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One Room Challenge :: Week 5

My master bathroom and walk-in closet renovation for the One Room Challenge got very stressful last week. Nothing about the shower door installation was easy. First, I was told on the day of the scheduled install that they got one of the panel measurements wrong and that the hole for the handle was done in error – so they weren’t able to install that day. A week went by and I was told the new glass was on its way. When the replacement glass arrived last Friday, one of the panels was the wrong thickness and the hardware wasn’t in the right finish. At this point in time with the challenge, I couldn’t wait another week for the right materials. I made the decision to have the guys go ahead and install for the photo shoot, but that it would have to be corrected. Here is an image of the flooring before the shower door was installed. I’m loving the transition from the bigger octagon mosaic floor to the smaller marble hex tile shower floor.

marble hex tile // master bathroom // @simplifiedbee #oneroomchallenge

Last week wasn’t all that bad though because lots of the fun details were installed. One of my favorite was a pair of Roman shades by The Shade Store in Ink Stripe organic cotton canvas by Caroline Cecil Textiles. They are stunning! The canvas has a really nice weight to it that works well for window treatments. The image below captures one of the shades that was hung in the water closet. I love the play on pattern here.

master bathroom // one room challenge // @simplifiedbee

The round mirror with leather strap was sourced through Joss & Main (another fabulous ORC sponsor with fabulous prices!). I selected a smaller scale round mirror as an accent to break up all of the horizontal and vertical lines in the space. I love that it reflects more natural light into the bathroom.

Adorne by Legrand // pop-out outlet // @simplifiedbee

Also a highlight was the install of some very stylish light switches and outlets by adorn legrand. This pop-out outlet was a favorite included in my product review last week. It’s a small detail, but design is all about the the details?

I also wanted to share some of the other smaller details for this space. Here’s a few of the beautiful bathroom accessories I selected:
master bathroom accessories // @simplifiedbee #oneroomchallenge

product links:

1 arteriors bronze tabletop mirror // 2 mongolian cross leg stool // 3 floe soap dispenser & toothbrush holder in smoke

4 keaton wall mirror // 5 rolling laundry bin // 6 black edge boudoir tray

faux lamb fur lucite stool // @allmodern // @simplifiedbee #oneroomchallenge

Here’s a peek at the make-up vanity with new lucite & chrome pulls from LuxHoldups and the faux lamb cross stool from AllModern.com (a favorite source for modern furnishings and an ORC sponsor). I LOVE this stool and so do my daughters!

walk-in closet // the accessories // @simplifiedbee #oneroomchallenge

product links:

1 waterworks rattan laundry basket // 2 marble box with wood lid // 3 modern brass pull // 4 tribal kilim runner // 6 natural & white woven bins

rope mirror detail // walk-in closet // @simplifiedbee

For my husband’s walk-in closet, I selected a nautical rope mirror from Bassett Mirror Company (one of our fab ORC sponsors) for several reasons; one, I thought it had a masculine quality that he would like (and he does!), two, because it would add more light in the space, and three, it compliments the Cole & Sons Wave wallpaper.

walk-in closet accessories // marble box // @simplifiedbee

Also for the walk-in closet, I selected a beautiful marble box with a wood lid from Bellacor (a returning ORC sponsor that offers over 500,000 home decor products). It delivers both organization and style – which of course I love! The box is just the right size for my hubby to place his wallet, phone and keys in. The marble and wood combination is so chic too!

Next week is the final reveal! I can’t wait to share with you our new bathroom and walk-in closet. I’m over-the-moon with how it’s pulling all together! Meanwhile, be sure to follow along on Instagram where I’m sharing more images! Just in case you are just joining this series, here are links to the first four weeks of the One Room Challenge:

One Room Challenge :: Kick-off  //  One Room Challenge :: Week 2  //  One Room Challenge :: Week 3 // One Room Challenge :: Week 4

Be sure to also check out the progress of the other 19 ORC participants! I’m blown away by the talent…

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Read full story By on May 4, 2016 in Bathroom, bathrooms, Closets, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, mirrors, storage, waterworks

Kitchen Design Crush :: Lauren Liess

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!

