10 Tips on Small Bedroom Interior Design

<div style="text-align: center;"> Every home should be bound to the owner`s needs and every owner should respect his home, his shelter, his own little shield from the outside world, with both advantages and disadvantages.<br />No matter if your home was built from scratch or bought, in time the functionality of the spaces is going to change, everything  gains new values as we change, get older, technology and materials are evolving and so on. Even though our home will suffer changes, the one space that will keep its functionality( a very important function for each one of us ) is the bedroom. The bedroom comes in all shapes and sizes as a room and we are not even going to refer to personal taste here. We will touch some general alternatives only to small spaces. Most of these considerations can be applied to every space in the house not just the bedroom so read them wisely and if possible, let us know your opinion in order to complete this list.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdpIEPUrxsxEPc-Zc0G8-QaCdipfJyFixL6RwB05KY1N6BZp3-Hi0ksGv1i29b1UCCJQdKoaxdWDjS61d0L5lcKf2Ah-eE1eJAlaywBYaYNCls37qNq5dyPRTfamku2Nuxz098dWVIJs/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdpIEPUrxsxEPc-Zc0G8-QaCdipfJyFixL6RwB05KY1N6BZp3-Hi0ksGv1i29b1UCCJQdKoaxdWDjS61d0L5lcKf2Ah-eE1eJAlaywBYaYNCls37qNq5dyPRTfamku2Nuxz098dWVIJs/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1. CLEAN UP UNNECESSARY THINGS</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> By far one of the most important aspects is the clutter in the room. You should be always be able to see the floor baseboard clean, this will enlarge your space automatically. Plane clean surfaces tend to enlarge the space at all times and the floor is one of those planes found in every room obviously. Consider making a yard sale with unnecessary stuff, to remove carpets if they`re fragmenting the space and to throw personal belonging from dressers, night tables and even entertainment centers if they`re not well organized, for example the wire are destroying the apparel of many spaces.<br /> Unless in a group or collection, make sure you have space around every object and that everything breaths, making it less stressful even to watch.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 2. MAXIMIZE YOUR WALL SPACE</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> That`s a well known alternative which is avoided by most of us. Due to installation issues, we avoid wholes in the walls and everything that would damage it. Also the shelves and cantilevered furniture is most of the time more expensive if it looks well and you don`t have many alternatives so it`s hard to mix and match.<br /> Even tough maximizing your wall space is a challenge. It’s one that we should all accept and conquer because it brings much benefits to the room, it creates plane surface if used wisely and therefore seems to enlarge the space while hosting lots of stuff behind it. Always avoid curved furniture when you are trying to make room seem bigger. Another great aspect are hung night stands which seem to flow by the bed, a great alternative to maximize the ocean around your bed, the footprint in the bedroom.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMq_WZKsqKQGQmBrINAy4YKZvuWh4NZGP6GmAzpTPejuIiBPsLcaNG3mLwpOt7g8duMQhHB0SjsHTs8Mh5DUNvT6QGoVE-8K-Mwf_0r3QyWRxfX4MapIxQEUVYfh_kSCYuNTmKacGy9_w/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMq_WZKsqKQGQmBrINAy4YKZvuWh4NZGP6GmAzpTPejuIiBPsLcaNG3mLwpOt7g8duMQhHB0SjsHTs8Mh5DUNvT6QGoVE-8K-Mwf_0r3QyWRxfX4MapIxQEUVYfh_kSCYuNTmKacGy9_w/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhjDeua_D_V5sJ7ggeVx90XO5eOSyrAJUTZOpXyrj1qnDyWp5uIb_TDHWkyRReap9Gsf0g9eOqqPfB8CylAeW8e2PEDOmn8KaPb0cDipjzJcg4VHR781VsG2IKA23WCEPRffBoM16_h0/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBhjDeua_D_V5sJ7ggeVx90XO5eOSyrAJUTZOpXyrj1qnDyWp5uIb_TDHWkyRReap9Gsf0g9eOqqPfB8CylAeW8e2PEDOmn8KaPb0cDipjzJcg4VHR781VsG2IKA23WCEPRffBoM16_h0/s400/3.jpg" width="321" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 3. SCALE FURNITURE TO THE BED SIZE<br />By far the most important piece of furniture in a bedroom interior design is the bed. Therefore the bed should clearly dominate the furniture around him and be the main focal point. It should further be dominated by the size of the room, placing a huge bed into a small room will take both air space and comfort from you so consider this aspect from the very beginning. The bedroom interior design should gravitate around the bed even if this is placed on a side and not in the “center” of the room. You should read the function by the size of the bed and not of the desk (that use occasionally, to write an old fashion letter). The floor should be a pedestal for the bed and the rest of the furniture should gravitate around these two. