What I'm Loving

Paneled or Tongue & Groove Ceilings

I love this look because it adds character and depth to your room.  The ceiling is often a forgotten plane of the room.  It can be designed just like your walls and floors.  Tongue & Groove or Paneled ceilings add texture to a room.  By finishing them in different ways you can create many different looks.  

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Varying tones throughout the wood with large beams look structured and modern

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A classic white porch ceiling

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Coordinating the porch ceiling with the front door creates a cohesive look

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Dark beams with white walls and ceiling draw the eye up and create a striking look

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The reverse, white beams with a wood toned ceiling looks just as striking

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Paint in a neutral accent pulls together this kitchen space

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A darker shade in this vaulted ceiling creates a cozy nook

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An unexpected color on the ceiling like this red is a bold choice

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The smooth finish and variation in tones of this ceiling accent a modern room

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The traditional rustic wood

Which look are you drawn to or which could you see in your house?  

Fashion pairings

When deciding how to style your hair with an outfit you want to be sure to take into account your neckline, and overall coverage of your outfit and the body parts that it accentuates.  Here are some hair and dress combos to try.

One || a high neckline and flared skirt are best paired with hair off of your neck and face to accentuate the waistline of this style dress || Bun hairstyle || Black dress

Two || a slim lined past the knee dress creates a lean silhouette when paired with long loose waves || Long waves hairstyle || Red dress

Three || a classic sheath dress looks polished with a voluminous layered style || Voluminous layers hairstyle || Orange dress

Four || the pleated flared skirt of this dress is balanced by a chic ponytail with volume on top || Chic ponytail || Blue dress

Either...Or

Creating different looks with design can be such a fun part of designing a room.  A few minor changes can create a whole new look.  These two bedrooms show how two completely different atmospheres can be created with the finishes of a room.  Do you like a bedroom that relaxes you after a long day, or wakes you up and gets you moving in the morning?

Which is your bedroom style?

Calm, Serene & Relaxing

Or, Fun, Energetic, & Colorful?

New Pin it buttons

You may have noticed my fancy new pin it buttons.  If not, just hover over any image and in the center of them you will see this one...

Design is Yay offers several free customized Pin it buttons as well as the tutorial to install them in a Wordpress blog.  

If you're using a Blogger site like I am there is a good tutorial for the installation from Digital K Blog.  

Happy pinning!!