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Design Trend :: Brass in Home Decor

July 22, 2013 · Comments { 3 }

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For some time now, silver or nickel decor, hardware and accents have dominated interior design. In the past few years however, golden brass tones have been making a comeback in home decor. And although many of my clients aren’t willing to make the leap just yet, brass is back in a big way. Whether shiny or honed, the rich warm metallic is being featured in every inch of the home.

Jean-Louis-Deniot-glam-kitchen brass chandelier - designer dining room image sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7

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Read full story By Cristin on July 22, 2013 in bathrooms, brass, design trends, Features, furniture, Get The Look, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, lighting, living rooms

Design Crush :: New York Apartment by Designer Ashley Whittaker

July 8, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

Over the July 4th holiday I had time to catch up on some of my favorite shelter magazines. One interior design project featured on the cover of this month’s House Beautiful, struck a cord with me. The delightful 800 square foot New York apartment was designed by Ashley Whittaker. Multi-functional furnishings, exquisite details and a mix of patterned wallcoverings are found throughout the home. Overall, the space has a feminine feel which is perfect for the owner, a single woman in her 30s. In the living room, Whittaker balances the lavender palette with with touches of gray and black. One of these elements is the fabulous black and white photograph hung above the sofa. The large-scale photograph is also a personal touch too because it’s by the the home owner’s brother, Landon Nordeman.

Benjamin Moore paint - Silver Half Dollar Osborne & Little's Maharani wallpaper for entry Ikea drawers by the bed // bedroom New York apartment

*photography by Thomas Loof for House Beautiful

Read full story By Cristin on July 8, 2013 in Bedroom, bedrooms, cocktail carts, color, contemporary decor, decorating small spaces, foyers, ikea, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, Living Room, living rooms, pattern, textiles, wallpaper

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

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)