Houston designer Stacy Graubert channels a Scandanavian design aesthetic in this guest room suite. A Pleasant Mix This guest bedroom won an award for the best singular space in a Houston design contest. The judges noted that the mix of designs created an adorable and sweet look that would make anyone happy. The blend of…
A youthful take on tradition inspired this foyer vignette. Blue Notes There is nothing stuffy about this refreshingly neutral foyer thanks to bold color decisions. A striking shade of blue on the console is picked up again in the ceramic stools which sit beneath. The wallpaper is Schumacher Acanthus Stripe Sisal in Fog Chalk from…
Chango & Co. designs a playful bedroom for a tween in Pacific Palisades, CA. Going Big Kids’ rooms always provide us with the perfect excuse to go big or go home says the designer of this girl’s room. There is always an appreciation for creativity when working in rooms for children according to Susana Simonpietri….
Light and airy, this Seagrove Beach, FL porch is the stuff seaside dreams are made of. Pastels on Parade When you have a view of the Gulf of Mexico and an open-air porch, it’s hard not to feel happy. Add to it the sherbet-colored palette from Lindsay Ellis Beatty, and you have the stuff dreams…
Drawing inspiration from lotus flowers, Japanese gardens and ponds, this main bedroom is a study in texture and details. Nature Both Inside and Out Interior designer Mary Evelyn McKee’s deft hand with pattern, texture, and color is showcased in a restful retreat at the Flower showhouse at Brierfield Farm in Alabama. One of the most…
A transitional home complements the mountainous surroundings in this Cashiers Designer Showhome. Modern and Casual Dining Space A study in textures and contrast typifies this dining room in the Cashiers Designer Showhome. Note how the sleek, curvaceous shape of the chandelier contrasts with the square angles of the chairs, table and triptych artwork on the…
Using new and vintage pieces creates a breakfast nook with timeless appeal. Coastal Florida Design with an International Twist The shapes and textures of Morocco are incorporated into this breakfast room by designers Asley Waddell and Courtney Whatley of Olivia O’Bryan Designs. The Vero Beach duo anchored their space with an Eero Saarinen table with…
The team of Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama renovate homes on the island of Oahu and then stage them for quick sale. Sourcing Logistics for Island Homes It is hard enough to wait for furnishings to be made and shipped in the contiguous U.S. Imagine the difficulty in getting just the right furniture if you are…
The quintessential oceanside bedroom – beautiful and timeless. A Delightful Bedroom with Layered Details Incorporating the serendipitous and the sentimental, this Palm Beach bedroom by Mimi McMakin was recently featured as part of a whole-home feature in Coastal Living magazine. The space is small, but the impact is clear and bold with a mixture of…
Mountain home goes modern with natural and neutral elements. Urban Sophistication Meets Mountain Chic Modern doesn’t mean cold and sterile as is the case with this Lake Tahoe mountain modern dwelling. Using textures, plaids and other cozy elements, designer Jay Jeffers infuses each space with sophisticated choices that warm the space. Case in point is…
