Inspiration

It used to drive me absolutely nuts to go online and look at websites like Houzz and Pinterest and see all the gorgeous home pictures from all the zillion dollar mansions. I thought to myself, "yeah, they are gorgeous, but so unrealistic, why would I pin that?"

Since then, I have learned so much about how to take a beautiful image (even if it is unrealistic) and let it inspire me to improve upon my own spaces.

I have been spending a lot of time doing this lately since we have a new house. I love my blank canvas, but I can't wait to make it a gorgeous portrait! When searching for inspiration, I look for images that have something in common with my space aka same room size/shape, same color scheme, same window placement etc. When I find things that are similar it is so much easier to see how the designers intent could be mirrored in my spaces.

Here are a few images that have inspired me lately.

Traditional Bedroom design by Denver Interior Designer Chalet. 
I adore this master bedroom. I wish I could copy everything about it. As it stands, i'm at least going with the color scheme.

 

Traditional Bathroom design by Denver Interior Designer Chalet

And of course, the master bathroom to go with.

Eclectic Kitchen design by Dc Metro Interior Designer Debbie Wiener

 I'm loving the glaze on these cabinets and island. Mmmm. 

 

 Found here.

 Simple yet effective hallway idea.  

 

 

 Found here. 

 Another wall arrangement that I love (we have a lot more hallway space than I am used to, haha). 

 

 Found here. 

 I love the idea of having a fire pit surrounded by sand. It makes me feel like I am back at the beach..sigh. 

 

Someday some of these ideas will be incorporated into our little homestead, and when they are, I will post pictures! 

 

Where do you go to find inspiration? I would love to hear any website suggestions you have!