Inspired By House Beautiful and Erin Martin

I rarely buy magazines.  I subscribe to a few that come in the mail every month, however purchasing one from a store rarely happens.  But last night it did.  I can't even even remember what I was searching for online, but somehow I ran across a home featured in the latest House Beautiful Magazine. I went out and bought the magazine immediately.





When you first glance at the photos, you may think these rooms don't appear to be very "kara" and may wonder why I am so inspired by them.  Well, although I could never live with that much white, there are so many things about this home that I love!!!  Erin Martin, the designer, puts a couple of pieces/ideas into each room that are unique, artistic, and, simply beautiful.  For example, in the living room there are: lights made from giant buoys, an incredible coffee table created with a welded nautical chain, and a fireplace surround made with scrap wood pieces.  That fireplace surround is really a piece of art.  I love it.



The kitchen is outfitted with antique appliances and inspirational quotes. . .



This scene (below) is simple, but beautifully simple.  It feels soothing and intriguing at the same time.



I've loved antique brass fixtures for years now.  I will have them in my bathroom this time around.  They will be beautiful. I will be happy.



The high gloss ceiling, steel lockers, vanity lights, and bronze fixtures come together to create a jaw dropping combination in the bathroom.



This photo (below) shows off the family room/den.  Once again, Erin added some wonderfully unique pieces and artistic touches.  Gorgeous.



I purposely did not tell you much about these photos.  I feel like when something is done so well, the creator should be rewarded.  In this case, I felt like House Beautiful deserved the $5 news stand price for this magazine because I was so inspired by the issue (there are more great houses/ideas in the rest of the magazine).  I am thinking I may even sign up for a subscription.  You can find the article online (photos here), but sometimes I really love being able to flip through the pages of a real paper magazine.  You can also see more of Erin's inspiring designs here!

Check back tomorrow for more info on the concrete countertops from yesterday's post!