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Design Board :: Gender Neutral Toddler Room

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kitchen nook for kids #kitchens #kids

This past week I stumbled upon a fabulous decor blog focused on family. It was an image posted on Pinterest that drew me to Design Mom, but the touching story about the Coleman family home that had me hooked. You’ll have to visit the Design Mom blog too.

gender neutral toddler bedroomsboy's toddler bedroom with map wallpaper

images above via Design Mom

Inspired by the pair of  bedrooms in the Coleman home that would be fitting for a boy or girl, I created a gender neutral toddler bedroom. Here’s the result:

gender neutral toddler bedroom // simplified bee #toddler #bedrooms

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happy decorating,

cristin

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Read full story By on February 12, 2014 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, beds, Boy, boy's bedroom, Features, Get The Look, Girl, girl's bedroom, interior design, Interiors

Design Reveal :: Blue and Orange Boys Bedroom

I’m thrilled to be sharing a peek into a boy’s bedroom I designed for a client’s son. Even though my client, Suzanne (also a friend and fabulous lifestyle photographer) lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, she choose my virtual design services. This gave her the design direction she was looking for, but the ability to purchase items herself and at her own pace.

Suzanne envisioned a “big boy” room that her son would enjoy now and through his teenage years. One way we achieved this was to select a neutral wall color – Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter. It’s a warm gray that gives the room a fresh, modern feel. While the rug, window treatments, furnishings and bedding pull traditional hues of blue and orange perfect for a boy any age.

blue and orange boys bedroom - cristin priest of simplified bee

To get a full appreciation for the transformation, I’ve included a look at the room before (below). There are actually two images – one of when it was a yellow nursery and the other more recent for the toddler years (although the paint color had already been changed for the new design).

boys bedroom before - simplified bee

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My client’s son loves his new “big boy room.” The desk with locker-style drawers is his favorite – it’s just plain cool. On the other hand, I love the dark brown dresser with contrasting white pulls and the custom photo canvas above. The photograph taken by Suzanne of her son adds a pop of color and a personal touch to the space. Love!

If you are interested in the products used in this design, some of them are listed below… get the look

How does Simplified Bee’s Virtual Design work? Step one is to answer a detailed questionnaire that narrows down the client’s vision, style and budget. Next after a scheduled phone call and consultation with the homeowner, I will create a design delivered digitally that includes mood board(s), floor-plan(s), paint colors, budget/shopping tool, detailed product info and any additional instructions the client will need to finish the room. The client then has the opportunity make the design come to life by purchasing items directly from the shopping list and at their own pace. For more information and pricing, please contact me!

Happy decorating!

Cristin

*photo credit Suzanne O’Brien Studio

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Read full story By on January 30, 2014 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, beds, bookshelves, Boy, boy's bedroom, color, interior design, Interiors, lighting, simplified bee portfolio, teen rooms, traditional, window treatments

My Favorite Posts of 2013

With the new year just days away, I’ve been reflecting on what a wonderful year it’s been (and how fast it went by!?). 2013 was another busy, yet rewarding year here at Simplified Bee. To celebrate, I’ve selected some of my favorite posts of 2013.

boy's bedroom with airplane art // simplified beeDesign Reveal: Traditional Boy’s Bedroom

Heart Valentine's Day Mug #valentinesValentine’s Day hot coco bar & diy XOXO banner

pink daybed girls bedroomInterview: Interior Designer Graciela Rutkowski

butterfly fiesta party ideas // simplified beeButterfly Themed Fiesta Party

designer bedroom with canopy bed by House of RubyPeninsula Decorator Show House :: Guest Bedroom by House of Ruby

San Francisco Decorator Showcase Living Room // Catherine KwongSan Francisco Decorator Showcase 2013 :: Living Room by Catherine Kwong

designer grey kitchen by Jute Interior Design // San Francisco Decorator ShowcaseSan Francisco Decorator Showcase 2013 :: The Family Kitchen by Jute Interiors

modern prince nursery room design board - Simplified BeeModern Prince Nursery Design Board

green and orange table setting // simplified beeSummer Tabletop

playroom ideas & essentials - Simplified Bee

 

Playroom Ideas & Essentials

playroom and guest room design // cristin priest // simplified beeDesign Reveal :: Playroom + Guest Room

I’ve been blessed to have amazing clients, faithful readers and loving friends and family who have supported this blog from the very beginning (May 2014 will be mark the 5 year anniversary!). Thank you so much!

Wishing you a happy, healthy 2014!

Cristin

 

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Read full story By on December 29, 2013 in Bedroom, Boy, brass, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, Living Room, Playroom, playrooms

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