Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Inspiration Behind My Blog Design


This DVF Summer 2011 ad was the inspiration behind my newly designed blog.

 I find fashion to be a great source when seeking inspiration for designing an interior. Fashion reflects the same elements that interior design does such as: line, form, color, shape and texture. I loved the color combination and the clean lines of this garment. The ad also is a reflection of the young modern women representing my readers and myself. What is your inspiration?? Go Seek It!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Currently Loving: Horizontal Stripes

 The design trend for me right now is, horizontal stripes. Horizontal stripes on a wall is visually stimulating because it carries your eye from one end of the room to the other. It can also make a small room appear wider and larger.

















I love the idea of just applying the horizontal stripes to a headboard wall in a bedroom, seen in the picture above. By simply applying hand painted or striped wall covering to a headboard wall, can make a bedroom seem more dramatic and sophisticated.

Happy Friday Everyone! TGIF!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

A Praise-Worthy Kitchen

This kitchen exemplifies hospitality. It is so warm and inviting making it ideal for entertaining. I love the rich copper hues incorporated throughout. The sink countertop is actually copper that radiates a golden glow. The ogee shaped ceramic tile backsplash in hues of cream and gold are exquisite. The cherry accent island in conjunction with ivory stained cabinetry harmonize beautifully.




Just a close up of this amazing ogee tile.


To further paint the copper story and if the sink wall backslash wasn't enough this backsplash tile is even better!

These copper tiles were custom made by Artistic Tile ranging in tones and shades of our glistening hue, copper. The beautiful Jerusalem Gold floors complement the tile backsplash entirely.


The breakfast nook. A great common place right off everyone's favorite room in the house, the kitchen. Since guests tend to flock to and socialize in the kitchen when entertaining having this gathering place is ideal! It's ideal not only for accommodating guests, but everyday living as well.



I love how this entertaining kitchen gets a bit "edgy" with the incorporation of these hand-blown glass pendants.  


The butlery fully equipped to store your party and everyday dining essentials. I admire how these copper tones are repeated here with the ginger colored countertops.


The bar has lit glass-front cabinets with mirrored interiors and mirrored backsplash. The mirror applications are used to reflect light into the pantry.



If your anything like myself, a bit of a wine-o, this floating wine rack system is a must for hosting a warm gathering.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Currently Loving: This Elegant Powder

I fell in love when I stumpled upon this powder room. The wall covering is absoluletly exqusite. I love the greek key inspired vanity hardware as well. The danity sconces flanking the mirror make this powder truly uniquie it's rare to see smaller sconces like this in a powder bath. In this space your eye is drawn up with the elongated mirror and sconces mounted up high make the ceilings feel even higher. Hope this inspired you as much as it did me! Happy Tuesday! Shortly I will be lake house bound...Seattle, WA here I come!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Room Of The Week: A Beach Haven

It's every designers dream to design a beach house and since it's summer I couldn't help, but find this space to be very inspiring.   


*via trad home


 *via trad home


*via trad home 


 *via trad home

I love how the space captures the natural colors of the beach and ocean through texture, color and pattern. I enjoyed how the peacock teal is incorporated into the mix of these neutrals...I am a sucker for high contrast.

Happy Friday!!!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Breakfast Anyone?

I couldn't help but look twice a this adorable breakfast room. My friends know I love the color coral and this settee looks so fresh in this setting. This bright colored settee is toned down with these stunning chairs upholstered in an animal-inspired print creating a nice balance of color. Did I mention I love the Eero Saarinen white lacquer pedestal table? Breakfast Anyone?


Friday, July 15, 2011

Room Of The Week: Sheer Symmetry

*via Elle Decor

I chose this space for the room of the week because of it's conclusive symmetry. It's fresh and well balanced. Maybe after a long week, balance, is what I am lacking. Symmetry is so important in design not only does symmetry make for a good design, but it plays an important role on the psyche and keeping one centered. The simple horizontal lines of the wall and drapery is the backdrop for accentuating the curvature of the furniture lines in the forefront. Don't you feel more balanced by looking at this space? Happy Friday!