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Chinoiserie Chic :: Pagoda Decor

Chinoiserie, simply stated is a style of decoration reflecting Chinese motifs. The French term dates back to the late 18th century when it became popular to incorporate Asian motifs in traditional European decor such as housewares, furnishings and textiles. The pagoda and its ancient tiered architecture is one such iconic Chinese silhouette that’s still inspires chinoiserie chic home decor today.  This arched silhouette is being featured on everything from wallpaper to lighting, and in a variety of styles from sleek and modern to ornate and traditional. Here are a few of my favorite items inspired by pagodas.

Chinoiserie Chic :: Pagoda Decor :: Simplified Bee

product links: one // two // three // four // five // six

Visit Houzz to see all of my other chinoiserie chic pagoda decor finds!

happy decorating,

cristin

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Read full story By on July 14, 2014 in chinoiserie, design trends, Features, home accessories, houzz, mirrors, throw pillows

Friday Finds :: Feather Patterns in Home Decor

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One trend that has taken flight is the use of feathers and feather patterns in home decor. Whether real, drawn or manufactured, they add an exotic feel to any space and are being featured in a wide variety of home decor items like rugs, lighting and wallpaper. I personally love the look.

feather pattern decor finds - www.simplifiedbee.com #feathers

product sources: 1. headdress // 2. art  //3. sculpture // 4. shower curtain // 5. pendant light

 

My recent Houzz ideabook features even more of my favorite products adorned with beautiful feathers and feather patterns.

Do you love feather patterns too?

happy friday,

cristin

 

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Read full story By on May 2, 2014 in design trends, Features, friday find, Friday Finds, home accessories, houzz, lighting, pattern

Dome Pendant Light Trend + Houzz Feature

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white dome light over table

Large dome pendant lights. They are being used more and more throughout the home including in dining rooms, kitchens and even bedrooms. The sleek, clean design had definitely increased in popularity and was the topic of an article recently written by Mary Jo Bowling on Houzz. I was thrilled to have my little breakfast nook (below) featured and talk about the design trend too! Here’s one quote taken from the article.

Simplified Bee Kitchen Nook with trellis wallpaper

Dome pendant lights more understated than some over-the-top or frilly fixtures and they are kind of like the little black dresses of design, in that they can be dressed up or down to go with anything. – Cristin Bisbee Priest via Houzz

chrome dome pendant light

I often get asked who made the dome pendant in our nook. It was by Arteriors, but has been discontinued. If you are searching for something similar though, this chrome dome pendant light is a good alternative.

happy decorating,

cristin

*first image via Noe 

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Read full story By on March 31, 2014 in breakfast nooks, design trends, Features, houzz, Interiors, interview, Kitchen, lighting, simplified bee portfolio

Bathroom Vanity Ideas

Last week my own home project got underway. In need of some extra space, we are adding a master suite onto our existing house. I’m most excited about having a new bathroom and am in the process of narrowing down tile, lighting and plumbing fixtures. The vanity has proven to be more difficult for me to design. We want to have the most storage we can get out of it, while not having it feel too heavy. So most recently I’ve been on been on the lookout for smart bathroom vanity ideas. Here are a few beautiful custom vanities that have caught my eye.

bathroom vanity with tower cabinet

Love the extra storage that this vanity with cabinet combo provides!

mirrored bathroom vanity

Although a little too glam for my taste, I think this vanity, marble counter and lucite mirror pairing is fabulous.

gray and white bathroom vanity

This vanity looks like an antique chest of drawers which I love, but is too petite for our space. But, isn’t the tile outstanding as well?

bathroom vanity with lucite pulls

This is a beautiful vanity in a traditional style, but with a contemporary lucite pull. Love the grasscloth here too!

glam bathroom with layered mirrors - Suzane Kasler

I love the this vanity that feels like a vanities may look like freestanding pieces of furniture. The beautiful layered mirrors  also caught my attention.

bathroom vanity with leather pulls

The extend countertop and leather pulls had me loving this modern bathroom vanity.

light gray vanity with double sinks - bathroom

The open shelving separating the sinks on this vanity had me taking a second look.

blue bathroom vanity - Jamie Drake

This vanity in glossy powder blue with opening shelving is a fave. Love the charming cutout pulls. Paired with teal grasscloth, gold fixtures and neutral tile floor, this bathroom is a stunner.

I’ve pinned so many more inspiring bathroom designs on my Designer Bathrooms Pinterest board and am having a hard time narrowing down what I want!

Also, if you are looking to update your bathroom soon, check out Joss & Main’s bath sale – they have some great tile, vanities and facets on sale!

happy decorating,

cristin

* image sources from top to bottom: houzz, Elizabeth Bauer Designs, Pinterest, DecorPad, Architectural Digest, Pinterest, New England Home, Phillip Jefferies

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Read full story By on March 24, 2014 in Bathroom, bathrooms, interior design, Interiors, pinterest