This Week in Design

January 19, 2025

Kelly Bontrager
January 19, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Hey there! 👋

Hi, I’m Kelly!

Welcome to my home, friend. I’m so glad you’re here! I love to create a cozy space that is warm and welcoming and I’ll continue to share ideas that will help you do the same. Please follow along, as I hope to inspire you with styling tips, home DIY’s, family life, and an occasional capture of our sweet golden doodle, Bella.

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Welcome back, friend. I’m sure glad you’re here! I can’t believe we are already in the middle of January. This month is flying by. Normally, January drags out, but not this year. I’ve been very busy creating new content, updating a few spaces and slowly putting my Christmas decor away. Yes, I still have decor out… I don’t move as fast as I used to. I’m sure someone can relate with that. Haha

I'm excited to be back with my bi-weekly newsletter shares, and in this edition, I'm featuring my updated breakfast nook space.

Moreover, anticipate fresh design ideas, links to curated moodboards and my Amazon list of my 2024 top selling items. There’s so many great products!

As always, thank you for being here, my friend. I genuinely appreciate your support and I’m excited to help you create spaces that inspire you to turn your house into a place you love coming home to.

With much love,

Kelly

This week’s posts are sponsored by…

This newsletter is sponsored by my sweet friends over at TWOPAGES Curtains. I can’t say enough good things about their custom made curtains. I’ve been updating all my windows with them and I’m loving the look so much! They are such a beautiful quality and there’s so many available color options.

TWOPAGES was so kind to offer me a
15% off code to share with you.

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Latest Home Views

BREAKFAST NOOK

This week I’m showcasing my moody breakfast nook area with my new linen curtains I added from TWOPAGES. They made such a drastic change and I’m still in awe over the way this space all came together. To embrace the winter season I added four faux Norfolk stems to my woven vase and the crisp green color looks so striking against the snowy backdrop.

TWOPAGES Curtain Details:

Liz Linen Drape Pleated Color: Oak Dim Gray 1908-10

Hanging Header Style: Pinch Pleat

Single Panel Width After Pleats Made: 80" Single Panel Length (Height): 91"

Lining Type: Unlined

Matching Tie Back: No

Need Body Memory Shape: Yes

TWOPAGES

💡Designer Tips:

Custom curtains can significantly enhance the aesthetic and functionality of a space. Here are three designer tips on how they can transform your environment:

Create a Focal Point: Custom curtains can serve as a statement piece in a room. By selecting bold patterns, vibrant colors, or luxurious fabrics, you can draw attention to windows and make them a focal point. This can enhance the overall design and add personality to the space.

Control Light and Privacy: Tailoring your curtains allows you to choose the right fabric and length to control the amount of natural light entering a room. Light-filtering fabrics can create a soft, warm glow, while blackout options provide complete privacy and darkness, making the space versatile for different times of day.

Enhance Proportions and Height: Installing custom curtains that extend from ceiling to floor can create an illusion of higher ceilings and larger windows. This vertical emphasis not only makes a room feel more spacious but also adds an elegant touch, making the overall design more sophisticated and inviting.

Incorporating these tips can lead to a stunning transformation, making your space feel more tailored and refined.