My List of Cool Things to Conisder

I found this photo in an old Southern Living magazine. It made me think of Kim's sitting room. The room is far from the kitchen, but that doesn't mean that it can't have a table. I am going to make a list for you entitled "Cool Things About this Room." :)

1. The ceiling. I just love that weathered gray wood plank. And to make it even better- what a fabulous hand painted ceiling beam. You can get away with white walls when your floor and ceiling look like this.
2. The floor. I love saltio tiles. Why? First of all- they are the ONLY tile that never goes out of style. I remember seeing Cary Grant in an old movie- he went to visit this grandmother- that lived near the ocean somewhere... OK- so I don't really remember the movie- but I remember the Grandmother's flooring- it was beautiful distressed saltio tiles. (Does anyone know what movie that is?- was it An Affair to Remember?- I looked up images of An Affair to Remember- but only found more prominent sceens and pics of Monica and Clinton) Anyway- in style in the 1950's- still in style today. How many other tiles (not natural stone- but clay or ceramic tiles-) have had such longevity in style. None. And yet you can purchase this material for as little as $1/ sf. If I had ugly carpet- and a small budget- Saltio tiles would be such a great option.
3. The chandelier. Can you picture this room with a ceiling fan? No comparison to this beautiful chandelier.
4. The use of bold bright pattern. The material on the chairs is perfect. So many times when I suggest bright bold patterns for clients- they are too "scared." Worried they would tire of it... concerned that it is "too much." It is not for every room- but in some rooms- like this one- there is no replacement.
5. Wallpaper. The far wall with the two console tables has a subtle patterned wallpaper.

Have a great weekend! Go make your house beautiful!