What gets your mojo going??

With respect to design, what get's your heart pumping??

We have taken some time to discuss this topic and have come up with these answers. We hope you enjoy them!

The other day, we were in Home Depot searching for lighting options for a different project, when we were stopped dead in our tracks when we saw the new cow hide rug in a palette of soft greys created in a contemporary linear pattern.

A rug can anchor a room or a sitting area, so can a gorgeous piece or original artwork. Take for example a beautiful watercoloured photo and stretch it onto canvas or better yet, create a wallpaper out of it. It's breathtaking! Black Crow Studios offers this service and we think it is wonderful! www.blackcrowstudios.com

Another concept that we are really loving is darker trim colours and doors.
Trim doesn't always have to be lighter than your walls. Experiment, it's only paint! Have you ever considered black? What if all your trim and doors were high gloss black instead of white? Or perhaps just the doors were charcoal grey, red or blue? Frame included or not, you decide. We love what this family decided to do in their home.

Stripes are a classic in any room, any time of the year. In this teenage boys room, they become a graphic back drop. Notice the effect it has when a thicker stripe is added a third of the way up the wall. Even the curtains are stripes! We imagine that he has a vibrant, fun loving personality!

We are always talking about accent walls. So, when we saw this photo of a mudroom, we knew it was worth mentioning. We love the use of the orange as an accent colour in the space. What a perfect place to use an unexpected bold colour, but it is the doggie's "den" that is truly brilliant! Wouldn't you agree?

Here is another idea for an accent wall. Use tiles all the way up the wall instead of just around the sink. This provides a stunning focal point you can enjoy from any angle in the room.

We have saved the best for last. If you find yourself in need of some inspiration and you don't want to leave the comfort of your home, make yourself a coffee or tea and relax while you surf this website, www.houzz.com . We should probably warn you in advance, this site can be completely addictive!!We find it hard to stop clicking the 'next' button!!