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.

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Shades of Gray and CB2 lighting!

A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet with clients in regards to their home that they recently purchased.  They are looking for a completely different design and feel than what they have been used to the past 20 years.  So, now instead of a lodge style home, they are hoping to transition this home into something more Zen.  A place where they can relax and meditate.

So this morning, I sent over some color choices for the Open Concept Living and Dining Room...

I am going to be using Thunder by Benjamin Moore in some areas of our home and it seems to be a shade that I just gravitate too.  So I may be a smidgen biased ;-)

 I recently used Requisite Gray by Sherwin Williams in a client's formal living room and it is a gorgeous shade of gray.  

All of the grays I chose fall under the Griege (Gray Beige) category to bring warmth and peace to the space.

Once the clients decide on what shade of gray they gravitate towards, the living room/dining room area will get a fresh new paint job.

For the Living and Dining space there is a floor to ceiling fireplace in the middle of the room that separates the areas.  One side will be the dining room and the other will be the living/meditation area.  The room has tons of natural light coming in from all of the windows and sliding glass doors along the back wall. 

Here are some of the BEFORE of the Home...

 I am considering bringing in an over sized wall decal of trees in a tone on tone color for this left wall.

 This is the dining room side.

 Another shot of the dining room looking on to a sun room.  All of the furniture including curtains will be replaced with something more clean lines and zen or spa like.

So, this evening I will be meeting with the client and electrician to come up with lighting options since both rooms are completely void of any type of lighting.  To me, lighting is so important in evoking the mood you want in a space. 

A couple lighting options that I am considering are...

2 of these firefly pendant lighting sets from CB2 to hang down the center of the table.

Or Option #2

Also from CB2 is this Noir Pendant.  If this is the option the clients go with, I am hoping to add two of these over the dining table.

This week, I am working on the Design Board Package for the Living/Dining Room Combo and hope to share that with you soon!

Have a great rest of the day!

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Kitchen and Pantry Makeover

Hey guys, I had mentioned last week or so that I was creating some design boards for a mom in Oregon.  I finished work on her Family Room Design and after getting great feedback on it, I quickly got started on the adjacent kitchen and pantry.  

Anna has two boys running around the house, so she wanted to keep the fun and lively feel going into the kitchen while still not losing the style and feel she is going for.  

Working in the existing space, I wanted to give the room some character, but not have it feel completely different from the Family room.

To do that, I kept a similar color scheme.

Here is the finished results of Anna's kitchen design board...

Source List

WindowValance

Set of 3canisters

ChalkboardWall Decal

TileBacksplash

Light

Rug

Curtains

Wall Décor

Turquoise Door Inspiration

I went with a different shade of gray from the Family Room.  For the kitchen I decided on Knitting Needles by Sherwin Williams.

I also went with the same gray curtains as the ones I chose for her Family Room since the large window in the Family Room and the sliding glass door are both close to each other.  When looking in from the hall, I wanted it to flow well from one area to the next.  

My client has a kitchen table that she would like to repurpose.   I suggested painting it in a white finish and having the golden honey colored rug to go underneath the table and a smaller mat size to go by the sink in the same pattern.

Since she wanted fun, I thought maybe the pantry door would look great in a shade of turquoise like the inspiration photo I found from Tater Tots and Jello.  

To tie in all of the colors from the design board and pull the curtains and even the wall color into the mix, I found this ADORABLE fabric from fabric designer Deborah Edwards.  It is so fun and playful! Anna is going to turn into a window valance to go above the kitchen sink.

I chose a canister jar set in the same honey color to bring some of the color on to the counter top.  

For the back splash tile, I went with a simple white mosaic tile that I think will compliment the cabinetry well. 

I think one of my favorite finds was the kitchen typography artwork for the walls.  

I recommended that my client stick with the turquoise chevron background for both pieces of artwork and then choose which kitchen utensils and phrases she likes best.  The Whip it Good one would either have me singin the "Whip It" song or my version of the Salt and Pepper song "Push Whip it Real Good, bom be dom bom be de de dom.  Either way, I'm sure my kids would be THRILLED with me singing "Whip It" every morning.  I'm gonna go with probably NOT, since my aunt so lovingly told my sister and I we sound like to Bleepin cats getting burned on a stove when we sing.  Aww, I love those truthful family members!

