a little styling

April 18, 2013

Just sharing a bit of our recent styling in our clients’ (already lovely) living room.

Our plan calls for a lot of color (navy, pink and teal) in the rest of the room, so we thought it best to keep the built-ins simple.

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I can’t believe we left the styrofoam balls in the demijohn.  Oh dear.

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One styling tip we learned from our friend & artist, Kate Dukes–take the covers off of your books.  Usually what you find under the dust jacket is a pretty, muted color and a matte finish.

 

We know a lantern is not as practical as a ceiling fan (especially in Georgia), but isn’t it worth it?

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Our favorite spots to pick up pretty and affordable accessories:

probably no surprises here–antique stores, Target, Anthro, Homegoods, Hobby Lobby, and we “shop” from our clients’ own stash.

We love real when you can find it–real plants, real coral, real wood.  And don’t be afraid to mix white with cream.

Have a great day!

Julie

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funky+mod+rustic

April 10, 2013

Today was a good day.  Sun was shining.  Birds were singing.

And we got to hang and fluff and style.  Install days are hard work, but a bit euphoric.

I couldn’t pick and choose which pictures to post, so I’ll just share them all.

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They love coastal colors, geometric (can you tell?), and a touch of the rustic vibe.

I think this dear family was inspired by Anisa’s design on HGTV’s Design Wars (barnwood planks on mantel), so they hired Daniel, our contractor, to recreate the look.

Their family room is quite tall, so the wood treatment on the fireplace and all around was kept at 8-ft high to keep the space intimate.

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The white console was behind their sofa yesterday, but today it replaced a large, dark unit that didn’t do the room justice.  (Y’all know the one–below:)

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The faux taxidermy used to grace the mantel, but we found it would work better mixed in with other goodies.  It becomes more textural and monochromatic against the white wall.

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We knew the hex mirror would be a winner:  clean, geometric & simple.

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Shelly (homeowner), said, “We like funky, not pretty.”

Anisa and I can go nuts with florals and old paintings and curvy baroque mirrors.  Nothing too romantic here.

We did squeeze in one worn piece of art.  But it’s a tad quirky.  I think Anisa said the tree is upside down but I don’t see it.  Do you?

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The closet we came to floral is one lovely ikat pillow.

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She’s a pretty one, though.  One good pillow can pull an entire room together.

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They owned the chair already.  A new white slipcover and a new large, light burlap drum shade on their floor lamp brings this sunny corner new life.  We added a metal industrial side table because everyone needs a place for their coffee or wine, right?

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paint colors:  BM White Dove (lower portion of wall), BM Revere Pewter above, and I think BM Chelsea Gray for handrail and mantel (right, Shelly?)


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She loved the “fur baby” as we like to call them.  She said she dressed up as a snowgirl in a dance recital when she was little and and she wore an entire ensemble made of the stuff.   She said their family of five may fight to see who gets to snuggle with it.

They are the best!

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Hope you are well,

xo

Julie

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