Piece de Resistance: a Sculptural Chandelier
The gorgeous sculpture white chandelier in the Room of the Week is definitely the piece de resistance for me. It’s shape and size make it a focal point in the room, while its color helps it to blend...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: A Traditional Red Rug in a Modern Room
The bold red rug on the floor in the Room of the Week makes a huge statement in the room. You can’t help but notice it because of its big pattern and bright colors. And, even though it’s more...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Butcher-Block Countertops
It might be just me, but I usually associated butcher block countertops with a country kitchen rather than a modern style, until I saw how sleek they look in the Room of the Week. I love the contrast...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: 20 Brass Pendant Beauties
Brass lighting is very on-trend right now, and looks gorgeous in the Room of the Week. And, because it’s so trendy there are lots of pretty brass pendant options in every price range if you want to...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Textile Wall Hanging
I think the textile pieces hanging in the Room of the Week are so unique, and their tactile quality makes you want to stop to look a little closer. Of course, they are the piece de resistance, given my...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: White Play Tables
One of the quickest ways to make a playroom look less childish and more in tune with the rest of your home is to keep the furnishings neutrally colored, rather than picking furniture that is themed or...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: The Versatile Red Door
When I browse photos of house online the ones with bold doors are always my favorite. And the bold red door in the Room of the Week is probably my favorite feature. It helps decide the color palette,...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Pretty Patio Walls
I think a lot of us probably have patios like the Room of the Week that are surrounded by brick or cement walls, which are sturdy and long-lasting, but not very lovely to look at. I love the giant...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Square Coffee Tables
I love the square coffee table in the center of the Room of the Week. It’s the perfect shape for the L-shaped layout, and really helps to tie all the elements in the room together….like a focal point....
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Olive Green
The white-painted floors and walls, and Scandinavian furnishings in the Room of the Week are definitely hallmarks of rooms in Sweden. But, the moody floral wallpaper is a fun, unusual design choice...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: A Silver Industrial Pendant
I really love those industrial pendant lights in the Room of the Week. Even though they are much newer than the 400 year old house they look right at home…the style really helps bridge the gap between...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: A Carved White Table
Sorry for the skipped post yesterday…I was busy helping my little guy at the hospital after he took a giant tumble down our stairs. He’s on the mend, and I’m back! I think the white carved wood table...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Patterned Floor Tile
The patterned floor tile in the Room of the Week is definitely my favorite part of the small bathroom. And, with the plethora of the options available now you can surely find a tile that would suit...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: A Curvy Yellow Lamp
The curvy yellow lamp front and center in the Room of the Week is small, but makes a big impact in the room. And, the white shade rimmed in black is the perfect topper. Here are some other pretty...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Hot Pink Pillows
I picked the hot pink pillows in the Room of the Week as the piece de resistance in the room, because have you ever seen so much pink in a grown-up space work so well? Those pillows are successful in...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: A Charcoal Headboard
The giant charcoal headboard in the Room of the Week creates a stunning focal point in the room. It fills the wall in a simple, but dramatic way, and sets the background for the rest of the beautiful...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: A Bold Red Accent Chair
Those bold red accent chairs in the Room of the Week are the perfect punctuation in the room. Their pretty shapes and lines are highlighted by the bold color, which draws your eye toward the focal...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Starburst Mirrors for Every Style
The gorgeous sunburst mirror in the Room of the Week is the perfect moment of creative tension in the room. The sparkle of the sunburst mirror really shines against the subtle textures, soft...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Retro Furniture, Modern Rooms
My absolute favorite part of the Room of the Week (other than that spectacular fireplace) is the pair of beautiful retro sofas. Their unusual curvy shape is tamed by the neutral gray fabric, helping...
View ArticlePiece de Resistance: Velvet Furniture
I love the velvet chaise at the end of the bed in the Room of the Week. The velvet adds warmth and subtle texture with its golden color. Velvet is definitely a fall trend this year, but I don’t know...
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