FALL DECOR -ADD NATURAL ELEMENTS
Fall is just round the corner. Decorating for the season is quite fun. I wanted to share with you what I do for fall. If you want something a little different instead of that typical decoration of scarecrows and cute throw pillows, how about adding natural elements into your decor. You can add Autumn pieces like wreaths with leaves and wheat, assorted of acorns and vibrant colored leaves and festive pumpkins. These wood acorns would be great addition by styling them in a decorative bowl, nestle them among garlands, or scatter them across your harvest table for an elegant fall accent. Another way to add natural elements is this hops and foliage garland. It’s perfect for draping across mantels and staircases. We can’t forget about pumpkins. The number 1 fall element next to colorful foliage. Add pumpkins that have different heights and textures, this is a great way to add height, texture and depth. These are great ways in adding natural elements. Bringing nature inside is great way to explore texture and colors. It gives a cozy and warm feeling in your space. Tip: while taking your walk, and you are noticing the leaves are changing and you see acorns scattered along your path. Collect some of those natural items and bring them into your home and use them as your Autumn decor around your house. Happy Decorating. Stay tuned for more quick decorating tips and inspirations. Head on over to our boutique. We make non toxic soy candles, tea towels, throw pillows and artwork.
HOW TO MAKE A SMALL ROOM FEEL LARGER
Designing a small space can be challenging, but not impossible. Here are some quick tips to think about while designing your small space. By implementing these steps will help create a small room look more complete and less cluttered look. Your room will seem to look larger. DECLUTTER Keep space clear of clutter, clear up the pathway for easy navigating through the room. This will keep the space more tidy. LIGHT COLORS Choose paint colors that are soft and light shade will reflect light. This gives the space a more bright and airy feel. Light weight window treatments to bring natural light in. FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT Choose furniture that have multi purpose. Try using storage piece for a multi purpose like a storage ottoman or sofa bed. Small space doesn’t mean a lot of small furniture pieces. Select furniture that are big enough, but also that allows for easy movement and flow. Installing pieces that are vertical like shelving on walls or tall built-ins. This will allow the eye to look upward. REFLECTIVE SURFACE Add a reflective piece like a mirror or translucent piece of furniture. This will help create an illusion that the space is bigger and give the room a cluttered and heavy feel of the space. Enjoy learning some quick Design tips and inspirations? Sign up for our newsletter .
3 WAYS TO STYLE YOUR ENTRYWAY
A Entryway is the first area you see when entering your home. Your entryway should feel welcoming and lack of clutter. This space is another opportunity to be creative and express your style. Here a quick tips on how to style your entryway. When styling your entry think about color, functionality, personal style and lighting. This blog contains affiliate links. I might get a space commission There is no cost to you. 1. WALL DETAIL Firstly, add a mirror or artwork for style and color. By adding a mirror or artwork, this will create a focal point within the space and anchor the other pieces together. SOURCE 2. Functional pieces Secondly, I believe the space should have functionality. Design with functional pieces, like console tables or credenza. Pieces that create extra storage and dropping zone for keys, mail and wallet. Put a decorative bowl or box to catch those items. Don’t want to walk into a dark home, add a lamp to switch on. Add Hooks for hanging, and baskets are great addition to store shoes. Lastly, add a bench or ottoman for a place to rest or put on shoes. SOURCE 3. floor Flooring also need to be addressed. Flooring would add style and interest. Area rugs would add warmth. Decorative tile would also be a great addition. SOURCE When designing this space ask yourself how do I need this space to function? Do you need extra storage? Do you need somewhere to hang your jackets or store your shoes? Once you know what you need then ask about style. The space should coordinate with the rest of your home. Want to know how? Check Out this blog! How to create a color palette for your home and 6 Steps how to design your home PIN FOR LATER
