As a renter, I get a special thrill out of decorating bathrooms and kitchens. The possibilities! I love using neutrals in the bathroom rather than elements that will date quickly. And hidden storage is a must! For this room, I stuck with interesting but neutral large pieces (clawfoot tub, double sink console, subway tile walls) and then spiced it up with metal feather trimmed mirrors, super glamorous sconces, and fun elements like the mirrored stool ...
Believe it or not, this cool-hued room started with the simple skirted Parson’s chairs. Chairs like these are so versatile that you could really take them in any direction. Fancy or casual, feminine elegance or rustic glam, they mix and match like the best of them. I loved them with this modern but simple table, then looked for a warm buffet to keep the room from being washed out. Of course we needed a chandelier ...
Due to the cost of real estate in our favorite Seattle neighborhoods and the fact that I’m self-employed (read: saving pennies, not dollar bills!), it will be at least five years before Ryan and I are ready to buy a home. But just because we rent doesn’t mean I am waiting to get my decorating skills on. Not owning the place where you live does pose unique decorating challenges (can’t put in the built-in-bookshelves I ...
Think I do my design boards just for clients? Nope – even when making decisions in our own apartment it can be really helpful to see everything laid out. Above is my design concept for our living room – minus the bar area, coffee table, and TV area, which are all staying the same.
One reason I feel that I work so well with budget clients is because I’m in the same boat myself (no one ...
I’d heard rumblings and rumors, but I was still excited to hear that furniture retailer Room & Board will be setting up shop in University Village! This is one of my favorite places to source beautiful furniture for my clients, and the fact that many of them will now have the option of seeing the pieces in person before purchasing just makes it that much sweeter.
Here are just a few of the items I’m loving ...
I’m debuting a few new series this week that will be regularly occuring (though not necessarily on any set schedule). First is the new Designer Spotlight, where I’ll feature some of my favorite images from the portfolios of my favorite interior designers. There is so much to be learned from studying the work of designers I admire.
And for the debut of Designer Spotlight we have Ron Marvin, truly one of my favorite designers, from back ...
Since taking a look back at 2011, I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s going to be hot in 2012 in terms of interior design. Besides some of the lingering trends, here’s what I think is up and coming…
1. Tassels. I’ve notices these fun little embellishments just popping up in the last six weeks or so, and I think they’re poised to make a big comeback in both fashion and interiors. I love using one ...
As 2011 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of my favorite trends from the year (and which ones I’m ready to retire!)
1. Color. Color was huge this year – gone are the uber-white Scandinavian interiors of a few years ago. But now loads of color are being tempered by white and natural woods. Like with Naomi’s desk area above (from Design Manifest), a little ...
Now that Christmas is over, I’m gearing up for New Years… while we don’t have any big parties to attend, I’ll be snuggled up to Ryan watching the Space Needle fireworks from our dining room (we’re merely blocks away and have a great view!).
If my decor could match my New Year’s, I think it would be dark, cozy, and with plenty of sparkle… something like this!
Dark and cozy by maggierose on polyvore.com
Sometimes a tone-on-tone design ...
I was cruising Z Gallerie the other day when I stumbled upon this great deal – the curtains above are just under $35 per panel. I’ve been having trouble finding a pattern that added some femininity to the massive brown sofa but didn’t turn “girly” and combined with the price, these seemed too good to be true! A few emails back and forth and our bachelor purchased a pair. I can’t wait to see them ...
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