interior love

Interior design, decorating, and architecture are all very dear to my heart. I adore older homes and the stories they tell just by their unique structures and spaces. I like the oddly shaped, impractical rooms. And I LOVE all of the little details that modern architecture lacks today. Rooms and personal spaces can paint a picture of the person inhabiting them. And for the most part, my art and the things I create revolve around how they would fit in my own home. Here are a few of my favorite spaces that I've stumbled across while surfing the internet. (Note: these are only 7 out of the 100+ photos stored in my iPhoto under the appropriately named 'interior' album)

lofts (and the such)

This should come as no surprise since I live in a loft apartment. I appreciate the intimacy and escapism a loft creates. Plus, they save a lot of space and while looking cool. Who wouldn't appreciate a loft? Especially the examples below.

white on white on white

I'm not one of those people that has to paint their walls. I quite like white walls especially when the focus is on the white and only a few splashes of color. It's so refreshing to me. I can't find one thing I dislike about this room (well maybe besides the pink throw in the bottom left...i hate pink). I love the structure of the ceiling and I ADORE the painted wood as well as the little window up top. The canopy over the best almost gives the room a nautical feel. Overall, it is fresh, relaxing, and it really wants me to live in it.

cubbies & sliding ladders

Space is a big issue for me, as well as pretty much any other girl you ask. This particular room looks like a mix between a closet and a bathroom. The cubbies are a perfect way to organize and store your items while keeping the shared space clutter free. The ladder works as a means to gain access to the otherwise unreachable cabinets...while still managing to look really, really cool.

brick walls

Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, makes my heart sing more than exposed brick walls. I've been tempted to install faux brick into my living space for awhile, but I've reached the conclusion to wait until I find a more permanent housing situation. I can't think of anything that screams urban more than a beautiful brick wall. Plus, I could really get used to this little office set up. Built in cabinets, desk, rolling chair...what else could you possibly need?

hammocks

Hammocks make my heart sing almost as much as exposed brick. Hammocks make everything seem so peaceful. Having one in your home especially with this view would make it incredibly hard to move, or get any work done for that matter. I'm so in love with this room. I wish I were there right now.

All of this interior talk has inspired me to take on a new project to give a certain wall of mine a little make over. I'm thinking about upcycling a mirror we salvaged from my grandparents' home. Look out for the upcoming DIY!