I believe that when there are children in the house the approach to decorate a house is based on safety more than anything else. Things like rounded corners instead of pointed ones, easy access to toys and keeping lower kitchen cabinets locked among other things are to be considered. But i also think there is a fun part that should be included when decorating a home with kiddos. Especially because personalized and unique homes could lead to creativity and individuality in your child. Things like stencils, geometric wallpapers or just a chalk wall would be a great way to inject that fun part in a home. I love all these images below and one thing I know for sure with a cool house like one of these below your kid will be the coolest kid in the block.
two top images via Vogue Living Australia.
Kelly Wearstler’s grand foyer
Melbourne Fashion Institute Le Louvre via Vogue Living Australia.
I’ve been taking a class on Decorative Arts after 1800’s and I have to say that even when I’m not a big fan of Cubist influenced paintings I’ve being strongly influenced by Stijl’s style and its ideas of universal unification that makes me seriously think about doing something crazy with my foyer walls based on this particular style. Perhaps it would not be only horizontal and vertical lines, but would be a little bit more curvy here and there in a more monochromatic scheme.
A Theo van Doesburg painting.
I saw this table at Pier 1 Imports last week and I couldn’t believe how good it looked. It looks even better in person and for $599 its a real steal. I would pair it with these really inexpensive chairs after reupholster them in black leather add this chandelier and its instant glam for less than $1,120. 
While putting together my previous post I remembered the stunningly bold Brooklyn townhouse designed by Jonathan Berger featured in the July issue of House Beautiful last year. This townhouse is an eloquent example of my last post. It’s daring but elegant and fun. And while it may not be appealing to men, I have to admit that this house is a departure from a more traditional home decor, it’s also an inspiration to not be afraid of mixing colors and patterns. The impressive foyer painted in Razzle Dazzle by Benjamin Moore with accents of white and blue and the bed was designed based on a 1940s Serge Roche model.
I can appreciate all types of design, may it be a beige room, a monochromatic room or a black room but there is something about a room with colorful touches that stop me on my track every time I see one. These images have been in my colorful-rooms file for a while, I hope you enjoy them.
Via Pretty Stuff.
two images above via Vogue Living Australia.
Banisters painted in different colors: How kid friendly is that? via LivingEtc.
Christmas is approaching and I can’t be happier. I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet but I can’t think of anything else but how to decorate my home for “tis season.” While searching for decor ideas I remembered these images by Erin Swift and wanted to share with you. My home will for sure be a colorful-Christmas-treeless-home due to the little one’s obsession of pulling out the ornaments, but these monochromatic arrangements would be of great inspiration for those on a more modern vibe.
I hope you’re enjoying your weekend!!!
All images by Erin Swift/Prop Stylist