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Color Feature: Millenial Pink

posted on July 21, 2017 Leave a Comment Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

Part rose quartz, part bubblegum, “millennial pink” is having a major moment right now in the design world. It’s soft, subtle, warm, and feminine. We are loving it paired with crisp whites and clean lines, and find it the perfect complement to mid-century modern styles.

It may be a step outside of the box for some, but we are so on board with this color trend! Are you?

Langdon Ltd

Safavieh

Curated Kravet

Surya

Lulu & Georgia

Anthropologie

Pine Cone Hill

Dash & Albert

Loloi

Benjamin Moore

Le Creuset

World Market

Kate Spade collection via Williams Sonoma

Divine Designs via Horchow

What do you think about millennial pink? Loving this trend or leaving it? Let us know in the comments!

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Color Feature: SHADOW

posted on November 9, 2016 Leave a Comment Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

As one of the first brands to name a color of the year for 2017, Benjamin Moore has recently chosen “Shadow”. This deep, rich, purple hue is the ultimate shade of luxury. If you’re looking to experiment with adding a little bit of a boldness to your home without going too “bright”, then Shadow may be the perfect color to test out!

I love that it adds such glamour, yet still has a subtlety that keeps the color practical. What do you think of Shadow? Is there a room in your home that would look great with this updated, bold look? Here are a few ideas to get you started!

Benjamin Moore

York Wallcoverings

Annie Sloan

Anthropologie

Crate & Barrel

Classic Home

Sferra

Urban Outfitters

Wisteria

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2016 Color of the Year, Part 2: SERENITY

posted on January 12, 2016 Leave a Comment Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

Pantone’s 2016 Color of the Year Part 2: Serenity. A little bluish purple, a little smoky blue… Depends on the day and the piece! Here’s a few of our favorites to inspire you!

Marie Claire Maison

Serenity is so luxurious on a velvet sofa…

Jonathan Adler

Or on a crisp, striped pouf..

Surya

I love Annie Sloan paint in every color, especially this one!

Annie Sloan

Serenity and chevron to light things up…

Curated Kravet

Doesn’t it seem so calming on bedding like this one?

Matouk

It’s smart on the walls….

Chasing Paper

Bright on the table….

Chilewich

Matouk

Le Creuset via Culin-art

And my favorite picture yet…the teddy bear is cute, too! Isn’t my “grand puppy” Rocco just the cutest?? He’s showing off his Serenity-inspired toy for us!

What do you think about Pantone’s color, Serenity? Doesn’t it just go perfectly with its counterpart, Rose Quartz?

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Color Feature: TANGERINE

posted on May 28, 2015 Leave a Comment Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

I started working with a new client this week, and our design inspiration is a painting she has with a very southwestern feel, in color and style. She wants to use the picture, but not get stuck in the traditional southwest color palette and design feel. Here are some fresh takes on a more traditional orange palette!

These rooms feel warm and glowy without being jarring. A perfect color for a north facing room that doesn’t get a lot of natural light.

Benjamin Moore

Behr

Traditionally a fall choice, I think this could work year round by substituting the leaves and pumpkins for some black-eyed susan’s. You’ve got yourself a summer picnic!

Isabelle de Borchgrave

Elegant… and not a hint of southwest!

Better Homes & Gardens

Not ready to go “all-out-orange”? Try just using it in a small way in bedding and accessories for a bright change. Works great with navy, red, yellow and white.

Pottery Barn

Serena & Lily

Chilewich

Global Views

Urban Outfitters

Orange has an entirely different feel paired with a neutral.

Matouk

Better Homes & Gardens

Lulu & Georgia

Behr

How have you used orange in your home? This can be a difficult color- send in your pictures and you could be featured on our brand new “Room Rescue” edition of the blog!

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Ceilings Are Your 5th Wall

posted on April 5, 2015 Leave a Comment Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

If you’re a follower of our blog, you know that both my children are getting married soon. My daughter, Jillian wants a beautiful vintage affair. In our search for a venue we found a location with an enchanting ballroom. The room is unique, in part, because of its amazing fifth wall: the ceiling.

So often, when I work with a client and suggest a different ceiling treatment, they look surprised. Shouldn’t ceilings be white?? Here’s proof that ceilings can be dark, light, tin, beamed, coffered, glazed, and treated with as much variation as your imagination allows!

Get some inspiration; Take a walk around your house, and see how you can transform your fifth wall!! Then, show us what you did!!!

