BATHROOM INSPIRATION

My first B&A is going to be the master bathroom, but first I wanted to share some of my collected bathroom inspiration images. I like bathrooms real simple, clean lines, nothing on the counters, clutter free! I really LOVE gray subway tile, but that will be in my future house. ;) Enjoy!

[cote de texas]

I really like the hardware in this bathroom - the towel train rack, mirror, and glass shelf + the subway tile. This looks very similar to the accessories I picked out for the master. [katy elliot]

Love the beadboard and the all white looks so fresh and clean. [this is glamorous]

Chic idea of mounting a shelf along the chair rail. [brabourne farm]

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I like this idea of having two different vintage mirrors hanging to create separate his and hers areas. Again, love the subway tile. [unknown] 

INSPIRATION BOARD

I created an inspiration board for Melrose to determine my style and refine my taste. A few of the paint swatches along the bottom have changed, but are still within the same family. I have decided that I am a "glammed" up version of french farmhouse. I love saturated colors, lots of neutrals (especially white, grays, and cream), industrial products, simplicity, and anything natural.

Along my journey of decorating Melrose and posting B&As (before and afters), I will share more inspiration images and their place of belonging. I have developed a recent addiction to blogs. Not only for house inspiration, but for design projects, fashion advice, recipes, and laughter. I will try to update the blog soon with a list of my favorites and who I follow along the right side.

(click on the image to enlarge)

[tags: 1. urban grace 2. this is glamorous 3. this is glamorous 4. this is glamorous 5. alkemie 6. pink wallpaper 7. unknown 8. unknown 9. unknown 10. habitually chic 11. beautiful things to share 12. unknown 13. unknown 14. unknown]

I apologize for the untagged images, I just started noting where I saved the picture from so I should be better in the future.

"WELCOME TO HOMEWOOD!"

I introduce to you, Melrose Place.

Here are a few of the first pictures of Melrose. The projects have all ready begun (and will never end) and will be detailed in future posts. All last week was spent deciding paint colors (another full post in itself), matching electrical sockets to plates, cleaning, stripping wallpaper, replacing fans and lots of trips to Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware. I am adding the final touches to the Master Bathroom this week so be on the look out for that before and after post in the next few days. Until then, checkout the BEFORE pictures:

the den

the study

dining room (check out the awesome chandelier left by the previous owners)

guest room #1

guest room #2

guest bathroom

master bedroom

master bathroom

IT'S OFFICIAL!

Well, it is official…I have started a blog: the good stuff. I kept saying that when there was a house in the picture I would start a blog to document all of the before and after projects. I am very excited about this new adventure and I can’t wait to execute all my decorating ideas. Stay tuned for pictures of the house – inside and out - and the first project: painting!

(in case you were wondering, the blog header perfectly depicts the house – slate blue with navy shutters, red front door, and white trim)