Blush Living Room Designs

Yesterday I showed you some of my favorite blush home décor items, and today I’m showing you how to use them by featuring them in two different living room designs.

For the first one I used blush as an accent in the rug and the pillow and I kept the rest of the room pretty neutral.

For the second room I let the pink sofa be the star of the room with black and white and gold accents. It really pops against the striped rug, don’t you think?

To see all the items used in both rooms, you can click on each picture or click here to view the designs on Polyvore.

I’m curious, which room do you prefer? When I was designing them I thought I’d like the black and white rug/pink couch room better, but I think I like the gray couch/blush rug a little more!

Color Crush: Blush Pink

Hello friends! I’m back with another color crush post today. Today’s post is inspired by what everyone is dreaming of: Spring! It’s coming soon, even though it doesn’t feel like it will ever be here.

Blush is such a lovely color. It’s feminine and sophisticated, warm and soft, I just love it. And it’s a big trend right now, both in fashion and interior design. Take a look at some gorgeous rooms that have embraced the blush crush.

by Suzanne Kasler

Sugar Paper’s L.A.’s Offices via Lonny Mag

by Roxanne Stellmacher

via Apartment Therapy

Below are a few of my favorite blush pink items for your home. You can add a big pop of color with the apartment sofa or the kilim rug, or add in just a few accents with the pillow or lamp. And I gave some love to the kitchen and bathroom this time by including the pink Kitchenaide mixer and the ruffled shower curtain.

 

 

Ella Ruffle Fabric Shower Curtain, LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s, $70 // Robert Abbey Mary McDonald Annika Blush and Blush Parchment Accent Lamp, Lamps Plus, $373 // Modern Wall Shelf, Urban Outfitters, $29 // Kitchenaid Artisan 5 Qt Stand Mixer in Pink, Target, $350 // Clara Pressed Pink Glass Goblet, Pier 1, $9 // Michi Print by Michelle Armas, $35 for 13” x17.5” print // Hand-loomed Chevron Diamond Pillow Cover, West Elm, $25 // Rue Apartment Sofa in Petal, CB2, $999 // Sivas Wool Kilim Rug, West Elm, $599 for 8’x10’

Come back tomorrow to see how I styled a few of these items in some room designs!

Golden Globes Color Trend: Bold Red

Time for part three of my color trend series inspired by the lovely ladies on the Golden Globes red carpet. This time I’m celebrating the bold red dresses of Allison Williams, Taylor Schilling, and Lena Dunham. Such stunning dresses!

via Fushion Magazine

Like a red ballgown, a red room can be a tricky feat to pull off. It can read too aggressive and masculine or too dated, or it can conjure images of giant red, overstuffed leather sofas (eek!). But these rooms below use red perfectly.

Style at Home

TTM Development via DecorPad

Lonny Mag

So pretty, don’t you think? If you don’t want to go the way of red walls, a few pieces of red furniture or a couple red accessories can still add a great pop of color to a room.

 

 

Hourglass Dining Chair, Pier 1, $230 // Safavieh Sunbright Table Lamp, Wayfair, $111 // Red Mirror with Gold Detail, World Market, $200 // Red Josephine Desk, World Market, $160 // Artisan Red Garden Stool, Overstock, $135 // Red Piper Pillow, Pier 1, $20 // Safavieh Adirondack Rug, $168 for 8’x10’

 

Thanks for joining me for my color trend series, and if you missed the previous posts you can see canary yellow here and sparkly silver here. Which color was your favorite?

Come back tomorrow to see my favorite links of the week!

 

Golden Globes Color Trend: Sparkling Silver

Time for part two of my color trend series inspired by Sunday’s Golden Globes red carpet. Today I’m loving silver, just like the fabulous dresses seen below on Dakota Johnson, Reese Witherspoon, and Julianne Moore.

via Fushion Magazine

I’m so jealous of their pretty, sparkly dresses! They just look perfect for the awards show.

Sparkly silver can be harder to pull off in the home, but if done well it’s lovely. Use some metallic accents, like lamps or pendant lights, some silver wallpaper, or mirrored furniture to add a glamorous feel to your room.

Here are a few beautiful rooms that figured out how to pull off silver well.

Natalie Umbert via DecorPad

Sally Wheat Interiors via DécorPad

EJ Interiors via DécorPad

And here are a few accents you can bring into your home. Try the silver curtains and the mirrored coffee table for a sophisticated living room, or the sequined lamp and beaded pillows for a fun teen girl’s room.

