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Friday Favorites – Blue & White Forever!

I am so in the mood for spring this year! I know we probably all say that every year, but we’ve had such a cold and rainy winter here (for us!) that I just can’t wait to have a little sunshine. But until it actually thaws out a little, I’m starting to think about spring decorating. One color that really screams spring and summer to me is blue. More specifically, the combination of blue and white. read more

The Timeless Charm of a Butler’s Pantry

How charming is a butler’s pantry? This extra storage room is something that isn’t commonly added to new homes these days, but it should be! Take a look at how pretty (and practical) this space can be!

I don’t live in a very large house, and I definitely don’t have a large kitchen, so one of the things I’m most drawn to is larger kitchens that have a ton of storage space. read more

Valentine’s Day Decor in the Kitchen

Today I wanted to share my kitchen all dressed for Valentine’s Day. Normally, I don’t do a whole lot for this holiday, but this year, I was really feeling the urge. Once Christmas was gone my house was definitely feeling a little uninspiring! That, combined with all the rainy days we’ve had, just put me in the mood to brighten up the house a little. So I broke out a few Valentine’s Day decor items and decided to decorate the kitchen!

Red isn’t a color that works well in most areas of my house as all the blues and greens really throw it off. But since my kitchen is white, I can definitely do it in this room. In fact, one of the things I like best about a white kitchen is the fact that I can decorate easily for every season. Everything goes with white! read more

Friday Favorites – The Beauty and Charm of White Tulips

I have to confess that I love almost all white flowers, to the point that even the flowers that are otherwise unloved and unglamorous look better to me when they are white. However, I do play favorites! 🙂

There are a few I love more than others, and one of them is white tulips. read more

Top 5 Design Trends Predicted for 2017

Last week I talked about the Pantone Color of the Year winner, Green, and how it will affect design in 2017 and going forward. (Something I’m personally excited about!) But this week, I thought I would go into design trends a little more thoroughly and touch on the Top 5 Design Trends predicted to be big in 2017! I do a lot of reading and researching about design, so when a new year comes around, I’m always interested to know what the experts are predicting will be the new big “things.” As I mentioned before, I’m not one to be a slave to trends, but I do like to know what is happening in design in general, and it’s always nice to add some aspect of trends in order to keep our interiors from getting stale. The same way we buy a new blouse or a scarf or some other new style in clothing, it’s nice to add some small items or accessories that incorporate a new trend in design without breaking the bank. So let’s talk about the Top Five Design Trends that are being talked about the most. These are the ones that are on everyone’s radar….. One of the things that seems to be happening, though this isn’t a “trend” in the true sense of the word, is that there seems to be a move toward a warmer, lived-in look and away from the minimalist styles we’ve been seeing for the past few years. And for those of us who never did the mid-century mod, or don’t like the cool, sleek, modern styles that have been most popular recently, this is great news! As you’ll see, most of these 2017 design trends fit into that overall paradigm change.

1. Velvet

Velvet is a trend that started getting really big last year in fashion, and now it seems to be hopping over to design. It’s elegant, and timeless, but it’s also cozy and luxurious and speaks to making our homes more comfortable. I’m seeing it in sofas and chairs more than ever, but an inexpensive way of incorporating it into your home would be with pillows. And they can be found almost everywhere, from Pottery Barn to Walmart, and at every price point.

Via BHDM Design.

In love with the deep purple velvet pillows against the white linen sofas. Via Shabby Slips.

Here they’ve used grey velvet to upholster a headboard. Gorgeous! Via Heatherly Design.

2. Texture

=&3=& Here is another trend that really relates to the overall desire to make our homes our refuge from an increasingly complicated world. Texture, like velvet, makes us feel cozy and protected. And I love how much interest it adds to a room! It can come in the form of baskets (these have been on-trend for a few years now), rugs, throws (there’s that cozy factor again!), or chunky linens.

I love this basket used as art! And more texture comes in the form of the cozy throw, and the vintage bench as well as the distressed floors. Just stunning!

Neutrals done right – with lots of texture! Via Better Homes and Gardens.

