Thursday, July 22, 2010

Floor choices..

So as I gather my thoughts and think of themes that I'd like to have in each one of the rooms in my home, I become perplexed when it comes to choosing flooring.  For now I know that I'd like to change out the bathrooms and the kitchen.  Right now they have an ugly linoleum tile-like cover that looks like this...





I'm happy to report that most of my house has carpeting in a cream color that is easy on the eye.  I am including pictures that I have found of kitchens (mostly) with floors that are an option.  I'd like to know what you think.  My kitchen and bathroom cabinets are a cheap looking maple color right now but I'll be painting them all white really soon and adding hardware.






There is this option:  A medium toned wood or laminate.  I get scared of wood because of the whole water stain thing.  That is something I might have to overcome though...



I added this picture even though it's hard to see the floor.  It's a black wood floor.  I chose this because of the white cabinets, stainless appliances, and black hardware.  This is what I'm leaning towards...









Black/grey tile


Then there is this deeper wood.



A whimsy tile-like vinyl.  This is cute.







A pale wood laminate.



Tile in terra cotta



This is actually ugly tile that was painted black with porch paint.  This needed an honorable mention.


So while I lean towards the black stained wood, family members say it's a bad idea because of the whole stain thing.  Does anyone have these floors and have some advice?  It's much appreciated : )









Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Crazy about Closets

I'm sad to say that my closet does not possess the space that makes these closets so fabulous.  I share my closet with my husband like many of us do, and I can honestly admit that I wish I did not share it with him.  He is not the most organized person and it drives me crazy...

So I find myself dreaming of closets such as these.  They are filled with shoes and purses, and all of the pretty things that make us girls gasp.

















Photos courtesy of decorpad.com



Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Hints of Blue...

Ideal rooms with a touch of baby blue.  Just enough to keep me inspired while I work on bringing in the funds for my decor projects...

I have these same pillows on my bed.  I adore them...


I appreciate the contrast of the dark wood and pale blue walls.


Is it just me or are those blue subway tiles the best?!!  I'm considering doing the same
in pale green.


Beadboard walls...





This is a popular photo...I added it because of the blue vintage dressers.
They are truly elegant.