 

Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch, West Elm, $99 // Foxed Mirrored Faceted Pendant, West Elm, $120 // Grand Silver Burst Mirror, Pier 1, $60 // Threshold Banded Faux Silk Curtain Panel, Target, $30 // Silver Sequin Table Lamp, Bed Bath & Beyond, $25 // Threshold Metal Accent Table, Target, $60 // Silver Beaded Bloom Pillow, Pier 1, $40 // Moroccan Pouf, Kouvy, $100 // Hayworth Coffee Table, Pier 1, $400

 

I’m dying over that Moroccan pouf, and I love the Target side table; I even used it in my friend’s apartment makeover. Do you have silver in your house?

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for my final post of my Golden Globes color trend series!

Golden Globes Color Trend: Canary Yellow

Hello lovelies, did everyone watch the Golden Globes Sunday night? I just love awards shows, especially the red carpet. I get such joy from seeing celebrities all dolled up in fabulous gowns, and I like to imagine what kind of couture dress I would wear if I were lucky enough to ever walk a red carpet myself (a girl can dream, right?). 

There were some pretty obvious color trends this year at the Golden Globes red carpet, and they’ve inspired me to start 2015 with a week-long series inspired by these gorgeous dresses.

First up: canary yellow. It’s a hard color to pull off, but don’t Naomi Watts, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, and Leslie Mann look stunning?

via Fushion Magazine

Yellow can also be a hard color to pull off in the home, but if done right it’s so lovely and refreshing.

Niche Interiors via Apartment Therapy

Tobi Fairley via DecorPad

Melanie Turner Interiors via DecorPad

Luella & June

Mara O’Hara Interiors via DecorPad

It might be the dreary winter weather, but yellow is looking particularly alluring to me right now. It just adds so much brightness and energy to a room, don’t you think? You don’t have to do a full makeover to bring a little yellow into your home; a few accessories or one statement piece in a bright hue will do the trick. Here are a few of my favorites.

 

Thomas Paul Dhurrie Rug, AllModern.com, $523 for 5’x8’ // Linework Honeycomb Vase, West Elm, $39 // Threshold Flocked Ogee Lamp Shade, Target, $25 for large // Threshold Fretwork Accent Table, Target, $90 // Willa Yellow Side Chair, Crate & Barrel, $99 // Stockholm Glass Door Cabinet, Ikea, $399 // Camilla 2-Seat Sofa, Crate & Barrel, $1599 // Room Essentials Pillow, Target, $17

 

Do you have any yellow in your home, or are you thinking of adding any? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

P.S. Come back tomorrow to see my next Golden Globes color trend feature!

Client Living Room Inspiration

I mentioned yesterday that I’m working with a friend on redecorating her house, and I am so excited for this project! I went over last week and we worked on picking out paint colors for the downstairs rooms. She loves cool colors, like blue and gray, but she also isn’t afraid to have some fun and go bold. After talking things through, here’s what we came up with for her living room:

A medium gray (sea haze) for the living room walls, a bright blue (electric blue) for the accent wall around the fireplace, and a coral (summer sun pink) for decorative accents (all paint colors are Benjamin Moore).

My friend and her husband already bought a charcoal gray couch and loveseat and they’d like a black leather ottoman for the coffee table (something soft that their little girls won’t hurt themselves on), so I used those in my room design. I added a gray and white rug, some fun throw pillows, curtains, and some patterned stools for extra seating that won’t block the fireplace.

Verano Sofa, Crate & Barrel, $1799 // Safavieh Large Square Ottoman, Target, $262 // Oversized Chevron Pillows, Target, $22 each // Geo Floral Pillow, Target, $15 // Ranarp Floor Lamp, Ikea, $60 // Nate Berkus Area Rug, Target, $110 // Agate Serving Tray, Target, $20 // Ombre Window Panels, Target, $25 each // Threshold X-Stools, Target, $48 each

*prices current as of 9/23/14*

My friend doesn’t have a large decorating budget so we’re shopping at inexpensive stores like Target and Ikea for most of the items. By the way, Target is having a fantastic sale on a lot of their furniture and home décor right now, if you’re in need of any new items for your home you should check it out!

