Dining and Living Room Transformation

I hope you had a great weekend!  Is it just me or is summer flying by for you?  It's seriously the middle of July and I feel like the kids just got out for summer break yesterday.  This coming week is a mix of things for us.  We are finishing up painting a client's home and installing the finishing touches on Friday.  The kiddos bathroom is just about complete. FINALLY!!! 

So to finish things off my daughter and I are going to have a little fun painting today and I am going to do two pieces of artwork for the bathroom.  I am hoping to share pics later this week on the DIY Artwork and Bathroom Makeover.  

For the Design Board side of things, I completed the last portion of a first floor home makeover that I am excited to share today.  

I have been working with Anna for several months now, helping her transition her home into something she truly enjoys coming home to.  Anna wanted the living room/dining room side of the house to be a little more of an adult space.  She wanted it to be simple yet classy.  This is the Design Package I created for her...

Living Room Space

Dining Room Space

I always have a lot of fun putting together design packages, but this one turned out to be one of my top favorites.  I think maybe because of the color combination and feel of the different wood finishes that make it feel like such a warm place to be.

The great thing about her design is that it is a low budget makeover.  

Here's a little look at some of the pieces that I chose for the dining and living room space...

The wall art for the dining room...

And the wall art for the living room...

Three of these guys will go over the sofa.

I also love the pillows for the space!

Here are a few of the wood finishes that I think go well together...

A coffee brown side table that will add a little funkiness to the living room area.  

  A really lovely two toned brown sideboard to store all the dishware for the dining room.

And to finish the space off, I suggested that Anna paint her existing dining table in white.

Two of these golden yellow patterned chairs will add extra seating to the space while also bringing in a nice geometric pattern.  

So how will all this furniture and accessories be arranged?

Here is the Room Layout that I think will best suite the space...

And here are both Design Boards again...

Hope you enjoyed this weeks Design Board Package.

If you would like a Design Board Package for your home, please contact me at seasideinteriors01@gmail.com.

Mood Board Link Party: Sand and Sea Beachy Living Room

Today I will be co-hosting with Beth at Design Your Dwelling.  Beth is bringing together decorators and home renovators that enjoy doing what I love:  Mood Boards!  It takes a lot of work to put together a Mood Board for a project, but it is crucial in giving the client the overall feel of how the space will come together.  For my Design Board Packages, I include a Mood Board, a Room Layout, and a Source List for all the items to purchase.   I recently put a Design Board Package for a client who wanted a relaxing and lively living room for her, her husband, and their three daughters.  If you missed the post on their Design Makeover, you can see it HERE.

Here is the finished Mood Board for their new Living Room...

To request a Design Board Package please contact me at: seasideinteriors01@gmail.com.

Head on over and join the party!

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Sophia's Big Girl Spring Inspired Bedroom Makeover

Today I wanted to share an Online Design Board that might just get you in to the spirit of Spring!!!

I was contacted by a lovely lady who was looking to have her daughter's room transformed from the toddler stage to a beautiful Big Girl Bedroom!  On the list of wants for the room, she said that her daughter really loves nature, but she wanted to bring that in to the design in a girly way.  I was pretty much starting with a fresh palette except for one dresser in the room that will become a DIY project.

So here is what I came up with for Sophia... 

 

The starting point for me was a pillow I came across on Etsy and just fell in love with it!  I decided to keep the walls white and have the color come in with all of the furniture and accent pieces.  The dresser that is currently in Sophia's bedroom is similar in shape to the one in my design board so a little DIY paint project with new hardware and it will feel like a whole new piece of furniture.  I really like how it all came together with the touches of birds and owls and Spring time, but still giving her the girly space to grow in to.

 

I hope you like the fun Design Boards that I have had the opportunity to share.  I am having a blast creating them.  Last week I received a request all the way from AUSTRALIA to create a soft palette Nautical Nursery Design Board for a soon to be baby boy.  Ahhh Australia!!  I am so excited!  The room is just about complete and should be posted this week. 