So many textural elements here! The seagrass rug, the amazing coffee table, and the side table between the two chairs. Design by Mark Cunningham.

3. Warm Metals

Last year copper started appearing, and then brass soon after that. These are continuing to be strong design trends and I think are a reaction to the past decade of cool silvers and nickels. The gold of metals like copper and brass add more warmth than when we use only cool metals. I think the mix of metals is another trend that we will see continuing. And I love that! Again, it makes the home feel more lived-in, collected and organic.

These copper pendants add so much drama to this room. Via Lonny magazine.

Design by House of Jade Interiors.

Via Pencil and Paper Co.

Via Elements of Style blog.

4. Green

Of course, if you read my post on the Pantone Color of the Year, you may already know that it’s predicted to be a big color trend this year. And though the Pantone color “Greenery” is a pretty bright example, every green is predicted to gain in popularity, from pale moss, to bright apple, to dark forest. Love this!

Design by Barbara Westbrook.

Design by Shannon Bowers via Milieu magazine.

Via House Beautiful.

5. Marble

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As I’m sure you know, marble in kitchens has been big for a decade or more now, but we’re seeing it trickle down into more than just kitchen counters. Marble floors will be one incarnation, but also accessories; lamps, trays, vases, and bowls. I recently picked up a little vintage marble pedestal bowl and I just adore it! Look for it in antique malls and on Ebay, as well as in chain stores like Crate and Barrel and Pottery Barn. read more

Friday Favorites – Green in Design

Green is =&0=&! Can I tell you how happy I am about this? And not for the reason you may think. I don’t actually care if it’s in style, but I love it, and all the time it was “out” I’ve had the hardest time finding pillows, fabrics, bedding… literally anything in green. What I found was once it was decided it was “out,” fabrics lines and stores like Pottery Barn, Wisteria and Ballard Designs discontinued it. All of it! So I would look at a rug or a pillow and within the 3 or 4 color options, green would never be one of them. When I was changing my master bedroom bedding two years ago, I had such a hard time that I ended up buying my comforter on Ebay! It was a (no shocker here!) discontinued green one from Restoration Hardware! But now it’s back. It’s been named Pantone’s Color of the Year and I’m seeing it more and more which thrills me to no end. Granted, the Pantone color “Greenery” is a brighter, more apple green than the one I’m drawn to, but I truly love any green. And, the fact that it’s been deemed “back” in any shade means we will see more of all of it going forward. I’m still in the middle of making decisions on my own family room re-do and for once, my procrastination has paid off! I originally planned to do it in blues, but now I may do a mix of the two. I adore blue and green together! Green seems cheerful and restorative, especially after the long winter so I suspect that as spring gets closer, we will begin to see it a lot!

Gorgeous! Love this room. By Barbara Westbrook.

Interior design by Karen Davis via New England Home.

Design by Shelley Gordon via Traditional Home.

I’m such a fan of Brooke Giannetti, and she uses green a lot in her spaces. The subtle touches here are just perfect!

Via Veranda magazine.

And what if you are not a fan of green? Or, maybe you like it, but you don’t want to change too much or make that big of a commitment. If you have neutral or white interiors, you can incorporate green the natural way with plants or flowers.

This timeless kitchen is in a folder I have a tear outs from magazines – and I’m sure it’s 10 years old but I still love it! Design by Andrew Raquet.

Design by Rose Uniacke.

Gorgeous living room with very subtle shades. Love the mirror! Amy Howard via Traditional Home.

This isn’t new, of course, but this cover of The Houses of Veranda with it’s subtle touches of greens, blues and blue/greens is amazing!

A lovely and serene bedroom by Brooke Giannetti. Her rooms are always soft and subtle.

Adore this space from designer Shannon Bowers. The touches of green just make the room!

Gorgeous soft mint bathroom. By Huff Dewberry via Traditional Home.

Love this whole space! Charlotte Moss.

I used this to illustrate the Pop of Color trend last month, but I just had to use it again because I love it so much! Evars and Anderson Interior Design. read more