10 Wednesday Apr 2013
Posted in Design Poll, Room Design
It’s always fun to go for a bold design in a room, but is there such a thing as going too bold? What about painting the walls of your living room black???
I’ve come across the living room below quite a few times of late in my scouring of Pinterest (you can find me here).
29 Tuesday May 2012
Posted in Before & After, Room Design
Tags
blue, chair, coffee table, contemporary, curtains, elegant, family room, furniture, glam, lamp, light fixture, Living Room, modern, ottoman, pillow, rug, silver, sofa, vase, wood
This past weekend was quite productive, most notably I finished re-designing our living room which has been a work in progress. We were having our first BBQ of the season, so it was good motivation to finish my first project.
BEFORE: Bland room with white walls and vertical blinds… yikes!
You may recall from my Modern Elegance post, I had a general style and color palette in mind (and I knew I wanted a sunburst mirror :)). My goal was to transform the room playing off of the original charm but adding vibrance, elegance and a little rustic, ethnic charm…
AFTER:
So… how did I do? I’m sure I’ll keep making minor changes over time, but I’m pretty happy with the outcome. Now… on to the next room!
12 Saturday May 2012
Posted in Decor, Room Design
Tags
art, California, casual, eclectic, family room, Living Room, mid-century modern, picture wall, sconce, skateboard, Venice, Venice Garden & Home Tour
A must-have design element in any home is a ‘picture wall’, and that’s what we explore in part 6 of our 7-day series for the Venice Garden & Home Tour. Whether it’s family photos, abstract art, or even a skate board…, picture walls add interest to a room and create a focal point. Here are 5 examples that each tell their own story.
What’s Next: Tomorrow we wrap up our 7-day series and I’ve decided to save the best example’s of Venice’s eclectic style for last. Stay Tuned!
09 Wednesday May 2012
Posted in Decor, Furniture, Room Design
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art, black and white, brass, California, coffee table, cow-hide, eclectic, family room, floor lamp, furniture, glam, gold, hexagonal, lamp, library, Living Room, mid-century modern, mod, modern, open floor plan, pillow, rug, silver, sofa, vase, velvet, Venice, Venice Garden & Home Tour, wood
In part 3 of the series, we head inside to check out some interiors. Here are my top 10 picks (in no particular order) with a little tidbit of what I loved most about each.
Love: Organic wood table & supple grey velvet upholstery
Love: Library focal wall that mixes books & art
Love: Mod vibe with fun pops of color
Love: 2 words – Hot Pink!
Love: Vibrant art that makes this fireplace a clear focal point
Love: Modern furniture with pops of color
Love: Open floorplan with 180 degree views
Love: Eclectic sensibility with black & white cow-hide rug
Love: Mid-century modern table and light fixture
Love: Mixing of colors and the fabulous hexagonal coffee table
What’s next: In part 4 of the series, we highlight a key decor element! Don’t worry, I won’t keep you in the dark too long, just stay tuned for tomorrow’s post.
10 Tuesday Apr 2012
Posted in Furniture
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brass, coffee table, Desk, Dining Room, family room, furniture, glam, Living Room, mirror, mirrored furniture
There’s something about mirrored furniture that’s just so chic. It has the ability to add sophistication, glamour and elegance all at once. From a practical standpoint, mirrored furniture makes a room brighter by reflecting light, and adds just a little bit of sparkle. While I don’t recommend too many pieces in one room, having one key piece can really make a room. Best of all, you can find mirrored furniture to suit any design style. Here are just a few options for you to… reflect on 😉
Traditional Glamour
Mirrored Coffee Table – Horchow, $569
Mid-century Inspired
Mirrored Console Table – Crate and Barrel, $699
Sophisticated Contemporary
Mirrored Buffet – Z Gallerie, $1,199
Eclectic Chic
Mirrored Brass Side Table – Overstock.com, $210
Modern Simplicity
19 Monday Mar 2012
Posted in Decor, Room Design, Shopping
Tags
blue, brass, casual, chair, coffee table, family room, gold, lamp, leather, Living Room, mirror, ottoman, pillow, recliner, rug, runner, sofa, southwest, vase, wood
I found this rug while browsing Gilt Home and I love it! It’s so unique and is a prime example of the southwest trend I’ve been seeing so much of lately.
Southwest style tends to have lots of deep, rich colors like the blues and golds in the rug. It’s often also associated with shades of mauve and turquoise, but sometimes those feel a bit too literal. It’s all about natural and organic elements, so leather, wood and brass prevail… along with anything in an earth tone. Most of all, it’s about casual comfort and warmth!
I decided to challenge myself to “furnish” a southwest inspired room… and, since I found my inspiration on Gilt, I designed the whole room with items available on Gilt Home (no, they’re not paying me for this post, it just happens to be one of my favorite sites!) So, here it is… what do you think?
Runner– Nourison│Rug– Nourison│Starburst Mirror– Mirror Image │Kanishka Decorative Pillow– Anichini │Baroque Gold Leaf Floor Lamp– Arteriors Home │Ottoman- no longer available │Sofa– A. Rudin │Trapeze Coffee Table– Central Station │Angelic Bottle Vase– Joe Cariati │Agate Slice– Brenda Houston │Brass Sculpture – Arteriors Home │Leather Reclining Chair– Modern Milano
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