A Little Inspiration

So, being in a brand new apartment, obviously I'm not going to want the same decor as my old apartment. Who does?? I personally like to mix new and old pieces together. My favorite thing to do is go to nice consignment shops that customers can bring things in and get a percentage back on their items they are selling.  I typically find better things at these stores because the store owner has a say on what comes in. So, if it's trash and not treasure they have the power to say "no" if they feel it's not something people would want to buy. 

I think I find a pleasure in finding and buying items that tell a story. I know from my retail experience that when people are buying art they almost ALWAYS want to know the backstory behind the painting.  Understandable. I can also appreciate the design and craft of new furniture, which I why I like to mix the two. 

Traditional + Contemporary = Perfect Mix. 

Here are a few images of living rooms I'm keeping in mind while decorating my apartment. Keep in my I am not going to physically copy every single item in one of these rooms and translate it in my living room, but simply pull times from all of the pictures and compile them into my own design.  The ottoman, the throw pillows, candle stick, and rug are some items I'm thinking about adding to our own living room.  Timeless items are a good thing to think about too, not just trendy decorative votives or tacky picture frames that won't be in style in a year.  Ultimately, think smart, buy items you love, and put it together in a manner that inspires you!

-n