Since then, I have been mentally designing the layout of our apartment. After a few hours of planning, I decided to take each space one by one to create a home. It will be our first “place” together so I want it to be great. One thing I came across while searching for something to put in our entryway/foyer was the idea of having a bench. I would like a bench with maybe storage to place things and a nice patterned cushion. I decided to put together a post of great benches in homes, not only in the entryway but in other places as well. I hope you guys enjoy! They are amazing.

I love the simplicity and the storage capacity of this bench. It’s small and doesn’t take up a lot of space while adding a lot of function.

This bench has so much potential. I love the idea of having a few pillows thrown on top. Maybe a little mix-and-match with patterned pillows. Great idea.

This bench is to die for. It’s sleek, modern, and can fit anywhere. It’d be great with throw pillows.

Here’s a very ornate bench located in a master bedroom sitting area. It may be too formal for my idea but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy it. So nice! It looks great against the wall color.

A chic, stylish bench located in the bathroom. After seeing this idea, I thought of having a bench in the bathroom as well. A girl can dream.

I love sitting areas that are built in. If I could, I would create a bench like this one in a heartbeat. It’s so roomy and a perfect reading spot.

This is probably the closest bench to the one I’d like! It’s only missing the storage space at the bottom. Since this bench is a part of the kitchen dining setup, it doesn’t need much storage space at all. I love the pillows, amazing.

Here is another great bedroom bench I couldn’t help but admire. I probably would have never noticed this amazing bench on its own. The owner did, thankfully, and it looks amazing in her bedroom. Very nice!

I did think of putting a small bench on the end of the bed in our bedroom. This amazing turquoise bench looks great against the gorgeous bed frame. I could spend a day or two in this room.

There’s so much love I have for this bench. It’s sleek, modern, and minimalistic. It probably wouldn’t serve much function in our place, but I still love it. I just need a great excuse to get one.

I hope you guys enjoyed these benches as much as I did.  Do you have a bench in your home? Share it with me! I’m always looking for inspiration.

I know I come across a lot of blogs but Get Togetha is truly one that makes me feel right at home. A hip, unique, modern and definitely chic decor blog, Get Togetha shares ideas not only one the home but on the lifestyles of the women at home as well. Founded by the beautiful Melinda Lewis, who also likes to be called GT, Get Togetha gives you that “at home” feel while sharing some of the best ways to improve the look of your living space. I’ve added it to my feed reader and haven’t looked back since.

Did I mention I was in love with the name as well?

I love the rich floor, textured walls, and subtle lighting in the hallway. The elements combined create an amazing space, especially with the adorable family photos up top. It’s the little things that bring warmth to even a muted space.

One of the things I’d love to have in my home is an entire wall of books. There is something warm and personal about walking into a home with a wall full of books. As a bookworm, I can’t help but to feel welcomed whenever I see books. What I love even more is the contrast of the black and white book shelves carefully placed. I love it! Books can always be used for decorating. They are the perfect accessory.

What’s more personal than a wall of books? A wall of postcards! Postcards feature amazing photography and art that can be easily displayed in any room. A collection of intricate postcards such as the one above is great for the traveler (or wannabe like myself).

What do I love most about this room? The wood panel feature wall. It adds the touch of personality and eye-catching texture. I know a lot of people don’t like having their television as their featured piece but the paneled wall in this room definitely makes the television pop. I love the open floor plan and neutral colors as well.

Somewhere in my future house, there must be a chalkboard panel. Up above is a stylish, chic chalkboard door. Not only is it convenient (need to write something down, oh hey there’s a chalkboard door), it creates a black, textured element. I’m very fond of the chalkboard area to be located in the kitchen. The chalkboard also helps the amazing lime paint pop.

What lovely illustrations! I definitely must include illustrations somewhere in my home. I love all types of art, but illustrations have to be one of my favorites. The entire metallic detail above the door is also fun and whimsical. This wall not only tells one story, but could possibly tell many. Now if only walls could talk.

I love this kitchen. Somewhere in my future home, there has to be a black and white room. It’s a timeless combination of colors that will never lose its class. The beautiful dishes above the cabinets definitely adds a personal touch. I don’t walk into too many kitchens who dare to have dishes outside of the cabinets with fears of being tacky or unorganized. This kitchen is put together extremely well. The floors and window covering add an extremely nice touch as well.

My greatest home lust, Japanese lanterns. I don’t think a home is mines unless a Japanese lantern (or five) are hanging around. I love Japanese lanterns. They come in so many styles and provide so much function. Some are used only for decorative purposes and others are used for lighting. They add a nice subtle Asian flavor to any room. Not only that, they are light and airy, not bulky like many other accessories. They’re usually very cost-efficient and easy to install. What can I say? I’m a girl for the lanterns.

That covers a few of the little touches I adore and would like to have in my home. What are some of the little things in your home that you love? What are some things you’d love to try out?

It’s barely above 30 degrees here in Florida so you should forgive me a bit for slacking!  It’s no easy dealing with these winter temps. Granted, I’m originally a Georgian and brave cold temps every winter. However, Florida has this dreadful thing called humidity. Whatever the case may be, I’m back to finding inspiration and I stumbled upon these six amazing interior design blogs. You should definitely have a peek, they have quite a lot to offer.