The thing that I love most about January, is the sense of newness. Starting this year allows us to leave behind the good and bad of 2010 and look forward to the unknown of 2011. As we pack away our Christmas decorations, our main living spaces suddenly become “bare” and maybe a little drab compared to the sparkly, colorful, extravaganza that was there before. But, it also allows us to start out the new year with a blank canvas, and to see our homes with fresh eyes. Whenever I’m considering a change in my home decor, I look to real-life homes for inspiration, and Design*Sponge is one of my favorite sources for this. Here are some fresh spaces that I adore:
Love the wall color, art, and the gorgeous mantle.
Marvelous bright coffee table, and mismatched vintage chairs for kids.
I love how the bed is pushed up against the wall, and that the room is shared with a work space.
I have a deep love for exposed staircases. Pretty.
This is one of my favorite detail shots on D*S. I want some graffiti in my house!
Wire spools are the perfect height for little art projects – such a great idea.
Another staircase that I love. Doesn’t get much better than a spiral.
The colors of this work space are so refreshing and beautiful.
I love the stripes and simplicity of this bedroom. “We are so good together” would be such a sweet love note to read every night before bed:)
(All photos from Design*Sponge Sneak Peeks)
Are you getting ready to paint or re-decorate for the new year? I would love to hear/see what creative projects you have in store!
Happy decorating!
Love,
Stephanie May*
allison
Jan 4, 2011 -
Girl, I have been in a decorating funk ever since I took all of the Christmas stuff down. The house looks bare and empty!!! :-( thanks for the inspiration!!
Stephanie May
Jan 5, 2011 -
I haven’t even taken down my decor yet! I don’t want too though, because it makes me happy:)
Stormie
Jan 5, 2011 -
LOVE the Radiohead graffiti…awe-some! Can’t wait to buy a house and get some decorating help from you!
Charlotte
Jan 6, 2011 -
Love that Shana Murray bed-note – I had it as my desktop wallpaper forever!
Blue Skies
Charlotte xo
Jeanie
Jan 7, 2011 -
Wow. I just loved every single one of these photos. Each has lots of tiny little details that are so interesting to look at. Something about that day-bed/office-space (green walls) just drew me in. Very nive. Spring is just around the corner and that room promises you that! The most courageous and BOLD decorator: the one with the little girl painting near the all-white couches. Haha!
Nice staircases, too.
Donna
Jan 10, 2011 -
This reminded me of the other day. My daughter Chanel has a christmas wreath on her door I made. (I use simple grape vine wreaths and change hers and mine out each season. I’m working up to doing one for her sister too) It is very retro. It has little shiny flat circles like we used to have on our knit hats. (Ask your mom she will remember them). I was going to take her wreath home to redo it with a spring theme. She wouldn’t let me. She said she liked the shine and sparkle of it. :) I understand.
Thanks for the inspiration to replace the emptiness left from where the shine and sparkle of Christmas were.