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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.

New York apartment by designer Ashley Whittakersea urchin ceramic bowlBenjamin Moore paint - Silver Half Dollarinterior design tip - furniture scaleOsborne & Little's Maharani wallpaper for entryblue and yellow designer kitchenlime-green Quadrille wallpaper in hallwaywallpaper design tipIkea drawers by the bed // bedroom New York apartment

*photography by Thomas Loof for House Beautiful

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Client Reveal: Family Kitchen Nook & Photo Gallery Wall

September 14, 2012 · Comments { 6 }

A few days ago, I shared images of a virtual client’s kids’ playroom. Today I’m excited to show you the kitchen nook area. The sunny corner nook features a seamless mix of styles, pattern and texture. For example, we blended contemporary patterns [Roman shades and throw pillows], a traditional Belgian oak trestle table and chic acrylic modern chairs [easy to clean & kid-friendly]. To anchor the space and add some texture, a woven drum pendant was selected. Crisp, white barstools were added to the kitchen island giving the family extra seating. They are also a breeze to clean, thus great for kids. I love how this space turned out!

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In a nearby hallway, we added a personal touch to the space and designed a simple gallery wall of the family’s darling photos. As you can see below, the top row of frames are hung in a straight line. This allows for a fun mix of frame sizes and colors.

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*all photos by Savannah Franklin Photography

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Chic & Glam Furnishings from Ikea

September 5, 2012 · Comments { 7 }

Ikea is not known for glam furnishings, but you might change your mind after seeing some of their new products.

Ikea Mirrored Chest of Drawers

First Ikea added a mirrored finish to the classic MALM chest. It’s chic here in a dressing room, but would also be a great bedside table. With a price-tag of $299, it’s affordable too.

Ikea Vittsjo Bookcase in BlackIkea Black and Glass Bookcase Vittsjo

(images via Livet Hemma)

The new VITTSJÖ collection (above) is also a head turner. The frame in black and shelves in tempered brown glass provide a graphical and airy feel. The collection, ranging in price from $39 to $139, comes in all sorts of dimensions to work in any space.

Do you like the new glam furnishings from Ikea?

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