design board :: family and luxury
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by {darlene}

I had a blast working on this gorgeous family room. My client was so much fun to work with, and I think she enjoyed searching for resources as much as I did! Together, I think we found some gorgeous things, don’t you think??

I cannot wait to see this room when it is all pulled together!

What I love about this space:

1. The color scheme: grays, gold, navy, golden yellow, and pale pale aquas

2. That this room is very sophisticated, but is designed completely around the needs of a young family!

3. Mixed metals! One of my faves. {see tons of mixed metal inspiration on my Pinterest Board, “my thing for mixed metals.“}

4. That gorgeous desk. Holy moly.

5. Louis Ghost chairs.

6. A bold, navy rug grounding a room full of gray.

7. Plenty of lighting.

8. A fantastic table and chair combo in the corner of the room; for the family to sit, do homework, have family card night, or have a family meeting.

What do you think of this Design? I love hearing your thoughts!

 

 

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ditto :: the limoncello living room
Monday, April 23, 2012 by {darlene}

Today’s Ditto is from Coastal Living. What I love most about this room is the color scheme that feels so fresh and full of light. It seems like the perfect place for a family to get recharged and refreshed, and would be wonderful in a lake home. {I have a thing for lake homes… have I mentioned?}

As always, I look forward to hearing from you and finding out what you would ditto, too.

{via Coastal Living}

DITTO :: {WHAT I WOULD STEAL FROM THIS SPACE}:

1.   LEMON LIME.

I love this color combination. It instantly draws nature into the room. In this room, the range of colors takes full advantage of the analogous spectrum from pale yellows to rich greens. And as an added bonus, I think a bottle of Limoncello would look fantastic in this room.

2.   FABRIC COVERED OTTOMAN.

Nothing invites you to put your feet up more than a well-planned fabric ottoman. This multi-colored fabric is not too fussy, which is even better, and even more inviting. Ditto.

3.   A TEXTURAL CHAIR.

Do you see that fantastic, woven chair off to the left? Oh, I really do love it. It adds texture to the room… a touch of nature… but I also think it adds sculptural interest. Chairs like this function as art among the other upholstered pieces.

4.   BOOKS GALORE.

Bookshelves filled with, guess what? Books! And a coffee table with favorite books above and below. I love how this room invites you to put up your feet and grab a book, for casual browsing or serious studying.

5.   DRAPES THAT MATCH THE WALLS.

Ceiling to floor drapes are a love of mine. And I also love when the drapes are selected to match the walls identically, or a shade or two deeper. It allows the textural impact of grand drapes to really stand out. This is one of my favorite design tricks to ditto.

6.   MAGNOLIA LEAVES.

One of my favorite natural elements to decorate with, grand and shiny magnolia leaves are sculpturally beautiful. Ditto.

7.   GRAND PILLOWS ON A SMALL SOFA.

Vamp up a small sofa by adding grand and bold pillows at either end. The effect is both fun and classy.

8.   TEXTURAL INTEREST.

In a room filled with classic furnishings, a simple color scheme, and large amounts of upholstery, the space can often need added textural interest. In this space, that is accomplished in several ways: via the natural woven rug, the textural light fixture, the open-weave chair, the cane-bottom coffee table, the tone-on-tone drapes, the magnolia leaves, and the layers of books.

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SO much goodness.

Love anything I did not mention? or…

WHAT WOULD YOU DITTO {STEAL} FROM THIS SPACE, 1-8? SOMETHING ELSE?

I LOVE HEARING YOUR THOUGHTS!

 

 

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lessons in design :: define your style with photos
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by {darlene}

{image via Fieldstone Hill on Pinterest}

Pinterest.
Decor Blogs.
DIY Blogs.
Online Decor Magazines.
Print Decor Magazines.

Does all this visual inspiration help you to effectively decorate your own home…. or just confuse you?

