This lovely dining room is very functional and cleverly designed. Although this dining room is country style, one may also find that this dining area is a fusion of styles. The wooden dining table and benches looks so natural and yet so chic with a bit of leather upholstery. The elegant walls and ceiling looks contemporary with the framed arts neatly placed to add interest and beauty. The wall and ceiling paint colors and the functional fireplace also gives off a warm and comfy feel to this dining area. The charming candleholders and other decors and trinkets on the table and on the mantlepiece and above the small cabinet are delightful home treasures. The expansive rug, window treatment and the pendant lamp completes the setting to give this dining area a nice sophisticated country look and feel.
Designer: Tom Scheerer
I love this lovely long porch. I am actually into outdoor spaces these days and I find this porch is such a sight to behold. From its white posts to the table, to the view of the garden and the old carriage house, to the beautiful table setting, I really really love it. The place looks so peaceful yet cheery, calm yet blissful. A wonderful porch like this is perfect for al fresco dining among family and friends. It can also be a place for good times and good conversations. It can even be a place of relaxation for lazy afternoons. The expansive lawn/garden adds to the beauty of the place and can be a good area for summer picnics and get-together. Oh, and the outdoor table and dining chairs gives this porch a really cozy and homely ambiance.
This porch is from Candice Bergen’s East Hampton Country House featured in Architectural Digest.
This fireplace looks so warm and cozy, inviting and restful. Looks a bit traditional but also elegantly timeless. Not too spacious but enough to hold some fine furniture and interesting décor accents. I love the exquisite mirror that reflects the charming chandelier. The fine looking stripe club chairs and the comfy sofa makes this space simply inviting and relaxing. A nice place to do some reading or bonding with family and friends. A nice spot to snuggle with your loved ones or a private space to be on your own… somewhere to sip your tea or coffee while contemplating your dreams.
Designer: Berkley Vallone
Photo: Vallone Design
This space is just plain marvelous. A true design eye-candy that exudes chic and sophistication. It shows that simplicity can radiate sophistication and more. Not much color but there is enough to liven up the space without taking out its warm and comfy feel. This space can be an elegant breakfast nook or a chic dining area. The seats are so comfy and the table is not too big, a good place for intimate conversations and relaxed tête-à-tête. The wide circular windows with its lovely window treatment provide a wonderful view of the garden outside and allow natural light to get in and at the same time add a fresh and airy feel to this nook. And I’m sure you adore the lovely hanging lamp above, the sturdy looking round table in the middle and the lovely carpet below too.
Designer: PrestonLeeDesign
This nursery is oh so posh. The white and gold color motif immediately brings a sense of royalty, elegance, and affluence. This golden nursery is fit for a little princess that is so precious and dear that gifts are waiting for her arrival in her own little kingdom. Just look at her little crib with its simple but lovely bed crown or more appropriately crib crown that adds a touch of delicateness to the room. The room has enough space too for the baby to hold her admiring family and guests. The high ceilings, posh wallpapers, exquisite cornice, immaculate wooden floor, the comfy armchair and the very striking and lovely chandelier that completes the elegant look of this little kingdom fit for a princess will really make you go … Awww!
Photo source: Decopeques
I may not be big on symmetry but in this living room you will not hear me complain. The symmetry on this living room is cool with me because it gives the space a sense of orderliness and even style and elegance. You may see this living room as rustic, country, and even a bit contemporary or it can function as a library or even an entertainment room but there is no denying the fact that it sure looks warm and cozy. It is a place where you will feel welcome and at home and a space to share some light and happy moments with family and friends. I just adore the two tree stumps that serve as side tables plus the two comfy sofas. The fireplace is so simple yet not overlooked and softens the addition of the television above it. And don’t you just love a room with a bookcase?
