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It’s an eclectic mix of rich texture, pattern and color. It’s always laid-back and approachable. And I’m totally drawn to it. I’m talking about Boho chic style. The layered approach is the perfect direction for a teen girl.
chandelier // headboard // elephant pillow // sheet set // artwork // nightstand // wallpaper // pouf // rug
happy decorating,
cristin
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Large dome pendant lights. They are being used more and more throughout the home including in dining rooms, kitchens and even bedrooms. The sleek, clean design had definitely increased in popularity and was the topic of an article recently written by Mary Jo Bowling on Houzz. I was thrilled to have my little breakfast nook (below) featured and talk about the design trend too! Here’s one quote taken from the article.
Dome pendant lights more understated than some over-the-top or frilly fixtures and they are kind of like the little black dresses of design, in that they can be dressed up or down to go with anything. – Cristin Bisbee Priest via Houzz
I often get asked who made the dome pendant in our nook. It was by Arteriors, but has been discontinued. If you are searching for something similar though, this chrome dome pendant light is a good alternative.
happy decorating,
cristin
*first image via Noe
I’ve loved watching Lauren Liess’ career explode over the past few years. Having had the pleasure of meeting Lauren at a design conference in LA., I can say she is super down-to-earth, approachable and beautiful. Just like her interiors!
In the last year Lauren opened Lauren Liess & Co., an interior design studio and home furnishings boutique in Virginia and launched the textile company, Lauren Liess Textiles. She did this all while raising her adorable three young boys (Christian, Justin and one-year-old Luke) and doing a huge renovation on her own home. Can we say super woman?! Her new home graced the pages of the latest Domino Magazine. It’s amazing. The open modern, yet rustic kitchen is a standout and gives you a great peek into the beautiful juxtapositions Lauren achieves so effortlessly in her designs.
The rusted iron opening shelving flanking the oven’s hood caught my attention first. They are so unexpected. Love, love, love! She also pairs modern white perimeter base cabinets topped with black soapstone with an island wrapped in reclaimed wood and topped with clean white marble. Although contrasting Lauren achieves a relaxed balance kitchen design that’s pleasing to the eye.
To make the sink area a focal point in the kitchen, Lauren created a whimsical art wall. Daring? Of course! She’s breaking all the “rules” here, but I love the result. Speaking of silly rules, did you notice Lauren didn’t add a backsplash and mixed hardware finishes throughout?
I mixed a variety of metals throughout the space for a relaxed collected feel- brass, iron, stainless steel, galvanized steel, bronze and more. My husband, David, found the antique apothecary drawer pulls on ebay. – Lauren Liess via Pure Style Home Blog
To display barware, vases and serving ware, Lauren hung butcher block shelving from Ikea next to the refrigerator. The wood gives the space a little warmth that contrasts nicely with the dark, honed soapstone perimeter countertop.
Here is a look at the kitchen from the living room that sits right off of it. As you can see, Lauren continues her relaxed, layered approach here to. It’s so friendly, just like Lauren.
happy decorating,
cristin
*Photos by Helen Norman via Pure Style Home
Last week my own home project got underway. In need of some extra space, we are adding a master suite onto our existing house. I’m most excited about having a new bathroom and am in the process of narrowing down tile, lighting and plumbing fixtures. The vanity has proven to be more difficult for me to design. We want to have the most storage we can get out of it, while not having it feel too heavy. So most recently I’ve been on been on the lookout for smart bathroom vanity ideas. Here are a few beautiful custom vanities that have caught my eye.
Love the extra storage that this vanity with cabinet combo provides!
Although a little too glam for my taste, I think this vanity, marble counter and lucite mirror pairing is fabulous.
This vanity looks like an antique chest of drawers which I love, but is too petite for our space. But, isn’t the tile outstanding as well?
This is a beautiful vanity in a traditional style, but with a contemporary lucite pull. Love the grasscloth here too!
I love the this vanity that feels like a vanities may look like freestanding pieces of furniture. The beautiful layered mirrors also caught my attention.
The extend countertop and leather pulls had me loving this modern bathroom vanity.
The open shelving separating the sinks on this vanity had me taking a second look.
This vanity in glossy powder blue with opening shelving is a fave. Love the charming cutout pulls. Paired with teal grasscloth, gold fixtures and neutral tile floor, this bathroom is a stunner.
I’ve pinned so many more inspiring bathroom designs on my Designer Bathrooms Pinterest board and am having a hard time narrowing down what I want!
Also, if you are looking to update your bathroom soon, check out Joss & Main’s bath sale – they have some great tile, vanities and facets on sale!
happy decorating,
cristin
* image sources from top to bottom: houzz, Elizabeth Bauer Designs, Pinterest, DecorPad, Architectural Digest, Pinterest, New England Home, Phillip Jefferies
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