Inspiration Board: Upstairs (Paige's Half)

Like I said here, Blake and I are going to share the upstairs space. My half is going to be used for a jewelry studio as well as an office. I'm probably going to be spending quite a bit of time up here so I want it to be a space that is inspiring. Here's what I'm thinking... 

Inspiration Board: Upstairs (Blake's Half)

The upstairs is a very large space and we wanted to split it between the two of us.  We are both creative people; I need a studio space to design and create and Blake needs a relaxing space to listen to music and play drums (with my hammering and his drumming, this is going to be one noisy upstairs!).  The most challenging part of decorating this space is having both sides flow well together.  For Blake's space it's important to have a place for his drums, records, and record player.  As well as display some records and band posters without it looking like a college dorm room.
On a recent shopping trip to Bed Bath and Beyond, Blake pointed out an oriental rug that he liked and we began to gather ideas from there....

Picture Heavy: 1000 Words

I've neglected the blog long enough, I said I'd have an update by the weekend or early this week. Tuesday's still considered early week, isn't it?

It's been a good day, there's squash for a casserole tonight cooling in the kitchen, another half pot of coffee brewing, I swear coffee is slowly becoming a midday addiction and I'm giving my Google account a workout with several simultaneous picture and music uploads. I received my Google Music invite giving me instant access to all my music anywhere with a computer or smartphone, though that could be for another blog altogether. Slowly but surely my Facebook and Twitter are falling by the wayside and I'm going full Google. 

The meat of today's post is giving those reading a taste of what the house has to offer. I hope you enjoy and any advice is welcome. I'll try and take everyone on a virtual tour. 

The yard. Close enough to a white picket fence and I think it comes with 2.5 children.

(click on any picture to enlarge) 

Coming in from the driveway, the front of the house. 

The side and back of the house. 

Kitchen.

Front Room - Living Room. 

Bedrooms & Bathroom. 

Upstairs. 

Basement.