Child Bathroom Accessories Inspiration

We are getting the bathroom set for our little one and I am enjoying finding a happy balance between child and traditional bathroom decor.

I like the idea of picking colors that can be grown into or that will go will with different accent colors later on as they grow. 

Simple fun decor that can be easily switched out like bath mats and a shower curtain are great ideas for budget friendly changes. 

Bathtub pictures in the bathroom are my favorite! It's a great reminder how much fun bath time is when someone might not want to take a bath!

A stool with storage is a great double duty item! This is a must have item for me in a kids bathroom.

These fun hooded bath towels are my favorite find from the online Caro Home kids section. Caro has a great selection of mix and match items and thanks to Caro being an amazing company, they are offering a  20% discount for our readers from now until the end of July 2015! Just use this code when you check 

Fashion Forward Apartment Interior Room

Fashion Forward Apartment Interior Room - When it’s time to find apartments, you probably think about the size, location and available amenities, but what about style? How can you make your apartment unique and represent you, rather than looking like the boring, cookie-cutter versions that everyone else has.  It’s easier than you may think.

Here are a few tips to find that perfect apartment:

One of the best ways to design a fashion-forward apartment is to start with the best possible unit. You will find apartments that are better than others when it comes to unique features or modern upgrades. For example, apartment communities like BRE Properties include amenities such as dishwashers, washing machines and updated kitchen appliances. If the unit looks nice from the start, half of your job is already done.

Before you sign a lease to the apartment, it would be a good idea to figure out what the lease will allow you to do. Can you paint the walls or hang pictures? Find out what you can do and ask if there is any process you'll need to take to make any changes!

While a splash of color on the walls will go a long way in making the apartment unique and stylish, there are plenty of things you can do even if you can’t paint. Start by hitting the magazines and online sites like Pinterest.com. You’ll find the latest apartment fashions and design ideas.

If you’re on a budget, it’s time to hit the thrift stores, swap meets and online classifieds. You can find furniture, decorative pillows, pictures, shelves and more if you keep your eyes open. Some colorful throw pillows, well-placed decorations or table centerpieces can help transform a lackluster room.

Consider getting crafty as well. It’s quite easy to make curtains and other decorative items that will give your apartment a sense of individual style. You can even recycle items for an eco-friendly touch. Wine bottles turn into flower vases and milk crates turn into side tables. There are lots of ways to repurpose everyday items into distinctive decorations.

Even if you can’t find apartments that are stylish, with a little creativity and imagination you can still create a space that suits your sense of style.

this post is in partnership with breproperties

My Favorite Interior Small Galley Kitchen

My Favorite Interior Small Galley Kitchen - I cook a lot more in the fall and winter, so I'll be spending a lot more time in the kitchen.  I imagine that in some homes, the kitchen is the most popular room in the house.  Our kitchen is a small galley kitchen, so it's not suitable for hanging out in, but one day I hope to have a kitchen that opens up to the living room.

This kitchen is simple, but white is my favorite cabinet color, and the light is really nice.

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If you are very good at keeping your items tidy, open shelves can be really attractive, and the open backs don't hide the eye-catching backsplash.

via Hus & Hem

Talk about amazing kitchen design, all those windows would make you feel like you're cooking outside year round.

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via Heart Home

via House of Fifty

I like this unique kitchen layout.