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Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Happy Sunday friends! To get you in the pinning spirit (because if you’re like me, Sunday is a big Pinterest day for ya), I rounded up the breakfast nooks that currently have me doing ALL of the heart eye emojis right now. By the look of these, it’s clear to see that this functional everyday space can be just as stunning as comfortable and welcoming. These inspiring photos have made it clear to me that a beautiful breakfast nooks require a few key things: plenty of throw pillows, a pair of statement chairs (to go with your L-shaped bench) and a show-stopping chandy or pendant. Cheers, Kat
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Breakfast Nook #1
This inviting space offers styled seating fit for any time of day. Plenty of throw pillows give the cushioned bench added comfort.
A breakfast nook that's as functional as it is beautiful will keep things simple, but won't skimp on the details. A lantern pendant and a pair of mid-century chairs take this everyday space to the next level.
This laid-back and cool California-style breakfast nook offers easy comfort to a small space. And the lightweight round pedestal table easily lends itself to scooting as guests fill around the table.
This sunny breakfast nook is a great dining solution for tight quarters, thanks to a small pedestal table (probably used typically as an end table) and wrap-around cushioned bench.
I’m a firm believer that a rug can make (or break) a room. A great rug can instantly add much-needed dimension and grounding to a space. But just as quickly, when sized too small, a rug can dwarf a room and cripple its design appeal.
When selecting the right rug for your space, you’ll need to consider color, texture, and most important of all: size.
Rugs, unfortunately, are notoriously expensive, and the sticker-shock of a pricy piece can steer even the most confident buyers away from the right rug. And while rugs need to stand the test of time (read: foot traffic), it’s important to invest in a rug that’s high quality.
Some of my favorite sources for rugs include Scott’s Antique Market here in Atlanta, and online at Lulu & Georgia and One Kings Lane. Selecting the rug can feel so intimidating, and the purchase is nothing to rush or skimp on. Good news, though? Once you settle on the perfect rug, it’s an investment piece that you’ll enjoy for years and years to come. Below, I’ve outlined a few quick tricks and things to keep in mind when selecting the right rug. And if you’re looking for specific sizing specs + diagrams, this one is really great to reference. Good luck! Truly, MKR
No. 1…When choosing a rug for your dining room keep in mind size. The rug must be big enough for the chairs to slide back and still be on top of the rug.
No. 2…For a living room rug, consider how you can “anchor” the space with the rug. Either stay consistent with all furniture legs on top of the rug, or only the front legs of the chairs and sofa. Consistency is key here; you don’t want some to be all the way on top of the rug and others to be drifting off of it.
No. 3…If you find yourself with a rug you love, but is too small think about layering which also adds texture, depth, and style. Start with a large jute rug or sisal rug and layer a smaller rug, preferably with a different shape on top. If your top rug is the same shape place it diagonally across your bottom rug. Some of you may remember I layered this faux cowhide rug (which is the best faux cowhide I’ve ever, EVER seen) on top of a large jute rug in our most recent One Room Challenge project at the WOM office.
No. 4…Avoid a round rug if you’re styling a rectangle or square room. I have seen round rugs done well in foyers and dining nooks, but end up looking a bit awkward in other spaces. The only exception to the rule; drawing attention to the center of a room by adding a round rug under a table or object that is the rooms main focal point.
No. 5…Consider placing small rugs at high-traffic areas like the base of your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and doors, but be sure to include a rug pad to keep it from slip sliding all around.
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There’s just something about curated inspiration boards (or mood boards if you will) that gets me. Besides the obvious fact that a working bulletin board helps with organization in the workspace—with calendar reminders, business cards and phone numbers to call—a board also double as some of the best office art. It’s personalized to only you, and it’s TOTALLY affordable!
With an attention to detail, an appreciation for aesthetics and of course fun accents (like these gorgeous gold clips) to tie it all together, an inspiration board can be truly show-stopping. Our office inspiration boards (pictured above and also seen in the full feature here) kick it up a notch with DIY fabric-covered boards, which have proven to be a beautiful focal point in the space. And as you’ll see in these additional photos in the slideshow above, great inspiration boards give any workspace a more energized feel, with creativity bursting with each pin-worthy item. There’s even beauty in the messy, half-created inspiration boards just as much as the perfectly edited and designed ones! Cheers, Kat
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