Anyway, I think the artwork is so much fun :-)

These will go on either side of the sliding glass door to give a punch of turquoise color to that area.

One of my favorite spaces to come up with some fun organization and design ideas is the pantry.  Check back for my next post on the cute little Pantry Makover Design I created for Anna.  

Have a great weekend!!!

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Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs on a Target Budget

Happy Easter!!!   Hope you guys are having a great Easter weekend.

I thought today I would share one of several design board packages for one of my clients.

Most people are on a strict budget when it comes to decorating their home.  I know I am!   I am always  going for a high end look on a low end budget.  I splurge when I can if it comes to a statement piece, but the rest of the time I try to cut corners by doing DIY projects and finding knock-off versions for less.

I was recently contacted by Anna who lives in Oregon with her kiddos.  She wanted to have Room Board Packages, completed on a smaller budget, for several rooms in her home.

So we got started on the Family Room first.  Anna wanted it to be comfy, cozy, and family friendly.  She was not afraid to do DIY projects or find things second hand and re-purpose the items.   I designed the room around the idea that some items such as her coffee table and the fireplace would become DIY projects.

Here is the Design I came up with to accommodate her family...

Source List and Hints and Tips

White Bookcase

http://www.target.com/p/threshold-cottage-2-shelf-bookcase-white/-/A-11038834#prodSlot=medium_1_6&term=2+shelf+bookcase

One of these on either side of the fireplace to balance out the wall over there.  Great to put some baskets on to store the kiddos toys, books and games.

Silver Mirror

http://www.target.com/p/threshold-silver-beaded-wall-mirror/-/A-14137992#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink

To go above the white bookcase on the left of the fireplace.  It will mimic the window on the right to give the feel of a second window.

Basket for throws or kids toys

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/set-of-2-newport-braided-round-baskets/260660?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=7

One of these next to the tv unit to put your throw blankets in or for more toy storage.

Ikea Frames

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80243542/

You will need three gray frames for over the tv unit.  Maybe some black and white photos of the kiddos to go in them.  Put the first one up centered over the tv and then space the other two out about 6 -8 inches away.

Artwork

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/first-light-i-giclee-print/13743?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=0

This print is expensive so since you don’t mind doing a diy project, I would head to the craft store and get a canvas and some deep yellow, gray, black, brown, and white paint and a few brushes and just have some fun creating something similar to this.  I always add a tiny bit of black to colors like the yellow and mix them together so that they are not too bright.  Then for the gray you can mix in a bit of white to lighten it up.  I would do two different shades of gray and gold to add a bit of depth.  If you mess up, let it dry, and go over it a bit in the areas you don’t like.  To get the black trim around the edge when you are all finished painting it and it is completely dry, use some blue painters tape and a ruler and tape it off and then paint the black around the trim and on the sides of the canvas.  Just have fun with it.  Make sure the canvas is large enough to fit in that spot over the fireplace.

Rug

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/sisal-rug/42117?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=4

Definitely check craigslist or Homegoods for one.

Cloche

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/search/27296748.jsp?cm_vc=SEARCH_RESULTS

Would be nice on a console table behind the couch or on the coffee table.  Homegoods sometimes has them too.

Side Tables

http://www.target.com/p/threshold-windham-side-table-with-shelf-black/-/A-14122472

On clearance right now for $55

One on either side of the couch.

Lamp Shade

http://www.target.com/sb/lamp-shades-bases-lamps-lighting-home-decor/lampshade/-/N-5xttkZ5vf95#?lnk=AdSyndication_SearchResult_Left|&intc=656724|null

Lamp Base

http://www.target.com/p/threshold-lamp-base-ceramic-beanpot-medium-tan/-/A-13648290#prodSlot=large_1_29

Curtains

http://www.target.com/p/threshold-jacquard-ikat-window-panel/-/A-14368360#

If you don’t like the gray, You can even just do a plain linen colored curtain.  Check target they have them.