Designer: Kara Mann Design
This open kitchen is so gorgeously fresh and light. It is airy and it is white, it is also spacious and has ample of light. Did I just make a rhyme? It must be because of this gorgeous white open kitchen. It has nice eastern pine floors and high ceilings. The chandelier that hangs above the dining table looks so stylish and it has a feminine feel about it with its swirls and twirls. This kitchen gives a relaxing and a very homey vibe from its white walls to its furniture and accents, it will sure make every guest feel welcome and every occasion and gathering filled with warmth. This open kitchen may look a bit old-fashioned for some but its quaint look and structure is what makes it really charming.
photo: Western Interiors
Who wouldn’t be in the mood for some holiday dining and even maybe a little binging in this dining room? This space looks so festive, cheerful, and gay. It is perfect for some holiday entertaining with a few close friends and/or family but it can also be a perfect romantic setting for the holidays for you and your loved one. The red and white combination used in this dining kinda reminds me of the Christmas canes I so loved when I was a child. The hanging red stars and white snowflakes are eye-catchers and their reflection in the mirror adds drama to this red and white space. The white mantle is just the ideal place to put those glittery red and silver holiday decors and accents. And the table setting is just so nice, elegant and chic, yet festive and cozy enough not to intimidate guests to mess it up a little when the holiday foods come and chow time begins.
photo: HousetoHome
This nook is oh so charming. And yes, it succeeds in having that Christmassy feel we are all longing to have during this holiday season. This corner does not use the usual colors we are used to for Christmas, and it may have a blue Christmas motif but still it is not your regular blue color for Christmas, it has aquas, turquoise, and teal complimented by pink, silver and red that just pops out and catches one’s attention. This space shows us that you do not have to be conventional in decorating your home for the holidays and you do not need to have a lot of decors and accents to make your point. This space just needs a few silver balls, gifts, and a little crystal angel to get the holiday atmosphere. I heart the table with its appealing distressed finish that adds to the coziness of this space. Oh and the lovely Ball Lamp is just so perfect here and so is the comfy Berkeley armchair and ottoman that’s just so inviting. I wouldn’t mind putting my feet up and spending a few moments in this charming Christmassy nook.
photo: HomesAndGardens
This is a luxurious bathroom, make no mistake about it. It may have a shower outside with its all natural feature and look but just a step away is a luxurious tub and bath space. This bathroom may not be as spacious as most plush bathrooms are but it sure has an airy and roomy feel and setting. You even have access to natural light anytime you want it. You can take showers during the day enjoying some sunlight and even take your showers underneath the moonlight or stars above at night. If you are not the outdoorsy type of bather you can just put your feet up and soak up and relax in the tub inside enjoying the simple yet elegant indoor design of this bathing space. I love the beautiful flower arrangement atop the tree stump inside, it makes the space inside fit with the nature-inspired shower outside.
Designer: Slifer Designs
Awww…this is such a nice home office or study. So immaculate looking, not cluttered, and looks so relaxing. The turquoise decors and accents just stand up and the artwork adds up some panache to this calm space. I love a big enough table like this one on my study or home office, makes it easier to sort out my things and gives me enough space to scatter them in front of me when needed. And the storage spaces on the cabinets are very much welcome to any home office or study, a spot to keep some knickknacks or even junk we still want to hold on to, of course I am not advocating you to keep your junk but most women are guilty of it. And as what you might have already notice, this home office will be most likely favored by women like me. But hey, there is no stopping the men to have a home office or study space like this one, after all, the colors used are favored not only by women but also by some men but maybe get a bigger and a more masculine looking chair for men. This is a good design for a coastal home or a beach house, a peaceful space to do some reading or work if needed.
Design: Carter&Company
Don’t you just love a white living room? I do. Whites make a space look relaxed and cozy and when you add accents and decors with color they just pop up and brighten the room. Although a white living room may not be easy to maintain I still believe that the beauty and ambiance of it far outweighs this disadvantage. This modern country living room is predominantly white but the red wall just made it come alive. This living room looks simple and very tranquil. The plants, fruits, and even the firewood in the fireplace makes one feel that the place is just very close to nature. I love the rug and the chandelier and the floor lamp too, and oh the painting is just so eye-catching. I heart this modern country living room, don’t you?
photo: Living at Home
This room just exudes a positive vibe. The yellows used in this home space makes it warm, cheerful, and oh so inviting. This space is actually a sitting room but hey, I can also see it as a bedroom and a living room. This sitting room is a good place to have happy conversations and tea or coffee with your friends. The floor space looks so nice and cozy too, friends can simply sit down there during chitchats. I simply adore the daybed and the many pillows on it, so comfy and relaxing, and definitely one of the main attractions of this happy space. Everybody loves to be happy. See the puppy? She's probably waiting for her girlfriends to come over.
