Inspiration Tuesday

This post is going to tie into tomorrow's post (Corner of our homes Wednesday). Lot's of our inspiration comes from looking over every magazine out there. Many years ago BH&G put out quite a few Children's room issues (we have them all in our custom area for anyone who would like to browse through them). Don't be afraid to bring in a picture or a group of pictures (not necessarily of the same room) of things that catch your eye. We will work with you to create an original room using elements you have found that you like.
This one in particular struck a cord with Wendy when she was buying her current house in 2004. Trying to decide how to decorate her daughter's big-girl room, when she saw this picture...it was all over! Bella is not a really girly- girl (i.e. not too much pink) and loves the ocean. Her favorite color is purple too. The painted treatment on the walls is whimsical and gives a sense of motion. The fabric is by Laura Ashley and although it has mermaids on it, the whole room isn't over the top "themed." Lot's of colorful fabric, painted furniture and home-made touches make this a great choice for a nursery. If you can't tell...we LOVE color (and kids do too)!!!

Inspiration Tuesday

This playroom is one of my all time favorites! Perfect for those rainy days or the too hot days we have here in Florida! They used the theme of weather and brought in bright colors and fun accessories. Check out the rain boots that hold writing supplies on the wall. You can purchase a piece of artificial turf at your local hardware store and bind it with cute ric rac trim (hand sew some bright flowers for an added touch) for a fun rug. Adding your child's artwork in their own room is a great way for them to show off their most recent masterpiece that can be changed out as often as they like. Finish it off with a great (and easy) paint treatment and some child size chairs and you have a play room that they won't want to leave!

Inspiration Tuesday

Today's inspiration room is a mixture of colors and textures and patterns and of course - WE LOVE THAT!! Without being too pink or too floral this room still manages to ooze femininity. The first thing about this room that we noticed was the awesome painted ceiling. (I wish so much that my house had flat ceilings like these, I would undoubtedly do a cool paint treatment such as this blue gingham) The curtain panels were given a little more whimsy with the scalloped edges, a little detail that makes the room oh so girly! Simple bed linens provide a neutral backdrop for lots of fun throw pillows on the iron daybed. The finishing touch is the painted floral chandelier and vintage accessories. Timeless and Inspiring!! ~J

Inspiration Tuesday

WOW - I totally want this room. I love the use of red for a girls room. Custom bunk beds with floral painting - So inspiring!

Inspiration Tuesday

Today's inspiration is a nursery wall done by a couple in New York. It only cost them $86 to do and look at how it transformed the walls in this gender neutral nursery. They used a projector to project a photocopy of their fabric choice onto the walls, then outlined the images and filled them in with paint - how inspiring!! We even love that they weren't afraid to mix it up a little and add the skulls in with the ladybug, so hip! To read more about it click here.

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Big Boy Room

Our inspiration today comes from this photo from Southern Living Magazine. Bunk Beds are a great furniture choice for a little boys room! Timeless shades of red and blue make this room really "pop." We love how they brought in both old and new furniture, didn't stick to the norm and brought the bunk beds off the side wall, and weren't afraid to mix it up a little. Little tricks like having a hugger on the bed verses a duvet can make a messy boy's room appear more crisp and tailored. The window treatments are adorable and very easy to duplicate. Start with some coordinating fabric pennants and add in a couple of vintage pennants (maybe from Mom or Dad's Alma mater). Notice that they used a rug on carpet...something we always suggest to our clients (don't be afraid), it adds a punch of color in a sea of neutral. Local antique stores or small boutiques (like POPIN) are a great source to find that unique accessory, you've got to think outside the box!