Relax with a book and a "tall" cocktail!
My life has been a little {okay A LOT} hectic lately. What I wouldn't do for a good night sleep right about now..I'm not complaining, I'm over the moon about my new baby but a minute of down time would be wonderful! This room is so serene. I'm loving the limed floors {a refreshing trend} and the classically modern white architectural details of this room. It's clean, clutter less and peaceful!
Gather with friends
I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant and am craving a sense calm before the big day, but I've been drawn to light filled, neutral rooms. In fact my husband just left to purchase the paint for our dining room and I was tempted to paint it creamy white! {I opted for an aqua color instead, he's still not sold on it}. I love the femininity the crystal chandelier and pink plates bring to this dining area!
Image: House Beautiful
READ A BOOKImage: DecorPad
A BUNGALOW - inside + out!
BEFORE
AFTER
I love the fence and carriage house details
Images: Country Living, Martha Stewart, Country Living (before and after images), Cottage Living, Old Houses.com, L.A. Times, Old Houses.com {bottom two}
RELAX!
This space is so fresh and clean but has a hint of glamour and unexpected lighting. It's beautiful and not "overdone". Feels like the perfect summer time retreat to me!
Enjoy a cocktail or two with friends.There are a number of reasons I am drawn to this space. I always asses the quality of light in a room. This clean, mostly white shell bounces the natural light around this multi-functional living space beautifully. The limited color palette and varied use of materials allows the room to feel fresh and calming! The open black chairs add just the right amount of contrast needed; while the lucite and lacquer introduce a hint of glamour and shine! I feel relaxed looking at this space, the ocean view beyond obviously helps.
Image: Christina Murphy Interiors, LLC.
Sleep at nightUsually I wouldn't opt for coral walls in a bedroom, but this shade is perfect. An abaca, or wool-sisal blend rug, cream, white and natural fibers paired with coral and orange add a calming effect to the color. This room feels elegant but casual. I may have added a hint of light tan to the white ceiling paint {or maybe even a subtle wallpaper} to soften it a bit. Other then that this room is beautifully simple just the way it is.
GARDENLike many designer's I'm drawn to aesthetics that run the gamut. I'm inspired by incredibly chic spaces, but I'm also drawn to the beauty and comfort of a country bungalow. Lately I've been tossing around the idea of starting a garden. It would be a mix of flowers, fruits, + vegetables. The layout, beauty and organization of this garden featured in this month's Country Living magazine {a publication I hadn't looked at in years, but as of late have been reading again} is amazing. I love the idea of cultivating and then serving my own organically grown food to family and friends. {there I go again, with the casual lifestyle talk}. This isn't going to happen this Summer. The best way to begin a garden {as with any design} is to devise a PLAN. Maybe I'll start sketching that out this winter!!
I love having fresh cut flowers around the house. These giant Dahlia are amazing.
Don't you just adore this outdoor entertaining space?
COOK
Images: Robert Stilin, Domino, ?, House Beautiful, via Design Sponge, ?