Alden Castle

Photo: Costas Picadas/GAP Interiors, via This Old House

Photo: Jeff Green/Corner House Stock, via This Old House

The Huffington Post

Apartment Therapy

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Chalk It Up to the Paint

posted on March 31, 2015 Leave a Comment Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

I have recently received a beautiful old desk with graceful lines. It’s painted black, and desperately in need of a new paint job.

I’ve seen so many beautiful pieces that have been refinished using chalk paint and just love the result! Here are a few chalk paint projects that I found while researching, as well as some DIY tips to complete your own project. As soon as my project is finished, I’ll share some before and after pics!! Please send me any of yours as well, I would love to share them!

Annie Sloan

Mustard Seed Interiors via The Inspired Room

Spark Interiors via Houzz

Perfectly Imperfect Blog

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My 5 Favorite White Paints!

posted on June 22, 2014 2 Comments Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

As an interior designer, people are ALWAYS asking me what are the best white paint colors to use. It may seem like a no-brainer, but there are SO many different undertones that can truly make or break the “white”. So, here are my 5 favorite paint colors, and what I like to use each of them for!

1. “Pointing” – Farrow and Ball

Named after the lime pointing in traditional bricking, this hue is a soft, creamy white, almost like ivory when put next to a bright white. “Pointing” actually has hints of yellow undertones and is GREAT for trim and moldings as it casts a beautiful shadow effect on moldings!

“Poingting” No.2003-Farrow & Ball

2. “White Dove” – Benjamin Moore

This is my “go to” white!! This white is nice and creamy, and looks amazing on painted furniture and white kitchen cabinets. I’ve used it on most of my trims and doors in my OWN home! “White Dove” is not too stark, has slight gray and yellow undertones, and goes beautifully with grays and colors that have been “grayed down”.

I had an old bedroom set of my grandmothers that I just loved but it was a very dark mahogany. I wanted to lighten it up for my Chatham beach house, and “White Dove” did the trick!

“White Dove” trim- Benjamin Moore

“White Dove” ceiling- Benjamin Moore

3. “Marble White” by Benjamin Moore

“Marble White” is a creamy white with yellow undertones that are SO evident it could be used as a soft yellow wall color! This is a great choice for trims and moldings if you’re looking for something a little “less white”!

“Marble White” – Benjamin Moore

4. “Decorators White” by Benjamin Moore

A beautiful, crisp, TRUE white, with an ever so slight hint of gray. I use this color a lot on trim for beach houses or contemporary settings when a crisp, but not too stark, white is needed!

“Decorator White”- Benjamin Moore

5. “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore

It’s all in the name! “Simply White” is a true white that is perfect for ceilings and trims that is not too harsh but has minimal undertones.

“Simply White” ceiling, trim, fireplace- Benjamin Moore

So, there you have it! My top 5 white paint colors! There are so many more beautiful whites out there – do you have a favorite? Send us your choices!

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Color Feature: Yellow

posted on May 1, 2014 Leave a Comment Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

Photo by Hayward Photography, Design by Susan Hayward Interiors

Weston Flax, Benjamin Moore

Nothing says “happy” quite like a gorgeous, vibrant yellow in your home! We’ve chosen Benjamin Moore’s hue, Weston Flax HC 5, to inspire our color feature this week because we LOVE yellows, and realize that it can sometimes be a difficult color to weave into your living space. So, say goodbye to the tired yellows you’ve seen before, and take a peek at our favorite YELLOW collection!

For Dining

Lyon Square Back Side Chair (Yellow Medallion), Palecek

Turkish Tile Salad Plates, Williams Sonoma

The Lyon Square Back Side Chair by Palecek is such a unique and lovely design. I love the way they’ve paired different textures with such a gorgeous bold yellow color! Try it with a grayed out wood table for a coastal look. And of course, who wouldn’t LOVE sitting down to the table in that chair to a meal on these beautiful Turkish Tile plates?!

Yellow Scallop Bowl, Cyan Design

I love the way Cyan Design has used such a vibrant shade of yellow on a such a delicately sculpted bowl. This bowl will add the perfect pop of color on your dining table table. Fill it with flowers, fruit, or use it as a serving bowl, or better yet, add nothing at all! It’s beautiful on its own!

For the Living Room

Wallcovering W3089.416, Kravet

If ever there was a PERFECT room of yellow, this would be it! The wallcovering here has just the right touch of yellow to truly bring out the boldness of the pillows and the simplicity of the solid white sofa. If you have neutral, solid colored furniture, this wallcovering would be great for you! And Echo by Kravet has a coordinating fabric to bring the look directly to your upholstered pieces and draperies.

