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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

product links:

one // two // three // four // five // six // seven // eight

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

Sneak Peek :: Walker Zanger 2014 Collections

From ancient times to the present, decorative patterns inspire, enrich and influence our lives. Kindled by our instinct for decoration, Walker Zanger has created new collections for 2014 and gave us an exciting preview at #BlogTourVegas. From hand painted tiles in Mediterranean blues to ornate mosaics in marble and limestone, the collections, Duquesa and Tangent are varied, worldly and spark the imagination. Pulling influences that span the globe including Egyptian wood inlay, Chinese decorative screens and famous beach-side walkways in Rio de Janeiro, here’s a sneak peek:

Walker Zanger Tile - Duquesa Fatima Pattern #BlogTourVegas

Duquesa “Fatima” pattern above

Walker Zanger Tile - Duquesa Fez Pattern #BlogTourVegas

Duquesa “Fez” pattern above

Walker Zanger Tile - Duquesa Raffaela Pattern

Duquesa “Raffaela” pattern above

Walker Zanger Tile - Granada Mosaic Pattern #blogtourvegas

“Granda” pattern above

Walker Zanger Tile - Ostia Pattern #blogtourvegas

“Ostia” pattern above

Walker Zanger Tile - San Marcos Pattern #mosaic #tile

“San Marcos” pattern above

Walker Zanger Tile - Tagent Ipanema Pattern #blogtourvegas

Tangent “Ipanema” pattern above

Walker Zanger Tile - Tangent Astral Night Pattern #tile

Tangent “Astral Night” pattern above

Walker Zanger Tile - Tangent Merge Pattern #tile

Tangent “Merge” pattern above

Walker Zanger’s beautiful new 2014 collections have captured my attention. Did they capture yours? Which pattern is your favorite?

happy decorating,

cristin

*images by Simplified Bee

*disclosure: this post was sponsored by Walker Zanger through BlogTour, although all opinions are my own.

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Read full story By on February 10, 2014 in Bathroom, bathrooms, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, pattern, tile

Healing Steam Showers by Mr. Steam

As you may have seen from my Instagram photos this past week, I had the honor of being one of fifteen designers to represent BlogTour in Las Vegas (#blogtourVegas) at the the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The week was filled with uncovering new design trends and seeing the latest and greatest products in kitchen and bath design. It was both exhilarating and exhausting. By the end of the week I needed downtime and a recharge. And to my rescue – the lovely folks at Mr. Steam who treated the BlogTour crew to experience first hand the healing properties of steam at the beautiful Aria Spa. Yep, it was fabulous.

You may know steambathing improves breathing and acts as a natural expectorant. But, did you know that it also hydrates dry skin, removes toxins from the body, boosts metabolism, promotes restful sleep, and increases circulation? These are just a few of the many benefits of steam therapy. So it’s no wonder that more and more homeowners are requesting steam showers.

Mr. Steam Shower #BlogTourVegas

Although most of us envision large steam rooms, steam showers can be as small as 3′ x 3′ x 7′. Mr. Steam isn’t just about steam either. By blending scent, light and sound, Mr. Steam offers a multi-sensory, high-end spa experience in your own home through chromatherapy (colored lights), aromatherapy (scented oils), and your choice of music (integrated music system). I know, you want one too. Check Mr. Steam’s requirements to see if it’s possible in your bathroom!

marble steam bath - mr steam

steam shower pull down seat - mr steam

I’m loving all of Mr. Steam’s products, but iSteam is my hands down fave. It’s a next-generation control system and is stunningly simple. Providing the ease-of-use of an iPhone, the nearly flush-mounted control system allows users to adjust temperature, lighting, music, aromatherapy and duration with the swipe of a finger.  Available in timeless black or white, the iSteam turns an everyday shower into a sensory spa. I’ve included a short video for you to see this amazing product in action:


Have you fallen in love with the idea of a steam shower and turning your bathroom into a spa? I have.

Stay tuned, in the upcoming weeks I’ll be sharing exciting products from the other #BlogTourVegas sponsors – BlancoPoggenpohlSub-ZeroDektonTop KnobsWood-ModeFormica GroupWalker Zanger and TOTO USA!

Happy decorating,

Cristin

images via pinterest, pinterest and houzz

*disclosure: this post was sponsored by Mr. Steam through BlogTour, although all opinions are my own.

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Read full story By on February 7, 2014 in Bathroom, bathrooms, blog, healthy home, interior design, Interiors, video

Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern by Brian Dittmar

It’s that time of year we start thinking about taking a warm weather holiday. Palm Springs has been one of my favorite sun-drenched destinations. The sunny desert community has a wonderful, laid back feel I love. It’s also home to some of the best mid-century architecture and interiors around.

palm springs mid-century modern home

To put us in the mood, today we are touring a beautiful desert vacation getaway San Francisco’s Brian Dittmar designed for his Northern California clients. Fondly referred to as the “Atomic Tiki” house by Brian, it was built in 1965 in the Golf Club Estates section of South Palm Springs and has an unusual Polynesian-style roofline with mid-century interior. The result is colorful, playful and looks like a set from Mad Men. Makes me want to book a trip to Palm Springs today.

palm spring mid-century living room

My design brief was to make carefully considered, artful and subtle changes that would refresh the interiors while keeping the residence’s original vibe through a mix of mid-century furnishings and pieces with subtle Polynesian references. – Brian Dittmar

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For more images of this home, design details and a fun list Brian’s favorite finds in Palm Springs, visit The Style Saloniste.

get the look

 

 

Happy decorating,

Cristin

 

*photo credit: David Duncan Livingston

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Read full story By on February 6, 2014 in Bedroom, chairs, color, dining rooms, furniture, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, living rooms, mid-century modern, wallpaper