……

Summertime potpourri!

Happy Saturday!!

All above images links, and more Great Ideas can be found HERE!