Lauren Liess Designs

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.

open kitchen shelving  - Lauren Liess Design

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.

art wall in the kitchen - Lauren Liess Designs

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?

reclaimed lumber and marble kitchen island - Lauren Liess Designs

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

eat-in kitchen by Lauren Liessopen-shelving kitchen by Lauren Liess Designs

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

relaxed open kitchen living room - Lauren Liess

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

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Read full story By on March 28, 2014 in brass, curated look, family rooms, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, vintage

Design Crush :: Christine Dovey’s Home

Did you see Christine Dovey’s home featured last week on Style Me Pretty? Hello gorgeous. Christine, a stylist, mother of three and the voice behind the Bijou & Boheme, collaborated with interior designer, Meredith Heron (who I had the pleasure of hanging out with while in Vegas for BlogTour -love her!!!) on the project. The result is simply stunning. With a balanced mix of various period styles from mid-century modern to Art Deco, the home is all glam and all Christine.

You’ll see from some of my favorite images that Christine has embraced several current decor trends including the use of brass (hardware, lighting and furnishings), wallpaper (foyer, girl’s bedroom) and geometric patterns (textiles, rugs throughout). Love it!

white kitchen with brass and marblemid-century modern meets glam kitchen nookchic foyer with ostrich wallpaper chic black and white living roomchic brass etagere - family roomgirls bedroom with petal pusher wallpaperchic teen girls bedroom

happy decorating,

cristin

*photo credit: Ashley Capp via Style Me Pretty

Graham & Brown Wallpaper and Decor

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Read full story By on February 19, 2014 in baby and children, Bedroom, brass, breakfast nooks, foyers, Girl, girl's bedroom, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room, mid-century modern, vintage, wallpaper

Quality Decorative Hardware :: Top Knobs

Decorative knobs, pulls and hooks are often referred to as the jewelry of kitchens and baths. New hardware is a great way to quickly update a kitchen or bath without a big financial commitment. But beware, not all decorative hardware is created equally. As a designer, I value quality as much as I style and that’s where Top Knobs comes in. Top Knobs, a sponsor of my trip to KBIS with #BlogtourVegas, specializes in decorative hardware for the kitchen and bath. Their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail is apparent in the weighted feel and hand-finish. With Top Knobs’ sealed finish you won’t see wear on even the knobs and pulls used most. In addition, Top Knobs confidently offers an exclusive lifetime warranty for the original purchaser. That’s incredible!

cabinet hardware by Top Knobs

With  4,000+ kitchen, bath and closet designs, Top Knobs offers hardware that coordinates with nearly every style and décor. Recently the Mercer Collection, a contemporary line for Top Knobs, debuted several new series. Here’s a look at some of the sleek, fashion-forward designs:

Top Knobs - Mercer Collection - Glacier

Mercer Collection – Glacier Series (above)

Top Knobs - Mercer Collection - Europa

Mercer Collection – Europa Series (above)

Our newest Europa series with Tab Pulls and Cut Out Tab Pulls attach to the inside of the drawer for a minimal look that lets the cabinetry be the hero. – Christine Zimmer, Product Manager, Top Knobs

Top Knobs - Mercer Collection - Tango

Mercer Collection – Tango Series (above)

Top Knobs - Mercer Collection - Holland

Mercer Collection – Holland Series (above)

Top Knobs - Mercer Collection - Quilted

Mercer Collection – Quilted Series (above)

Quilted patterns are a design chameleon. They can feel traditional or contemporary, crafted or sleek, high end or homey. For the Mercer Collection, our Quilted pattern uses the geometric shaping to create focal interest while maintaining a clean, modern line. – Christine Zimmer, Product Manager, Top Knobs

Top Knobs - Mercer Collection - Oculus

Mercer Collection – Oculus Series (above)

happy decorating,

cristin

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

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Read full story By on February 14, 2014 in bathrooms, brass, decorative hardware, interior design, Kitchen