Blue and White Decor at Target

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When was the last time you went looking for something on a stores website only to find yourself going down a rabbit hole of endless surfing?  It happens to me more times than not.  The other day I went looking for a specific item on Target.com and an hour later I found myself looking at completely different things.

During my search I stumbled upon some fantastic blue and white decor pieces and knew I had to share them with you along with some design inspiration.

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SHOPPING TARGET FOR BLUE and WHITE DECOR

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Shop these items:

Dinner Plate$1.49 ea Ginger Jar–$22.95 / Blue Seersucker Pillow–$16.99 / Ceramic Lamp–$47.24
 Kensington Rug–$229.99 /  Sheer Curtains–$24.99 to $29.90 / Snowdrift Pillow--$47.50 / Paisley Rug–$79.99 and up
Floral Pillow$47.50 /  Solana Pouf–$216.00  Ceramic Vase–$26.35   Skyline Ottoman with Storage–$99.99 /
 Parson Chair–$171.00 set of 2 / Natasha Ottoman$649.99

 

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***  this is not a sponsored post, I’m just sharing the things I love

Design Guide: Key Measurements You Need to Know When Decorating Your Home

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On Monday I’ll be outlining my full list of blog goals for 2016 and one of  them is to develop a series called Design Guide. I wrote the first Design Guide series last year, all about sectional sofas.  I’ve been so surprised at the response this blog post and pin has gotten and just how many people are struggling with sectional sofa decorating.  I receive emails weekly (4 this week alone) from people who’ve found the blog post and want additional decorating tips for their sectional.

The Design Guide series will fulfill my desire to share my design knowledge with you so that you can decorate your home with confidence.  If there is a design topic you’d like me to write about just leave me a comment below.

Today’s post is the first installment of  the Design Guide series for 2016 and it’s all about the key measurements you need to know when decorating.  Before you jump into the guide, let me say that while these measurements are ideal in most situations, they won’t work in others.  Every home is different and every design layout and plan requires some adjustments so keep that in mind as you read through the guide.  Your home needs to work for you and your family so make adjustments where they are needed, so they will work for your decor.

FURNITURE PLACEMENT

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DINING ROOM FURNITURE:

♦ Allow 36″ – 48″ of space between the back of each dining chair and the wall or furniture behind it to so chairs can be pulled in and out with ease.

♦  The distance between the top of the table and the chair seat should be about 12″. To determine the best seat height for your table, take the height of your table and subtract 12 inches.  Example: A 30″ high dining table (standard height) works best with chairs with a seat height of 18″ (30″-12=18″).

♦  For comfortable dining chairs, look for chairs with a seat depth of between 16″ and 18″.

♦  For rectangular dining tables, allow a minimum of 24″-28″ of table length per person and keep in mind the  width of the chair seat may impact the space needed for each place setting at a table.

LIVING ROOM FURNITURE:

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♦  18″ is the ideal distance you want between the couch and the coffee table.

♦  Walkways between furniture and walls should be at minimum 36″ to allow for easy movement in all directions.

♦  The ideal amount of space you should allow between two chairs placed side by side in the living room is 42″.  A standard size side table will easily fit between the two chair.

♦  The height difference between an end of table and the top of a sofa arm should be 1-2″.

ARTWORK

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♦ When hanging artwork over a sofa or another piece of furniture, leave 5″- 9″ of space between the top of the sofa/furniture and the bottom of the art. You want to have some separation between the two elements.

♦  When hanging an art grouping above a sofa or piece of furniture, the grouping should be approximately 2/3 the width of the furniture below it. Your goal is for the artwork to be balanced (not too large or too small) with the element below it.

♦  For a single piece of art, the center of the image should be at 56″ – 60″ from the floor, which places the middle of art at eye level. Naturally if the entire family is extra tall or short, you can and should adjust the art so it feels comfortable for viewing.

♦  When hanging multiple pieces of artwork in a stacked layout above a piece of furniture, handle the art as if it was a single, larger piece. The space between the top and bottom piece of artwork should fall at 56″ to 60″.

