Home Decor Inspiration - Page 2

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

I'm inspired by what others share here & a few things in magazines.

I never want my home to be like something out of a magazine I want it to be homey & welcoming. As a matter of fact, when someone compliments my home I take great joy in knowing I must be doing something right.

I have a good friend who enjoys her home like I do. She has recently moved into my neighborhood we are both enjoying shopping for her home & getting ideas / inspiration from each other.

I'm enjoying spending her $$$ vs mine!!! lol

ZoetheCat · ‎11-30-2014

@Mominohio wrote:
If what I do or create inspires someone else that is great, but I don't set out to do things for that purpose. I'm not into creating what others will love, but what I and my family will love, or find comforting, beautiful, or homey.

I enjoy the creative process of putting together decor, but don't have a lot of money at this time, to spend doing it, so I'm in a phase of using what I have to create new and fresh things. I'm enjoying revisiting things I already have, and combining them in new ways.

Being an inspiration is just not on my radar, I would feel it a bit pretentious to strive for that in my simple homemaking process. I do love to share tips and results with others and see theirs though. Sharing the experiences is enjoyable.

I actually think that oftentimes decorating can be more fun or even inspirational by spending less money. While I can appreciate a beautiful expensively decorated home, I personally am more "wowed" when someone takes an inexpensive item and uses it in a unique way. For me, it is more satisfying when I force myself to rethink what I aleady have and make it work, whether by adding a fresh coat of paint or rearranging a grouping of furniture. My husband and I have been doing a lot of remodeling over the last several months, and, while we have done many of the smaller projects ourselves, we have also hired out some jobs. It has been shocking get some of these quotes. We built our home 23 years ago, and it was a real stunner to get a quote to redo a small bathroom that was more than we spent for our entire kitchen back then. So, I've tried to resist the urge to spend even more money on all new furniture, accessories, etc. I've been repainting several pieces (a bookcase, a cabinet, a bathroom vanity, plant stands, you name it). I'm really loving the results. I get a "new" piece of furniture and I have the satisfaction of doing it myself.

I can, and often do, spend hours perusing decorating websites and magazines (Coastal Living is a current favorite), but I feel like, after a while, they all look the same. I like many elements of the current crop of popular HGTV shows (Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, etc.) but I can't really remember any particular episode because they are all so similar. Three friends of mine recently either bought or remodeled their homes, and all feature gray walls, muted upholstery on the furniture and absolutely no window treatments. I like them all. They are truly lovely homes, but they are all the same. I love to see unique items, something to set a place apart. Above all, I love it when a home reflects the people who live there. I think that is truly inspiring.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I don't particularly like seeing my neighbors copy my ideas. When we lived in Pittsburgh, my DH built me window boxes for all around the railings on our deck.We planted all but one with pretty flowers and that last one with herbs. The next summer everyone had window boxes of flowers around their deck. DH & I just shrugged.So much for our unique idea.

Here in Florida - I decided that instead of planting one large planter with my herbs I would buy pretty pots and put each herb in it's own pot out on the lanai. I used smalllish pots because I use my herbs so they stay trimmed. I loved the results - it looks like I have 7 houseplants out there in pretty pots.Now I am seeing around my neighborhood others doing the same thing.Pretty, bright color pots with herbs around their lanais. We had put out a large pot in the driveway between our house and the other half's garage door. Filled it with about 8 geranium plants, and some white petunias. Next thing we know, there are pots just like ours all up and down the street.Exactly the same.

I wish people would come up with their own ideas .

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@Regal Bee

I saw you "edited" (removed) your original post.

Please do not stop sharing pics of your beautiful home (even if I'll never post pics with such professional style) as I'm always enjoying your "creative & inspring" ideas and of course, others here too!

I know others don't agree but

Of course, not in all aspects of life but I do think it's great the sharing on this home forum is full of creative & inspiring ideas. And honestly, I've "stolen" some to use in my home! 😉😊💐

Regal Bee · ‎07-20-2017

@homedecor1 Thank you.....this means more to me than you can possibly know.

I was upset, for a few minutes, but I am okay. I'm sensitive but also know TOTALLY who I am.

I love anything connected with home and sharing and I will most definitely continue.

DREAMON · ‎03-09-2010

I love to be inspired and think of the word in a positive manner 100% of the time. I hope everyone continues to inspire me and I don't care if they copy me or not...it's all complimentary to me.

My neighbor recently asked me if I would be upset if she ordered the same outdoor rug that we have on our deck because they love it and it goes with everything...I said of course not. Her deck looks totally different than mine and they both look nice.

Regal Bee · ‎07-20-2017

@DREAMON wrote:
I love to be inspired and think of the word in a positive manner 100% of the time. I hope everyone continues to inspire me and I don't care if they copy me or not...it's all complimentary to me.
My neighbor recently asked me if I would be upset if she ordered the same outdoor rug that we have on our deck because they love it and it goes with everything...I said of course not. Her deck looks totally different than mine and they both look nice.

@DREAMON I suppose I was thinking of inspired/inspiring/inspiration in design terms which was always so positive. So many magazines refer to the 'inspiration' inside in the contents. I was a designer for years and also had a consulting business and I always thought it was positive.

When I thought I was 'off-base' it really threw me. I am so sensitive and this has always been a blessing and a curse with me.

I love to inspire others and make them think of the beauty of their homes. Guess I get myself into trouble......sometimes. Don't we all?

Thanks for your comment.

itsmetoo · ‎03-10-2010

@Regal Bee

I agree 100% with homedecor1. Please don't stop posting pictures of your beautiful home and great ideas. You are a great inspiration to me and not at all pretentious. I have picked up so many ideas from you generously sharing your photos and talents. In answer to your original question I also go to Pinterest for inspiration but your designs are my favorites. Count me in as one who has 'borrowed' a few of them and I always look forward to you posting new pictures. Please keep them coming!

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Regal Bee I inspire myself. For instance, I had never thought of creating fairy garden(s), until I saw items on zulily a few years ago. I couldn't stop from acquiring so many, and finally created a Summer Fairy garden, a Holloween Fairy garden, a Fall Fairy garden, and a Christmas Fairy garden. As with all of my designs, I just start placing things, then I am out of control as my creative juices begin to flow, and pieces seem to place themselves.

As for home furnishings, I know what I want, and keep looking until I find what I am looking for, don't use ideas from anywhere, just look at the room and decide what it needs to suit my lifestyle.

I am also repurposing items I have had for decades and havn't used since I bought them, and was excited this Spring to see that they would fit in beautifully.

Regal Bee · ‎07-20-2017

@itsmetooThank you... you are so kind.

@mousiegirl What you are referring to is what I call 'evolving design' and I practice this all the time. I start with one object and just keeping working it until a design fits/works. I really believe that all good design evolves. That keeps me from getting frustrated if I can't work out a design or plan right away. Sometimes, just backing away for a couple of hours gives a whole new lookout.

I also love to repurpose items and furniture and try to think outside the box. It is amazing what one can come up with when you allow your thinking processes to flow.