THINKING INSIDE THE FRAME

A gallery wall with pink matting, yes please!

While the look of crisp white matting is clean and puts the picture at center stage, I just can't help but love the idea of colored matting for making your gallery wall pop!

whether you choose one color, or a family of colors, it surely makes a visually enticing statement

[via] shelter, the decorista, pinterest

TRENDSPOTTER: BATHROOM GALLERY WALLS

... and you thought they were only for living rooms, hallways, and offices!

A few more mirrors not only provides the illusion of more light in a usually small space, but also a visual dynamic.  The mix of mirrors is beautiful and fun alternative to an already current trend!

LOVING LONNY: THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

If you haven't already caught on... Hi, my name is Keely and I'm addicted to white furniture. Vicente Wolfe's living room in his Montauk hideaway caught my eye from page one... just look at this gorgeous room... couldn't you sink right in?

Always a sucker for the round library table with sweet benches, Cath Kidson's eclectic and quirky library is sophisticated and fun.  And P.S. I can't wait for John Derian's line to debut at Target in September... how great are these coasters!

Ryan Korban... how my love affair never fades. This Union Square apartment was no different... simply lovely.

And finally... a few stunning galleries...

My heart was still when I first saw the pictures of "Flair". The place is just simply to die for. This gallery wall however, is truly one of the piece's de resistance! The deep and moody dark walls with the roman statue photography... so different, so bold!

[via] lonny magazine

what were your favorites this month?

PERSONAL + PERFECT

Somedays, I have little faith in my gallery wall. Is it too personal? Is there not enough differentiation? color? But then I see one like this. So personal, so eclectic... and I regain my confidence.

This room however, is hardly just about the gallery wall. The chandelier, the mixed century chairs, the mid century lamps... so much to love!

A SUNNY ESCAPE

I think its all the subtle touches that really make this room. The blinds are pretty in and of themselves, and I love the well organized gallery wall behind the bright white sofa...

Dining Room Do-Over

Yesterday, one of my readers commented asking what she could do with her dining room.  It has all white walls which she can't paint, but still wants to make it seem decorated. As a renter, I completely sympathize with this, and I think it is something that lots of people stuggle with. While I focused my energies on creating a great dining room, these ideas could be transferred to any space in a home.  

And just because white isn't always bad... heres a pretty white dining room to get us started!

If you want a colorful room, but have a boring dining set already. Try painting your table a muted color, and your chairs something brighter. Chairs are generally cheaper to replace than a table, this way you can keep the table and replace the chairs if and when you feel like it. If you have a set that you like, then keep it just the way it is and create your look around it!

Bringing the outdoors in is always a great way to bring life into a room, not to mention vases are a great space filler and design accessory.  This lovely table is one of my favorites! The luscious full vases with towering branches is so beautiful. This would be a great centerpiece for the room.

If you want a more classic look, than go for a unified look with matching frames and similar photos, or photos that have all been printed in sepia or black and white. To bring some color and or texture into the room go with a menagerie of frame fillers and or frames. 

 

If photo collages aren't your thing, but collections are, maybe you would be more inclined to displaying them in your dining room after these inspirations

     

Or... if you really are dying for the wallpapered look. Try a wall decal. They are easy to put on, and just as easy to take off. The best part? No one will know they are stickers! Byrdie graphics on Etsy has tons of wall patterns to offer. 

 If you have windows, create depth and coziness in the space with some great curtains. 

If your space is smaller, and not many options apply to you, work from the ground up with a unique floor covering that is thin and easy to clean.

Finally, consider the lighting.  Lighting is generally easy to install and uninstall and can make a huge impact on the room!

[ via ] absolutely beautiful things, ikea, google images, decorpad, lonny magazine