Pillows

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97646220/last-one-both-sides-19x19-fits-20x20?ref=shop_home_active

HINTS AND TIPS

I tried to go with as much of Target’s version of Pottery barn style that I could as far as pricing for you.  Things like the storage baskets for the shelf or the larger one in the design board can be found at Homegoods, TJMaxx, or marshalls.  The pillows are a bit of a splurge but if you can’t purchase them then also check Homegoods,  Tjmaxx, and marshalls for similar ones.  Items like the bookcases might be found at Goodwill or other thrift stores.  Just make sure that they fit the space well.  You want them to have a built in look so as close to the size of the space as possible.  You may just need to put a coat of white paint on each one if you find it at a yard sale or something.

I would paint your tv unit black and get another two of the brown basket that you have on the left of the tv unit in the picture you sent me to add to the unit.

I would also suggest finding a simple shaped rectangle console table painted in a natural wood to go behind the couch underneath the windows.  You can put a few stacked books off to the right with a cloche on top of the books with some greenery underneath the cloche.

I would paint the coffee table white if you are keeping it as is with the glass in it or I would paint the legs and base a dark brown, have a piece of thin luan wood cut to fit (lowes does the cutting for free or extremely cheap for you) and then do a diy tufted ottoman like this link: http://www.homewithmandy.com/2012/02/diy-coffee-table-to-ottoman.html

I would do a plain linen colored fabric with the brown legs base.

Put the white dish on the top of the right bookcase and then the vase on the top left of the console table that’s behind the couch.  Add some fake branch flowers similar to the ones you can find on pottery barn.  I know that Target is currently selling the cherry blossom type branches in store so you may want to check them out.

Bring in your clear glass candle holders to reuse and put them on the top of the white bookcase that is on the left side of the fireplace.  Put the larger candle holder far left and have the smaller one just next to it put more forward than the larger one.  Fill the vases with Epsom salt and candles.

For the fireplace, you can take off the top shelf piece and replace it with a large piece of reclaimed wood or get a piece of lumber cut to fit from lowes or home depot and stain and paint to look like reclaimed wood.  For the sides of the fireplace, I suggest framing it out similar to the picture I chose for the design board and then adding new tile in the sea glass color that I suggested.  There is also subway sea glass if you would like it to look larger.  I can send a link to a couple of the sea glass ones that I like if you want to go with something like that.  For demolition, all of the original tile will need to be taken down.  It would be great if you could take the wood look all the way up and paint it out white like they did in the image.  Depending on the amount of work you feel comfortable doing, you may want to hire someone complete the fireplace project for you.

If you have any questions regarding anything, please feel free to contact me, thanks so much, Helen

The After pics of Anna's Family Room are not here yet since she is in the midst of the Family Room Makeover, but here are some of the Before pics she sent me so that I could get started on the design...

 This is the wall looking into the room.  Anna was really hoping to change up the fireplace design. Since there was only one window on the right, I came up with a design that would balance the room out by placing a bookcase on either side of the fireplace and adding a mirror on the left hand side to give some reflection similar to the window on the right.

 This tv unit will be painted black and will possibly have some black and white pictures placed inside gray Ikea frames on the wall above.

The white sheers will be replaced with these pretty gray Threshold drapes from Target.

Here are the Target bookcases that I think will fit well on either side of the fireplace.

A fun patterned pillow that will accent each end of the couch.

VIA

Here is the inspiration for the fireplace.  Although Anna doesn't need the pretty platform base, this will at least give her the option to create a similar finish to her fireplace.

Next up is the post for the kitchen and pantry design to accompany this family room!

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Navy and Yellow Guest Room

I know, I know...  I have been working on quite a few Nautical Styled Designs for myself and several clients lately.  BUT, well, they are one of my favorite designs and I think that you can't go wrong with a Nautical kinda coastal vibe when decorating. 

I hope you are enjoying some of the different variations I have been putting together for this style.

