Small bathroom woes?

In one of our recent remodels, we were faced with the challenge of creating visual "space" in a very long and narrow Master bathroom. I feel we succeeded :)

Here are some of the tricks we used to expand the horizons of this cramped and dated space:

• The first thing we did was remove the wall that divided the room, completely unnecessary and instantly created space.
• Floating cabinetry - instantly expands the width of the room by allowing for the flooring material to extend to the walls rather than stop at the cabinets.
• Using the same neutral tile for both the floors and walls, brings the eye up and around the entire room. We wanted to make sure we capitalized on the height we had in the room to visually expand the space.
• Mirror, mirror, on the wall...This long wall of mirror is not only dramatic, but makes the bathroom feel immensely larger.

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Neutral, not boring!

Who says a neutral room has to be boring? We used a neutral palette with a pop of deep teal in this recently completed room, and it's anything but boring!

Tips for amping up your neutral rooms:

• Texture is key in a neutral room. Items such as the woven abaca ottomans, the horn lamp on the console, and the woven wood shades on the windows in the Living Room above add interest, without adding any additional color.


• Use your fabrics as the inspiration for your paint colors to give a cohesive look.


• Layers of lighting make all the difference. Notice how the sconces flanking the fireplace enhance it, and how the light of the floor lamp next to the sectional draws your eye across the room - all without the use of color!

Contemporary Nursery - on a budget!

A few months back I posted about my pregnancy and some ideas I had for the nursery. Since then, we've found out it's a girl! I decided I still wanted to do something more gender neutral - and here is the (almost) finished project...

I blocked out some contemporary trees and decided to make the ends of the "branches" out of fabric circles (in all different colors and patterns) to give some added color and texture. The Wallcandy owls that started it all are sitting at the top of one tree and I hand-painted the remaining animals onto the walls using acrylic paints.

















All of the colors in the trees and animals came from the bedding I found (on clearance) at Target.


We already owned the dresser, simply freshened it up with a few coats of an awesome lime green paint called Lemon Grass from Behr (the same color that I used for the tops of the trees). Makes the perfect changing table after adding a pad!



Bookshelf is from Ikea, along with the adorable little pendant lamp, and the colorful round area rugs.


Only a couple of animals left to paint on the tree and we're ready for her arrival in November! I'm pretty happy with the way everything has turned out - I hope she loves it as much as I do!

You shouldn't have to be talked into your design style!

It seems as though interior designers have a bad reputation out there for "imposing" their taste on clients, instead of helping those clients bring out their own unique style.

We're here to help you release your inner designer that just can't wait to break free!

Here are some great tips to help you find your style:

1. Pull photos from magazines of any rooms that "sing" to you and take note of all the similarities between the photos (i.e. all the seating items are in neutral fabrics, dark wood elements, light walls, etc.)

2. Take a look at your current artwork, are you drawn to more contemporary styles (like abstract art) or more traditional styles (like landscapes)?

3. Do you find that you love to be surrounded by "things" like accessories or knick-knacks? If so, then you might prefer a more traditional style of decorating. If you like a more minimal take on accessorizing, you will most likely feel more comfortable with a contemporary design style.

4. Are you always drawn to the same stores when shopping for home items? These stores may help you define your unique sense of style. For instance, if you find yourself browsing at Crate & Barrel all the time, your style is definitely more contemporary.

What's your style? We'd love to know!