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10 Open Shelving Photos To Inspire You to Declutter, Edit & Organize

See Why We're Letting This White-Hot Design Trend Inspire Our Spring Cleaning
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Naturally, spring cleaning is on all of our minds right now here at WOM, and as we try to channel our inner Marie Kondo, we’re hoping to edit down our lives and organize everything once and for all.  And you know what?  I say that open shelving (even just looking at photos of it!) can help inspire you to do so. Now, now, before you roll your eyes, I can attest to the power of this personally; I completely overhauled my closet this week after seeing this photo alone. (Next step: order these.) 

This idea of mine plays into the concept of taking better care of properly edited-down (read: consign or donate the unwanted stuff!) items, and displaying them for them to truly shine. This may sound silly, but I had an “ah ha” moment this week when I realized I could create the look of a clothing boutique in my own closet with all of the items I already own.  And in turn, I’ll take better care of the items I love, and hopefully throttle back on my current wish list. Win-win, right? 

Whether you have open shelving in your kitchen, living room, bathroom, closet (you lucky ducks!) or not, I think you’ll agree that all ten of these photos in the slideshow above make a solid case for simplifying your stash to achieve a well organized and curated home.  And for the record, I don’t think the open shelving trend is going anywhere anytime soon, either.  A proper #shelfie is a fantastic way to showcase the very items that make your home a home.  Don’t be afraid of showing a little personality!

So what do you think about open shelving?  What organization projects do you hope to tackle this spring? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.  Cheers, Kat

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Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue

A Moody, Aged Blue Grey Inspires My Living Room Mood Board
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I once joked about having the urge to decorate and redecorate my home a dozen times.  Well friends, I’ve got the itch again…and my living room is next up.  My recent desire to revamp all started with a fabric swatch (like it so often does), and a beautiful shade of paint, and the rest is history for my living room mood board.

That fabric swatch that got the ball rolling will be used to recover our sectional sofa.  Its bold, yet completely neutral print masterfully pulls in taupes, tans, beige, browns, and of course my signature blue.  I already can see the pattern play with throw pillows galore!  My heart literally skips a beat just thinking about it.  

With so many neutrals, though, I knew I wanted to bring in a pop of color rather than stick to anything too deep like a charcoal or brown. The second I saw Farrow & Ball‘s Inchyra Blue (No. 289) I knew it was a match made in heaven.  The perfect shade of blue to balance and bring together the room. I’ve never shied away from bold, moody colors (check out my master bedroom here and here), which made Inchyra Blue right up my alley.  It’s a moody, aged blue-grey that truly takes on a chameleon quality dependent on the light. It can read as a grey, blue or even green, and there’s something incredibly soothing, yet sophisticated, about the shade.  As I curated my living room mood board, I envisioned the color to be complimented by similarly aged, rich tones and a collection of found accents like my vintage calligraphy brushes along with a few new objets that always inspire.

It’s undeniable the power that a shade of paint has in a room’s design, and I so look forward to seeing it transform my living room. I’ve swooned over Farrow & Ball‘s shades before (I still have a soft spot for their limited edition Chappell Green which is why it was my color for our limited edition Oomph collaboration), and I’ve come to expect the highest of quality with their paint line. And because I feel like everyone can use a little transformation from time to time I’ve teamed up with our friends at Farrow & Ball to help you transform a room of your choice right along with me!  Because isn’t everything better when done with a friend!?  Farrow & Ball will be providing one lucky winner the paint of their choice, to change up the room of their choice.  Contest details are below, but I’d love to know if you won, what room would you re-do and what color would you choose?  Truly, MKR

P.S.  I’ll be sharing my mood board all over Pinterest, Instagram and our other social channels and would love for you to join in on the fun by sharing your own room-makeover mood board!  Simply tag @waitingonmartha and @farrowandball plus hashtag #myfavouritenewcolour and we’ll make share to check it out and even re-share some of our favorites!

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7 Times Tile Stopped Us In Our Tracks

Bold, Statement Tiles & Small-Scale Patterns All Prove their Show-Stopping Power
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Whether it’s in your kitchen, bathroom, home bar or outdoor space (the possibilities are literally endless), tile floor is an understandable prerequisite when designing any chic space. But it’s when bold, patterned, statement tiles make an appearance on bedroom walls and beyond the expected-subway-tile backsplashes that it really stops us in our tracks.

I’m personally always a sucker for Mediterranean and Moroccan tiles. It gives a worldly sophistication to otherwise simple spaces, and just enough romance for my taste.  If you’re a fan of this boho look too, you’ll want to avoid a look that’s too thematic and gaudy with your furnishings.  Accenting the space with clean lines and modern furnishings will keep the tiles as the true focal point of the room, with no distractions.

But if this roundup has taught me anything, it’s that sharp, small scale tiles can be just as intriguing and show-stopping. These tiles serve as textured alternatives to wallpaper and flooring, and can make even a small space have a big personality.  Check out the slideshow above to see just what I’m talking about.  Cheers, Kat

P.S. Looking for more tile floor and wall inspiration? Pin along: bathroom designkitchens. xo

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