Pinterest is a veritable treasure trove of interior design ideas, and all sorts of ideas, really. For example, I find the deep, moody blue and purple hues in this living room enchanting.
But, after scanning tons of interiors, some gorgeous, some totally over-done, and most at least a little on the busy side for my taste, I yearn for something simpler and more sincere. This refurbished Lebanese home in Batroun, documented by the New York Times in 2010, gets it just right. Fresh, bright, and a bit styled, yet welcoming and livable, don't you think?
How have you decorated your home? Does form or function reign, or do you strike a balance between the two? And where do you find design influences?
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| Blueprint Modern via Jody McKee's Pinterest |
But, after scanning tons of interiors, some gorgeous, some totally over-done, and most at least a little on the busy side for my taste, I yearn for something simpler and more sincere. This refurbished Lebanese home in Batroun, documented by the New York Times in 2010, gets it just right. Fresh, bright, and a bit styled, yet welcoming and livable, don't you think?
| Bryan Denton for the New York Times |
| Bryan Denton for the New York Times |
| Bryan Denton for the New York Times |
| Bryan Denton for the New York Times |
| Bryan Denton for the New York Times |
How have you decorated your home? Does form or function reign, or do you strike a balance between the two? And where do you find design influences?
