Inspiring Interiors :: Home in a Converted Public Library

A few weeks ago I was looking on Design to Inspire, when I came across this gorgeous Portland home inside a converted public library.  I absolutely love their kitchen, and how awesome is the little nook turned office space?  Personally I would prefer furniture that is a little more classic and whimsical, but I do love how they decided to decorate with a modern approach that serves as a nice contrast to the traditional space.  And I mean, how amazing would it be to live in an old library? 

A Rustic Chic Home

I recently stumbled across the gorgeous London home of designer Jo Willer, and suffice it to say I am smitten.  The home is light, airy, and filled with beautifully distressed floors, molding, and furniture.  I was already feeling home envy, and then I saw her bed and bath.  Both images have been long-time favorites on my pinterest inspiration board, but I had no idea they both belonged to the same {lucky} lady!  Total loveliness.  

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Images via Marie Claire Maison

A Stylish Living Space

As you know, we recently moved into a new house and I have the exciting chore of decorating it however my little heart desires.  We need quite a bit of furniture {bed, dining table, couch, rugs, lamps, bookshelf, etc.} and despite my desire to have the house photo-ready within a month of moving in, I am trying to restrain myself from buying everything at once.  While it is most certainly nice having ones home completely decorated, I prefer to take my time waiting to find that perfect piece {be it new, antique, or a DIY item}, instead of feeling pressure to just buy, buy, buy.

I have already designed our bedroom and dining room {at least in my head} but our living room is still for the most part a blank canvas.  We live in a rental so obviously we won't be able to make any structural changes, but I am feeling super inspired by this room in regards to the art presentation, organized clutter {I do love a space filled with favorite odds and ends - it feels so homey and lived in}, and eclectic vintage pieces.

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Image via My Favorite and My Best