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Do you love a relaxing outdoor space? These patio decor ideas will help you create an outdoor oasis of your own!
Summer has a feel all its own. Warm nights sitting outdoors, time spent reading on the patio, and of course, dining alfresco. All of these activities call for an outdoor space where you can relax and recharge. But if you’re anything like me, your outdoor space may not be quite what you want it to be.
Today’s Inspiring Home Tour features one of the prettiest homes I’ve ever seen, designed by my friend Brittany Jones. One of my favorite things about her design style is her use of rustic elements. In today’s home tour, stonework, distressed brick, wood ceiling treatments and antique doors bring an authenticity not usually found in more recent builds.
You may remember Brittany as I featured her own home in our series last year, but this time I’m sharing a project she designed for her friend Bekah. Bekah lives here with her husband and two young boys.
The entry way sets the tone for the home with an iron and wood staircase, pale French oak floors and a French country dresser and gold mirror.
Comfy neutral sofas, pretty French blue slipcovered chairs and a chunky wood table create a warm and inviting space to relax.
The home is in Lubbock, Texas and was built in 2020.
This dining room truly blows me away! Brittany created a rustic vibe with the stone walls and wood ceiling treatment.
“I love the antique doors from Hungary we used in the formal dining room. They were purchased prior to framing in order to make sure they were functional,” says Brittany.
“I also love the stone accent wall!” she says.
I’ve been so excited to share this post with all of you!
Because I’m researching online and looking at different websites almost daily, I do quite a bit of online shopping. And recently I kept finding items that were much less on some websites vs. others. And as I saw this more and more I thought, why don’t I try to find even more great home decor items for less, and then share a whole post with you? Seriously, there is almost nothing I like more than scoring a bargain – and I’m excited to finally share these home decor finds for less with you!
Whether you call them ‘designer dupes’ or just a great find, today I’m sharing some great home decor finds that are exactly the same or very similar to items I’ve found on popular home decor websites. A lot of these are my own ‘favorites’ – items I own and love. But several of them are recent finds, too. Either way you’re bound to find some deals!
Love this gorgeous canopy bed from Frontgate, but here is a very similar option from Birch Lane for a fraction of the price!
I love my own Pottery Barn bedding, but it’s Belgian linen and can run high. Walmart makes an exact dupe in cotton at a much more reasonable price (I put this in the guest room!)
Today I’m sharing another gorgeous home as part of our Inspiring Homes Series, and this one is truly special! This traditional home includes French and Swedish influences set in soft tones of blue and green to create a serene haven for a young family.
I think you’ll be as inspired as I am by this beautiful home!
This home is in Virginia Beach, Virginia and belongs to my fellow blogger and friend Courtney. She lives here along with her husband and two young sons.
Courtney says one of the things that attracted them to the property was the fact that the home is nestled within a beautiful canopy of trees.
They purchased the Colonial Cape Cod style home last year and have been slowly updating the original 1970’s style to make it more of their own.
Courtney says they’ve done a ton of painting, “We painted all the dated dark wood trim, doors, windows, cabinets, and paneled walls in white. We also renovated the downstairs bathroom adding a beautiful marble subway shower, along with marble flooring, a new vanity, fixtures, and lighting. More recently, we got all new windows and lime washed the brick exterior.”
Though I’ve never been one to decorate only according to trends or to change my decorating style to fit those, I do love to find out what the experts are predicting will be the big design trends coming our way. And, it’s fun to see which of those trends will end up having staying power and become something we see everywhere!
It’s also a chance to add a few items or a color I might not have chosen on my own. Because I love design, run a decorating blog and shop a lot, I am influenced by what’s out there to some degree. We all are.
For instance, sometimes I’ll dislike something when it first comes out (ie; brass hardware), only to end up falling in love with it a year or two later! The best trends do that. They open our eyes to ideas and styles we might not have explored. This is true in fashion as well as in design.
So after researching and reading a lot on this topic, I’m sharing 8 of the hottest decorating trends for 2022. These are the trends I think are here to stay (at least for awhile 😉 ) and that resonated with me the most.
Design by Amber Interiors.
We’ve had over a decade of lots of grey, and the pendulum is starting to swing the other way. Now earth-toned colors are making a big comeback. Warmer color palettes, pops of brown, and warm wood furniture are popular. Even neutrals are getting warmer with creamier beiges replacing crisp, stark whites. And I must say, I’m ready for it!
I haven’t used much brown in my decor for quite some time, but just recently I added some wood antique vessels as well as brown velvet pillows this past fall. The warmth it adds is so lovely!
Design by Bria Hammel via Decorpad.
People are incorporating more traditional design elements, but in a modern way. Pattern mixing, skirted furniture, and more vintage and antique pieces all speak to a more traditional way of decorating. Think English roll arm sofas, wingbacks and pieces with more detail and history.
Another part of this trend? A return to details like fringe and floral patterns (which seem to have gone by the wayside for awhile now). Personally, I love beautiful floral linens and antique furniture, so this is one trend I can get behind!
Design by Studio McGee.
Curved furniture has been gaining popularity for a couple of years, and now it’s a full-blown trend. From curved sofas and tables, to arches being incorporated in architecture, expect to see much more of this trend.
One item I absolutely adore? This curved glass door cabinet! And lest you think “curved furniture” means mod u-shaped couches, take a peek at all of the ‘curved’ items at Ballard Designs – lots of gorgeous options that are traditional/transitional in style and very versatile.
Today I’m taking a little break from holiday decorating to share some fabulous French-inspired furniture and home decor items that I just love!
Often times during the holidays I’m not only shopping for gifts for family and friends, but I’m also trying to get my house pulled together so it looks its best for entertaining or visiting family. And of course with the new year only a week or so away, I’m already thinking of all the things that I’ve been looking to replace or things we’re thinking of redoing, and that’s where these fabulous finds come in! And believe it or not, all of these gorgeous finds are at Walmart! Walmart Home has so many stylish finds these days, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how chic they are!
From gorgeous chandeliers, to chic settees, to the perfect French farmhouse table, all of these will easily work with any French country or farmhouse style decor! And just in case you’re still shopping like me, I’m throwing in a few beautiful and stylish gift items that anyone would love to receive! Whether you’re buying for yourself and want them soon or you’re still looking for gifts, order by tonight (12/20) to have them arrive before Christmas!
And if you’re already done shopping, maybe it’s time to gift yourself something! 😉
1. Rustic Table Lamp | 2. French Country Dining Chair | 3. Distressed Wood Coffee Table | 4. Laurel Wreath pillow | 5. White/Natural French country side table | 6. French accent chair | 7. Floral canvas art | 8. Tufted bench | 9. Laurel wreath accent mirror | 10. Rustic French country chandelier | 11. Classic French style mirror | 12. French country settee | 13. Tufted headboard | 14. Frayed edge organic cotton bedding | 15. Vintage style area rug