Necessary Nooks

Everyone needs a spot in their house where they can "get away" from it all. My favorite homes have little nooks and cranny's where you might not originally know what to do with the space, it may just become the perfect oasis!


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via tatertots&jello

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Home Offices to drool over

ohhhh....I can't wait until I have my own place and can make the home office of my dreams! Here's hoping it'll look like one of these. In the meantime I'll steal some ideas that I can implement while I'm working from the dining room.

via Decor8

Two sweet workspaces. via Design Sponge

Plenty of space for books - I have to have my books.
via Elle Decor


an archivist's dream!
via LoftLife Magazine



DREAMY home office. fireplace, desk with plenty of surface area looking out a window...
via Benjamin Moore

I do some light sewing, but I get really behind because I don't have a dedicated sewing desk. I have to get it out of it's box every time I use it and it just isn't working...
via Creamy Life



Okay so I know the two above are super matchy-matchy but they are from Pottery Barn. I love the big linen pinboard (shhh...those are easy to make yourself and much cheaper!) The organization ideas in these office setups are great.
via Pottery Barn

Inspiring Home Offices

Since I'm now working from home full time, I'm experiencing first hand the importance of a home office with function and style. To achieve this, I've decided, I must peruse as many sites and magazines I can get my hands on! I suspect this post will be continued in future installments --

Color is so important but such a hard thing for me to get right. I wish I could though, because the right colors can be just what one needs - serene, invigorating, relaxing, etc.


So peaceful - I think I'd be able to concentrate with a workspace like this...

I love having my books and magazines at hand - and for that shelving is a must. I'm just going to have to learn to live without when I'm working while I travel


So cheery!
via House to Home

This office looks very efficient - I would also love to have ample - and multiple - work surfaces


via House Beautiful

A real office from an Apartment Therapy reader.

Who says print is dead?

I know as a blogger and web designer it's blasphemous for me to say this, but sometimes I just want it on paper - a magazine or a book to get cozier with. This is why I still subscribe to several of my favorite magazines, and still get excited to see them in my mailbox. Here are a few of my favorite pages scanned from more recent issues of Domino. Enjoy!

I love how these books are displayed on the shelves, really gives the room an antiquated look.


The two above images are from a spread of the same room. Though I usually like cleaner spaces, I sort of like the stacks of books and other objects in the room. The giant collection of Polaroids is creative too.


The two images above are of the same room, which I really love. It's feminine but not too girly.

Look at this great interior design resource and store!

I found a really unique website this week that would be a great place for anyone on the hunt for antique and vintage furniture, called 1stdibs. I imagine some of you already know about it. It's a great place to stay abreast of what's going on in the field, as they feature designers, recommended books, and dealers.

Just a sample at some of the great selection you can find - registration was very fast and easy






Take a peak at recommended books and designer profiles -

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Designer Portfolios

Some great images I've collected from a few interior design portfolios. I hope you like some of them!

Briger and Briger

I adore this bedroom, the bed is gorgeous, and I really like the quaint rug on the floor by the bed.

Books, an open pantry, baskets, a library ladder - what else could I want?




I've never seen a kitchen layout like this one, I wonder how well it works





I love this bedroom. It's so diverse, and the stone floors and carpet make it feel like it's in a temple.

Images via Briger and Briger

Diamond Baratta Design


Images via Diamond Baratta Design

Design, Inc.


Images via Design, Inc.