The Little Things
That Can Transform Your Space
There are so many little things that can transform a space within your budget. I constantly think about doing things and haven’t yet, but I wanted to share with you the types of things that can transform a space at various price points.
Add drawer organizers to kitchen and closet.
Add drawer liners.
Add floating shelves above washer/dryer for more storage and as a way to display planters and vases (I’m in the process of doing this in my own home).
Add in closet strip lighting (@thisoakhouse showed a great way to do your strip lighting with a strip of wood so the lighting isn’t as harsh and you don’t see the unbecoming part of the strip).
Add a valet hook to closet (I just ordered one and am installing it soon. Great for displaying a fun item and picking out your clothes ahead of time).
Change hardware (kitchen, bathroom, and bringing fresh life into an old chest of drawers). Fun fact, I prefer a chrome/polished nickel in a bathroom, because it feels cleaner to me (but my primary bathroom has a brass finish from previous owners). And I prefer an unlaquered brass in a kitchen or powder room. No idea why.
Repaint a chest of drawers that’s beaten up or could use a refresh in a fun new color and/or finish.
Retile around fireplace in a more modern finish OR go completely English cottage and do a delft tile.
Add curtains on either side of french doors that open onto deck. I really like these flop over curtains as they are a bit different and have some personality, so I’m thinking of using these myself!
Repaint walls and/or ceilings. I grew up with faint light blue ceilings that were very cool and now seem to be a trend. I’m intrigued by a blush, faint pink ceiling to add warmth to certain spaces like an all white bathroom.
Repaint doors, trim, or interiors of cabinets/bookshelves in something unexpected. Door can be one color in a hallway and another inside a room. Cabinets can have a pop of color inside which can make for a fun contrast.
Change out interior knobs and doors. I would love to change my bathroom door from a trendy, sliding barn door to a small double door. And I would also love my interior hardware to match.
Move around furniture and rugs to refresh rooms.
Change lampshades and lightbulbs to different shapes and finishes.
Buy new plants for a new season to sprinkle around the house or outside.
Transforming a house into a home takes time! And remember, it will change over time as your needs and tastes change.
Here are this week’s interior finds…
1. Georgina Performance Fabric Blue 2. Diamond-Patterned Wool-Blend Rug 3. Bobbin Wireless LED Lamp 4. Ruffle-Trimmed Cushion Seat Cushion (I love stripes) 5. Colefax and Fowler Quince Garden Tablecloth 6. Stoneware Mug 7. Penguin Cocktail Shaker (Penguins are my favorite animals) 8. Large Stoneware Serving Bowl 9. Stoneware Butter Dish (so fun) 10. Brio Fabric Seafoam 11. Metal Table Lamp 12. Susan Cushion (Love) 13. Scallop Mini Rug 14. Handmade Tumbler
15. Abyss Super Line Towels 16. Miniature Italian Inlaid Chest 17. Erin Gates Edgemoor Tau pe Wallpaper 18. Tub Slipcovered Dining Chair 19. Dark Jungle Katios Coffee Set (I love coffee cups) 20. Lattice Floral Ruffle Tablecloth 21. Platter Minerva 22. Seagrass Hand-Woven Basket 23. Andalus Antique Blue Fabric 24. Medicine Cabinet (chic space saving solution) 25. Canedo Nuovo Bath Towel 26. Hold Everything Rattan Hanging Accessory Basket 27. Amulet Azure Fabric 28. Folios Matte White Wide Bowl
29. Scrolling Fern Silhouette Wallpaper 30. Wavy Side Table 31. Rhombus Rug 32. The Nesting Table 33. Small Twisted Wooden Table Lamp 34. Paper Napkins 35. French 19th Century Painted Side Table 36. Viale Block Print Cushion 37. Tedate Brass Wall Light 38. Espalier Square Wallpaper 39. Swirling Vines Wallpaper
As we start to think about transitioning into fall, I find myself gravitating towards versatile pieces that can go from day to night for various occasions. There are also lots of pieces that look put together with little to no effort OR add a fun pop to an outfit. Here are this week’s fashion finds…
1. Else Lingerie Underwire Bra 2. Deanna Belted Midi-Dress (such a great dress) 3. L'Eggs Contour Opaque Tights (L'Eggs had an amazing rebrand!) 4. Stratus Pant in Textured Satin 5. Mulberry Silk Short Robe (I love this) 6. Hpai Tote M Bag (great basic at a great price) 7. Summerland Frame 8. Many Midi Skirt (love this print) 9. Andra Poplin Midi Skirt (need this) 10. Handball Spezial W 11. Isola Silk Twill Wide-Leg Pants (great color) 12. Cooper Leopard Mary Jane Sneaker 13. Theoffice Pumps 14. Kimsey Watch
15. Linnea Skirt 16. Arizona Leather Shearling Dual-Buckle Slide Sandals (cozy in an interesting color) 17. Linen Pull-On Ankle Pant 18. Giasemi Broderie Blouse 19. Black Ric Rac Long Sleeve Compression Top 20. Poplin Button-Down Long Midi Skirt 21. Canela 22. Poplin Shirt Dress (intrigued by this and it's various colorways) 23. Amaringa T-Shirt (I love a good tee) 24. Zara Stylenotcom Shopper Bag 25. Thomasina Linen Midi Skirt 26. D28 Polarized Sunglasses 27. Black Grid Organza Cropped Jacket 28. Alva Mini Dress
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Current Obsessions
-Low energy habits to help improve your mental health.
-Plum Sykes ranks her house guests. I loved reading this!
-Joan Didion’s diary is being published in April!
-I am so excited Nordic Knots is now making curtains!
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