Front Entry Makeover

Our front entry has had many different looks since we moved into this house 13 years ago.  Its latest design has brought much more light into a space that was once very dark and dismal.  We have painted the walls bright white, replaced the old 1970s metal bifold doors, changed the baseboards and trim and also replaced the front door with one that has a large window.  All of these small details have made such a huge impact!

This is what the entry way looked like when we first toured through the house in 2003.  Eeeek!  The wallpaper and flooring were quickly replaced.

I don't have a lot of pictures of the space immediately after the first big change, but for many years, this is what it looked like.  I LOVED this paint colour...Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray.  But it did make the space still very dark.  We replaced the front door a few years ago, which definitely brightened the area.

Over the past few years, my personal decorating style has really changed.  I am drawn to more minimalist, bright spaces which are now reflected in our home.  I also love reusing old furniture pieces as you can see in this photo.....we cut the legs off the old IKEA sofa table (circa 1996 which was sanded and repainted).

I feel like I need to add something to this wall, but haven't quite decided what yet...

I also love these satin nickel knobs...they are really clean and simple.

We are so happy with how everything turned out.  On to the next space!

Nicole

Green with Envy.

Happy St Patrick's Day!  I hope you all have your favourite green outfit on today!  Green can also look really great in your home.  You can simply add a few of your favourite house plants or you can take it up a notch and go for a beautiful green sofa!  Here a few stylish homes incorporating the colour green.....

Have fun celebrating tonight!

Nicole

Decor Inspiration: Wallpaper Murals

If you are looking for something bold on your walls....such as a full wall art installation....look no further than wallpaper murals.  They are stunning and will steal the show in any room you choose to hang them.

anewall.com

makerista.com

Anewall.com  has the best selection of murals....and they are all self adhesive and can be respositioned. Along with the very first floral image I posted, here are some of my favourites....

Another place you can find great murals are Walls Republic and they will even make a mural out of pictures you find on Shutterstock.  Very cool!!

Off to find the perfect mural....

Nicole

Small Bathroom Reno: Sinks

So glad its Friday....its been a great week, but we have had some really cold, snowy weather which I'm happy to say is leaving us this weekend!!

I am just starting the process of sourcing fixtures for a very small bathroom renovation we are undertaking this year.  We live in a small house which means small bathrooms.  So, I will have to get creative with the size of fixtures and also storage ideas.

Today I thought I would tackle bathroom sinks.  The bathroom is teeny tiny and will not have the room for a large storage vanity.  I am working with a maximum depth of 18" which probably means a wall mounted sink and faucet.  There is a possibility of restructuring the layout, but I am going to try to stick with these measurements for now.

studio-mcgee.com

sarahshermansamuel.com

little green notebook

Which do you prefer?  Do you have any experience renovating a tiny bathroom?

Have a great weekend,

Nicole

Decorative Moulding

Adding moulding to your walls is one of the best ways to up the "luxe" factor of your home.  Custom trim on the walls, baseboards and crown moulding is a unique way to bring texture and style to any room.  Here are a few of my favourite rooms from around the web....

What do you think?  Are you dreaming of rooms you can add some decorative moulding to?  I sure am!!!

Nicole

Barn Door Roundup

Barn doors are definitely the rage right now....they are so versatile and can be used in any style of home.  From modern sleek door to rustic barnwood doors....and everything in between. I have rounded up a 20 of my favourite barn doors from around the web!

Which one is your favourite?