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Color Trends :: Olive Green

I’ve been thinking adding a contributor for along time, but it wasn’t until I met Megan Bachmann that I decided to do it. Megan is a mother and has a great sense of style and aesthetic. She has a background in fashion, passion for interior design and writes her own blog, Otomi Home. I’m thrilled to welcome Megan to Simplified Bee!

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Thank you Cristin for the sweet introduction. I am so excited about olive green as an upcoming color trend for 2015. Elle Decor recently did a feature on up & coming colors and I’m particularly excited about this one. Olive green is so lovely in interiors because it borders between being a neutral and a color, depending on how you use it. It can be bold or subtle, modern or traditional. It looks amazing paired with a multitude of colors include white, black, navy, orange, and turquoise. And of course it looks incredible paired with brass accents. Olive green just feels new again. Here are some inspiring rooms using olive green…

The olive green walls and velvet sofa feel luxurious and moody in this room in Barnaba Fornasetti’s residence in Milan.
barnaba-fornasetti-elle decor green velvet(source)

The deep olive green tub anchors this bathroom created by Melbourne based Architects, Hearth.desire to inspire green tub(source)

The olive green walls and upholstered ottoman are totally on point in this room from domino.domino olive green ottoman(source)

An old standby room, also from domino, the olive green curtains act as a neutral and help to keep the turquoise painted room sophisticated.domino olive green(source)

Olive and green and deep navy = perfection.green velvet sofa(source)

Loving this olive green kitchen paired with white marble by Sydney based Architect Greg Natale.Screen Shot 2014-10-17 at 9.49.08 AM(source)

And last but not least, Jenny Komenda from the Little Green Notebook, recently designed a bathroom in olive green which looks amazing paired with those brass and black accents.jenny komenda olive green bathroom(source)

jenny komenda olive green kitchen domino(source)

As you can see, there is good reason to have olive green on your radar for design trends in the next year. You can read about another color design trend at Otomi Home today, Glossy Blue!

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Read full story By on October 21, 2014 in color, design trends, Features, interior design, Interiors

Design Crush :: Lulu DK

LuLu DK butterfly table runner and pink peonies // fiesta ideas

A few years ago a butterfly fabric by Lulu deKwaitkowski for Schumacher inspired the color palette and theme for a family party. I spotted the playful pattern in another textile of Lulu’s that was used to cover walls. It’s hard to see from the image below, but the fabric is a gorgeous linen and the butterflies are in shades of blue with gold metallic accents. It is quite striking.

butterfly wallcovering - Lulu DK textiles #butterflies

The image, found on Lulu’s blog reminded of how much I love her aesthetic – colorful, chic and always inviting. Her sophisticated, yet relaxed style is a result of her polar upbringing in bustling Manhattan and the laid-back beach lifestyle of the Hamptons and Bahamas. It’s most apparent in her LULU DK collections of fabrics, rugs, bedding, artwork and other decor items.

LuLu DK heart rug and artwork // girl's bedroom

This sweet child’s room features LULU DK’s heart rug and artwork.

inviting living room - Lulu DK

LULU DK linen pillows in wavy blue pattern top Lulu’s own sofa.

artwork by Lulu DK

Lulu always hand draws and paints her motifs and patterns before they are transformed into beautiful textiles. Her artwork is stunning!

butterfly wall decals // Lulu DK #butterflies

Recently, Lulu launched a line of adorable wall decals. My fave are the butterflies. So cute for a baby’s nursery, don’t you think?

gold removable tattoos // LULU DK #tattoos

I’ve never been a tattoo girl, but Lulu’s new metallic jewelry tattoos are so chic. Available in gold, silver or black the tattoos will last about 4 days in and out of the water. I just might have to try them out this summer!

happy decorating,

cristin

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Read full story By on June 18, 2014 in Bedroom, girl's bedroom, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, original artwork, pattern, rugs, tabletop, textiles, throw pillows, wallpaper

Color of the Year 2014 :: Radiant Orchid

dining room with radiant orchid chairs

Pantone’s Radiant Orchid (18-3224), an  intriguing shade of purple associated with joy, love and good health, has been selected as 2014’s “it” color. The captivating tone is quite a contrast from last year’s Emerald Green and 2012’s Tangerine Tango.

Pantone Radiant Orcid - Color of 2014

An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society. An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid draws you in with its beguiling charm.” – Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®

Radiant Orchid in Home Decor - 2014 Color of the Year

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What do you think? Will your be embracing Radiant Orchid as the color of the year 2014?

Happy decorating,

Cristin

*first image via Pinterest

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Read full story By on December 17, 2013 in color, dining rooms, interior design, Interiors

Friday Find :: Serena & Lily for Fall and Discount Code

Serena & Lily Discount Code #sale

Serena & Lily recently added over 150 new items for fall. And let me tell you, you’re going to love it! The cane bed, tufted loveseat and bookcase with raffia wrapped shelves are standouts because they are all timeless pieces that are worth the investment.

Serena and Lily // tufted loveseat // fall 2013Serena and Lily neutral bedroom for fall 2013

But for me, I was most excited to see Serena & Lily’s new wallpaper collection. It’s features a fun mix of bright colors, vintage patterns and classic looks. If you’ve been thinking about trying out wallpaper in a bath, entry or accent wall, you will have to consider Serena & Lily’s designs! Here are my faves…

Serena & Llily Wallpaper Collection #wallpaper

Best yet, you’ll receive 15% off site wide with discount code: FALLRS15 (one time use only & valid through September 30th 2013).

 

Happy Friday and Happy Shopping!!!

Cristin

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Read full story By on September 6, 2013 in discounts, Features, Friday Finds, furniture, wallpaper