Posts Tagged ‘interiors’

June 6th, 2013 No Comments

interiors: this week’s color palette used in big splashes and small accents

Sometimes there’s nothing better than just looking at inspirational photos to get ideas for your own home. A hot pink might be too much for your walls, but a sofa makes a big splash. Paired with shades of pink, coral and yellow pillows it brings this white room to life. (notice the gray stained beams.. part of our color palette this week with the pinks and yellows) Slip covers for you sofa are a great idea if you don’t want to invest in an expensive sofa in such a bold color. Below, sometimes just adding a bright comforter to a … Read more

April 18th, 2013 No Comments

interiors: spotlight on victoria hagan

When I’m talking about design and shopping for furniture, I am surprised that many people still don’t know about a great resource; So if you haven’t heard about 1stdibs.com, take time to check it out. It’s being able to sit in the comfort of your own home and see what intimate small shops have all around the world. Though since it’s start it’s expanded to vintage jewelry, clothing and even premiere real estate.  Today they have a spotlight on designer Victoria Hagan, here’s the link. I really enjoy reading their spotlights on designers. Above is a room Victoria … Read more

April 4th, 2013 No Comments

gray and yellow color palette inspiration

Gray rooms, kitchens and even a studio space like we saw Monday have been very popular of late. Adding pops of yellow in accessories and flowers brings the gray to life. Here are a few inspirational rooms and tabletops using a gray and yellow color palette. (Image above from Crate and Barrel)  Notice how even natural materials like a concrete tabletop, the aluminum on the chairs and even gravel can be the gray in your color palette. Soft touches of gray like the painted woven pattern on the celing bring in small amounts of gray and add visual interest. Even … Read more

March 28th, 2013 No Comments

Judy Ross’s rugs can change the entire look and feel of your room! (like her lagoon rug)

A rug can make a big statement and change the entire look of a room. Judy Ross Textiles creates rugs that do just that. “Rugs are definitely a wise investment; they are functional and can be enjoyed for many years, and even passed down through generations.” Judy says. So just like a diamond, or a heirloom watch, rugs can be a very important purchase, because a well made rug can last for years and years. The rug above which is from Judy’s line is called the Lagoon Rug. (As you know I love blues and this one fits … Read more

March 21st, 2013 No Comments

bored with a neutral room? citrus colored accessories & flowers are a fast, simple solution

Do you have a room in your home that all of a sudden looks really bland now that spring is here? Painting or purchasing a large piece of furniture can be timely and costly. And what if you realize on Monday morning that the green walls that took you all weekend to paint- just isn’t for you? If you are looking for quick interjections of color just try adding pillows, throws and even flowers in the color you’d like to test out. This is far less of a commitment and it’s a small step if you are afraid of making … Read more

March 7th, 2013 No Comments

double duty pieces for under $250- versatile enough for a small apt. or a growing family

Sometimes our lives change so quickly and we need simple pieces in our homes that can do double duty from day to day, week to week and even year to year. These are four great pieces that can work for a multitude of uses. The Hable sisters design such great, strong canvas pieces. This Lemon Beads Storage Box, $98, from Hable Construction can work for magazines, files, homework, closet organization, baby supplies or just as a great tote bag! The Go-Cart Carbon Grey Three-Shelf Table on casters, $129, from cb2 can be used in an office, as a bookcase, in … Read more

February 28th, 2013 No Comments

5 easy ways to personalize your home with monograms

The monogram shop Mark & Graham, the newest launch of the Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma family offers an array of wonderful products to monogram. They offer free monogramming and free gift boxes for all their products. This is really great to have another online option for personalizing gifts. Small monogrammed details around your home are an inexpensive way to personalize a space. Leather options are nice for a more masculine touch, like the candle and trays, while a tissue box cover can elevate a powder room or den from those paper tissue boxes and fit in with the rooms color … Read more

February 21st, 2013 No Comments

interiors: creating a rosy pink, yellow & peach living room

Our color palette this week has been a rosy pink, yellow and peach, so we thought this inspiration photo could provide some brainstorming for combining this color palette in your home. (don’t forget we suggested 3 Benjamin Moore paint colors on Monday to help you with this palette) This is room is a bit country in feel, we chose some more tailored designs as suggestions to help achieve this look. We started with a tride and true Benjamin Moore paint color called Rose Petal. Rose Petal is a cross between peach and pink- it doesn’t look too orange when … Read more

January 24th, 2013 No Comments

interiors: victoria hagan brings in blues to neutral spaces with rugs, art work & accessories

I really like the work of designer, Victoria Hagan. A lot of her spaces have neutral walls and then she layers in woods, textural fabrics, and many times adds color through rugs, art work and accessories. I selected a few examples of her work here today that use our color palette this week of blues and neutrals. I love perusing her book “Victoria Hagan Interior Portraits”.   Victoria has her own line of products including rugs, textiles and furniture. You might also check out Dash & Albert cotton rugs to achieve a similar look to the … Read more

January 10th, 2013 No Comments

interiors: an inspiring updated farmhouse

I’ve been following…. Garden & Gun magazine. Yep, that’s right…though I’m not making a political statement about guns today, I’m just loving the design features and recipes in this magazine. It’s pure southern style at it’s best. This renovated farmhouse that was featured caught my eye and I thought I’d share it with you this week in our blues, grays, whites and whitewashed palette. I think you’ll like some of the details, especially the rope staircase and barn wood details. Read the full article here. Architect Ken Pursley, owners Tim & Sarah Belk of Chester, South Carolina. … Read more