♦  For symmetrical gallery wall displays, hang wall decor pieces about 2-3″ apart.  For asymmetrical and artistic layouts, arrange the wall decor so it’s pleasing to you.  Keep in mind you want the overall arrangement to feel balanced top to bottom and left to right.

WINDOW TREATMENTS

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♦  It’s always a good idea to hang drapery rods as high as possible above window casing/trim which will make your room and windows feel taller and more expansive. A good rule of thumb for the average window is to mount the rods 5″ to 10″ above the trim.

♦  The trend today is for window treatments to skim the floor.  Letting your drapes puddle on the floor is matter of preference and tends to look best in more formal environments.

♦  To give the impression of wider windows extend the drapery rod 6″ to 12″  beyond the window casing not counting the length of a finial is you are using one.

♦  Many people hang curtain panels for decorative purposes only.  If you want your drapes to be functional, your panels should be 2 to 3 times the width of the window.  You can have custom drapes made in the appropriate width or you can hang multiple off the shelf panels together to achieve your desired width.

LIGHTING & CEILING FANS

LIGHTING OVER A TABLE:

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♦   The bottom of the chandelier should hang between 30″ – 34″ above the surface of the table for ceilings that are between 8′ and 9′ high. Higher ceilings will require the light fixture to be hung higher, approximately 3″ for every additional foot of ceiling height.

♦  Height–the higher the ceiling, the taller the chandelier. The rule of thumb is 2.5-3 inches for each foot of ceiling height. A standard 8-foot ceiling will accommodate a chandelier that is 20-24 inches in height.

♦  Diameter–add the height and the width of the room space together. Treat that sum as inches, and you have the suggested diameter of the chandelier for that room. For example, if the room is 20-feet by 18-feet, the sum is 38 feet. The approximate diameter of the chandelier should be 38 inches.

LIGHTING IN AN OPEN AREA:

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♦A chandelier should be hung in the center of a foyer or entryway.

♦If your foyer has a window above the door, the chandelier should be centered in the window so that it can be seen from the outside of the home.

♦If an entryway is two stories tall, the chandelier shouldn’t hang below the second floor.

♦ A fixture hung in an open space like a foyer should hang approximately 7′ above the floor.

LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN:  

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♦  The standard distance between a kitchen island and a pendant light (top of counter to bottom of light fixture) is 30 to 36 inches.   Adjust the height to ensure the view across the island is not obstructed.

CEILING FANS:

♦  To determine the fan size that’s most appropriate for your space (fans are sized by the number of inches that their blades span), first determine the square feet of your room by multiplying the room’s length by its width. Then use these suggested guidelines:

For rooms up to 75 sq ft, choose a 29″ – 36″ fan
For room 76 to 144 sq ft, choose a 36″ – 42″ fan
For rooms 145 to 225 sq ft, choose a 44″- 48″ fan
For rooms 225 to 400 sq ft, choose a 48″- 54″ fan
For rooms over 400 sq ft, choose a fan that is 54″ or larger
For large great rooms, a fan as large as 72″ may be appropriate
If the room is over 400 sq ft, consider using two fans

RUGS

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♦  Rugs under a dining room table should be at least 24-30″ wider and longer than the table, allowing the back legs of the chairs to stay on the rug even when the chairs are pushed out.

Here’s an easy guide to follow:  

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♦  Area rugs under a bed should extend at least 18-24″ beyond each side of the bed.  Also note you can place runners at each side of the bed as an alternative to a full area rug and runners can be placed along the side or at the foot of the bed.

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♦  For standard size living, family there should be between  12″ – 24″ of bare floor between the edges of the area rug and the walls of the room. Smaller rooms should have between 6″-10″ of bare floor exposed.

♦  In living and family rooms, the rug should be larger enough so that the front legs of furniture sit on the rug.

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OTHER MEASUREMENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

♦  Allow 20″ to 28″ inches for leg clearance below a desk and the seat height of the chair should be 14″-18″ with your feet flat on the floor.

♦  Bookshelves that are used to hold books, including oversized art books should have depth of at least 15″.

