Lauren's Boho Bedroom

I am excited to share today's mood board with you. Veronica asked if I wanted to assist her in designing Lauren's home. Hop on over and see Veronica's awesome design for Lauren's living room and kitchen. I jumped at the offer to work on the Master Bedroom. Its such an important area in your home and it shouldn't be neglected. Although it won't be a public area that your guests will see, you should still make it a sanctuary and a happy place. What is a must have for your master retreat?

So what is Lauren's design style?

Earthy, Boho, neutral colors with green and blue accents. I also like pops of color though I'm not sure how to make that "work." I like burlap and linen. I also like navajo/aztec inspired prints on rugs and pottery. I like indoor plants and pottery or wooden pieces. I'm marring a geologist, so we also like rocks (like the agate coasters at Williams Sonoma). We also like maps. Vintage pieces are great! I'm willing to paint or re-furbish furniture however I like the pieces of furniture I found at Pottery Barn most of all but it's more than I was hoping to spend.

I was inspired by these images on her Pinterest board.

 

I wanted to create a unique space for Lauren but still stick to her budget. She is after all going to design an entire house. The bedding is screen printed by hand and quilted in India. I love the saturated hues...it's like artwork for your bed! The vases will be a great place to add some fresh flowers. The distressed wall cube can serve as a display for some vintage items or maybe even agate. The gold mirror and nightstand are airy and balance all of the wood and jute. The trunk is great for the end of the bed to store extra linens and pillows. And who doesn't love a pouf??

Bedding World Market  Stalagmite Vase Urban Outfitters Wall Cube Urban Outfitters Drapes World Market Trunk World Market Lamps Target Nightstands Target Mirror Target Rug World Market Pouf Wayfair Would you do this style in your home?  Would you like a mood board design for your space?? Completely customized for $25!!!

Daydreaming

Hey friends, 

Lately I have been really wishing I had a house....don't get me wrong I love our apartment and its a great first place for us. But when I work all day around clients that are spending thousands of dollars to have us design a space for them, it makes me wish I could be designing my own dream house. 

One thing that I daydream of often is a sunroom or an outdoor living space, so today I thought I would share some really inspiring ones with you! Do you have a patio or deck where you sit and enjoy sunsets, read or just nap? I would love for you to share them on my Design in your Home link-up!!

P.S.

Sorry I haven't been as active in blogland lately....I have busy trying to enjoy summer :) You may have seen that we just celebrated our 1 year anniversary this weekend? I will be sharing a recap of that in our marriage series. 

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So who wants to lounge in these spaces with me and have a nice cold beverage, enjoy a sunday brunch or even host an outdoor dinner party??

Mood Board: Spring Essentials

So....I have a special mood board guest post coming up soon. I will be posting for Sara at You and Me are We. We talked, she is sending me some inspiration photos and I am working on a board for her living space! I can't wait to share that with you but its not ready yet so for this Tuesday I bring you a Spring Inspired Mood Board.

Typically my "boards" incorporate products from many different stores (some very expensive); however I wanted to keep things real. If you are like I am, you probably can't afford a lot of that stuff. So I wanted to stick with the stylish and affordable TARGET!

You all know I love blues/teals, but I wanted to share some warmer colors if that is your thing. I do love the coral too! The majority of these pieces are from the Modern Cottage and Boho Boutique collections. I adore both, don't you?

This isn't for any particular room like most of my boards are. It's just a compilation of things I am loving for a Spring inspired home! What are you doing to get your home ready for Spring??

Living:

• Use colorful vases and pillows to brighten up the space without spending a ton!

Bedroom:

• Add one of these bedding sets to a guest room and make their stay a little brighter!

Bath:

• Switch out your shower curtain for a refreshing new feel or use it as inspiration for a whole new look.

Office:

• Use pretty storage bins and maybe it will make you want to organize more??
• Hang up a cute clock to keep you from being late to those meetings!

Kitchen/Dining:

• Get some cheery dishes to use for dinner parties or cook outs!

Once again I am linking up with Beth @ Design your Dwelling!!

 

If you missed my other Mood Boards, you can check them out  here!

• Bedroom
• Office
• Dining Room

Mood Board: Bedroom

I'm back for another Tuesday Mood Board Link-up! This week I decided to step outside of my teal comfort zone.