I think the feel of a Nautical room can be accomplished with many different pallets of color such as the most popular Navy Pallet like this Dining Room Design Board or something a little softer like this Nursery Inspired Design that I recently created.

So, here's the shocker.  A local client of mine that I have been working with for a little bit now has asked if I would help with her guest rooms and Jack and Jill bathroom.  One guest room is near completion and just needs a few finishing touches while the other guest room was just waiting for a Makeover.  So she said, Helen I'm thinking Nautical for this room.  Ahh, music to my ears!

This is the design I came up with for her and her husband...

Source List

Navy Chair from Ethan Allen

http://www.ethanallen.com/product?productId=7997593

Wall Stars

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Wall_Stars_-_Set_of_3/270/

Magnifying Candle Sconce

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/3258415/?catalogId=37&bnrid=3318529&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Decor_&_Pillows&cm_pla=Candle_Holders&cm_ite=Magnifying_Glass_Wall-Mount_Votive_Sconce&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=31-101808670-2

Clear Glass Lamp Base

http://www.target.com/p/threshold-lamp-base-tear-drop-medium/-/A-13648289#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink

Navy Lamp Shade

http://www.pbteen.com/products/classic-shade/?pkey=e%7Clamp%2Bshade%7C38%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C18&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Top%20Marketing%20_Rule-_-

Side Tables

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/2919439/?catalogId=37&bnrid=3318529&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Furniture&cm_pla=Bedside_Tables_&_Dressers&cm_ite=Stratton_Bedside_Table%2C_Antique_White&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=30-137985086-2

Baskets

http://www.ballarddesigns.com/set-of-2-newport-braided-round-baskets/260660?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=7

They come as a set of two baskets but I did see some really cute baskets at Homegoods last night for a lot less so I would suggest checking that section out when you go over. 

Lanterns

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/malta-lantern/?cm_src=SEARCH_TOPPRODUCT||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Sku_Top_Marketing_Rule|Lantern-_-&cm_re=OnsiteSearch-_-SCHBillboard-_-SEARCH_TOPPRODUCT||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Sku_Top_Marketing_Rule|Lantern-_-

Map

http://www.etsy.com/listing/127011196/vintage-1934-nautical-chart-of?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=Nautical+Map+Chesapeake+Bay&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_search_type=all

Jan wanted it fresh and relaxing so I went with all white bedding from West Elm.  Since there is a little nook, I chose a large plush Navy Chair from Ethan Allen to fit in the space.  I also chose a Vintage Style Map to be framed from the places that this couple lived.  I think if you are going to bring in Art like this, why not make it personal to the family.  The map will fit nicely in the nook area too.  

The two types of material that I chose fit the Nautical feel but are not too themy.  Is that a word, Themy?  My auto correct says no, but I think it should be ;-)

The striped material will be brought in on the window treatments and the kinda funky navy and white fish scale material will be made into a throw pillow for the Navy Chair.  What do you think of the material?  Are you more of a subdued kinda person, a little bit funky, or a mix of both when it comes to picking materials for your home?

She really liked the idea of having a star of some sort in the room, but I didn't want it to feel so gimmicky, so I found a set of muted toned stars that I think will blend pretty well with the space.

My favorite item that I came across is the Magnifying glass candle holder from Pottery Barn that mounts to the wall.  I may have squealed when I saw it!  

Repose Gray is one of my new favorite grays and I tend to use it anywhere I want a lighter shade of warm gray, so we are going to paint both Guest Rooms in Repose Gray and go a shade or so darker for the adjoining bathroom.

When I sent Jan the Design Board Package, this was her reply...

Helen, 

I love it!!!  Everything about it is just perfect.  You definitely know my taste.  I like the stripe fabric for the window treatment and the other fabric for pillows.  It will be a lovely room.  My guests will not want to leave!

Jan

It's good to know I was on the right track with what she envisioned for the room.  I am completely thrilled that she loves it and can't wait to get in there to bring this room design to life.  So keep a look out for those posts in the coming weeks.

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Linking up to Beth's Mood Board Link Party at Design Your Dwellings.

March Madness Sale!!!