♦  For optimal viewing, size your TV based on its distance from the sofa. To get the minimum screen size in inches, divide the viewing distance by 3; for the maximum, divide by 1.5. Already have a TV? Use these guidelines to position your couch. Aim for a 15- to 20-degree viewing angle to the center of the screen.

♦  Always measure your rooms, ceiling height and doorways before you go shopping for furniture to ensure pieces will fit through doors and in their planned space.

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These measurements will get your started on a solid design plan for your home.

Shelly

Not 10, but ELEVEN Home Decor Products I’m Loving In The New Year

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In about a week I’ll be heading to AmericasMart for the Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishings show where I’ll be checking out the new products that manufacturers are introducing to the market. I always love the January because it’s refreshing to see the talked about trends come to life and because it’s a nice departure from all the glitz and sparkle of Christmas.

As the market approaches, I’ve also started getting new catalogs in the mail from all the major online and retail furniture and home decor stores.  I spent a little time the other night flipping through them and wanted to share 11 home decor products I’m loving right now.

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Explosion Chandelier--Pottery Barn

Explosion Chandelier–a beautiful statement piece

Talia Printed Rug--Gray--Pottery Barn

Talia Printed Rug–Gray–I love the subtle pattern and soft colors

Damask Print Pillow Cover--Pottery Barn

Damask Print Pillow Cover–a fun, energetic pattern for late spring, early summer

West Elm

Organic Fading Ikat Duvet Cover

Organic Fading Ikat Duvet Cover–I love the abstract design and the classic navy and white color combo

Mongolian Lamb Pouf

Mongolian Lamp Pouf–A fun accent in a room and the blush color is my fave

Rectangular Metal Curtain Rings

 Rectangular Metal Curtain Rings–SO awesome! (if you can find a shower curtain rod less than 1 7/5″ w you could use them for that too)

Ballard Design

Mei Pagoda Shelf

Mei Pagoda Shelf–a pretty shelf for a vanity counter or even in a chic kitchen

Livy File Box

Livy File Box–very cool and a great way to show off those decorative file folders that are so hot now

Tortoise Umbrella Stand

Tortoise Umbrella Stand–tortoise never goes out of style (kinda like an animal print)

Felicity Acrylic Coffee Table

Felicity Acrylic Coffee Table–the ideal piece to keep a room looking light and airy

Z Gallerie

Gilded Sapphire Art

Gilded Sapphire Art–I’m kinda crushing on navy these days and this piece could easily mix with other colors

So many amazing new items and it’s only January.

Do you have a favorite amongst the group?

Shelly

Design Inspiration that will blow your mind!

This post requires that you grab and cup of coffee or tea and plop yourself in a cushy chair because you’re going to want to spend some time checking out every detail of these amazing home tours and photos!   When you’re done, leave me a comment and let me know which was your favorite.

KariAnne shared this home tour on her blog and it stopped me in my tracks.  It just might be one of the most beautiful homes in the history of forever.

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I could live in a mostly white house if it looked like this.

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This chic and elegant living room has a $99 rug— the perfect example of a high, low mix!

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Just one more example of the power of paint, this time on the ceiling.

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Now this is how you decorate a small space!

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The next time you want to redesign your pantry, take inspiration from this amazing set up.

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I hope you’re as inspired as I am!

Shelly

Taking the kink out of the rug with Rug Pad USA!

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Every time I go over to my brother’s place I have to watch my step so I don’t trip over the kink in his rug.

Just when I was about ready to tell my big bro to throw the rug out, I got an email from Rug Pad USA wanting to know if I’d like to review one of their rug pads.  Hello, Rug Pad USA…could you hear my screams for help?

 After checking out their website and discovering they had the perfect solution for the kink in the rug, I jumped at the opportunity to try one of their pads.

The kink in the area rug is a result of it being placed on top of wall to wall carpeting.  Often times when you place a rug on top of another one the top rug will creep and crease.  This is not a good look and it creates a tripping hazard when you are trying to walk around the coffee table.

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After looking through the website, I choose the Premium Lock Felt + Rubber Pad which is designed for area rugs because it has a superior “grip”, which helps prevent the rug from shifting.   It worked like a gem!