Master Bedroom Suite/ Zen appeal
One room I feel like we over look is the bedroom. This room is very important. Most people spend the most time in this room due to sleeping. You should feel calm and at peace. This room should not be filled with clutter. When this space is organized, clean and comfortable, you will feel more at peace. Have that Zen appeal! The aesthetics to a good design bedroom are Mood your space should have the right amount of light. For Instance, task lighting are great for when your laying in bed and reading a book, and over head lighting for when you need that extra light. I suggest creating a statement with your overhead lighting with a decorative fixture. For instance a nice and dramatic chandelier in the center of the room. Give your room some style. Spot lights are also important. These lights will help display artwork nicely on your wall. Also a must, include dimmers to these fixtures. You need variations of lighting. Color is also important. Choose colors that will calm the mind and body . Colors in the blues, greens, violet and white family. Comfort your bed is an investment. Invest in a great spine support mattress. Your sheets should be comfortable and made with materials that are good for you to breathe in. I came across a company that stands by that philosophy. There towels are made from Hemp and there bed sheets are made from 100% cotton. Absolutely no toxic chemicals are used in there products. Hemp fabric is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-microbial with anti-odor properties. Super comfortable, breathable and gets softer with every wash. Hemp is also eco-friendly and provides rich nutrients back to the soil. Check them out! Click on Picture below. This blog contains affiliate links. there is no cost to you. I might receive a small commission if you like something you see and purchase it. Note: I only share products that I would as a designer use for myself and select for my client. Quality Quality is everything in designing. Investing in good sturdy furniture and well made sheets and window treatments will last so much longer then have to buy furniture all the time because of poorly made. Your deciding on quality, but on what pieces to go for quality, I would definitely invest in a well made mattress and sheets. Anything you will sit or lay on. Everything else is up to you in what you would like to spend. Air Quality, very important. Enjoy lighting candles in your room? Swap out those chemical candles and choose candles that are made with non toxic material like soy and bees wax. It’s better for the air quality and also better for your body. Plants are also great for air quality. I came across this amazing online plant company. These guys specialize in real quality plants for your home. Check it out. Check out Leon & George. Leon & George Your considering redoing your bedroom? Your confused on how to design the room and how to style it to complete that look you’ve been eyeing for so long? I would love to help. I offer a wonderful and easy service called E-Design. CLICK HERE to find out more. Have questions about my E-Design (Virtual Design) service? Message me. Click here
Amazing Rug! Designer Round Up
As a designer I’m always looking for new products from furniture, area rugs and throw pillows etc. When I do come across some beautiful finds I like sharing it with you. I came cross these new area rugs and I have to say these are are quite lovely. Here is my round up! These amazing rugs come from Boutique rug. They have beautiful area rugs, throw pillows, lighting and more. CLICK HERE This blog contains affiliate links. I might get a space commission There is no cost to you. Why I love area rugs so much is because it really adds warmth and texture into the room. Area rugs help anchor the furniture pieces and becomes more inviting and complete. If your looking for an area rug for your room, but unsure what to select or what size, I wrote on that topic. How to pick the right size rug. Check out these other Design find Round ups on Area rugs . Affordable Area Rugs Hillcrest Area Rug Sadleir Area Rug Stithians Area Rug Southwark Area Rug Rachel Area Rug Well there you have it. My round up. If looking to accessories your house and need help I would love to pull together a unique personal look just for you. I help busy families with their interiors around the USA. Check out my E-Design Services. What is E-Design and how it can work for you. A fun and time saving way in working with an Interior Designer.