Designer: Marcy Masterson
A little too overwhelming? Nah! At least not for me. This library might be too big for some of you but I love the grandness of this library. The design is very sophisticated and elegant with its marvelous dome ceiling, its interesting circular structure, and its many built-in bookcases. The comfortable sofa and armchairs with their Brunschwig & Fils slipcover would be relaxing and soothing to any book reader. The plush rugs from Stark add style and color to this very opulent surrounding. It would also be a good place to hold confidential meetings or intimate gatherings. I can see myself comfortably sleeping in that big soft sofa like I always do after a long read. And just to let you know, the second-floor gallery has a secret stairway hidden in one of the bookcases to allow access on books located there. How cool is that, having a secret passage just to get a hold of the book you want.
Architect: Thierry W. Despont
Interior Designer: Vincent Fourcade
Photo: Architectural Digest
This elegantly designed dining room looks so homey and inviting. The furniture and design pieces in this dining room are interesting and beautifully eclectic. The gorgeous modern pendant light, the nice dining table, and the plush woven leather dining chairs makes this dining room very appealing especially for those who appreciates modern and contemporary style. The wooden beams above add a little rustic style and a bit of a cottage feel to this space which makes this dining room really homey. And did you notice the plate décor displayed above the console table? It has a skull for a design, pretty interesting right? I just love the simplicity, clean lines, and symmetry of this elegant and homey dining room.
Designer: Emily Summers
This bathroom is so luxurious and plush. Going up to the bathtub one would feel like a diva ready to take her stage or a royalty prepared to sit on his throne. The luxurious window treatments, the lovely plants, and the tub placement itself are so dramatic and beautiful. The high quality materials used which is very evident combined with the very elegant fixtures make this bathroom such a place of luxury and style. I am in awe at how spacious this bathroom is and the ceiling is so lovely with a very dazzling jewel, the blue chandelier that looking up to the ceiling would be such a delight.
photo: Haleh Design Inc.
This living room looks so fresh and cool. Green being the color of nature and life, this room feels so lively and vibrant yet relaxing. Oh, I just adore the different shades of green used in this room, and the dash of yellows and oranges to make it more interesting. This living room is really simple with not very much fixtures, decors, and accents but the combination of colors and textures are enough to make it really look stunning. And the artwork on the right side really looks interesting. I don't know if it's just me but the table looks so yummy to me.
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This is a very sophisticated looking bathroom. I love the immaculate looking bathtub that sits beside wide open windows that allows you to look outside and admire the outdoors while taking a relaxing bath. Or you may opt to pull the luxurious curtains to enjoy a quiet and soothing bath unmindful of the outside world. The big shell above the towel rack that holds some bath products is so cool. Nice walls too, simple yet very elegant, something one will not expect to find in a bathroom but would definitely be in awe to see in one. The arm chair and the lovely table beside it? Oh I know you love it.
Interior Decorator: Joe Nye
This space is charming, unfussy, and peaceful. One can easily feel the warmth and intimate ambiance of the place. The masterful mix of whites and rocks gives this place an authentic feel of nature and earth elements inside the house. The charming white rock staircase has a fireplace dug into it which provides the heat needed on cold days in this tranquil space. This is a really nice place to gather family and friends on a cold day and sip hot coffee, cocoa, or tea while enjoying each others’ stories and tales. The quaint look of this corner space is what makes it so lovely, the old-fashioned windows, the wooden beams, the table and the other fine pieces of antique and decors are just so perfect here.
