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    5 Take Away Tips from A Charming Cape Cod Home

    New England Home
    I love most styles of homes but my heart is drawn to the architecture in a Cape Cod style home. It’s fun to analyze photos of rooms, by paying special attention to design elements I love. It helps me to think more creatively about my own home.
    As I study a photo, I always ask myself questions about what I’m drawn to, such as how I could incorporate that architectural detail? What are the colors are represented in that space and would they be pretty in my own? Even if you’re on a tight budget or your home is a different style, there are often ideas you can take away from any home you love. If not, the best the take away tip is that it might be best to just appreciate or admire the look from afar or save it for the future!
    I was scrolling through the photos of this lovely Cape Cod style house from New England Home and thought I’d share some of my take away tips with you! Enjoy the house below, then you’ll see my tips at the end of this post.

    Here are 5 Take Away Tips from this Charming Cape Cod Home:
    Add character with architecture
    Box beam ceilings, wood wall paneling, and substantial molding and trim add a sense of history, warmth and character. Open shelving in the kitchen and living room provide a more laid back, casual feel and allow display space for personal collections such as books, mementoes, accessories and personal touches.
    Create a cohesive color palette
    This home used a cohesive color palette both inside and out, keeping the look simple and classic with white wall backdrop with neutrals, blues, and warm accents.
    Incorporate many types of textures for a warm and cozy feel
    Incorporating many different types of textures throughout is what creates a warm and cozy atmosphere. If you were to take away these textures, the feeling in the space would be more cold or sterile. Notice the warm wood floors, woven baskets, cozy throw blankets, woven mirror, fabric roman shades, rattan, glass hurricanes, warm metal lighting, warm woven chairs in the kitchen.
    (See my post on texture: The Secret Ingredient Every Home Needs)
    Mix patterns
    Mixing patterns is a fun way to add unique personality to your home! You can use a combination of patterns in a cohesive color palette (try two colors!) for a more restrained look. I love the mix of larger scale geometrics, small scale pattern, subtle stripes, and solids in this home.
    (See my blog post on pattern: The Best Secrets for How to Mix Patterns in Your Home)
    Use wall lighting for ambience
    Sconces make rooms feel extra cozy and charming! They spread light around the room, making a whole space feel warmer and more inviting. This home utilized wall sconces by the fireplace, and by the built-in bench in the dining area. I’m sure it looks so cozy at night!
    (See my blog posts on lighting: Adding Character with Wall Sconces, and The Light-Changing Magic of Rechargeable Bulbs for Sconces + Lamps, and Charming Inexpensive Decorating: Non-Electric Wall Lights with Battery Candles)

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    17 Take Away Tips from an HGTV Dream Home
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    How to Turn Your Bedroom Into a Warm & Cozy Boho Retreat

    Modern bohemian style is all about tapping into that easy-breezy West Coast attitude for a space that reduces the buzz of everyday life to a whisper. It’s no wonder it’s become a go-to look for bedrooms, the first place we retreat to when we need a little R&R.Lis Engelhart, Good Housekeeping’s visual styling director, is a huge fan. “I love how boho style evokes a destination like a beach getaway or boutique hotel, and that’s just the sort of dreamy and relaxed vibe that you want in your bedroom,” she says.Luckily, you can tap into the tranquility of modern boho style at The Home Depot. They have an entire collection of products that, when combined, can turn your bedroom into a free-spirited oasis, from pillows to rugs and more.*Read on to learn how you can create your own inviting escape at home in just four steps.Choose a calming color scheme

    Serenity now! Paint your walls in warmer white hues to stay relaxed.
    David Tsay

    Break out the paintbrush, because the dreamiest of boho bedrooms are grounded by blissful white walls. But does the shade matter? Oh, yeah. Cooler tones can make your room feel clinical and stark, so Engelhart suggests reaching for warmer hues that will be more relaxing to the eye, like Behr Swiss Coffee. She adds, “Make sure to test samples on all four walls to see how the light affects the shade throughout the day.”From there, tap into the serenity of nature by rounding out your color palette with earthy shades, like terracotta, camel, sage, and mustard. And if your space is on the smaller side, turn down the saturation of this supporting cast for added buoyancy.