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 4. CEILING VISUAL INTEREST<br />These days people are trying to express themselves more then ever trough versatile designs from which we should be able to read they`re personality as much as possible. Therefore adding a fifth dimension to the room is highly effective, if done tastefully. We are not talking here about spots and such “innovations” but about methods used by our elders to maximize the volume of a room with visual Technics. Some are rather easy to apply and demand only two colors, for example painting the ceiling white and the rest of the room white yellow or olive green for example would make the room seem lighter, brighter and higher then usual. Vice versa using a darker color on the ceiling will create the anxiety effect, closing in the room and raising the weight feel of the ceiling.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaW0Bms4R70P5fG3XZBcRRQM7X0A25Hpea0fvVGMNDBdhU9j3r4AX_VX8vooLDxrgpHACSYOQ5g2Tn_sY8-M8frA1Sh4dph3fszOLpPRWcdsEdCovvWZUr0cWuJVLK975Sm2TRSnezi8/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaW0Bms4R70P5fG3XZBcRRQM7X0A25Hpea0fvVGMNDBdhU9j3r4AX_VX8vooLDxrgpHACSYOQ5g2Tn_sY8-M8frA1Sh4dph3fszOLpPRWcdsEdCovvWZUr0cWuJVLK975Sm2TRSnezi8/s400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvmVUfUaTmmBbaeWP4L-AXiVvv96W8_t9iGOgIYtDWowWHitLMfqWfbp9DP63JB9oCmpo0dcm6-rJB5MdXkOihGRkftIbe_ANY7vzN4ZD2x1QfE91uZFuCMEQpeZfsr8CPQlJfbvPOVw/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvmVUfUaTmmBbaeWP4L-AXiVvv96W8_t9iGOgIYtDWowWHitLMfqWfbp9DP63JB9oCmpo0dcm6-rJB5MdXkOihGRkftIbe_ANY7vzN4ZD2x1QfE91uZFuCMEQpeZfsr8CPQlJfbvPOVw/s400/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 5. THE READING NOOK<br />Most of us are misunderstanding the concept of a small room. A small bedroom design will never encourage the owner to use the bedroom less( to just change and sleep in) it will actually do the opposite if done well, it will create unique opportunities of enjoying the space. A small corner can be easily be dedicated to reading, a comfortable chair and a high lamp, hopefully near a window with a good view will definitely make your bedroom more of a bedroom then it already is. A reading nook where you can relax and watch your beautiful sunrise.<br />6. DRESSERS AND ARMORIES<br />A important actor in the bedroom scene is the dresser, reason for which it must be choose carefully. As stated above the furniture must be scaled to your bed size and room size even if you have lots of clothes. Consider including the TV in an armoire and save the entertainment unit space. The more versatile the setting behind the doors, the more space saved and the lighter the room.<br />7. CREATIVE USES FOR STORAGE<br />Probably the biggest advantage that Ikea brought n front of it`s rivals are the unique space saving solutions and creative uses of storage. Modest boxes that can merge with any environment in a very simple and stylish way. Epic. Decorative baskets in a bookshelf unit or sustainable boxes made out of plants, storage bins under your bed and so on. Keep in mind to organize the objects by how common you are using them and by accessibility, maybe your kid should not easily reach  everything, but vice versa you do not want him to climb up for his toys and fall.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHD6NYOd2VDcmxlvky83WblhBzOUmk9VVLL-W_6jZFjcsy6nnyh-FuE4OhWzwL3l7bQQIKB3-v9q6XhhdWlQv4dYJ4gumTcsyAN24mhIHSV6adVa2td7XreiK3JsbV4_04yQlwFduAIPI/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHD6NYOd2VDcmxlvky83WblhBzOUmk9VVLL-W_6jZFjcsy6nnyh-FuE4OhWzwL3l7bQQIKB3-v9q6XhhdWlQv4dYJ4gumTcsyAN24mhIHSV6adVa2td7XreiK3JsbV4_04yQlwFduAIPI/s400/6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVm1dzRWIc9PblkNuIE5TAJDzCa9z9MIBaCk1RH0oRymMfx62yZio82S9XTZ5s0q1UsHwmHFG9A3eOcEDRJ0tJNyIZYAZPDUEHsHrfH4LgIekv9a4Qp1UoLQ-YQ04LL80Bac6LoEH3fw/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVm1dzRWIc9PblkNuIE5TAJDzCa9z9MIBaCk1RH0oRymMfx62yZio82S9XTZ5s0q1UsHwmHFG9A3eOcEDRJ0tJNyIZYAZPDUEHsHrfH4LgIekv9a4Qp1UoLQ-YQ04LL80Bac6LoEH3fw/s400/7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dbXE60ASKGDyymdUzgxBXoFiRmtTnnNfZIBIxCz57Xy4hd-ufoWhvUtzNuwdwzfPhDLGVkNXnVxGqmG8UhHKSVG8L_x8XXA_nK9PUCqzorr4YLxPYYc5IXvUzM6bCPCH-1YGVIsx-xM/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dbXE60ASKGDyymdUzgxBXoFiRmtTnnNfZIBIxCz57Xy4hd-ufoWhvUtzNuwdwzfPhDLGVkNXnVxGqmG8UhHKSVG8L_x8XXA_nK9PUCqzorr4YLxPYYc5IXvUzM6bCPCH-1YGVIsx-xM/s400/8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 8. TELEVISION?!<br />Most doctors and therapist are advising us to keep mass media and electronics away from the bedroom as much as possible because they cause stress and anxiety to some people. Even so…the TV is most of the time present in the bedroom and it has an impressive dimension from time to time(thing that should not happen). The entertainment unit should be in the living room not bedroom, but if you really need it, try to buy some output device for your smartphone, netbook or mp3. This way you`ll still have radio, music, even a small screen, and keep the silence in the bedroom when needed. It`s also a great way to save space.<br />9. USE COLOR WISELY<br />We all know that stark white it`s a clear choice in order to make the room larger and brighter but that does not mean that you’re tied to white for the rest of your life. Dark colors should be avoided though unless you have a special inclination to the goth design and apparel. Dark colors can generate strong accents on pillows, area rugs, drapery or bed linen but should be kept away from the walls if possible. As stated above consider using a lighter color on the ceiling then the one of the walls and grant special attention to the natural light source.