 

Source List For Sophia's Bedroom

 Jenny Lind Style Twin Bed Frame

http://www.landofnod.com/jenny-lind-bed-white/f916

 Birdy Wall Art

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80000512/kids-wall-art-baby-girl-room-decor?ref=usr_faveitems

Pink floral Pillow

http://www.etsy.com/listing/113831690/green-pink-plum-floral-designer-pillow?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=pink+and+green+pillow&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all

 

Pottery Barn kids Owl Bookends

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/owl-bookends/?pkey=e%7Cowl%2Bbookends%7C1%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

 

Pottery Barn kids Clock

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/silver-ribbon-clock/?pkey=e%7Cclock%7C7%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Bottom_Marketing_Rule-_-

 

Pottery Barn Teen Quilt

http://www.pbteen.com/products/crinkle-puff-quilt-and-sham/?pkey=e%7Cpink%2Bbedding%7C100%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C17&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-

White Umbra Wall Flowers

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=16144991&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CNSZyrO697UCFUqoPAodkQ4AXQ

Spello Arabesque Rug

http://www.paylessrugs.com/trans-ocean-spello-2117-04-aqua.html?ibp-adgroup=gplistings&gclid=COGempW897UCFY9AMgodQz4ALg

 

 Dresser Inspiration

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/makeovers/custom-build-a-dresser-0107#slide-8

 

Aqua Frames

http://www.etsy.com/listing/122277474/aqua-distressed-picture-frame-set-shabby?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=aqua+frames&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_search_type=all

 

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Just About Ready to Install

My next room install date is nearly here.  I thought it would be neat to share with you a few of the items that I have purchased for the Living Room.   Bare with me, I took several of the pictures in my basement storage room which has one teeny tiny window and looks just like the inside of a spaceship.  I'm guessing that's what it would look like since I haven't actually been ya know, abducted by aliens.  Anyhoo, the pictures were not too pretty, but here ya go...

This is the Room Board I originally created for my client.  The artwork has changed for above the couch and the unit that is underneath the mirror will now a cabinet.  But overall the room should have a similar feel when completed.

One of things I enjoy doing is humming and hawing over the color of the room.  There where several contenders, but the color choice I finally decided on is Revere Pewter by Sherwin Williams.

I paired it against the pillows and the tables to make sure that it went well.  A few of the other grays I looked at didn't have enough warmth to make it into the room.

I mentioned awhile back that my husband started his painting business, so he is going to be the one putting this pretty color on the walls.  I like recommending him on jobs that I do since well, I know where he lives if he screws anything up.  Right?  Also, he is such a perfectionist that I know the rooms will always be up to par when I go in to install. 

 I had two pillows covered in Gazebo Cloud Floral Material to go on the clients brown sofa. I will be bringing in the green patterned pillows as a solid accent color.    A little bling with a set of three different shaped vases might make an appearance.  I always make sure I have extra options when I am working so that I can mix and match or bring in an additional piece if need be.  Do you like to do that when you are decorating a room?

Here is the Kichler mirror that I have been holding onto for several months awaiting the install.   I have seen it hopping around the blogosphere and now I can barely stand the anticipation of getting it up!  The unit is actually a gray blue color, quite a bit deeper than what you see in the picture.  It looks almost white in the picture, but I promise, it's the glare from the spaceship walls that gave it this hue.

 Here are the lamps that I found to go in the room.  I have a certain addiction to the slightly shiny hammered look of the bases.  What do you think of these lamps?  Are you a fan of this style?  It still seems to be a continuing trend.  I think they will look really nice with all of the browns, greens, and blues in the space.

Speaking of browns and blues, here we have the shades of brown and tarnished green in the end table and blue glass vase.  I wanted to bring in unique end tables.  Ones that had some character to them.  I knew that my client really liked the mix of wood and metal, so I thought something like this would fit the bill.  

