The plastered finish on the walls provides a rich background for the Garden mural in this kitchen
There are so many cool plaster products on the market these days! From plasters that look like limestone, marble, granite, and concrete to cool metallics
This entryway was transformed to look like it was all limestone.
Metallic Snakeskin powder room
I have a new favorite thing! Nest candles, particularly their grapefruit scented candle, is wonderful! Even my husband (who typically hates scented candles) likes it. Check it out http://www.candleluxury.com/nest-grapefruit-candle.html
Nest Grapefruit candles smell fresh without being overpowering
beautiful bedroom idea from House Beautul.com
When searching for design inspiration, my first place to look is the internet. There are so many sites, such as housebeautiful.com and HGTV.com, that are chock full of ideas. Books and magazines are usually my next stop. Amazon.com has many, many decorating books from which to choose. I also often visit my local library.
Decorating magazines are a terrific source for images that you can tear out and put in a folder. Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Luxe Home, and Traditional Home are some of my favorites.
this Elle Decor issue had a beautiful mural idea on the front cover.
Once you find some pictures of rooms you like, begin a file and add things such as pieces of fabric
some websites give great advice on mixing fabrics, textures and colors
, paint swatches etc. and you will be armed with everything you need to start decorating your room. Keep your folder handy when you consult with your decorator or painter and certainly take it with you when you head to the furniture store. Pretty soon your room will start to become a reality. Decorating can be fun and rewarding if you go about it the right way. Stay organized and focused and don’t be afraid to consult a professional if necessary. They can help take your vision to new levels if you really are up for something spectacular (or even if you just need a second opinion).
When designing your child’s space, consider imagining what your son or daughter’s likes or dislikes may be a few years from now. Disney princesses might sound good when your little girl is 3, but not so appealing when she is 8 or 10. There are so many options when decorating a child’s room! Take a look at the web and decorating magazines for inspiration. Wrapping paper, fabric, bedding and more hold ideas for an incredible wall mural or design. In addition to murals, there are a lot of new stencils that cover the entire wall much like wallpaper and provide interesting design solutions. You can use repeated use stencils, one time use stencils, or modellos. Faux finishes such as linen or LusterStone are also a sophisticated option for kid’s rooms that will last for many years.
funky overscale hand painted shapes make this little girl's room really fun!
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