<br />10. ARTWORK | FOCAL POINTS<br />Most of the time the bed will dominate the bedroom, but it would be really useful to distract views to one desired focal point. For example: a mesmerizing painting, a one of a kind lamp in your reading nook, a hand made bed linen that you are proud of, an antique dresser or colorful vases. They are all  strong accents that will lighten up your interior.<br />Imagination and personal taste are the most important aspect in this challenge. In the end you are the only one that can judge how good of job you`ve done or not. You`re the one that has to live with it and be able to enjoy it. So ready or not, make the first step and accept the challenge.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div>

10 Tips on Small Bedroom Interior Design

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Guest Blogger: Ingrid Porter of Ingrid Porter Interiors

Hi, I’m Ingrid Porter of <a href="http://www.ingridporter.com/" target="_blank">Ingrid Porter Interiors</a> based in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I’m an interior designer who is best known for designs that are stylish, timeless and most of all functional. I feel the best designed homes are a reflection of the people who live there and todays blog post is a perfect example of that.<br /><br />What a joy to be a guest blogger on one of my favorite blogs, House of Turquoise. It’s so fun because turquoise is my favorite color and to be able to share with you one of my favorite designs on this blog is truly an honor, thank you Erin. I hope you and your family have a wonderful vacation!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLq_YbjEO9zlrwsaEbgTSwmgAz2bEjQ8xUUdX8IImgUJ8R2_tPgL7EsGVYUH_WYcJ3hsPhr_0y3CG8vF1J-Dyi2VydSf85xO-ktzzPb9NyHl1FJREGQbpByVEWlMztByVKB97gyF6BtF7O/s1600/IP_Interiors-9.jpg" /></div><br />This is the living room of a client who when we met for our first meeting said it was important to pull in her favorite colors, turquoise and pink. She wanted a room that was full of color, yet calm and relaxing. I used a calm color on the walls and added the bright, fun colors in the accessories.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyG1nZJ58W13Lr0ABbPPzVRI_WY0hPJuV9Y4YQmJftjQoLQt3PjUD9vuchis3So-1H0o6TqhRDajWlSLOIbRsZzRGLJGbxmccxEHJseWU2TJQoh-JHH4MrvjloEEmeg0UyXZGqDyYhMek/s1600/IP_Interiors-10.jpg" /></div><br />Because we already had a lot of small accessories, I placed them on shelves that can show them off. It’s a great way to have the things you love near you, but in an organized way. This is also a great way to add that layered look to your designs. Telling your story is what we designers do best!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykZJelZcjrwselExMxU8GGQBQPu0sl-izmpBmuHUT2IxbGyRPVz8cUHs7-y0bzZ4-y6cFQ7Xl9Is40VvR0dUhnQM4yJ1hrpb3WeRe-JnET6p1qxWGxVzJC0KprK8CehuZE56Q7hgLz92N/s1600/IP_Interiors-13.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzALohbk5AVGf6GaIgRYriuDgaldWa3urim140S6eUq-iskRR-GmzCPJHY8RQdCbeTvBD2qXlUHfWDzDfNn1TcZbGHP231AXylK8DBXUv7zAAgmPQamsa8CySvQ6uu9S_eAyBET8JOzLO/s1600/IP_Interiors-14.jpg" /></div><br />I wrapped the main color around the room and added pops of color and print in the pillows and accessories. One of the most important uses of this room happens on the weekends when they can sit, talk, read and relax. The husband told of how he loves this room to sit and read the paper on Sundays after church. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveSQrY6uH-Gc3tJj7TQM-b7GXEbCufdK8W2W869LyXuWayucgv3d8ALDrsnLSbcCcXmMApNa239RDlo7YjPSKDkKIdEHNIdRGbA-BqYQPGO-Arl8621Lt1RBGUswWRtgvvfOOshmrV2x-/s1600/IP_Interiors-11-Edit.jpg" /></div><br />I just loved how we were able to incorporate a couple antiques into the design as well, look at this cool old bench. The color and style fit perfectly with the design. That’s a great way to add extra seating in a fun way.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQXCsrExYf-vb7jb5wjdurCZdSSLObgdGLSGs2KHFOtG-uULX9W1IqsahbG3yvEGdXq2hOeov7Q7OMBayMq8AMQYO7hhmwOpY-vDQrQd10HRByR20hDJlt1KEW9ylxYatvfgwiCPwlh-U/s1600/IP_Interiors-16.jpg" /></div><br />What do you think? I hope you love this design as much as me and my clients do! We had a lot of fun creating a special room together. Thank you Megan Mlakar of <a href="http://www.meganmlakarphotography.com/" target="_blank">Megan Mlakar Photography</a> for photographing such a special room.<br /><br />If you’d like to see more of my work, go to my <a href="http://www.ingridporter.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/ingridporter/" target="_blank">instagram</a>. Thanks again, Erin for inviting me to be a guest blogger, I had a blast!<br /><br /><i>-Ingrid</i><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Guest Blogger: Ingrid Porter of Ingrid Porter Interiors

Hi, I’m Ingrid Porter of Ingrid Porter Interiors based in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I’m an interior designer who is best known for designs ...