How To’s/ Tips on how to style a Shelf
Hi everyone! I’m so excited that you are here. What I have for you today is ” How to style a Shelf Unit”. You have a floating shelf or a built- in unit and your feeling quite lost in how to style it. Here are few steps to keep in mind and that would help you to create a look like an Interior Designer has styled it. 1. Select a color and similar colors Select a color palette. Pick an overall color and repeat it multiple times. Also, select other materials like a metal and wood finishes. Selecting a color helps pull your shelf together with your room. How to select your colors and finishes? The easiest way to select your colors is by using the colors that are in your room already. I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful boss mom entrepreneur that creates personalized books. I came across her Facebook page. I absolutely love these and the concept. Looking for something unique? Jennifer creates personalized books for your shelves displays. She creates stacked book sets “farmhouse style” that are stamped with whatever saying you choose! Check her out here.Stamped Books By Jenn 2. Play with varies of heights and placements How to play with heights is by bringing in different elements like books, vases, storage boxes, artwork and small and large objects. Group them in odd number of objects. Layer books horizontally and some vertically. For this will bring interest. Choose large objects as your anchor item and then add a medium and small object together. Tip: Don’t over clutter your shelf unit. Select a few pictures, vases, and filler objects. Select a color and material for instance a metal or wood tone. 3. Personalized your shelf I suggest make it personalized. Creating a place that shares beautiful memories like a vacation that you’ve been on with family or an object that means a lot to you because it been in your family for generations. How to incorporate these items in your design? If you have a photo of your family? Frame it with alike material is being used on your shelf. Tip: Don’t over clutter your shelf unit. Select a few pictures, vases, and filler objects. Select a color and material for instance a metal or wood tone. There you have it. Here are a few steps to follow when styling your shelf. Needing some help creating a cohesive look? Let’s collaborate . I would be happy to help you with the look that you are trying to achieve and provide you with the resources to complete your look. Check out my other How to style series How to style a night stand How to style with throw pillows How to design like a pro Don’t want to miss out? Join my newsletter to stay in the loop! C
How to style with Throw Pillows | Designer Finds
Hey everyone! One of my favorite decor items that I love shopping for is throw pillows. Pillows are a wonderful addition to your space. Bringing pops of color, gorgeous textures and interest into a room. Wanting a quick redesign in your space? You can simply change out your pillows to create a different look every time. For instance you can change them out for different holidays and a seasons. NOTE: keeping your furniture piece such as your sofa and chairs in the neutral palette . You can change out your decor items easily. How to select your pillows The easiest way in selecting your pillows is this. Pick a Solid A solid color will help bring in the color of choice for the room. It anchors the other pillows. Pick a Texture or small print Textures bring in some interest into the space. Pick a larger print Just like textures, patterns will liven up the sofa. If you are considering 2 patterns, Make sure one is a small print and the other is large print. This will help for the pillows to not clash with to many patterns and textures. That will make it look very busy. Designer Finds I’ve selected some amazing pillows for you to check out! I found so many beautiful pillows. I do have a few others I might share with you at another designer find round up blog. Some of these are pillow covers and others are not. |These links are affiliate links. There is no cost to you. If you make a purchase I might get a small commission. This helps me to keep my blog going. | Here are a few Pillow visuals of the same sofa to share with you on how just adding pillows can make a difference. How simple it is to change out to different pillow options. Even just switching just one pillow can make a difference. Looking to redesign your home? Needing some guidance on how to pull it all together? I would love to help. Let’s chat about your next project. Check out how my E-Design Services can help you. Click here These other blogs might be of interest to you. Check it out! Home Decor Amazing Finds Affordable Area Rugs Home Decor amazing Finds 6 Steps How to design your home Want to stay in touch? Join my Newsletter! I will send you a Free E-Book on Quick tips on how to start DE-Cluttering your home. Also a BONUS * a discount toward one of my E-Design Services of your Choice. Click Here to Join
How to Style a Night Stand