This is my global inspired bedroom. The rich textures and patterns give it a warmth that make for a very cozy resting place. I love using design-seeds as my starting place for inspiration. All of the main pieces are neutral so you could easily swap out the color scheme by replacing the accessories (art, pillows, pouf, blanket)

What do you think of this color palette? What are some essentials for your bedroom? If you missed  my previous mood boards, be sure to check those out! {here, here} Now that I am looking at this board, it makes me think of this blog! Don't you agree?

Resources:

Curtains: Target
Frames: Target
Heart Print: Field Trip Etsy Shop
Virginia Print: Yassi's Place Etsy Shop
Headboard: Target
Sconces: Shades of Light
End Tables: Shop Ten 25
Navy Pillows: Target
Pink Pillows: Shop Ten 25
Yellow Pillow: Target
Down Comforter: Target
Pink Throw Blanket: Crate and Barrel
Yellow Pouf: Shades of Light
Mirror: Target
Rug: Shades of Light

Hope you are having a great week! I would love your feedback on the mood boards! What spaces/color schemes do you want to see? Also I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your comments and I will get back to you as soon as I can! (which may be a few days but I promise I appreciate you!!)

Linking up with:

 

Get this look!

On my coffee date w/ Annamarie last week, we shared blog ideas with each other. She convinced me that this one sounded great! Hopefully we will guest post for each other some time, but you should definitely check her site out if you need a photographer! 

I love when I see these types of posts on other blogs because it shows me that I can afford a beautiful space. Target is a great place to achieve a cute space for less as long as you don't leave with the whole store in your cart!!! ;)

How to get this look: Soft, Romantic, Chic, a little Glitzy, Clean and Simple

Inspiration Photo
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Raindrop Mirror:

Pouf:

Bedding:

Nightstand:

Wall Color:

Ben Moore At Sea

Would you want to recreate this look?? Do you use inspiration photos to design your home? How do you think these items compare?

Now for a little weekend recap:

The hubby and I drove home on Friday and my parents fixed us a yummy steak dinner! My granny and Eva got to come over and visit since I wasn't going to be home long. Denise drove down and picked me and her maid of honor up that night. :) The next day we (Denise, Nicole, Denise's mother and future mother-in-law) went dress shopping for her! It was so much fun. Denise didn't find the dress yet, but she looked beautiful in all of them and I got to bond w/Nicole too! We had lunch at Salsaritas :) I SOOO wish we had one close by. Its delicious! We hung out at her house the rest of the day and headed back Sunday afternoon. We may or may not have sang 90's tunes on the drive back... I miss her already :( Can't wait for your wedding Denise! Love ya :)

What did you do this weekend? Anyone else planning a wedding/dress shopping??

XO Samantha

Design from around the world

I love being inspired by design found all over the world. I have never had the chance to study abroad but I know that there is some amazing architecture and design to be found outside of the U.S. I especially love Moroccan and German. This is not to say that I don't love styles of design found in the U.S. as well. I also really love coastal design, southern, contemporary and transitional. We don't have to be confined to inspiration that is close by. Why not travel the world and learn new things about new cultures? I hope that one day I can experience these styles firsthand.

Moroccan influenced design is very warm and luxurious. The style is known for its vibrant colors and exotic flair. Ceilings are also sometimes very elaborate such as the last image of the bedroom. Bold geometric patterns based off of Moroccan motifs are now popular in our contemporary versions of these designs.

http://www.houzz.com/photos/85459/Moroccan-Luxury-Bathroom-mediterranean-bathroom-other-metros

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http://www.adesignerspot.com/regional-styles/moroccan-style-interior-design.html

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German design is completely opposite of Moroccan design. It is much more modern and streamlined. This style to me would relate somewhat more to commercial spaces in the U.S. rather than residential. They are on the cutting edge of design today. 

http://smarthomekitchen.com/german-kitchen-design-ideas/

http://www.granitetransformations.com/blog/tag/design/

http://www.designrulz.com/spaces-for-living/kitchen-product-design/2012/05/40-sensational-german-style-kitchen-by-bauformat/

http://www.huelsta.com/int_en/furniture_int_en/wall-combinations/index.html

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Now for a few designs you might see:

At the beach! ( I think I like it so much because of all the blues!)

http://www.hgtv.com/living-rooms/coastal-inspired-living-rooms/pictures/page-3.html

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In the South!

http://www.inspirebyheart.com/pt/?id=1127

http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/07/windsor-smith-room-in-box.html

http://www.housebeautiful.com/kitchens/tips/dream-kitchen-designs-pictures-0611#slide-1

Hope you enjoyed all of these beautiful spaces! What is your favorite style of design and why? I obviously realize now that I like a variety of designs. 

XO Samantha