Glamorous, gorgeous, and unexpected spaces

Those blues and that pink?  Genius
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Less is more when you have a home with such amazing bones
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I would never pick that wallpaper, and I do not like zebra rugs, but all of these elements together are so pretty.

Brick wall and an unashamedly girly bed? Love it.
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Wallpaper I Wouldn't Mind Having

The trends of wallpaper come and go but there are some styles that I feel like stick around really well and I could imagine having in my own home:

If the pattern is busy, I'd say go with a neutral color way or only one wall.
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Classic patterns, like the diamonds above or the stripes below, are a surefire and chic way to go.
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Going with neutral colors or a simple print like stripes is a great choice for something that can last a a long time in a home and potentially resell just fine!

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Prints that seem to stick around are another option. There are always those few that don't seem to ever go out of style. Floral trellises are one example.

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If you know you are going to be in the home you are in go with something you love! My suggestion would be to pick something you know you will still love years down the road, like a print you've always adored, since changing up wallpaper isn't as easy. 

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Have fun with it, because after all - it is your home!

Inspiration: Using color in the bathroom

If you need a little change in your decor, the bathroom is a small, less intimidating space to start.  Sometimes I get my fix just by changing out my shower curtain and bath mat. Or, you could brighten up your bathroom with some color. Since most bathrooms are the least amount of square footage in a home, it's an easy weekend makeover that won't leave you regretting the time you spend.


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There are so many way's you can liven up a room. Paint, tile, curtains, rugs, wall art, and accessories are some options you can start with!


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You can start small with a spot of color by painting your cabinets and accessorizing to match! Or simply choose one wall to paint if you are afraid it might be to overwhelming to paint the whole room a bright color.  I can't decide if I like this peach or not - I'd have to see the rest of the room.  I love the rug though!


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Go wild with a wallpaper, stencil design, or maybe even stripes! Pick a color that makes you smile every time you walk in the room.


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Can't choose one color? Find two that work great together and keep it simple with the rest of the accessories. Let the paint color be the decor..

Gray and yellow are two of my favorites.


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Nervous about a big change? Stick with the accessories! You can still brighten up your bathroom and your day with a little accessorizing.

A Step in the Right Direction: Ideas for Updating your staircase

Although stairs aren't something you would think would be part of your home decor, there are ways to bring it to life! As much as I'd like a second floor, we don't have stairs, but I do have plenty of ideas for when I do!  Changing up the stairs to fit within your style can really finish off the view and create a focal point.

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I love the subtle gray stripe on these steps that tie into the room beside it. A painted runner can add a little something extra to your steps without the cost and installation process of an actual runner.

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Two toned steps really make this staircase so elegant. I love the dark and light that flows throughout the house and making the stairs match really ties it in with the rest of the decor. 

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A staircase is a great way to showcase art too.  Gallery walls have an especially big impact.

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Another option would be to change out the railings for something new! This can really change your view of the stairs depending on what you choose like these thinner railings above really make the stairs feel more open.

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If you're really ambitious, consider wallpapering the stair risers.  I love this look, but I wonder how durable it is.

Spaces I'm loving right now

My tastes in interiors have seemed to change in the last year or so. More and more I'm liking a sophisticated eclectic and transitional look over a shabby chic and country look.

What are you loving these days?

via 1. Milk and Honey Home,  2. Bolig Magasinet 3. Coco and Kelly, 4. Interiors Porn , 5.  Coco and Kelly, 6. House Beautiful

House Tour: A gorgeous island house full of pattern and texture

Taylor Borsari's Coronado Island home isn't your typical light and airy, white-washed and pastel abode, it has depth and soul.  All the same, it's use of eclectic pattern and texture keeps it upbeat and inspiring.  I've got a bit of a crush!

This family room is where I would read at night.  The wood and seagrass keeps adds warmth, but the cream upholstery and white walls still feels fresh.

How can you not smile in this kitchen?  Makes me feel like I'm back in the Alhambra!

ADORE this bedroom - the wallpaper, the bed...all of it...

I'd like to refinish my dining room table to look like this blonde wood.

The living room.

This bedroom is fun and pretty, but I'm not brave enough for that wallpaper!

Read more and see it all at TradHome

Another great giveaway to adorn your walls!

Enter for a chance to win this very cool world map mural from Wallpapered. I've actually been looking for something just like this so we have a constant reminder of all the awesome places we've traveled to over the years. It's over 6.5' long and 3' tall. It would also look great in a study, library, home office, or kid's room! To win, just use the widget below to "Like" Wallpapered on Facebook, and leave a comment sharing where your dream vacation would be!

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Here are some other goodies:

The preview tool on the Wallpapered site is really cool and allows you to move and zoom in on the image.

They have pieces from artists and designers, like Elisabeth Olwen, who gets inspiration from her mother's house.

They also have works from the masters, like Manet.


Good luck to everyone - don't forget to share where you'd go on your dream vacation!! The contest closes at 12 AM EST on May 31, 2013.

Win a bespoke mural from bloompapers!

Announcing another great giveaway! The cool folks at Bloompapers were kind enough to offer one lucky Decorology reader a bespoke mural in celebration of the launch of bloompapers in the US! For a chance to win, all they request is that you "Like" them on Facebook, and share the competition on your wall. You can do that easily using the widget below.
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You don't have to leave a comment, but I'd still love to hear which mural you like best! Here are some I thought were particularly cool or interesting.

Bloompapers also has a lot of really unique wallpaper options as well.

 The contest closes May 23 at 12 AM EST. Good luck!