Dream Decor…Wherein My Bank Account Implodes
Today marks the first day in which my excitement for our new home is out of control. We still haven’t made quite as much progress as I’d like (more on that later), but I’ve been investing a substantial amount of time formatting inspiration boards and choosing furnishings. And because I have a hard time keeping things to myself (especially when I’m bubbling over with inspiration), I thought I’d bring you along for the ride.
Yesterday, I wrote a few house rules for myself. I’m a lover of boundaries and often make lists of lists and more lists of other lists, so of course, I spouted off a few future rules for decor, accessories and furnishings. One of those rules? A secret formula for each room’s decorating scheme:
Something white + something rustic + something vintage + something glamorous (read: metallic, shiny or bling-ish by nature).
And in an effort to preserve my new handbook, I found a few furnishings that caught my eye, and luckily, fall right in line with my rule:
Image/Product Credits (clockwise, from left to right): CB2, Mast Brothers, Urban Outfitters, Icelandic Market, Bellacor, YLighting, Collex, 360 Flooring, Lille, Simply Rustic
I love each of these pieces individually and am hoping that when thrown together, they’ll all get along and chat about politics over spritzers. The metallic ottoman has been on my wish list for ages, although I don’t know if I can swing it in the entryway. I won’t know for sure until I try though, right?
Image/Product Credits (clockwise, from left to right): Olympic Paint, Barn Light Electric, Kohler, IKEA, Inklore via Etsy, Hindsvik via Etsy, CaesarStone, Cool Knobs & Pulls, Fine Little Shop, ModWalls, Icelandic Market
Ahhh, Scandinavian sweetness. I love every inch of this space, and all that’s missing is a touch of color (bright yellow daisies?).
Image/Product Credits (clockwise, from left to right): Burke Decor, Artaissance, West Elm, Amazon, Bellacor, Lumens, West Elm
The living room has been tough to decorate, mostly because I can’t seem to find the right artwork for the space. I’m a bit of an art snob, and although this Artaissance print didn’t necessarily jump out and grab me, it does work really well with the geometric-inspired rug. It could end up appearing too matchy, so we’ll see if I change out the large panel with some gilded gallery style frames.
Image/Product Credits (clockwise, from left to right): Horne, Counter Evolution, Horne, Hermitage, Little Paper Planes, iStock Photo, Home Base Collections, IKEA, Burke Decor
This room is directly inspired by the geometric wallpaper (I am so in love with that pattern!), but I wanted to add a dash of color with some sweet, hand-painted oars. Such a fun touch!
Image/Product Credits (clockwise, from left to right): DecorPad, Select Comfort, Jayson Home & Garden, Le Souk, DesignMe, Suki Cheema, Arctic Design, 1stDibs
The bedroom will be light, bright and muted — the perfect place to lay my head down. I like to keep bedrooms clean and fuss-free, and am toying with the idea of using stools rather than nightstands. The less surface area I leave for clutter, the harder it is to invade the space with tchotchkes!
What do you think? Pretty eclectic, yes? I keep a general rule of thumb which dictates that if I love it, it works. Naturally, each room will change when we finally begin decorating, but I feel like these products are definitely heading in the right direction and complement my style (and each other!) so, so well.
Of course, so many of these picks are totally out of my price range. Luckily, I’ve got a carpenter husband who loves a good DIY almost as much as I love fudge brownies — and I plan to thrift quite a bit from eBay and Etsy.
Great Post! Everything seems to jive so well!
LOVING so many of these things, especially your living room decor! there's something so great about that ostrich with the rug and chair. i have the same rule in my house, that if i love it, it works. thank you for sharing all of these beautiful things!
-juliette
thank you so much! i was a bit worried about the mega-sized ostrich print, but it's sort of growing on me! perhaps i'll name her gertrude?
Erin! I love the stool idea… I just commissioned my brother to make some walnut and pine end tables, cut across the grain to show the growth of the tree)… very rustic… will e-mail you pictures! You might love 'em!
OMG I'm making very similar ones! i'm thinking a few slabs of a tree trunk with antique hairpin legs spray-painted a bright, vibrant yellow. so excited to share!
Love everything!
thanks, valeria!
Cool– love the color scheme, but a few too many antlers for my taste…
ha! i didn't even realize i had put three in there! i think i subliminally love them!
Love your style Erin! And thank you for noting our Lush 3×6 cloud white glass tile along with the other fab finds for your kitchen. That's a room I'd love to cook in. ~Rebecca
Come join us anytime, Rebecca! I don't cook, so its yours for the taking!
Beautiful Erin – clean and modern. Thanks for mentioning Olympic's Zero VOC Interior Paint for your kitchen! – Sylvia
you're welcome, sylvia!!!
thanks for the compliment!
I love, love, LOVE hun! I love your rule of thumb and I totally agree….though our styles are opposites of each other( in most respects) I use the "if I like it, it will work" approach too! And it makes me happy! I think your home is going to be so gorgeous and I can not wait to see it all! Yippeee!
xoxo
Melis
Oh, Erin! Your home is going to be A-MAZ-ING!! I love your palette and your white/rustic/vintage/glamorous guidelines. Eclectic without being crazy. Everything looks so good together. Can't wait to see the final result…!
Oh I'm so glad you guys approve! You're all invited for tea when we're finished!
adding that fourth element is tricky – i love how you've added the glamor!
i always have problems w/ the 4th element, too! thank you! glamour is a must. i think of sparkle in a room as the cocktail ring of a well-balanced ensemble.
Especially lu-huh-huve the kitchen scheme!