My favorite thing about any room is texture.  I try to bring it in any way I can.  I love nubby feeling throw blankets.  I think this blanket is a nice warm green, probably a little brighter in this shot than in real life.  Curse you spaceship walls!!   And then there is my most favorite addition to the room.  The birch branch bowl, yep a bowl, on the right.   I purchased three of these guys to go in the room.  I found the inspiration on Houzz and I fell in love with them.  I showed them to the client who agreed.  I might have had some serious jealousy take over when I opened the box. I mean come on, they would look awesome in my house!

There are a few other items that I didn't get a picture of that will also be going in the room.  So, please check back with us to see how it all goes. 

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Relaxing Earth Tones Living Room Design Board

I can honestly say, I adore my job!  Number one, to be able to help someone transform a space in their home that allows them to really have a unique place all their own, is so much fun!  Another reason I love it, is that I get to express my creative side, which is constantly screaming at me to do something ;-)  So it is a win win for me!

This week I am working with a new client that loves reds and blues and wants to tastefully incorporate that into a sort of French Country Cottage feel.  So, I am working on that as I also finish up a design board that is inspired by Earth Tones that I want to show you.

Today's online design board that I am sharing with you is for a wonderful couple with two young children.  They have a living/family room that they are working on transforming into a more formal feeling space.  The existing space is done in greens and browns and the clients want to keep the existing color scheme.   Since the walls already have all the color the room needs, I wanted to keep the palette very light and airy and bring in a little of the wall colors to help soften the space.   I decided to bring in a more neutral beige shade and also a deep blue to add some depth of color.  One handy dandy tip is that if your walls are full of color, then always bring in lighter furniture decor and visa versa, if your walls are light, then add a punch of color with darker furniture.  It is always a nice contrast!

Here is the design board that I created...

Source List

Home Decorators Collection Panorama White Rectangle Sofa Table

West Elm Mia Table Lamp, White

 

Nest Weave Storage Magazine Basket

 

Chocolate Brown Throw Pillow - Brown Crinkle Cushion Cover with Silk Back - 16 x 16

 

Silver Metal Olive Leaves Plaque at Kirkland's

 

Archer Espresso End Table with Shelf

 

Geometric Poly Custom Drapes

 

Birch Forest II - Blue (24 X 48)

 

Sydney Navy/ Indigo Button Decorative Pillow

 

Elise Lt Taupe Leather Chair

 

Elise Lt Taupe Leather Sofa

 

Bloomsbury Canister

 

Decorative 5-inch Artichokes (Set of 6)

 

Cozy Throw, 50

 

Vintage Wood Juggling Pins

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If you are looking for a design board to get you started on your home, please send me an email to seasideinteriors01@gmail.com.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Living Room Inspiration Board!

Hope your week went well, mine was busy but a lot of fun..  I wanted to share with you a design  board that I created for a new clients' living room.  The design for this one was a Simple and Relaxing contemporary living room utilizing their existing couch and adding a lot of new accent furniture and decor in blues and greens.  The blues and greens are right up my alley since those are the colors that I have been decorating with in my own home over the last several months. 

Here is my idea of a relaxed style living room...

Today I got started on purchasing some of the room decor and furniture.  I found one of the two side tables, although mine is just a bit different, so I will spray the metal frame black on the one I found.  I just have to search for its twin.   I also ordered the upholstered chairs and beautiful accent pillows for the couch.  So, I feel like I got quite a bit accomplished today, YAY!  

I also have several DIY's to do on this room!   

There are pillow covers to make for the clients' existing couch cushions to go along with their new cushion covers I purchased today, a piece of artwork that I need to paint, and the verdict is still out on whether or not I will be making the curtains or purchasing them.  I wanted to at least  have 95" height on them and so far, I have searched and all I can find is the 84" in this specific color.  I will keep you posted on the details!   

I am now heading to bed since my kids have had three days of having friends sleep over and I am slightly exhausted ;-)   I hope you guys have some fun and relaxing things planned for your weekend, we are headed to a pool party tomorrow and a birthday party Sunday and I'm even gonna try to sneak in some bowling with my sister and my hubs.  Take care for now!