Hey everyone! I’m glad your here. A little bit about me, I’m Andrea and I’m an Interior Designer, I’m a wife and a mom to 2 wonderful girls. They are the main reason I went into the journey as as E-Designer. I’m able to do what I love which is design and still be a mom and do mom stuff. When decorating your room styling the top of furniture pieces like a night stand, console table and even your dresser are important and need to be addressed. Selecting just a few mindful pieces will bring that furniture piece from being boring into looking more put together. Here are a few steps 1. Lighting Great options for lighting are lamps, sconces and pendants. You don’t want just one type of light fixture which is always that ceiling fixture in the center of the room. Having different lighting sources in your room will give your room a warmth and not feeling stark. 2. Box or Tray A decorative box, bowl or tray are great dropping zone pieces. You can put your lotions, chap sticks, nail clippers and jewelry etc. 3. Height A great way to add height into that space is Artwork or a mirror hanging on the wall. This allows texture, height and color to that area. 4. Final touches The final touches are on how you accessories your night stand. For Instance, some options to consider are a plant, picture frame, a organic shape object. Bring in some sparkle with materials like metals and glass. Just keep in mind of height and size. Don’t over crowd the space. Select a few mindful objects. I suggest a lamp, something for the wall like artwork or mirror, a drop zone and if you have the space add something from nature. You like what you see in the images? Want it in your room? Click on the pictures and it will go directly to site for easy purchase. This is for your convenience. Note: These may contain affiliates links. I might receive a small commission if you purchase something. Don’t you worry there is no cost to you. This helps me keep this blog going. Check out these other How to’s Blog post 6 Steps How to design your home How to Create a color Palette for your home How to Style a console table Needing help with your home or help selecting the right products for your nightstand, let’s talk about your project! I collaborate with clients throughout the USA all online. By taking your inspiration, I will put together a cohesive design for your space that is tailored to you personal design style and lifestyle. I do all of this within your budget. Want to know more on how E-Design works? Let’s talk! Let’s talk
6 Steps How to design your home
Hey everyone! I’m so glad your here. A little intro about me, I’m Andrea and I’m a mom, wife and designer. When I come across some interesting stuff in the design field from frequent asked questions, inspirations and tricks I want to share with you on this journey. What I often get asked from people is that they are confused on how to create a cohesive design. They are overwhelmed where do you begin in the design process. So, I’m going to walk you through quick steps on how to do just that. How to design like a Pro 1) Create a plan First things first create a plan. Don’t start buying furniture and artwork or even painting walls. That is the last thing you do. What designers normally do first is create a furniture plan. Take measurements of the room including the heights of ceiling and any discrepancies like air ducts and outlets. When you have established a final plan on were all the furniture pieces will go and also the sizes of each piece then on to the next step. No, no, there is no buying yet. 2) Create a color palette Do you know what style you like? Do you know what colors you like? What type of finishes you like? This is where Pinterest and Instagram comes in handy. Pin and save a few design inspiration of rooms and materials you are interested in? Then take a look at it . Do you see it? The style and the colors you are drawn to? Do you see a lot of blues in those pictures or is it a more neutral palette that you like? Whatever it may be take notes on the colors you see, the style you are pinning a lot of. Furniture pieces that you are attracted to. Now, Create that color palette. Check out how to create a cohesive color palette. CLICK HERE! 3) Purchase the big furniture first Let’s go shopping! Take your furniture layout plan, the pictures of the room you are designing and color palette and concept board to the store. First, purchase all the large pieces like the sofa, chair, area rug and tall units etc. The area rug should be your first purchase. The area rug will set the color palette that you are trying to achieve. 4) Purchase the smaller objects Now, focus on the smaller items like the side tables, coffee table and ottomans. 5) Accent pieces When all your furniture pieces are in place fill it in with your personal touches like artwork, pictures of family, vases, lighting, and plants. You should have a plan for this also. It’s not a good idea to just buy whatever because you like it. Then When you get it all home and you’ve have realized it doesn’t look good anywhere because it might be to big or to small. Check size and style that it is cohesive through out your space. 6) Paint Lastly, Paint the walls. You should of already selected your paint choices when you were creating your color palette. You can paint before your furniture pieces arrive in your house, but create a plan first and color palette next before you selecting a paint color. It’s easier to match a paint color to a piece like an area rug or art piece then it is to match a furniture pieces to a paint color. The reason why is if you paint before you even selected your furniture, rug or even artwork what are you going off of in selecting paint colors? If you paint the walls and then you go shopping, but now your having a hard time finding fabric that actually matches your paint color. You might have to repaint. Who wants to do that? I sure don’t. So select your furniture and everything else first and then from their select your paint color to match those items. So much easier. There you have it. Tips on How to design your home like a Pro. If you need help with your design project? Let’s collaborate. I would love to help you come up with a design solution that fits your lifestyle, taste and budget. Check out the different E-Design Packages I offer. What Is E-Design & How can it help Like what you see? Pin it for later. Creating harmony and balance within your home. Giving you a sense of peace. That is my goal to help you through. Join my Bi-weekly newsletter where I share design tips, inspirations and much more on my blogs.