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Guest Blogger: Emily of Our House Now a Home

<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aDLHZmxOy11svrbWLLdvpJbBP1V8eUM4_aRPNbyts09zzOkXY-5LKRJpnqLLMELRcpuVv5tsxTv_h0hv3eDuPZWdKku5R31ykhy7cEVIKwIUn4EW9U5Rey32IUX6Gxav1easralnRt5x/s1600/11126922_737034423060835_5096768518519132747_n.jpg" /><br /><br />Hello everyone! My name is Emily and I blog over at <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/">Our house now a home</a> where I share all about my home, creating a space that works for my family of 5, and helping others find and create a dream space for their home. I like to celebrate all homes. I enjoy creating new pieces, up-cycling, and anything DIY. I am so excited that Erin is letting me guest post. I have been a fan for a long time and have always wanted to have my home featured on her site. I adore putting the color turquoise in my home, there is pops of it everywhere. I was always nervous to submit my home, but I took the plunge and Erin was amazing and so encouraging. Anyways, lets talk home decor!<br /><br />I grew up in sunny southern California. I spent my days swimming, boogie boarding. I was barefoot or flip flops, sun kissed skin 365 days a year. Then when I was 18 I moved to Wisconsin to go to school. I met my husband three weeks after moving here, fell in love, got married, bought a house and had three babies. Usual story. Eleven years later we have settled down here in a small town. My husband is a Midwestern boy. He likes fishing, farms, and the country. When we purchased our home and began creating it for our family I wanted to blend the two styles together. Without throwing down and marital squabbles in the aisles of Target over a piece of furniture that only one of us likes. Make it work for him and I as well as our kids, peacefully. That means there is a lot of styles, needs, wants, and function.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZmhw0VBXg95TlhmYhuwn_mSatmLztT5nMVk6A8qrUtRpKUPvZxEnaCF7SaGyQDgygEID_J1jcN8ASsm_eSyPt7pbNov6MHbDaucp3fbBLrSPRVkU_ZEMTkGr3oC1UE8BDokl5Q2bqDj0/s1600/head+shot+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZmhw0VBXg95TlhmYhuwn_mSatmLztT5nMVk6A8qrUtRpKUPvZxEnaCF7SaGyQDgygEID_J1jcN8ASsm_eSyPt7pbNov6MHbDaucp3fbBLrSPRVkU_ZEMTkGr3oC1UE8BDokl5Q2bqDj0/s400/head+shot+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Come on into my home...</td></tr></tbody></table>If he had it his way we would be living in a log cabin with dark wood furniture everywhere. If I had it my way we would be living in a beach cottage with painted white wood floors. See how the two are differing? I have managed to find the balance and will walk you through some of the elements that make our home work for both styles.<br /><br />I had to get creative, make things on my own or flip items. creating a home for us meant there is a lot of custom pieces. That is the first and easiest way to blend styles. Finding the right piece in a store can be time consuming and expensive. Working with what you have or redoing something is the budget way of making a dream home work for all dwellers in the dwelling.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA30ulKF7BhdZwc755LDfpS0aHQcN675aADNIx1X3TQbVYzfl1oaEu3Yqbl_jex5mF9auXRhYsDHvIMzmDVadv29hjT3Q7GfmuJRtMIBl3Z-WoD4Z0qtEpII9tPPjck-y0PtLy8-3EuAuZ/s1600/gallery+wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA30ulKF7BhdZwc755LDfpS0aHQcN675aADNIx1X3TQbVYzfl1oaEu3Yqbl_jex5mF9auXRhYsDHvIMzmDVadv29hjT3Q7GfmuJRtMIBl3Z-WoD4Z0qtEpII9tPPjck-y0PtLy8-3EuAuZ/s640/gallery+wall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />There is one thing we both agreed on when we decided to decorate our home. We wanted to make it custom. So adding wood details, new ceiling lights and wood floors was essential. Turning this builders grade, built in the 90's home into a classic but updated version.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGAf3DV-XDZLNs3vKd8dmm6kPu_eQlNep9rjKPj4MiP4zapzcI63_Y6VQxHeclvuVMixMRn1bQJuE8yqBy3PpPeGIIKtN5LBBmNS8_-UhG_3tANpT2G6fEtU6DQveqwhjPMwIP8vM37lpb/s1600/console+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGAf3DV-XDZLNs3vKd8dmm6kPu_eQlNep9rjKPj4MiP4zapzcI63_Y6VQxHeclvuVMixMRn1bQJuE8yqBy3PpPeGIIKtN5LBBmNS8_-UhG_3tANpT2G6fEtU6DQveqwhjPMwIP8vM37lpb/s640/console+table.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The above picture of the console table and wainscoting is the best example of blending the coastal and rustic looks together. The<a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/07/diy-industrialrustic-console-table.html"> console table</a> was created from a piece of wood purchased at a barn sale and galvanized pipes. The table paired with the white wainscoting and light walls brings the element of coastal, cottage and rustic into a perfect partnership. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2hkYt9N0q4XIwzXvOVss7JXwfrEGzkMq3yxfZJOKdhFBUauazXJAC17lMD66Ovr1o8VuWZijGz_3uI-qDUoG_N8JnqvLOHiDgql0jWHh3gBX66395IEbnJRUpCrCoBPdAe2Zqlr_VidG/s1600/entryway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2hkYt9N0q4XIwzXvOVss7JXwfrEGzkMq3yxfZJOKdhFBUauazXJAC17lMD66Ovr1o8VuWZijGz_3uI-qDUoG_N8JnqvLOHiDgql0jWHh3gBX66395IEbnJRUpCrCoBPdAe2Zqlr_VidG/s640/entryway.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mixing the dark and black hardware with the light walls and white wood brings the two styles together in a way that both flows and compliments each other. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoxIlRVR5iaaLEv8XVPuCa9cl6Y-t8KZEZaPItNvYji-ti15tGden6cICNndKji45jLFHQpx0Y9iclc-A0DkzAOs_Raq4sQjzSpqOu0MBgOcDcxXoezj1Ko6-QpOS_ldJbA9JmNGYKIbe/s1600/coastal+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoxIlRVR5iaaLEv8XVPuCa9cl6Y-t8KZEZaPItNvYji-ti15tGden6cICNndKji45jLFHQpx0Y9iclc-A0DkzAOs_Raq4sQjzSpqOu0MBgOcDcxXoezj1Ko6-QpOS_ldJbA9JmNGYKIbe/s640/coastal+living+room.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2015/08/diy-wall-art-flip-flop.html">wall art piece</a> was a new addition. Scrap wood was used to give this space a more rustic feel. The coastal and cottage side was winning out in this area of the living room. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5w1IoKhlE1srpqK305G14eabIqNUniMs5cJCJPsC5NqFpcBf9a5TbNOM4BAPW-8Zr3dg95fRo3nFyfe4i6xzOQb5TfNn5H-CAcpXiSCkhh28LI1E1w9R8wH6af6gmhcvQnU1xklXAqxb/s1600/summer+fireplace+decor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5w1IoKhlE1srpqK305G14eabIqNUniMs5cJCJPsC5NqFpcBf9a5TbNOM4BAPW-8Zr3dg95fRo3nFyfe4i6xzOQb5TfNn5H-CAcpXiSCkhh28LI1E1w9R8wH6af6gmhcvQnU1xklXAqxb/s640/summer+fireplace+decor.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The stone fireplace is not something I would have chosen had I built this house from the ground up. My husband however adores it. This is rustic to the extreme. I softened it up by painting the mantle white. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4wch1NfgQBMkFyho6X_DbgS6wZGK6VT59xdR-G4NoMmjEWlQVqdAXX9lqr4uKod-gkhWIH2NTmf19vG47DDP-xMPvsHIcyjSASao4quKWTPCGvpcvrHsaPJl9PFKqIfbPotsjBPRTQIR/s1600/mason+jar+floral+arrangement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4wch1NfgQBMkFyho6X_DbgS6wZGK6VT59xdR-G4NoMmjEWlQVqdAXX9lqr4uKod-gkhWIH2NTmf19vG47DDP-xMPvsHIcyjSASao4quKWTPCGvpcvrHsaPJl9PFKqIfbPotsjBPRTQIR/s640/mason+jar+floral+arrangement.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPOq_SyRl9cFHAw77oN-sHUij8bStmgu4spi5zqZJdx1yvTtMjRy8AO42RkT0JaOe7VZIB_VXBUFmnEkdJjayPC4CdDbwltRQALFjeaNS0pkX_0QhSnVIyVm_cuHXdXEKBVlpaXGBsv6F/s1600/aqua+blue+side+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPOq_SyRl9cFHAw77oN-sHUij8bStmgu4spi5zqZJdx1yvTtMjRy8AO42RkT0JaOe7VZIB_VXBUFmnEkdJjayPC4CdDbwltRQALFjeaNS0pkX_0QhSnVIyVm_cuHXdXEKBVlpaXGBsv6F/s640/aqua+blue+side+table.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUYiwzkcvF3PhdvU2BVc6IEV_L1cq9nE4G9dYuJwJs4k1QEG7_Oe-QUpLScykDHoBEfitQnFaYaNOW-h-8X_s1AvOqljtJ-Ppo5tqYAcpKO-5vlGLqnXZpwBGQ1AEizjiT15W1T9CZ7Cx/s1600/living+room+ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUYiwzkcvF3PhdvU2BVc6IEV_L1cq9nE4G9dYuJwJs4k1QEG7_Oe-QUpLScykDHoBEfitQnFaYaNOW-h-8X_s1AvOqljtJ-Ppo5tqYAcpKO-5vlGLqnXZpwBGQ1AEizjiT15W1T9CZ7Cx/s640/living+room+ideas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The<a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/03/coffee-table-redo.html"> coffee table</a> in the living room was created using wood planks. This was initially a standard small dinner table. It was too small for our home and family so I up-cycled it, cut the legs and added the wood. Wood on it's own would have been very rustic, but painting it a light gray helps more of my style come out. As you can see, there is small mixes of both throughout the home. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNwOGrrdLRK4D4wuK3PjM_lFrw318vWSaF5KigVn92vK06rbiZnEQ5Azg3J0pukX9dq_o61c9MdetQ44Mzx47HpBsiOhSQLdmDUlfWXYE-xLhyphenhyphenH0tsFWXNFZeHR6UnEYpnqiFFt0bnmov3/s1600/farmhouse+table+dining+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNwOGrrdLRK4D4wuK3PjM_lFrw318vWSaF5KigVn92vK06rbiZnEQ5Azg3J0pukX9dq_o61c9MdetQ44Mzx47HpBsiOhSQLdmDUlfWXYE-xLhyphenhyphenH0tsFWXNFZeHR6UnEYpnqiFFt0bnmov3/s640/farmhouse+table+dining+room.