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Design Crush :: Cynthia Brooks Design

June 24, 2013 · Comments { 4 }

While getting my daily dose of Pinterest, I came across a kitchen designed by Cynthia Brooks. I loved the simple, fresh and timeless feel of the white painted cabinets, carrara marble countertops and hicks light pendant. The dark stained wooden floors are a lovely contrast to all the white.

The image lead me to Cynthia’s portfolio, which is also full of beautiful interiors she has designed. Here are a few of my faves…

The brass and yellow neon lanterns by Urban Electric in the all-white kitchen (above) are the best. Love, love, love.

And don’t forget, there’s still time to enter to win a copy of Country Living’s book, The Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas!

Cristin

*images via Cynthia Brooks Design and Urban Electric

Read full story By Cristin on June 24, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, bookshelves, Boy, contemporary decor, Girl, girl's bedroom, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, lighting, Living Room, living rooms, neon, pinterest, window treatments

Color Palette :: Blue and White Interiors

June 14, 2013 · Comments { 4 }

blue and white contemporary wallpaper

Summer is almost officially here! (wahoo!) The warm weather has me thinking of the quintessential interior palette for the season: blue and white. This timeless color combo can be incorporated throughout the entire home: in living rooms, bedrooms and outdoor living spaces. It can also be featured in every style, from modern to traditional and everywhere in between.

In celebration of this classic color combo, I’ve rounded up some eye-catching blue and white home decor items. Check them out in an ideabook I created for Houzz!

Happy Friday!

Cristin

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Read full story By Cristin on June 14, 2013 in Bedroom, color, contemporary decor, Features, Friday Finds, houzz, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, Uncategorized, wallpaper

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: The Salon

June 10, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Even though the 2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase has come to a close, I wanted to share images a space I really enjoyed touring. The Salon designed by Matthew Leverone of Leverone Design is set just across from the Living Room on the mansion’s first floor. Initially I wasn’t sure how I felt about the design. The large pine trees caught me off guard. Growing up in the Sierra Mountains of Lake Tahoe it would have never occurred to anyone to bring a pine tree inside (unless of course it was Christmas!). But, it works here.

(image via)

In addition to the non-traditional saplings, Leverone adds modern geometric and exotic elements to the otherwise classical, opulent gathering place. Some of my favorite details include the vintage hand-knotted Moroccan rug, chrome & hide chair and rich velvet sofa & pillows.

black sequin pillows - San Francisco Decorator Showcase moroccan rug - the salon - San Francisco Decorator Showcase

I loved the stately marble fireplace stuffed with logs and the mirror layered with contemporary art. Leverone packs a lot into this well designed, intimate space.

And in case you missed it, here’s tours the showcase Living Room, Kitchen, Dressing Room, Office and Maker’s Mark Retreat.

Cristin

*all images unless stated are property of Simplified Bee

Read full story By Cristin on June 10, 2013 in contemporary decor, furniture, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, vintage

Weekend Reading :: Shelter Magazine Recommendations

June 7, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Ah, the weekend. Perhaps you have something fun planned with family and friends, but hopefully you get some downtime to simply relax and recharge. For me, I enjoy reading shelter magazines (big surprise I’m sure!). Here’s what I’ll be reading this weekend…

Matchbook Magazine’s June issue (digital format) features a not to be missed house tour of design greats (and personal faves), John Robshaw and iomoi’s husband & wife team, Matthew Grenby and Irene Chen.

(above photography by Cooper Carras and Carol Dronsfield)

Can you tell which home is which? They are so different, but I love both styles!

Another online shelter magazine I’ll be reading is this month’s Rue. The issue is focusing on wedding and entertaining, so lots of inspiration for brides. It also features the charming apartment of recent interior design college graduate and my former intern, Michaela Noelle. It’s look into the urban LA studio she shares with a fellow design student. I love how they pulled off so much in such a tiny space. It’s a fun, eclectic mix of styles. So proud of Michaela!!!

eclectic apartment - michaela noelle designs (above photography by Caroline Tran and Monica Wang)

And in case you missed it, you may want to check out the home tour of designer, Kelly Wearstler in last month’s Lonny Magazine. It’s so Kelly. The space is all glamour, but the images with her boys make it feel like a real home.

(above photography by Coral vo Zumwalt)