This new sisal rug from Crate & Barrel has completely transformed our living room, bringing in light and really making the room feel alive. Our previous rug, a dark red oriental rug was pretty, but it really weighed down the room. Next on my list is a new swing arm wall sconce and a new coffee table. Some ideas below….
I am completely obsessed with this home designed by Lonni Paul for Giuliana and Bill Rancic. The photos do not do it justice compared to the episode of Giuliana and Bill that revealed a walk through of the home. Soft, neutral and a bit feminine, just like I like it.
And their baby’s name is Duke… so good.
Not only are there so many amazing products out there, but there are so many amazing styles it often makes it hard to bring everything you like into one home. I’ve been really into velvet sofas lately and set with a bright yellow asian-inspired side table, one of my favorite Bungalow 5 lamps and a beautiful watercolor, it keeps it from seeming too formal or “grown up.”
Ladylike Watercolor
Velvet Sofa
Chinright Yellow Side Table
Delft Lamp
Niba Belair Rug
Posted in Art, Interior Design, Living Rooms, Rugs
Tagged Belair Rug, Bungalow 5, Chinright Side Table, Delft Lamp, Etsy, Make Believe Living Room, Niba Rugs, Velvet Sofa, Watercolor
With talks of snow on Wednesday and the days staying consistently chilly, I’m ready to bundle up and try to prepare for a real Boston winter this year.
Posted in Bedrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms
Tagged Decorations, Festive interiors, Holiday Interiors, Snow, Winter
Nate Berkus is a design personality. He’s a TV host, a high-end designer, and now has a line of home furnishings for Target. He repurposes classic pieces with a new twist. See the 150 piece collection here.
Posted in Bedrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms
Tagged Home Furnishings, Nate Berkus, Nate Berkus for Target, Target
Nancy Pearson - colorful pillows can easily be substituted with neutral tones for a totally different look
Design can be so subjective and scrutinized to the point that I am sometimes afraid to declare I love something for fear that others will wonder what in the world is wrong with me. Because of my love of creative and colorful design, this happens occasionally but usually it’s just my parents telling me I’m crazy and that my love for a headboard like this won’t last forever.
And while maybe I won’t love that headboard ten years down the road, if it makes me happy now, why shouldn’t I have it? I am a strong believer that when it comes to your home, HAVE FUN with the design. Because everything can be changed and nothing is permanent, especially when it comes to pillows and window treatments, an easy way to add color and pattern to your home.
House Beautiful - this headboard caught my eye
Veranda - that yellow chair.
Annsley Interiors - a genius at having fun with design
Celerie Kemble - sophisticated but youthful, that headboard has my name written all over it
Caitlin Wilson - sometimes the rug takes center stage
David Kleinberg - gutsy.
Traditional Home - go neutral if you like, but make sure the accessories are unique
As I mentioned on Friday (see post here), Alan Campbell, the fabric designer behind my new banner, has a line of fabrics that drive me crazy. They are so pretty and fun and add a level of playfulness to any room. The chevron pattern has been pulled and stretched in many directions, causing me to get a little tired of the generic version, but when dotted and loosely lined, as seen below, I still have a love for it. Great as wallpaper or upholstery, I can’t wait for the day to have these patterns in my home.
Click on the images to enlarge and take in the beauty of these projects that have used Alan Campbell fabrics.
Posted in Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms
Tagged Alan Campbell, Chevron, Fabric, Fun fabrics, New Banner, Upholstery, Wallpaper
Yum. Want. Controversial because I’m anti real fur and inhumane animal treatment and this obviously symbolizes a live animal shredded to pieces but it’s so pretty… and only $263… I think I need to go find a faux.
But if you’re game, check it out here.
Posted in Bedrooms, Interior Design, Living Rooms, Rugs
Tagged Cowhide, Cowhide rug, Faux Cowhide, Rugs, Rugs USA
I’m of the mindset that your interior affects your mood. When your home is well designed, it can create a sense of completion and satisfaction. A serene, muted home can be calming while a colorful, engaging home can be energizing. These soft interiors are just what I need.
Where do I even begin? The floor, the petit settee, the chevon pillow, the powder blue inlay box… pure beauty.
The french daybed, the french doors, the gilded mirror… french design at its finest.
The exterior block elements brought inside, the black double doors, the black and white detailing… clean and crisp.
Tufted sofas have always been a turnoff for me. And square shaped sofas I never really understood. So how is it that square-shaped tufted sofas have been catching my eye recently? They’re great as large ottomans/coffee tables as well.
Restoration Hardware has a good selection
Turquoise ottoman
Brown ottoman
Posted in Interior Design, Living Rooms
