When it comes to designing and decorating, most of us would love to have more space to work with.  Now that I’m given that opportunity with the new addition to our house above the garage and the mud room, I’m feeling a little overwhelmed because I want to be sure that the space will be efficient and well designed.  These beautiful airy interior spaces are well designed and gave me inspirations and ideas {see tips below}. Our new addition is not anything like these Grand rooms, the only similarity is the two words, “Vaulted Ceilings”.

This home is located in Alabama at The Ridge on Lake Martin.  Designed by Tracery Interiors, with Sumblin Schnell as the principal designer and assistant Anna Kay Porch.  The home combined rustic, white and a little French influence.  Continue to Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles to see more images of this home.  Photographer, Eric George Dines

This party barn space was designed by Napa Valley interior designer Erin Martin to be a place to entertain.

Wine Country Farmhouse located in Northern California on a hilltop overlooking Bennett Valley in Sonoma County.  Designed by John Malick & Associates / Photographer, Jeannie O Connor.

This barn is on a ranch located in Hidden Valley, California.    The interior was designed by the owners, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi along with Jay Holman and Cliff Fong.   To see more pictures, Continue to Elle Decor…  photography by William Abranowicz

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Decorating a Large Space with Vaulted ceiling

{tips gathered from my research}

1.  Have goals {i.e. purpose of the space, the look to achieve, color palettes…}
2.  Repeat materials and colors for a unified look
3.  Create individual spaces and they should all flow and work together
4.  Resist the temptation to push all of your furniture against the walls
5.  Do not clutter the room with too many things,  instead try grouping collection of similar items
6.  Define the spaces with area rugs, room dividers…
7.  Utilize various types of lighting throughout the space, one overhead light will not illuminate the space
8.  Choose large furniture pieces & accessories {avoid overstuffing the room}
9.  Add texture to create visual interest {i.e. draperies, wall accents… }
10.   The end result … Do you like it?

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 {a sneak peak of the mud room}

Any tips?… love to hear from you.

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