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our dining room has gone through a lot of transformations, and is still not done. This <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2015/02/farmhouse-table-homedit-contributing.html">farmhouse table</a> was the thing of dreams for my husband. It is chunky, big, bulky, with wood and galvanized pipes. The plan was to go all out and do farmhouse with a dark stain. But, our floors are a dark wood and I did not want to have them blend together. Both need to stand out on their own. So we chose a dark gray wood stain finish. It was just what was needed for this table. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgByreqllTOHyBUzAj8XQDlyDQ41Cc4yMywmByVJvzocfTr9saIPqYjfNASokccGcb8F0jAkwf5XTnt_zn6fo2xTnLC0SeTFhBTzX0znoB-nBIJ16WQsDJU9p6rHyVf7L1jYLEUlGdj9ow/s640/buffet+table+decor.jpg" width="583" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1BhRQK11PSppXzPYK40Pb18heHo8oswDuRoHPzmcZ9WnXUuhxI8lCq5Xknn1pKGYojuoCMwlIq6I3EoKThjLShFZd03PFG_tQ7WQPT4Fz8UpcEV8Z21qLlmxXtwxmKUlmO7bTWSxiFYt/s1600/coastal+gallery+wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1BhRQK11PSppXzPYK40Pb18heHo8oswDuRoHPzmcZ9WnXUuhxI8lCq5Xknn1pKGYojuoCMwlIq6I3EoKThjLShFZd03PFG_tQ7WQPT4Fz8UpcEV8Z21qLlmxXtwxmKUlmO7bTWSxiFYt/s640/coastal+gallery+wall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Creating this <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/05/so-today-is-day-i-mean-day-i-have-been.html">shell display and coastal gallery wall</a> took some effort to make it work for both my husband and I. I mean, obviously it is going to scream coastal. It is all about where I grew up and our yearly vacations back to the beach. I struggled with how to bring in some rustic elements to this. Then I found these frames, with the natural wood. They seem to have been picked up off of the forest floor and dusted off. They were just what was needed to make this a place where both of us can feel at home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibs5CrnvN52TPBfLbMpgRVZmZNxumoXwfCwFZlStZhQ0JyW4rCOspNZRxsadChvrmuzmlIP5Y0eDxiScaFVBQa8kcjfWXlz_lHbrSdvruClfTVhPBoTGLWCJeQQrROnPO0I7iuKY71iup3/s1600/hallway+with+wainscoting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibs5CrnvN52TPBfLbMpgRVZmZNxumoXwfCwFZlStZhQ0JyW4rCOspNZRxsadChvrmuzmlIP5Y0eDxiScaFVBQa8kcjfWXlz_lHbrSdvruClfTVhPBoTGLWCJeQQrROnPO0I7iuKY71iup3/s640/hallway+with+wainscoting.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our hallway very much screams cottage. I am aware of that, going full on rustic with this space was hard. There is no windows in this hallway and can appear very dark. With the wood floors already toning down any natural light that seeps into here, I needed to keep everything else light and bright. We made this<a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/11/barn-door-homedit-contributor-article.html"> barn door</a> which brings in a obvious farmhouse feel. Also adding the black ceiling light, door hardware and coat hooks makes the space feel more of the rustic and farmhouse that my husband adores. Blending the two can feel like a big give and take. Sometimes one has to give more than the other. In a naturally dark space, letting in the light of a cottage style helps.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxht4hNQPnu3_XW7FgeQHKRnQindvQ2b2cJso9lEVYJmI1nn-egV5I3Hk5-6hk8FHgTIWHPErBnxzcWYi12CXvU_FyWNfTNCk5lh-OPhQkDu81FB8Q9NWtI3OsN3lwPZly-LgqZW6KSV5o/s1600/kids+mud+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxht4hNQPnu3_XW7FgeQHKRnQindvQ2b2cJso9lEVYJmI1nn-egV5I3Hk5-6hk8FHgTIWHPErBnxzcWYi12CXvU_FyWNfTNCk5lh-OPhQkDu81FB8Q9NWtI3OsN3lwPZly-LgqZW6KSV5o/s640/kids+mud+room.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This spot in our laundry room which we call the <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2015/06/world-map-wall-decal-more-additions-to.html">"organization station"</a> is a work in progress. Still transitioning. However, again mixing the light pieces with dark wood accents makes the mix of styles work together. I actually have grown to adore pops of dark walnut in the home. It brings a sense of grounding and warmth to a sometimes cold color palette. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiletmY9Vi_taac6jkBLQ3g-bLUkPWfgXc30YhSDSmc28mtQGX3RGo4vCBxIhPvcfqZ-kkEMyiWUtFVerjibznz0EGaWhK_dWWVH6M5fwRIA4wULt6j2BYyAsPS63fm2PczbJbRScBQ4Udv/s1600/kids+diy+art+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiletmY9Vi_taac6jkBLQ3g-bLUkPWfgXc30YhSDSmc28mtQGX3RGo4vCBxIhPvcfqZ-kkEMyiWUtFVerjibznz0EGaWhK_dWWVH6M5fwRIA4wULt6j2BYyAsPS63fm2PczbJbRScBQ4Udv/s640/kids+diy+art+table.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is in our study, where our kids read and have a art table. We made the <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/11/rustic-diy-pencil-holder-homedit.html">art supply holder</a> out of a 4x4 and just used a mineral wax to bring out the natural color of the wood. The turquoise bench was a old barn bench purchased at a flea market. This and the stools that appear to have a industrial feel blend our two styles together. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86vAVV2KmRQ6wcGUldqAzBi8d0u0TJeIyiVGbvlq6E5CYRJoEFx5-axgfouji5w0XEQNpqWADMlbn3ZzBiyhU02q-BLIOE6er1U-1Po5X5EZH-MhmfUfiwCjV-wg40tT9zQ4nMyC5Pe9s/s1600/gallery+wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86vAVV2KmRQ6wcGUldqAzBi8d0u0TJeIyiVGbvlq6E5CYRJoEFx5-axgfouji5w0XEQNpqWADMlbn3ZzBiyhU02q-BLIOE6er1U-1Po5X5EZH-MhmfUfiwCjV-wg40tT9zQ4nMyC5Pe9s/s640/gallery+wall.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Who does not love a<a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2015/04/gallery-wall-tutorial.html"> gallery wall</a>? I have added so many personal elements of us, and our family into this little wall that each of us is very represented. My family is a bustling, loud, bright and colorful bunch. Our home is full of life and I like to decorate in ways that showcase this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAb23gaSe0oSbB5MLveKzkKaDYNdVajHll85FKN1uLis6slBBdO_2bG9BvY0x6ymf_3zpbDFw0mu2oj1aq8Qcvs7xJlmI6fbTdL0glCgyQ9KzPkZCnMNBCvzqFd-Oje9zYmn1spKzfr8d/s1600/seating+room+ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAb23gaSe0oSbB5MLveKzkKaDYNdVajHll85FKN1uLis6slBBdO_2bG9BvY0x6ymf_3zpbDFw0mu2oj1aq8Qcvs7xJlmI6fbTdL0glCgyQ9KzPkZCnMNBCvzqFd-Oje9zYmn1spKzfr8d/s640/seating+room+ideas.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/01/old-spool-redo.html">old spool</a> that was turned into a bookshelf for my kids books was all my husband. We got this for free and I had no clue what to do with it. It was really rough looking. He is the one that saw the potential in it. The <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2015/04/no-sew-complete-chair-reupholster.html">chair was reupholstered</a> without using any sewing techniques. With the dark gray of the chair next to the rustic spool bookshelf is a prime example of coastal/cottage with rustic working together. Sometimes you can blend them so well that one would be incomplete without the other. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAWzjC0ej5nqtUvfxpW1vlR7_L21YRcAmp63exmoz3UXPW6HTd5qZyFA6H4YM9JH2uxd3avna5a9RlWKtsFoA5u94defd5dBDAs-93CZhliGATFvzRjEbl7ihiIurxbChR7wfNBNe70UB/s1600/diy+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAWzjC0ej5nqtUvfxpW1vlR7_L21YRcAmp63exmoz3UXPW6HTd5qZyFA6H4YM9JH2uxd3avna5a9RlWKtsFoA5u94defd5dBDAs-93CZhliGATFvzRjEbl7ihiIurxbChR7wfNBNe70UB/s640/diy+kitchen.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The kitchen is where we struggled the most. When <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/01/kitchen-mini-remodel-part-1.html">we painted the cabinets</a> so many colors were thought about and considered. This is a obvious ode to my love for all things coastal. The mint or light sea green color has chosen a side, and it is not rustic. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWvCGUUx7g-lfSf7Q-a-nywM9X-izeq_UZcOJMjzaOCjvMGZSIaUHQoFBEi3rdUwNBX9dCnxh8onRRcRgGGqfdI7-a53OLXyOZBrhoSowWf9hdvI27T3DFAwX7_JhB_4YSZAwFqTTScsO/s1600/kitchen+details.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWvCGUUx7g-lfSf7Q-a-nywM9X-izeq_UZcOJMjzaOCjvMGZSIaUHQoFBEi3rdUwNBX9dCnxh8onRRcRgGGqfdI7-a53OLXyOZBrhoSowWf9hdvI27T3DFAwX7_JhB_4YSZAwFqTTScsO/s640/kitchen+details.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think a kitchen is very chaotic and cluttered. No matter how neat and on top of things you are messes happen. Picking one style and going with it for the kitchen was what was needed. With it being such a small space for us both my husband and I agreed that light and airy was the way to go. When we were<a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/01/kitchen-mini-remodel-part-1.html"> redoing</a> it blowing out a wall and making it twice its size was not a option. So a light back splash, and painted cabinets was what we found works. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbSv4XNGVvshWPanQ2hXgMSXillS9BYJtbQYP6_ZEnEEjLB-j2cYlP7Fox3I9PaH97JrN6cil92m_tcfe_BB8PJ5dKWnBhqITW_hIqtnC2SvMToFH5Y-NNrsuADgamg5sc9_ki2GZEHTZ/s1600/light+green+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbSv4XNGVvshWPanQ2hXgMSXillS9BYJtbQYP6_ZEnEEjLB-j2cYlP7Fox3I9PaH97JrN6cil92m_tcfe_BB8PJ5dKWnBhqITW_hIqtnC2SvMToFH5Y-NNrsuADgamg5sc9_ki2GZEHTZ/s640/light+green+kitchen.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Having the dark wood floor be throughout our living area is what sets the room up to be as rustic as possible in this small space. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21f02ZGVBhd3U2JgVd79Ye9Uwc4EpsczPmbzCPSzMx1Y6ZyeSxJhQ6KtXBK5IeCtL3nGTRmlCl-ofG9nJu3Og6qcmMsxYVDbU7LJZdxIUpX_Cs0DGcrAiZ1DteCy9mKnDtmkzjY1m5X4X/s1600/wood+picture+ledge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi21f02ZGVBhd3U2JgVd79Ye9Uwc4EpsczPmbzCPSzMx1Y6ZyeSxJhQ6KtXBK5IeCtL3nGTRmlCl-ofG9nJu3Og6qcmMsxYVDbU7LJZdxIUpX_Cs0DGcrAiZ1DteCy9mKnDtmkzjY1m5X4X/s640/wood+picture+ledge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This<a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2014/10/picture-ledge-contributing-at-homedit.html"> picture ledge</a> is a great way to display items without having to put them on the wall, or taking up some much needed floor space. Also layering them on the ledge makes for a great focal point. By using the dark walnut stain and the large canvas pictures of the beach it what blends our two styles together. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteKxljQS1wTx3_jeqoUlwcFBUyI44fRdcKZ1XaF_FJi1A2VxJCL07LOu_ilIbD_YOAoe9hFmfS5nRte-Y1N8OWq2ecS0zWU9_p8XtSQ2Wwx88kt-wNGcO1vxml04p4Y8binos-BBZdHVZ/s1600/beautiful-summer-outdoor-pallet-bench-diy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteKxljQS1wTx3_jeqoUlwcFBUyI44fRdcKZ1XaF_FJi1A2VxJCL07LOu_ilIbD_YOAoe9hFmfS5nRte-Y1N8OWq2ecS0zWU9_p8XtSQ2Wwx88kt-wNGcO1vxml04p4Y8binos-BBZdHVZ/s640/beautiful-summer-outdoor-pallet-bench-diy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Wood pallets! You really cannot get more rustic than that. My husband adores everything having to do with wood furniture. This <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2015/07/colorful-wood-pallet-garden-bench.html">garden bench</a> is all things rustic in the best way. The unfinished edges, uneven lines, exposed nail heads. If my husband could have wood pallet furniture in our whole home he would be so happy. Kids, and comfort can be ignored.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nLSkGLV0rOaFmK4LJ2QNZgL_LE59Hui5hieWAfIXkVGO6V1Lhv4dlOVvYKzLMRE2yoGGY5hNoDcZmzHwQd-2TADHqy3UMq33FkNJ-nEWFEqseDxKjihB2h1Y4ECge6UmKRVtRUPq1-ar/s1600/summer-entertaining-furniture-colorful-design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nLSkGLV0rOaFmK4LJ2QNZgL_LE59Hui5hieWAfIXkVGO6V1Lhv4dlOVvYKzLMRE2yoGGY5hNoDcZmzHwQd-2TADHqy3UMq33FkNJ-nEWFEqseDxKjihB2h1Y4ECge6UmKRVtRUPq1-ar/s640/summer-entertaining-furniture-colorful-design.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">By adding the bright colors on the bench is what makes this stand out and pop. Giving a playful feel to this rustic bench. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdISLpXDBqPDwdciaDUxE_YrFRN6cVeNl5SOW9fGRSqEUTGmYGzPHjZzLMqPzy_wEYVzMpLQd-Ei_WILelCgMcP4uZ8rBuzbb9bplGpHyrGEjrl0mYq7BfTpGRWTarAmRgyloOS6s0YiiH/s1600/outdoor+decorating+ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdISLpXDBqPDwdciaDUxE_YrFRN6cVeNl5SOW9fGRSqEUTGmYGzPHjZzLMqPzy_wEYVzMpLQd-Ei_WILelCgMcP4uZ8rBuzbb9bplGpHyrGEjrl0mYq7BfTpGRWTarAmRgyloOS6s0YiiH/s640/outdoor+decorating+ideas.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/2015/04/revamping-front-porch.html">our front porch</a>, it is hard to hide the fact that our home is your standard suburban house. We have not one rustic element to the exterior. Or even coastal for that matter. By bringing out the bright colors, wood table and the black iron chair it introduces people to us and our style. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKnkl03J956M3FNFpCiuIfzo6Iw96r23qDCrBjA6ELUDcF9ztV8VhWx1K1KDdn_sdLaUUHh7Olc5BQVrmw9xHV18rxFy_QxEi7BchRc-FTBV8LVr5mc6HscsR8ShhPj8eCxa6TvmPJEQ8/s640/title+collage+two.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Once we were able to blend these two together it has been perfect harmony. When we first began our journey together there was a lot of hodge-podge mixture. We had a bed that appeared to be actual tree trunks. Our room has a definite rustic style. The living room had all white or brightly colored painted furniture. Showing off my coastal side. But, the whole house needs to work together, in style and personally. The people, as well as the home need to flow. After 11 years together we have finally gotten it down. A little him and a little me. With a whole lot of our three kids, two dogs, and the crazy life we lead thrown in.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sticking around, touring some of my home and getting the story of how I made our home work for us. If you want to follow along with my decorating journey visit me <a href="http://www.ourhousenowahome.com/">here</a>. I like to incorporate my home and ideas as well as fellow bloggers and readers homes. I hope it becomes a place where all homes can be celebrated! Thank you so much Erin for letting me check off this humble dream of mine to be featured at House of Turquoise!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? 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