    Lis’s ‘Relaxed Palette’ Picks

    Leather and Wood Accent Chair

    Safavieh
    homedepot.com

    $280.99

    White/Natural Floor Lamp

    Light Society
    homedepot.com

    $81.22

    Gray Throw Blanket

    Artistic Weavers
    homedepot.com

    $64.80

    Natural Woven Ottoman

    Decor Therapy
    homedepot.com

    $57.95

    Turkish Cotton Ultra Soft 6-Piece Towel Set in Riverbed

    Home Decorators Collection
    homedepot.com

    $84.97

    The Home Depot

    Use texture to pile on the personality

    Texture on texture? Check.
    David Tsay

    Infuse your soothing hideaway with character and depth through a patchwork of textural details. Toss mismatched pillows with playful tassels onto your bed and chairs; double down on fuzzy linens; ground the space with a woven rug (or layer two on top of one another for some added flair). Without these touches, your restful retreat could fall flat—literally. Oh, let’s not forget about the anchor of your room: the ever-important bed frame. Go for a wood option that proudly wears its grain, or dip into one of Engelhart’s favorite trends: rattan.

    Caned and rattan furniture complements both traditional and contemporary spaces.
    David Tsay

    “Caned and rattan furniture has an airy lightness to it and resembles outdoor furniture, which helps bring that vacation vibe into an indoor space,” she says. “These textural materials also complement both traditional and contemporary spaces, so they’ll never go out of style.” Complete the look by parking a rustic sisal bench at its foot so you can slide into your slippers with ease.

    Lis’s ‘Tons of Texture’ Picks

    Queen Cane Bed Frame

    Home Decorators Collection
    homedepot.com

    $599.00

    Textured King Quilt

    The Company Store
    homedepot.com

    $429.00

    Geometric Tasseled Throw Pillow

    LR Home
    homedepot.com

    $35.97

    Striped Lumbar Throw Pillow

    homedepot.com

    $46.69

    Linen Blend Throw Pillow

    ED-Ellen DeGeneres
    homedepot.com

    $49.99

    Make sure everything has a place

    If there’s a place for your glasses, you won’t forget where they are.
    David Tsay

    Corral your clutter in handwoven baskets, a staple of any boho look. According to Ehgelhart, thoughtful placement can also help optimize your routine. “A small basket on your nightstand can house night creams, an eye mask, and your latest library book,” the styling director says. Bonus: Since baskets don’t have lids, nothing is totally out of sight and out of mind, meaning you’ll never miss an opportunity to put your essentials to work. “If you can see it, you’ll use it,” Engelhart adds.

    Lis’s ‘Storage Superstars’ Picks

    Modern Woven Dining Bench

    Powell Company
    homedepot.com

    $186.35

    Round Seagrass Decorative Baskets

    East At Main
    homedepot.com

    $103.19

    Corded Seagrass Baskets

    CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan
    homedepot.com

    $107.47

    5-Shelf Wood Ladder

    homedepot.com

    $200.11

    Grey Faux Wood Boxes with Gold Detail

    CosmoLiving by Cosmopolitan
    homedepot.com

    $49.23

    Give it a final flourish

    Make the bedroom your own personal boho paradise.
    David Tsay

    Boho style calls for blurring the lines between the indoors and out. Luckily, all it takes are a few lush, air-purifying houseplants like philodendron, snake plants, or lavender. No green thumb? No worries. Simply mix faux and fresh greenery together to create a mini jungle that’s a bit easier to care for. First, “plant” your faux blooms in real pots or baskets. Then add decorative moss, bend the stems to face the sun, and place a watering can nearby to complete the illusion. You could even snap up some dried pampas grass or palm fronds. Once everything is in place, take a deep breath, grab a good book, and settle into your own personal paradise.

    Lis’s ‘Delightful Details’ Picks

    Solid Oak Nightstand

    American Trails
    homedepot.com

    $86.59

    Ceramic Decorative Vase

    Litton Lane
    homedepot.com

    $49.09

    Round Metal Alarm Clock

    Equity by La Crosse
    homedepot.com

    $16.37

    Dual Color Pumice Geometric Organic Cotton Bath Sheet

    homedepot.com

    $45.00

    Ceramic Indoor Planter

    Peach & Pebble
    homedepot.com

    $63.54

    *Prices reflected are subject to change. More