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Radial Wave Pendant Makes Waves in Victorian Pool House

Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Radial Wave Pendant Makes Waves in Victorian Pool House

radial_wave_cord_hung_pendant.jpgThough many of us are cozying in for the fall and thinking more about sweaters and soup than lounging by the pool, we were intrigued by this Victorian Pool House recently featured on Houzz. With a fireplace, wide screen tv, a pool table, and comfy reading chairs, you need not even get your toes wet to fully enjoy this warm and inviting space. We blogged about the kitchen recently which features some distinctive schoolhouse shades but today, the radial wave shade hanging in the foyer alongside this twisting iron spiral staircase caught our eye. This fixture adds yet another delicate detail to this thoughtfully planned space.
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Rustic Wall Sconce, House Numbers Create Attractive Entryway

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Rustic Wall Sconce, House Numbers Create Attractive Entryway

Luckily for most of us, creating an inviting front entryway doesn’t involve rocket science. If you’ve got the bones of your structure in place, all you need are some additional touches that give your home genuine curb appeal and will enhance its value for years to come. Start off by simply keeping the area around your front door uncluttered so visitors don’t have to step over a pile of shoes just to get in. Add some potted plants or seasonal flowers in different sized containers and at different heights to add visual interest.
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Style Me Sunday: White Winter Mudroom

How-To, Laundry Rooms & Mudrooms, Style Guides Betty Leave a Comment on Style Me Sunday: White Winter Mudroom

As the seasons change and the fall chill beckons us to spend a little more time enjoying the outdoors, that means we also spend a little more time prepping our mudrooms for the extra use! If you don’t have the luxury of an extra entry-way mudroom, you can always incorporate these pieces into your foyer or living room to transition them into functional, stylish spaces!
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Deep Bowl Pendants Add Industrial Touch to Laundry Room

Laundry Rooms & Mudrooms, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Deep Bowl Pendants Add Industrial Touch to Laundry Room

deep_bowl_pendant_lighting_laundry_room_lighting.jpgIn many homes, the laundry room is often an afterthought. Where can we tuck a washer and dryer and, if we’re lucky, a deep sink for hand washing and a table for folding? The basement is often the target space for the laundry room thanks to its out-of-sight location, yet many basements lack natural light or any sort of ambiance. This basement, however, is not only bright and inviting but convenient, well organized, and well illuminated.

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Post Mount Lighting Offers Safety Without Sacrificing Style

How-To, Lighting 101 Betty 2 Comments on Post Mount Lighting Offers Safety Without Sacrificing Style

exterior_commercial_lighting_post_mount_lighting.jpgWhen creating your plan for commercial lighting, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of how many lights you need, where they will be placed, what kind of bulbs are best, and what it will cost not only for installation but for the long-term maintenance. While we agree those details are pretty important, don’t overlook the question of style! How are these lights going to enhance your business or cityscape during the daylight hours when people actually see the entire fixture, not just the light they project at night? These beautiful dark green post mount lights not only provide security after dark on this college campus, but during the day, the decorative post and flared shade add a dash of distinguished style to the walkways.
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Warehouse Shades Shine on the Industrial Side of Town

Commercial Spaces, Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries Betty Leave a Comment on Warehouse Shades Shine on the Industrial Side of Town

Not so long ago, when someone described an urban area as the “industrial side of town,” that was code for a seedier part of the city, an area dotted with abandoned buildings, shady businesses, and warehouses with broken windows. Thankfully, in more recent times, the word industrial has taken on a new connotation. The wildly popular design trend offers up straightforward, simple, and refurbished spaces with a gritty edge. Nothing fussy or pretentious about it.
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