I hear from clients and commenters all of the time, “I am so confused. I just don’t know what I love. One day it is this, and the next day it is that.” All of this great visual inspiration can cause mental clutter, and keep us in a state of confusion about our own personal style. Just when we think we know what we love… another “more beautiful” idea comes along.

Well, there are lots of ways to narrow down and define your own personal style. And today I want to talk about one of those ways: Inspiration Photos; the very things that can cause so much decorating confusion!

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I am posting over at Candace Cameron Bure’s RooMag today. I would love to see you there! Hop on over to read the rest of this post!

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ditto :: brooke shields’ townhouse living room
Monday, April 16, 2012 by {darlene}

Today’s ditto features Brooke Shields’ living room from her NYC townhome, as featured in Architectural Digest. She is living up the city life with her young family, and singing on Broadway. Sounds great to me!

Simple good design. This room is not trying to be too fancy, but it is simply filled with lovely things that are used in a thoughtful balance. There is a steady presence of neutrals, but just enough punch color and dramatic touches to elevate the design. I really, really love this space. My ditto list could have gone on and on.

I can’t wait to hear what YOU would ditto from this amazing space.

 

{design by David Flint Wood, via Architectural Digest}

DITTO :: {WHAT I WOULD STEAL FROM THIS SPACE}:

1.   RICH GRAY WALLS; WHITE TRIM.

A deep wall color just never gets old for me. I especially love this rich gray, Chelsea gray by Benjamin Moore.  This color looks amazing in Brooke’s home, and its richness is made even more amazing with the contrasts of the crisp white upholstery and thick, white wood trim around the room. I actually plan on ditto-ing this exact color in our downstairs bathroom at Fieldstone Hill.

2.   GILDING.

I love gold. I mean, really love it. It is so classy and lush, and it works with cool tones as well as warm tones. In my opinion, every room could stand a touch of gilding! Apparently, Brooke agrees. Here we see gilded picture frames {large and small}, a gilded credenza, and gilded mirrors. Ditto!

3.   MEANINGFUL ART .

The art pieces flanking either side of the fireplace are custom paintings of Brooke’s daughters. I love that they have a twist of creativity, using sepia and gold tones, and then, oh my, those crowns! Why have just-art, when you can have meaningful art? Her family will treasure these pieces for generations.

4.   A NEUTRAL RUG .

We have been seeing so many graphic and geometric rugs lately in the design world. Something about this simple, textured, neutral rug makes me smile. It is just so peaceful and grounding. It certainly invites layering. I love it in this space.

5.   LUCITE COFFEE TABLE .

I am digging Lucite coffee tables as a light and airy choice for living and family rooms. Especially for families with children, where glass is not a practical choice.

6.   BEAUTIFULLY UPHOLSTERED X-BENCHES FOR EXTRA SEATING .

There is not a good photo angle that shows this, but do you see those gorgeous X-benches under the credenzas that flank the black, sliding window-pane doors? There are two of them, covered in gorgeous fabric, and adding colorful symmetry to the space. Not to mention, extra seating that is quite flexible. Ditto.

7.  BLACK INTERIOR DOORS .

Need a touch of drama in your home? Try painting your interior doors in a glossy black. It may seem like a gutsy move for some, but it really does add interest to your space. And since black is a neutral, it works beautifully in so many spaces.

8.   RICH, DARK WOOD FLOORS .

I am loving dark stained wood floors these days. And waxed to a pure shine! Take a look at how the deep floors ground this space, and look simply stunning! A gorgeous foundation.

9.   GORGEOUS USE OF A PUNCH COLOR.

Brooke’s space features touches of a deep coral. If you have a neutral space, and desire to add a punch color to your space, this room is a textbook study on a classy use of a punch color. A touch here and there, using interesting textures and fabric, the coral makes its presence known without it demanding all of the attention. Definitely ditto worthy!

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SO much goodness.

Love anything I did not mention? or…

WHAT WOULD YOU DITTO {STEAL} FROM THIS SPACE, 1-9? SOMETHING ELSE?

I LOVE HEARING YOUR THOUGHTS!

 

 

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