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Color Crush: Pinch of Green

Green. It’s symbolic for growth, nature and money. It’s also the color most associated with Ireland. Known as the “Emerald Isle” for it’s lush countryside, the Irish have been celebrating their patron saint, Patrick for centuries every March 17th. On this day, wearing a shamrock or the color green became tradition.

calling the heart home // Irish Proverb #stpaddys

There is an Irish saying, “there are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” Today as the world celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, we can all be a little Irish… that is if you wear green.

In spirit of St. Patrick and my Irish grandfather, I’m sharing a few interiors with a pinch of green.

green velvet sofa - living room - lilly bunn #green

green-velvet headboard // lilly bunn design #green

green-drapery-living-room-lilly-bunn

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

cristin

*photo credit: Lilly Bunn Interiors

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Read full story By on March 17, 2014 in Bedroom, color, green design, interior design, Interiors, Living Room

Client Reveal :: Playroom and Guest Room Design

I’m so excited to reveal a recent design project for a family with two young boys. Originally the bedroom was designed for guests and had a queen size bed (bummed, because I didn’t get an image of the before!). Needing a place for the boys to play and guests to rest, my client asked me to create a space that serves as both a playroom and guest room.

playroom and guest room design // cristin priest // simplified bee

A white daybed with a pull-out trundle was paired with a custom headboard in a Duralee geometric fabric in cool shades of blue and green. It’s topped with a variety of pillows including Serena & Lily’s quilted Euro shams in navy/clover and Kuba pillow in navy.  The turquoise bed-cover with white contrasting welt was custom made durable sunbrella fabrics. The fabrics definitely set the room’s nautical color palette and we pulled out the lightest blue for the wall color (Benjamin Moore’s Arctic Blue).

daybed headboard in blue and green // simplified beeplayroom and guest room design // cristin priest of simplified bee

For the boys’ games, toys and Lego creations (remember this boy’s bedroom with Lego display?), I selected a pair of Billy shelving units from Ikea, had them painted in Benjamin Moore’s Galapagos Turquoise and backed in a green and white trellis pattern wallpaper (used in my own kitchen nook). Green felt bins were added to help coral toy cars, smaller games and Legos of course! Land of Nod’s tree floor lamp with movable lights serves as a bedside reading lamp.

ikea billy bookcase hack with wallpaper // simplified bee

ikea billy bookcase in playroom // cristin priest // simplified bee

For extra kid-friendly seating, a pair of turquoise poufs and crisp white garden stool were selected. Perfect for a game of Go Fish!

My client was thrilled with the result and that’s the best part.

Happy decorating,

cristin

*photography credit: Jenn Jacobson

 

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Read full story By on December 4, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, bookshelves, Boy, contemporary decor, DIY, ikea, interior design, Interiors, Playroom, playrooms, simplified bee portfolio, Tips/Tricks, wallpaper

Design Crush :: Purple Girls Room

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teen girls bedroom room plum and purple

How cute is this big girl’s bedroom for 8 year old Gigi, the daughter of Pam Ginocchio (co-founder of Project Nursery) I first spotted on Pinterest? Pam teamed up with Serena & Lily on the room’s fresh, fun and feminine design. Gigi herself requested the crisp purple palette – so sweet.

teen girls modern bedroom dresser

The glossy white mosaic mirror looks great hung above a sleek dresser and contrasts nicely with the wall’s Shale paint color.

teen girls modern desk in bedroom

A white Parsons desk is paired with a fun apple green bentwood chair – love the mix of styles here!

striped ceiling wallpaper in girls bedroom

On the ceiling a bold wide stripe wallpaper in plum from Serena & Lily’s new wallpaper collection was selected. It’s a fabulous, dramatic choice for room which features 14 foot ceilings.

rattan hanging chair - girls bedroom

Love, love, love the 60’s inspired rattan hanging chair with plum herringbone throw! Such a fun spot for Gigi to relax, read and daydream.

teen girls bedroom bedside table

Serena & Lily’s timeless Pondicherry upholstered bed with nailhead  was selected for the bed and is topped with the Kite Sheet Set and the Berry Border Duvet and Shams. A curvy bedside table is topped with a whimsical bird lamp, while a woven white basket placed on the bottom shelf is perfect for organizing Gigi’s small collections. The plush white rug is super chic and adds a wonderful texture to the space.

It’s a fabulous purple girls room I’m sure Gigi is going to love for years to come!

Cristin

 

*photo credit: Colin Price Photography

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Read full story By on September 23, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, beds, Girl, girl's bedroom, Interiors, teen rooms, wallpaper

Pinterest Pin of the Week :: Serene Bedroom Design

With a soothing palette of blue, this detailed image of a bedroom was one of my favorite pins from last week. I just love the layers of pattern. Floral wallpaper, ikat throw pillows and curvy raffia headboard are all wonderful design elements, but it’s the birched wrapped lamp and shade with metallic silver detail that had me taking a second look. Don’t you love it too? I’m not sure who designed the room, so if you know please tell me so I can give proper credit.

elegant bedroom with blue wallpaper

I thought this serene bedroom design would be the perfect was to start off a very busy week ahead! Don’t you think?

Also, do you have a child headed off to college soon? You won’t want to miss all the dorm room tips and essentials I rounded up for Wayfair today!

Happy Monday,

Cristin

*image via Pinterest

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Read full story By on July 29, 2013 in Bedroom, bedrooms, beds, interior design, Interiors, wallpaper