Southern Sass: Formal Elegance verses Rustic Elegance

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Formal Elegance verses Rustic Elegance

I can't decide which I'm in love with more. We are still praying about houses, and which one the Lord has for us. In the mean time, I've been collecting pictures of different interior designs, and trying to figure out my style. I lean back and forth between formal elegance and rustic elegance. I think that at this point in our lives rustic elegance just makes more sense. But, I love to daydream about our first home and adding my personal touch to it. So here's what I've put together so far....

KITCHENS:

LIVING ROOM/GREAT ROOM:

DINING ROOMS/BREAKFAST AREAS:

BEDROOMS:

BATHROOMS:

OUTDOOR AREA:

Well, this is what I have so far, for inspiration. A file full of dreams. Maybe some of them will come true. At least it gives me ideas. Lots and lots of ideas! Have a wonderful and blessed day!

4 comments:

Christy said...: I struggle with the same dilemma-formal vs. rustic...I think rustic is more winning out. I love French Country style or the Old World style because it looks more warm and like children could actually live there and enjoy the house as well.

those are beautiful pictures!; January 17, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Ashley said...: I'm kind of obsessed with these pictures.

I'm pretty sure we have THE EXACT same style!; January 17, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Tiffany said...: Thanks girls! This is just a fun fluffy post! I have more, but it's mainly pieces of furniture, color pallets, staircases, light fixtures/chandiliers, crown molding, different types of hard wood flooring, ect. Yeah I'm kinda obsessed too. (hee-hee!) But, it's fun to dream! :); January 18, 2010 at 7:21 AM
Anonymous said...: BEAUTIFUL!!!!! loved each and every picture lovie!!; January 18, 2010 at 7:25 PM

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