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On Pinterest, I'm bombarded with white-washed rooms with dog-hair-free floors and organized, coordinating sets of dishes. My apartment has (mostly) "renter beige" walls. My cupboards house a slew of mismatched mugs, each with a story to tell and the faded, salt-tinged paw prints leading from the entryway hint of a long leisurely walk on the snow-covered sidewalks of our neighborhood. I'm working toward accepting my lived-in home for what it's worth. The truth is, I've struggled to appreciate our current place.
Last fall, my parents stayed a few nights in our apartment while D & I were out of town. When I caught up with them to see how their stay went, my mom said that our place was so cozy. In that moment, no other word could have been a bigger compliment. When people visit, I want them to feel at home. I don't want them to worry about their kids breaking anything or be too shy to put their feet up on ourcoffee table chair that acts as an ottoman. Having a cozy home, for me, creates a relaxed atmosphere and welcomes people in. There are many ways to make a home cozy, but today I want to focus on flooring.
One interior design feature that never fails to conjure up warm, fuzzy feelings - at least for me - are plank floors. We used to have them in my parent's basement, but they have now been replaced with laminate. Our current apartment also has a garish tiger-stripe laminate. When we can finally afford a house, I'll be keeping an eye out for little touches that welcome a comfortable decor. And let me tell you, the first thing to go will be the hypothetical carpets!
I found some pretty rooms that showcase different styles of plank flooring that I'd like to share. I can't even choose a favorite because they are all so beautiful.
If there was one word you wish people would use to describe your home what would it be?
My choice would be cozy.
On Pinterest, I'm bombarded with white-washed rooms with dog-hair-free floors and organized, coordinating sets of dishes. My apartment has (mostly) "renter beige" walls. My cupboards house a slew of mismatched mugs, each with a story to tell and the faded, salt-tinged paw prints leading from the entryway hint of a long leisurely walk on the snow-covered sidewalks of our neighborhood. I'm working toward accepting my lived-in home for what it's worth. The truth is, I've struggled to appreciate our current place.
Last fall, my parents stayed a few nights in our apartment while D & I were out of town. When I caught up with them to see how their stay went, my mom said that our place was so cozy. In that moment, no other word could have been a bigger compliment. When people visit, I want them to feel at home. I don't want them to worry about their kids breaking anything or be too shy to put their feet up on our
One interior design feature that never fails to conjure up warm, fuzzy feelings - at least for me - are plank floors. We used to have them in my parent's basement, but they have now been replaced with laminate. Our current apartment also has a garish tiger-stripe laminate. When we can finally afford a house, I'll be keeping an eye out for little touches that welcome a comfortable decor. And let me tell you, the first thing to go will be the hypothetical carpets!
I found some pretty rooms that showcase different styles of plank flooring that I'd like to share. I can't even choose a favorite because they are all so beautiful.
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What a cute pooch!
WHITE-WASHED
