Interior and exterior inspiration

 ^ The exposed beams on the ceiling are cool but what struck me was the easy-going and great-looking paint job on the kitchen cabinets.

  ^ Mediterranean style xeriscaped yard with some French touches, specifically the carefully trimmed foliage.

 ^ Love the couch cover, the rugs and, of course, the huge windows. A cozy and casual room, for sure.

^ Love the color of the door, the brick stairs, the potted plants, and the small front porch. Seems like a very cool and charming house.

Sources: image 1, image 2, image 3, image 4

Simple joys

Hi everyone, sorry it's been a while since my last post. It wasn't because my love for simple, natural, and unpretentious spaces (or things, or people) went away!

Images from breadandolives.tumblr.com

Casual barrel pool & painted bathroom walls

Casual + natural + colorful = beautiful, practical, easy-going.
I am not sure how long painted bathroom walls would last with so much exposure to water, but the idea of easily applying a new coat definitely has its appeal, and the example here looks amazing with a touch of stoic, humble, & authentic.

Top image from issuu.com/leafmag, bottom image from elle.es

Stone paths, stairs, & rustic outdoor dining

These images make a great case for natural materials and forms, don't they? They age better, they look better, they're easier to maintain, and take less processing to prepare. What else could we ask for? Btw, the paint job in that patio is really nice, too.

Images from bluepueblo.tumblr.com

Random inspiration

Let's make life comfortable, casual, and beautiful without being pretentious. Style does not have to cost a high price, or be exclusive, or come at the expense of impracticality or discomfort.

Image 1 from schoengeistig.tumblr.com , image 2 from likeneelyohara.tumblr.com, image 3 from bluepueblo.tumblr.com, image 4 from mossandmarsh.tumblr.com

Cool & unpretentious is a hard combo

Great images portraying an unpolished life with natural and minimally processed materials (or ingredients!)
Notice the lighting, the counter, and the rough wall in the bathroom. Everything about the patio shot with the hammock is great, the ingredients, the bread, and the cutting board are cool in the 3rd shot, and the flooring, the brick wall, and those double doors are really nice in the bottom shot. Enjoy!

Images from BrownDressWithWhiteDots.tumblr.com

Elegant white rooms

I usually prefer more color and variety than monochrome palettes in any hue. But these white rooms (& the one exterior) are quite nice!

Images from lookslikewhite.tumblr.com

Cozy & natural

Natural materials, colors, and textures almost always add charm and make any setting more cozy and relaxing. I think there's something inherently calming, and soothing about having nature (or reminders of it) around, that everyone, regardless of their stylistic preferences, respond in a positive way to it's influence.

Images from thelittlecorner.tumblr.com

White summer pool & stairs

Rough and un(der)processed materials always make an environment more relaxing and easy-going -concepts that go especially well with vacations & summer!

Images from TinyWhiteDaisies.tumblr.com - check it out!

Rustic bathroom

I don't usually like spaces/rooms where every detail is on the same theme. It makes the place feel less homey and more like a Disney-esque theme ride. This bathroom below is an example of that feel - other than the towels the place seems more like the bathroom of a restaurant rather than a home but still, there is some good inspiration here.

Image from beaudelish.tumblr.com

Homey home & patio

Casual and cozy place with lots of inspiration; some color, natural textures and materials, access to outdoors, and easy-to-maintain stuff always make life better!

Images from EspacioLiving.com

Rustic country kitchen

Masculine with so much inspiration... cool kitchen.

From handcraftedinvirginia.tumblr.com

Colorful doors

Add some color to your life, brighten up your environment. There is no reason why your door should be a boring color, and a great color on the door makes your place more cozy and welcoming.

All images from flickr.com - top to bottom, image 1 from akudymovsky, image 2 from scenicSW, image 3 from noooozsk, image 4 from PierTom, image 5 from cjanebuy, image 6 from pink_fish13

Relax in natural beauty

Great easy-going place with xeriscaped plants, stone walls, gravel on the ground, and cheerful colors that were allowed to show some age. Not only do these features give a place cozy-casual feel, they also make the place easier to maintain and last longer which makes the place truly relaxing!

Images from maison-deco.com

Patio by the water - Lucas Allen

Life by the water has always appealed to me... This close to it, and in a setting like this would be great!

The colors and the textures below are very cool. Easy-going, warm, and very relaxing. This image also makes a great point for fabric window coverings. Who needs blinds and other mechanically complicated solutions when you can have this!

Images from LucasAllen.com

Cozy, casual, comfortable

The three C's are where it's at! Hammocks, exposed ventilation pipes, kilim rugs don't hurt either!

Images from: top TheLetteredCottage.net, middle au.lifestyle.yahoo.com, bottom TheEnchantedHome.blogspot.com