The craftsmanship of a durable and strong wood frame wrapping itself around a soft and elegant upholstery is just what I’m after. I love how the two materials work together. Wanting to tie in the traditional and cozy with the rest of my more contemporary room with gray accents, I found a plethora of chairs […]
As I sit in my favorite chair in the living room, in my home of over 13 years, I’m suddenly completely bothered by the fact that the walls simply join with the ceiling with absolutely no finishing touches. The room feels incredibly unfinished! Why has this not been a problem until now? I’ve always thought […]
I have changed out my area rug in the formal living room several times in the last decade. My latest one is a keeper! Gray can be a tricky color with so many different shades. Sometimes the gray appears more blue or green. However, I found a real gray! It has a gorgeous pattern and […]
The classic white subway tile is simple yet there are so many options. A lot of thought goes into the final decision. Variation of size, material, coating, shade of white, grout color and pattern installation are all details to be considered. I recently renovated the kids’ bathroom with all of this in mind. What about […]
Let’s imagine plopping down a simple, fabric sling beach chair right here. Gazing out to sea with the sounds of the ocean waves. Do all your concerns melt away for these moments? Does the beach life inspire you?
How can I put this into words. I beyond love this. This image will definitely be put aside as a reference for when it’s time to renovate my kitchen. Does this kind of kitchen inspire you? This is my dream! The flowers add a lot of beauty, too.
The definition, according to Wikipedia, of a loft apartment is: it “refers to large adaptable open space, often converted for residential use from some other use, often light industrial.” It’s exciting to have an industrial history to your home. What cool stories are involved when living in a space where chocolate chips were dropped into cookie […]
What is it that creates a beautiful table setting? The centerpiece? Linens? Dinnerware? Needless to say, a beautiful setting on the table is very inviting. I gravitate to my seat and am excited to eat and chat. However, a pile of papers sometimes gravitates to my dining room table before a crowd of dinner guests. […]
It seems that whenever a person looks at a house to buy, one of the first things she wants to do is take down the wallpaper. They contain such beautiful patterns and colors, though! Now there are such unique papers that are trompe l’oeil, paintable and even ones that have texture. Graham & Brown is […]
photos and text by Jo Lee for Inspire Ma When we bought our 1886 apartment on the seafront in Hove (UK) that now doubles as Swedish Interior Design HQ, we instantly fell in love with the 14’ ceilings, huge double sash windows overlooking the sea and wonderful original period features. The light pours in off […]
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