A New Path

I hope you are all having a great week!  Today, my post is a bit different than previous ones.

Most of my blogging thus far has been about the projects going on around our house and the inspiration I have found from other bloggers and decorators/designers on the web. 

 I wanted to open up a bit more and share a few things about myself and what I am currently up to. 

As of last April, I received my teaching license to teach elementary school k-6.  Since receiving my license, I have been working as a substitute teacher in the school district in our area.  I have gained a lot of experience working with the students in all elementary grade levels, but so far, the teaching jobs in our area continue to be far and few between.  I haven't given up hope on a teaching job, but I am also looking down other avenues. 

Throughout this past two years, while I was working towards becoming a teacher, I have also been heading down a different path without even knowing it :-)  

To me this couldn't come at a better time! 

The other path I have decided to take is

Interior Decorating. 

 I don't know where it started, but I know that I have always loved the ability to express myself in various artistic forms and interior decorating seems to come natural to me!! 

Let me take ya back...

Eight years ago, I started a cake design business with my mother in law.  We started from scratch, but moved quickly from the regular bakery style sheet cakes in to some amazing works of art for our clients.  I worked with my mother in law to design the cakes and from there I was able to bring the cakes to life!  Many of our high end cakes that I was fortunate enough to create, where published in Wedding Cakes, A Design Source Magazine.  It was something I never imagined would happen and to this day, was one of my biggest accomplishments :)

Designing and decorating cakes gave me a lot of insight into decorating!  Over time I knew what colors worked well with others, how to give the right mood or feel to a cake, and working with my mother in law, we were able to bring a brides dream to reality!

My mother in law Elizabeth Williams is still running the cake business The Magic Cupboard.  You can check out the amazing site here.  

Here are some of the cakes I was able to make during my time at The Magic Cupboard.

 

Spongebob was one of the funnest cakes to make!!! 

This cake was by far my favorite baby shower cake! 

 Anyone for a backyard BBQ?

The tiara and pillow cakes always seemed to be a big hit...

 My attempt at a Vera Bradley Knock off.

A surprise firefighter groom's cake for one of my husband's co workers. 

The last two cakes describe more of my current environment of the DIY world ;-)

 

Just taking this little cake walk ;-) down memory lane is bitter sweet!

It was a VERY difficult choice to step away from designing and decorating cakes, but my kiddos where still little and needed more of my time than the cakes would allow! 

So, where does that leave me?  Well, I have thought long and hard about it and I have come to the decision to start my own interior decorating business.  I know, CRAZY and EXCITING all in one!!!  Currently a little more Exciting than crazy.  I went back and forth over the name and finally chose Seaside Interiors, LLC. 

 I have a relaxed and cozy way of decorating, I love to decorate interiors that give the feel of a retreat in your home, and I live on the East Coast, so I think the name kinda sums it up ;-) 

I still have quite a few things to do which include:

Building a Website

Setting up my Office

Make my Brochures

Begin Marketing my Business

Adding an E-Design Option to my blog and/or website

Have a logo made

A few things on the list are already underway. 

First, I am currently working with Molly of Mixed Molly Designs

 to create my logo and business cards.  I saw Molly's work on Blue Roof Cabin when she created this logo for Mimi.   

 I emailed Molly immediately!  She has a great eye for designing logos and her pricing is very reasonable and much cheaper than many of the other graphic designers that I came across.

So over this next month, I will be able to share with you my choices of logo and the completed product.  I am soo excited to see the end result!!!

Another "to do" is to set up the E-Designs portion of my business on my blog and website.  Many of you already know about E-Designs, which are also known as Mood Boards or Design Boards.  I have been creating them for a few years now.  I started doing them for my own rooms when we began to build our house and then more recently I was asked by friends and family to create Mood Boards for their homes.  I love doing them and I hope by this next week I will be able to have it set up and available on my blog. 

Here is one of the recent Mood Boards I created...

Thanks for letting me share all that with you guys!  I would love to hear your feedback and I will keep you posted on the process of starting my business.