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Client Reveal :: Playroom and Guest Room Design

I’m so excited to reveal a recent design project for a family with two young boys. Originally the bedroom was designed for guests and had a queen size bed (bummed, because I didn’t get an image of the before!). Needing a place for the boys to play and guests to rest, my client asked me to create a space that serves as both a playroom and guest room.

playroom and guest room design // cristin priest // simplified bee

A white daybed with a pull-out trundle was paired with a custom headboard in a Duralee geometric fabric in cool shades of blue and green. It’s topped with a variety of pillows including Serena & Lily’s quilted Euro shams in navy/clover and Kuba pillow in navy.  The turquoise bed-cover with white contrasting welt was custom made durable sunbrella fabrics. The fabrics definitely set the room’s nautical color palette and we pulled out the lightest blue for the wall color (Benjamin Moore’s Arctic Blue).

daybed headboard in blue and green // simplified beeplayroom and guest room design // cristin priest of simplified bee

For the boys’ games, toys and Lego creations (remember this boy’s bedroom with Lego display?), I selected a pair of Billy shelving units from Ikea, had them painted in Benjamin Moore’s Galapagos Turquoise and backed in a green and white trellis pattern wallpaper (used in my own kitchen nook). Green felt bins were added to help coral toy cars, smaller games and Legos of course! Land of Nod’s tree floor lamp with movable lights serves as a bedside reading lamp.

ikea billy bookcase hack with wallpaper // simplified bee

ikea billy bookcase in playroom // cristin priest // simplified bee

For extra kid-friendly seating, a pair of turquoise poufs and crisp white garden stool were selected. Perfect for a game of Go Fish!

My client was thrilled with the result and that’s the best part.

Happy decorating,

cristin

*photography credit: Jenn Jacobson

 

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Read full story By on December 4, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, bookshelves, Boy, contemporary decor, DIY, ikea, interior design, Interiors, Playroom, playrooms, simplified bee portfolio, Tips/Tricks, wallpaper

Design Crush :: New York Apartment by Designer Ashley Whittaker

Over the July 4th holiday I had time to catch up on some of my favorite shelter magazines. One interior design project featured on the cover of this month’s House Beautiful, struck a cord with me. The delightful 800 square foot New York apartment was designed by Ashley Whittaker. Multi-functional furnishings, exquisite details and a mix of patterned wallcoverings are found throughout the home. Overall, the space has a feminine feel which is perfect for the owner, a single woman in her 30s. In the living room, Whittaker balances the lavender palette with with touches of gray and black. One of these elements is the fabulous black and white photograph hung above the sofa. The large-scale photograph is also a personal touch too because it’s by the the home owner’s brother, Landon Nordeman.

New York apartment by designer Ashley Whittakersea urchin ceramic bowlBenjamin Moore paint - Silver Half Dollarinterior design tip - furniture scaleOsborne & Little's Maharani wallpaper for entryblue and yellow designer kitchenlime-green Quadrille wallpaper in hallwaywallpaper design tipIkea drawers by the bed // bedroom New York apartment

*photography by Thomas Loof for House Beautiful

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Read full story By on July 8, 2013 in Bedroom, bedrooms, cocktail carts, color, contemporary decor, decorating small spaces, foyers, ikea, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, Living Room, living rooms, pattern, textiles, wallpaper

Chic & Glam Furnishings from Ikea

Ikea is not known for glam furnishings, but you might change your mind after seeing some of their new products.

Ikea Mirrored Chest of Drawers

First Ikea added a mirrored finish to the classic MALM chest. It’s chic here in a dressing room, but would also be a great bedside table. With a price-tag of $299, it’s affordable too.

Ikea Vittsjo Bookcase in BlackIkea Black and Glass Bookcase Vittsjo

(images via Livet Hemma)

The new VITTSJÖ collection (above) is also a head turner. The frame in black and shelves in tempered brown glass provide a graphical and airy feel. The collection, ranging in price from $39 to $139, comes in all sorts of dimensions to work in any space.

Do you like the new glam furnishings from Ikea?

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Read full story By on September 5, 2012 in bookshelves, furniture, ikea

Simple Winter Floral Arrangements from Ikea

There’s just a few days until Christmas and keeping last minute décor simple is key to reducing stress. The IKEA Livet Hemma team has some simple, yet elegant winter floral arrangement ideas that we all can do ourselves.

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Amaryllis, parrot tulips and a lone crowfoot. The vase’s shape is key and highlights the beauty of these Christmas flowers.
Happy Friday & Happy Holidays!
* photo credit Nina Broberg and IKEA Livet Hemma
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Read full story By on December 16, 2011 in Christmas, flowers, holiday decor, ikea