But Besides Paint... Rooms from Your View

We've been talking a lot about paint lately, but there's so much more that goes into decorating a room. And while paint and color are my passions and inspirations, using your passions to create a plan for your home is a great place to start. Here are some rooms (on my fav online shelter mags- Rue and Lonny) that might get your started...

[caption id="attachment_4699" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Whether you love flowers, floral prints, or just happen to fall in love with a quirky floral chair like this one, bring your passion to the center of the arrangement and keep the surrounding elements simple and clean."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4709" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Even a crazy collection like this one, of magazine flowers and dogs, can work if it's done well like this hilarious water closet."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4702" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="If you have a sense of humor, collect stamps, or just to have a little fun, an attention grabbing piece like this mkaes the rest of the room easy to dress."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4708" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Who knew a hunting theme could be so elegant! Check out the animal quilt on the bed, the antler, and other nature details on the side tables... Gorgeous!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4707" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="If you fall in love with a major statement piece like this headboard, put a strong color behind it to show it off. This navy paint color is amazing, but any color would look amazing here!"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4706" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Why not show off an amazing collection of shoes! If you can keep them tidy and create a cool display, they can be a major element in a super cool room."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4714" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="If what you really love is pattern- then use it, embrace it, celebrate it... and to really make it a successful theme, vary t he size and color for rich interesting layers that will all go together."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4715" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="If it's a color that always captures your attention, then play with variations of that color- lighter, darker, more yellow or more blue- and put together a whole room in your favorite hue."][/caption]