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The 5′ x 7′ rug pad came rolled up and all we had to do was unroll it and position it in place.  When going on top of a rug, you place the felt side down leaving the rubber side facing up to grip the back of the area rug.

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Once we put the rug on top of the pad we walked over it a few times to make sure the two surfaces made a connection and that the rug was flat.

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Hallelujah…the kink vanished and the rug laid smoothly over the carpeting which made for one happy brother and one super happy sister.

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Rug Pad USA carries pads for all types of #rugs and the pads are available in a range of sizes, shapes and different thicknesses to fit your comfort needs. In addition to offering traditional rug sizes, you can request a custom size if you have an irregular rug. And every pad they sell is odor-free and does not emit any toxic air emissions, like some of the cheaper latex or synthetic counterparts.  Go here to check out their full line of rug pads.

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 You’ll receive this flyer with your pad which tells you everything you need to know about your Rug Pad USA pad.

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 I highly recommend Rug Pad USA if you’re in the market for a rug pad.  And if you want to learn more about rugs and rug pads, check out their blog.

Shelly

*Rug Pad USA provided me with the rug pad to review for this post, but all content, thoughts and opinions are my own!

Design Trend: Floral Rugs

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Back in the day floral rugs were all the rage.  Then the design trends move to geometric designs and then to solid natural fiber rugs.  As with all design trends, what goes around comes around and floral rugs are now back in vogue.

Here’s a little flower power inspiration for you…

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Decorating with floral rugs can be challenging so keep these tips in mind:

♥   No matter which room you decide to put a floral rug in, keep in mind that the other furniture and decor should be simple, so the patterns don’t compete.

♥  Pick one or two accent colors from the rug and use it around the room in accessories and textiles.

♥  Brighter floral rugs tend to have a more contemporary feel to them while darker floras have a more old-school sophisticated feel–pick a style and color palette that works with your design style

♥  Floral rugs are make great accent rugs in a foyer, bathroom or kitchen so if a small dose of floral feel best, try these areas.

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Now that you’re inspired, here’s a round-up of some of my favorite floral rugs from one of my favorite rug sources,  RugsUSA.

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top row:  Prescot / Couture / Feizy Harlow
middle row:  Surya Mount Perry / Catalina Paradise / Satara Savannah
bottom row:  Satara Leaves / Herat Oriental / Suyra Alhambra

Happy decorating!

Shelly

 

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12 Ways to ReStyle Your Home

Happy Monday my friends!  I hope you all had a great weekend.  

I’ve been busy the last few days getting ready for a visit from my mom. Since my mom’s back surgery in 2006 she hasn’t traveled much and it’s been about 7 years since her last visit to Atlanta.  My uncle and his family are making a trip to Florida and my mom decided to tag along for the ride.  They’ll drop her off here in Atlanta on their way and she’ll be spending a  week with me and my brother.  I’m so excited to see her and now that my brother is here, it’s going to be week of family fun.

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Anyway, after spending the last few days cleaning, organizing and doing some restyling around the house, I thought I’d share some ideas if you’re wanting to refresh and restyle your home.

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Inspiration {plus links you’ll love}

Happy weekend!

I hope you have something fun planned this weekend.  I’m planning to check out a new to me thrift shop and then I’ve got some work to get off my desk.  It’s suppose to be a hot and humid here in Atlanta so whatever I find myself getting into, it will be indoors.

Enjoy these bits of inspiration and design tips!

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I discovered a new website that is all about design, decor and diy!  This is just one of the beautiful images I spotted on their site.

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One of my favorite bloggers, thrifters and men of style shares great design tips on how to incorporate thrift store item into your decor without making your home look thrifty.

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I never have luck shopping on Craigslist but these transformations keep me hopeful.

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For those of you considering adding a runner to your stairs, here are some great tips from a true rug expert.

Stair Runner

If you’re looking for an easy DIY project to help you organized your closet, I think this scarf hanger is pretty cool.

DIY Scarf Rack

If you haven’t had a chance to take the ConfettiStyle survey, head here and let me know what you think about the blog.

Shelly

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