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Shades of Gray Home Decor

February 2, 2015 · Comments { 5 }

From charcoal to slate, cadet to pewter, smoky to mousy. The many shades of gray is quite vast, sophisticated and yet neutralizing. A mixture of black and white, the trending color has been hitting the fashion runways, surfaces in our homes and the pages of a very popular book (need I say more). Over the past couple years more and more of my clients have wanted to paint central living areas in soft shades of gray, cover counters in gray marble or stain cabinetry in rich gray tones. It’s a trend I personally love and I don’t see slowing down anytime soon.

To give you an idea of the range of shades and uses gray can offer, I’ve rounded up several inspiring images.

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Which shade of gray is your favorite?

happy decorating,

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on February 2, 2015 in Bathroom, Bedroom, Boy, boy's bedroom, color, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen

Design Trend :: Copper Home Decor Accents

January 26, 2015 · Comments { 7 }

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Move over brass — copper is back! This warm, rustic metallic element is trending. Whether used in sinks, lighting fixtures, hardware or home accessories, copper accents bring a sophisticated glamour to a space and are perfect paired with neutral palettes. Here are a few of my current copper favorites.

product links:

1 // pendant lighting

2 // baskets

3 // candle

4 // monogrammed shot glasses

5 // chair

6 // channels wallpaper

7 // whistling tea kettle

8 // monogrammed tray

If you are digging the copper home decor trend, you’ll have to check out my latest ideabook on Houzz!

happy decorating,

cristin

*image source via Lonny

Read full story By Cristin on January 26, 2015 in chairs, color, copper, design trends, Features, home accessories, houzz, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, lighting, wallpaper

My Favorite Posts of 2014

December 30, 2014 · Comments { 0 }

As I look back over the past year, it always amazes me how fast it goes by. 2014 was a busy, yet rewarding year both personally and professionally. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some wonderful clients, build a beautiful addition on our own home and celebrate this blog’s five year anniversary (wahoo!). Here’s a look at some of my favorite posts of 2014:

Design Reveal: Blue and Orange Boy’s Bedroom

Bathroom Vanity Ideas

Healthy Root Beer Float

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2014: Boy’s Bedroom

DIY Easter Craft Ideas

White & Gold Holiday Table Setting

Fabulous Entryways

Interview: Claud Gurney of de Gourney

Kitchen Design Crush

Design Reveal: Marble Bathroom

In case you missed it, here are my favorite posts from 2013 too 🙂

Thank you so much for reading the bee. See you in 2015!

Happy New Year,

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on December 30, 2014 in Bathroom, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, Boy, boy's bedroom, chinoiserie, Christmas, foyers, Holiday, holiday decor, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, tabletop, tile, wallpaper

Design Crush :: Bradshaw Orrell Interiors

November 20, 2014 · Comments { 4 }

The clean, light and airy home designed by Bradshaw Orrell Interiors stopped me in my tracks. Featured in Traditional Home, the Greensboro, North Carolina house was recently transformed for a newlywed couple relocating to the south from Manhattan. Orrell describes how the couple’s exquisite artwork, heirloom antiques and natural light played a crucial role in the overall design. In addition, Orrell, a former furniture designer for Niermann Weeks and Baker, incorporated his own sleek custom-designed furniture. The result is fresh, elegant and has a new traditional flare. Simply stunning as you will see.