Do you have old floorboards that are showing the signs of time? Want to create a new look but don’t want to loose the rustic charm of there authenticity.

I think the above floor achieves just that.

The use of white in large stencil shapes brings life to the old flooring without making it look new. A fabulous flooring look for a old farm house.

If you have a large open space in your home and it looks boring – what about this idea of painting a dramatic star shape in the middle of the room.

This is how Miles Reed countered this large kitchen space.

His design style has been described as “a playful mix of high and low, emboldened by color and modern gestures but grounded in practicality”.

The black star is a dramatic contrast to the pale flooring but pairs well with the dark walls, cupboards and benchtop.

I’ve fallen in love with these stairs – I want them! Only thing I’m currently in a single story home – we will have to sell up and by a two storey home

Stenciled with repeating colors but each unique pattern compliments the next. I’ve seen these done before and will add some more images when I find them but this is one of the best examples of a stenciled staircase I have seen anywhere.

I’m told that stenciling is pretty easy but the number of stencils you would need for this project and the time crouched on the steps… but it would so be worth it!

(Image from: http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh/2008/02/a-while-back-a.html)

I recently spotted this image at Apartment Therapy and just had to share it with you.

I must say I ‘love it’ but in saying that I’m not sure I’d have it in my home.

The green shades certainly look bright and refreshing and you can’t argue that it’s not unique.

What do you think?