Crackled Coasters, West Elm

Firenzi Stool, Minton-Spidell (Avavilable at M-Geough)

I stumbled upon these coasters at West Elm and HAD to share them with you. Although they are simple, they are such a fun and EASY way to bring a bit of yellow into your living room this year! And to go from the classically simple to the gilded ornate, just look at this stunning Firenzi stool at M-Geough. Truly a one-of-a-kind piece, this stool is just the perfect accent piece to add drama to your living space.

Mosaic Mirror, Opus Mosaics (Available on Houzz)

Mirrors are always a clever way to make a small room look larger, so try this handmade mosaic mirror in an entryway to expand your space!

For the Bedroom

Savannah Bedding & Duvet (Lemon), Pier 1 Imports

Yes, we are in love with this style as you’ve seen from past blogs, but isn’t it just gorgeous in yellow!? This duvet might be one of my favorites yet! I not only LOVE its beautiful texture and design, but the soft pastel yellow is such a warm and cozy way to wake up to!

Lily Silver Silk Pillow Cover, Kouboo

Matine Toile Drape, Pottery Barn

This pillow cover by our friends at Kouboo is a great choice for a throw pillow on your bed, sofa, or chair. I love how the yellow accents instantly brighten the design! And these Matine Toile Drapes will make your room seem sunny even when it’s raining!

How do YOU use yellow in your home or workspace? Do you like the bolder hues, or more subtle pastels?

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Color Feature: PEWTER

posted on April 4, 2014 Leave a Comment Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

Revere Pewter HC-172 by Benjamin Moore

You may not always think of grey as the perfect accent color for your home, but we LOVE Benjamin Moore’s take on grey called “Revere Pewter”. Not only is this a fabulous color for your walls, but you can use this color as inspiration for SO MANY different pieces around your house! Just take a look at what this gorgeous grey can do for YOUR living space!

For the Bedroom

Rosette Quilt in Light Grey, Anthropologie

Haven’s Harbor Night Stand, Stanley Furniture Coastal Collection

Using different shades of grey for your bedding and furniture can transform your bedroom into a soothing space to relax!

Kabibe Seashell & Beads Decorated Pillow Cover, Kouboo

Summer Coastal Decorative Pillows, Pottery Barn

For the Living Room

Sullivan Mirror, Serena & Lily

Marcel Cabinet, Global Views

Incorporate pewter into your living spaces by adding small accents like this simple mirror from Serena & Lily, or warm up the tones in your room with the Marcel cabinet by Global Views! I LOVE the gold trim on this cabinet!!

Spinnaker Chair, Studio A

These Spinnaker Chairs are FABULOUS! Between the gorgeous color and unique design, these chairs would instantly update your beach house living room! And don’t they look SO comfortable?!

Kravet

For the Kitchen

Saarinen Dining Table, Knoll

Eclectique Dinnerware Place Setting, Williams Sonoma

Philadelphia Side Chair, Pastel Furniture (Available at Wayfair)

Aren’t you bored with that standard white dinnerware you find on every table? Have a little fun with your kitchen table by adding different shades of grey on, around, and above YOUR table! Gray is a great neutral that allows you to add other colors for a pop – try it with accents of yellow, turquoise or fuschia!

Large Rectangle Hanging Capiz Chandelier, West Elm

How do YOU use pewter in YOUR space?! Share some of your ideas!

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Color Feature: TURQUOISE

posted on March 28, 2014 4 Comments Subscribe To Blog Via Email or

Perfect for the many sunny days ahead, TURQUOISE is a color that we are absolutely loving for spring and summer design. Not only is turquoise one of my PERSONAL favorites, it is such a refreshing color to incorporate into any home!

Waterfall by Benjamin Moore

For example, Waterfall by Benjamin Moore is a beautiful paint that you can use to instantly brighten any room of the house. Without being too bright or bold, “Waterfall” is a perfectly subtle shade that will bring your living space back to life!

This gorgeous “Beach Style Chandelier” by Orange County Artists & Artisans KOUBOO is our pick for that “beachy” look you’ll want this season! The turquoise colored shells mixed with a bit of white trim makes this chandelier simple, yet fun!

If you want to add a back splash to your wall, consider this tile by Lakewood Tile, Stone & Countertops Glass Tile Oasis. The many different shades of turquoise stones in this gorgeous back splash would look amazing in your kitchen or bathroom… Especially over this sink by Valley Center Furniture & Accessories BuilderDepot, Inc.