The other day I came up with the idea that I wanted to do a fun sale just for the month of March, so this is what I decided...

So for the whole month of March I will be creating design/mood board plans for half off.  The Design Board Package includes:

The Inspirational Design Board (To give you a full visual of the project)

The Room Layout (For all furniture placement)

The Complete Source List for the items on your Design Board (So you know exactly where to purchase your items)

Instead of the Design package costing $150 per room, it will be $75.

If you add a second room to the list I will take an additional $10 off, so you can have two full Room Design Packages for $140, which is less than the price of one regular priced Design Board!

Examples from My Design Board Portfolio

It is really simple to place your order.  You can click on the side bar for which Design Board Option you would like to purchase.  For the next step, just send me an email to seasideinteriors01@gmail.com letting me know which option you are going with and we will work together to create the Design Board that fits your lifestyle!

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Lego Friends Party Mood Board

Ok, so if you checked out the post from yesterday, I did a surfer girl room board for one particular little lady, my daughter.   And today that little lady is turning 9 years old.  As you know kids turn 9 well, in the blink of an eye. 

So now we have the birthday party plan.  This Saturday, Lacey is going to have a sleepover with 5 girls.  I'm sorry, I mean 5 GIRLS!!!  Am I crazy?  YES.  Did I say no more birthday sleepovers for a few years?  YES.  Am I a sucker?  Well...  YES.

The theme for the party is Lego Friends.  Most mood boards I do are for customers that want a inspirational design board for a room in their home, but I just kinda' thought, why not do it for the parties I create for my loved ones too.  I usually have all sorts of ideas rolling around when I plan a party, so this helped me see it as a whole.  It totally took the stress out of trying to remember what I had to complete for the party.  I don't know why I didn't think to do this sooner. 

Here is the Lego Friends Party Mood Board I created...

Sources

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/108891113/butterfly-name-banner-custom-made?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_query=lego+friends&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

 

http://pinterest.com/pin/125608277078819332/

 

http://sharedfromwayoverhere.blogspot.com/2012/04/lego-friends-party.html

 

http://pinterest.com/pin/47147127320930024/

 

http://pinterest.com/pin/47147127320929507/

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92879904/building-blocks-birthday-invitations?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=lego+friends+invitation&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all


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Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn Room Design Board

A few of the recent design boards that I have created seemed to have one thing in common.  Comfort, comfort, and well, a little more comfort!  A place to just kick back and relax!  So today, I thought I would share one of my recent design boards that I put together for a very loving couple, Lauren and Robert.

Care of Lauren Zeigler Photography

 

I know, how Stinkin' cute are they?  I love these photos that they allowed me to share with you guys!

Care of Lauren Zeigler Photography

 

I knew pretty quickly that Robert loved the look of Restoration Hardware while Lauren loved the feel of Pottery Barn.  Where Robert pulls in how things look, Lauren pulls in how things feel.  She likes the layered textures in the room and he likes the clean lines.  So, together I knew I wanted to create a space that spoke to the both of them. 

 

Here is my mix of the Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn feel...

 

 

 

I love the warmth of the buttery yellow with the gray blues and touches of brown!  I worked in a few items that they already owned such as the black Ikea side tables.  I had a lot of fun pulling the different pieces together.

 

SOURCE LIST

 

http://www.target.com/p/threshold-kitsune-toss-pillow-blue/-/A-14161279#prodSlot=medium_1_23&term=threshold pillow

 

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/caged-glass-table-lamp/

 

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/hayward-18-pillows/f47154

 

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/prescott-jars/f47777

 

https://www.jossandmain.com/Prescott-and-Parker~E2686.html#

 

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Hidcote_Mirror_-_Set_of_3/170/

 

http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-edison/nickel/200SBHAC13A-26010.html

 

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/studio-wall-easel/

 

 

Please contact me at: seasideinteriors01@gmail.com for a detailed Design Board for a room in your home!  The current price for one of my design boards is on sale for half off and is $75.  This includes the mood board as seen above, the room layout, and source list for where to purchase furniture and accessories found in the Design Board!