Interior Designer: Paola Navone
Photo: marie claire maison
This space looks like a deck except that there is huge clear glass that serves as a divider but it also allows one to see through the breathtaking view outside. This wonderful residence is built on a cliff and overlooks the ocean where whales frolicking is just a common scenario and sighting. Oh what luxurious chairs and ottomans – it must so good to have your significant other there with you, to chat, to read books together, or even just to enjoy the stunning view together. And what a nice wood table too, somewhere to put your books, things, and even your cup of coffee or tea while you are relaxing in this luxurious nook with a breathtaking view.
Architecture: Mickey Muennig
Interior Design: Mark Boone of London Boone
Photo: Architectural Digest
I heart this cozy red and white bedroom. It has all-wood interiors, warm lights, and a relaxing feel all around the room. I think I can actually snuggle up in this bedroom even during the day. There’s just something in this bedroom that makes me just want to rest and enjoy a lazy day vacation. This bedroom is void of unnecessary decors and accents but provides you with everything you’ll need to treat yourself to a calming rest and relaxation like the inviting king-size bed and the comfortable lounge chair. Actually, this room has a stunning view of the snow-covered French Alps but you can’t see it from this image so I just included the view you could see from this room, you just need to use a little of your imagination. (Click on the images for larger view)
Photo: L’Etoile-FrenchVillas
This charming pergola or gazebo in a lush garden is a great escape right in your own home. It is a great place to spend good times with family and friends or even to hold an al fresco dining to showcase some of your treasured family recipes. I can spend hours in this pergola reading a book or just to do some personal reflections. This pergola is of cedar and the deck is made of mahogany. The vintage teak stools and trestle table made this outdoor space more inviting and relaxed. The big planter and its flowering plant is so perfectly placed at the edge plus the lush garden as backdrop add appeal to this simple but very charming and inviting outdoor space.
Kevin Carrigan and Tim Furzer Cape Cod Cottage
photo: PointClickHome
This living room is a visual feast. It is soothing, relaxing, and very elegant looking. From the skillful placement of the furniture, decors and accents to the mix of hues applied this living room space has warmth and elegance written all over it. Looking at this living room is like looking at a magnificent vista that’s so inviting you would just want to take a seat and put your feet up and relax and enjoy the sight some more. The use of plants and flowers livens up the space and so does the clever addition of wood shelves where wonderful white treasures are put on display. The wide white glass door and windows that allow natural light to get in to brighten up the otherwise dark surrounding is brilliant. I just adore the rug, well-placed lightings, plush sofa and every chair used in this elegantly soothing living room.
Designer: Jeff Andrews
This beautiful living room looks so cozy and elegant. One has to appreciate the symmetry in this living room, not a thing out of place and everything blends well together, from the pale shades to the colorful pillows and decors to brighten up the room to the mix of textures applied. Resting on the mantel is Roxanne Lowit’s Paloma Picasso, an elegant mirror, a lovely vase with flowers and two little plant pots. The windows allow the natural light to enter during daytime providing the space with enough brightness and airy atmosphere. The Lona Design lounge chairs, the relaxing sofa and the inviting fireplace make this space ideal for comfortable and intimate social gatherings among friends and family.
Architecture: Peter Cebulak
Interior Design: Katherine Newman
This is a very stunning outdoor space. If I live here, I would spend every breakfast right in this place. (Oh, maybe not on rainy days because then I would just want to pass up on breakfast and sleep or read a book in my room.) Why wouldn’t I? It’s a perfect place to start a day, a gorgeous view, unpolluted air and lovely surroundings. I would feel like I’m on top of the world and the world is at my feet drama would be appropriate, and literally too. This place is so relaxing, with the trees and plants you wouldn’t even think it’s on a penthouse apartment. The fresh sunflowers make the table setting bright and cheerful. The gorgeous round table and six chairs make a perfect focal point in this outdoor space surrounded by limestone planters with lush plants. This outdoor space is truly one stunning place to start your day and I’m sure it will be a stunning place too to have al fresco dining and romantic dinners. Just add some candles and the place will be cozy and romantic but I’m not going to start with that anymore, you can imagine it yourself how to make this as stunning for dinner as it is for breakfast.
Designer: William Hodgins
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