Get the Look: Modern Mod

Modern meets Mod. I like this look it's fresh, happy and fun!

All items found on ETSY...click images to shop.

wood + light + white

= three of my favorite design elements ...













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Interiors

Images via 1, 2 and 3

Design Inspiration: Storage Stairs

If you've been around here for any time, you'll know I have a fondness for organization, shelving and storage solutions--especially of the space saving type. Here's a few more I found Online--so clever, so practical, all DIY.

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Interiors: Modern

Designs by West Chin Team Interiors via here.

Neat Things: Bath Faucets

FOUND HERE.

Design Inspiration: Wall of Glass Great Room

Floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed wood beams, and modern pendant lights equal a light and airy open-concept dining room and sitting area. Yes, please!






FOUND HERE.

Neat Things: Wall Clocks

FOUND HERE.

Neat Things: Tabletop Fireplace

FOUND HERE.

Neat Things: Modern Ceiling Fan

On the home design shows they don't seem to like the ceiling fan. And most of the time I agree with removing them. I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a modern version of the classic air mover that might work in our office. I think I found a winner with this one!

Leave a comment, let me now what *YOU* think...

FOUND HERE.

Design Inspiration: Glass Bathroom

We have the standard apartment issue bathroom.  Single sink, molded plastic shower insert, vinyl floor, Hollywood bulb lights over the mirror.  Not very original, folks.  I've painted, changed out the vanity fixture, and the flooring was replaced last summer due to a major toilet leakage but it's still not the bath-spa experience you see on those makeovers ala HGTV.  My dream bathroom shown below was designed by Lori Ludwick of InDesign LLC.

FOUND HERE.

Design Inspiration: Espresso and White Kitchen

Oh, to have a kitchen with flow. Modern, clean, open, bright, organized, with flow. Makes me want to cook, to bake, to just hang out in it. Fave elements: pendant lights, bar stools, stainless steel, glass, dark wood floor, double ovens.

FOUND HERE.

My 11' x 9' pre-war era apartment kitchen will never rival this wonder space (designed by Candice Olson of HGTV fame) but I've started the process. See that cheap wallpaper border around the ceiling? It's going bye-bye. Those white metal cabinets that don't allow for painting to infuse color? Seeking out vinyl wall decals to perk them up. All those plain white walls? The longest, behind the stove, soon to be tomato red. Before photos shown below, after photos will come when I'm finished!

Design Inspiration: Room Dividers

l 2 r: birch puzzle screen $3,240 , espresso kraft paper soft wall $890

FOUND HERE.

Design Inspiration: Keep It Cozy

Home is the most important place in the world. So sayeth IKEA, so sayeth I, so sayeth we all*.

our street, front steps, urn on porch

In many of the blogs I follow I enjoy looking into other people's lives. A big part of many people's lives is where they live...in their homes. Many of the bloggers I follow are at some point along their journey of home building, remodeling, decorating and designing.

entry hall, festive front door, dining area

For example, Fiona, of Cafe Cartolina, shares daily photos of home decor inspiration. A woman with wonderful taste (so similar to my own..*eh hem*). I always leave her a comment because I always see something I like. Liz, over at Mabel's House, frequently shares photos of her home. Simple and cozy with a slightly cottage style...plus her writing is engaging and full of amusing stories of life.

living room and office

So, today, for anyone that might have wondered, I am posting a few photos of OUR home. Like many of yours, it's always work in progress. We're very big on the cozy factor and try to incorporate as much of it into our 900 SF as we can. We used to be all beach-cottage style but are now slowly morphing into a modern-traditional look. Or, more simply translated = Pottery Barn on an IKEA budget.

snippets of kitchen, bedroom and bath

So, if you're following along and writing your own blog, be brave and show me where you live. Leave a comment to let me know when you've posted so I can come take a peek!

*Kudos to anyone who caught the BSG reference! ;-)