Design Inspiration Monday

This room.  The straight lines carry from the shape of the sofa to the lines on the rug.  The contrasting black and white is broken up with dark brown pieces mixed in.  The splash of color with the plum velvet accent chair is a pleasant surprise and doesn't draw attention away from the neutral flow of the room.  Also, my eyes almost instantly noticed that rose quartz colored pillow on the sofa and the faux cow head taxidermy on the wall.  I'm seriously obsessing over rose quartz and faux taxidermy right now...it may be a phase.  We'll see.  Moving on to the oversized bookcase, rustic reclaimed desk with the hutch.  Love how the faux fur on the chair at the desk makes more fun, cozier and less of a "work" space.

What's your favorite part of this room?

Image Source:  decordemon: Land of contrasts

Design Inspiration Monday

With high temperatures of the past few days being in the teens, leaving the house is not ideal unless it's absolutely necessary.  This dark, moody, cool and cozy bedroom is a place I would hibernate in until the end of winter in a heartbeat.  It also made me realize how much I need a fur blanket in my life...

Photo source:  Rue Magazine

Design Inspiration Monday

Most homes are centered around the kitchen, since it is typically the room with all the action.  Not only is it used for preparing and cooking food, but also entertaining guests and family meals.  Rustic decor looks like its been around for centuries.  The distressed worktable with casters makes it simple to move it as needed.  Unpolished silver on the walls and open shelving flawlessly suit the rustic design.

Photo credit:  Rustic Kitchen Ideas

Design Inspiration Monday

This ultra glamorous loft living room in Vancouver is the epitome of luxe.  Industrial style is made chic with the dramatic, dazzling chandelier and classic tufted sofa.  White, black and grey as the color palette creates an elegant contrast with the brick industrial elements of the room.

Photo credit:  House & Home 2008

Design Inspiration Monday

Mondays can be rough.  Mondays after a long holiday weekend can be especially rough.  This Lincoln Park flat living room by Wendy Labrum Interiors is the remedy for those Monday blues.  Patterned pink pillows adorning the oversized tufted sofa create a feminine feel to the room, while the giant gallery wall proves this design element is still having a major moment.

Photo by: Meghan Bob Photography

Design Inspiration Monday

It's Monday again, which means another design inspiration to start off the week.  The bright mint-green island sets a carefree tone to this colorful kitchen, which was the first thing that caught my eye.  Not to mention, I'm seriously swooning over that hand-painted backsplash tile.

Photo credit:  Better Homes and Gardens

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