How to create a color palette for your home
Hey everyone! I’m so glad your here. A little intro about me, I’m Andrea and I’m a mom, wife and designer. When I come across some interesting stuff in the design field from frequent asked questions, inspirations and tricks I want to share them with you. Your looking at Pinterest and Instagram and your pinning and saving interiors your LOVING. Your noticing that “WOW” everything looks all put together. I wish my house could look like that. Well, I have great news! It can! I would like to give some quick tips on how to create a more cohesive look through out your home. One key note is that you want the look to be flowing throughout your home. For instance, not just in your living room. It should flow from room to room. It will really would look like you had a designer in your house. Where do you find your color palette Create a color palette. You can get your color palette from: Your favorite color From inspirational pictures. Artwork or area rugs anything that you just need to have in your life structural elements that can’t move Example: kitchen cabinets, flooring and counter tops 1.Favorite colors Do you have a favorite color? Is it a color that would look great in the home? Your favorite color can be spread throughout your home. That would be your great POP of color. For Instance, my favorite color is Blue. I would use that color as my main pop color/ accents. I would add blue in the accent pillow, in the rug and accent pieces. 2.Overall feeling from Inspirational pictures Grab a few pictures from Pinterest and Instagram and create a board. Select anything that catches your eye. Take a look do you see the types of colors and styles you are drawn to? Inspiration pictures can help guide you with your color palette and how your overall style will be. 3. Artwork and Area Rugs Artwork and an area rugs are great ways in coming up with your color palette. Loving an art piece that is in your home or it might be in a store that you have been eyeing all this time? Take a look in the colors being used. Select 1-2 colors out of that piece. You don’t have to use all the colors in the piece just select a few. How to create your color palette 1. Select a neutral select 1 or 2 neutral colors. Neutrals for instance like gray, taupe, tan, brown, cream and black 2. Select a white The white or off white will help coordinate with the neutral colors. The white could be used on the trim, ceiling and doors. 3. Select your pop of color then add 1 shade lighter This is your overall color that will be seen throughout your home. How to use your color palette 1. Main color The neutral will be your main color and overall wall color. Use that main color in different ways throughout your home. This helps coordinates with the neutral. The white could be used on the trim, ceiling and doors. I suggest starting with a neutral sofa. For one main reason if you chose just say a “red sofa” because you liked how it looked at the time or you were following a trend. Then you started not liking this sofa? Will you replace it? If you don’t mind spending money then this would be fine. I suggest investing in a good neutral sofa. You want quality and durability. It’s more affordable to replace throw pillows, artwork and area rugs then keep replacing a sofa. Also, choosing a neutral sofa is easier to coordinate the colors throughout the home. Down the road you have decided that you wanted a change. You already have a neutral canvas already to work with from your neutral sofa and walls. 2. Pop of color The color would be seen on accent walls on pillows and accent chairs. The shade lighter will give you depth . Tip: Colors should be repeated 3 times in the room to help create the cohesive look. 3. Select an accent color The accent color would be the main pop colors complementary color and/or shade lighter of that color. This color will compliment the main color. Inspiration Photo Let’s look at an example. What’s the color palette in this picture? The neutral is white, brown and black. The pop of color is blue and lighter blue and green and the accents is gold. You will then use these colors throughout your home. Needing help with your home, let’s talk about your project! I collaborate with clients in the throughout the USA all online. By taking your inspiration, I put together a cohesive design for your space that is tailored to you personal design style. I do all of this within your budget. LET’S COLLABORATE