Trending: Black and White Stripes

Last month I mentioned that I love browsing through my Pinterest boards to see what trends are sticking out. In addition to colorful kilim rugs, another trend I’m seeing on my board is black and white stripes, especially on upholstery.

via Little Green Notebook

via Rue Magazine

via Sydney Home

Backyard Makeover by The Hunted Interior via Home Depot

via Schappacher White

I love the graphic look a black and white striped piece adds to a room, especially combined with a bit of color. My black and white chevron rugs in my entryway are some of my favorite things in my house because they add such great pattern and style to the space.

If you want to bring the look into your home here are a few pieces that’ll do the trick. If you’re just dipping your toe into the trend, try the Target basket or the Ikea pillow, or if you’re ready to dive in buy a bigger piece like the chair or the headboard. Just don’t add more than a couple of these items to one room or people will start calling you Beetlejuice!

 

From top left: Striped Velvet Accent Chair, Staples, $210 // EIVOR Throw blanket, Ikea, $20 // Two Drawer Cabinet, Houzz, $278 // Canopy Stripe Elsie Headboard, World Market, $450 for a Queen // Black and White Striped Dhurrie Rug, $230 for an 8’x10’ // Cushion Cover, Ikea, $5 // Large Coiled Rope Basket, Target, $25

Red, White, & Blue Rooms: 5 Ways

Happy early Independence Day! In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, and in celebration of the U.S. soccer team’s valiant effort yesterday (seriously you guys, they played hard. And Tim Howard is basically the goalie version of Superman), here are some gorgeous red, white, and blue rooms for your décor inspiration. I’ve also thrown in a few of my own tips on how to recreate the patriotic look in your home.

1. Go Classic

This living room by Tom Scheerer from House Beautiful has a classic Americana vibe. They did a nice job of using equal-ish amounts of red and blue in the room, but my favorite element is the gallery wall. What an easy way to add a splash of red (or any other color of your choosing).

photo via House Beautiful

2. Be Modern

Here’s another gorgeous red, white, and blue room from House Beautiful with a much different style than the room above. Mary McDonald kept most of the elements pretty modern (the sleek blue sofa, the sconces, and the ikat pillows and curtain trim), and added in just enough red via some accessories to give it a hint of patriotic flair. I really love the Chinese garden stool by the way.

photo via House Beautiful

3. Bring in Bright Accents

Lindsay Mens Craig relies on eclectic accessories to bring in pops of red, white, and blue to her living room featured in Style at Home. I love the red rug and the blue pillows and artwork paired with the otherwise neutral room. Of course the plus side of bringing in colors via accessories is that you can change up the color scheme without spending a lot of money.

photo via Style at Home

4. Go Bold

There’s nothing subtle about this Miles Redd foyer from Elle Décor and I like it. The cobalt blue lacquered walls make a big statement on their own, as does the red leather(!) door. Add in bright white trim and accessories like the wall mirror and you’ve got a room that nobody will forget.

photo via Elle Décor

5. Choose aqua

True story: this sweet, vintage kitchen from Apartment Therapy was one of the very first things I pinned on Pinterst on what feels like 10 years ago, but was really more like 3 years ago. I love how the red cabinets and chairs look paired with the light aqua walls. And it doesn’t scream “Fourth of July” like a lot of other red, white, and blue rooms do.

photo via Apartment Therapy

Green With Envy

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner (T-minus 4 days), so today I thought I’d share some inspiration photos of rooms featuring the signature color of the Irish: green! Although green isn’t one of my favorite colors to decorate with I do think that when done well it can be absolutely stunning.

via Hello Metro

via Hello Metro

by Nate Berkus

by Nate Berkus

by Nate Berkus

via Apartment Therapy

Miles Redd via Elle Décor

via Elle Décor

Nate Berkus via Elle Décor

by Kelly Wearstler

Also in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a throwback to a DIY art project I did last year for the holiday.

For more pictures and full instructions click here.

Beautiful Blue Accessories

Yesterday I shared my obsession with Lupita Nyong’o’s gorgeous Oscars dress and my love for all things “Nairobi Blue.” Here are a few accessories you can buy to bring a splash of this lovely blue into your life.

Virginia frames, Z Gallerie / 14K Gold and Aqua Drop Earrings, JCPenney / Blooming Lace Bowl, Anthropologie / Vintage Footed Dessert Bowl, Pier 1 / Peacock Burnout Curtain, Pier 1 / Elongated Flared Top Vase, West Elm / Gloria Jewel Box, Z Gallerie / kate spade wallet, Nordstrom / Tiered Pendant, Furbish Studio

Color Crush: Lupita’s Nairobi Blue

Did you guys watch the Oscars on Sunday? I loved it! Ellen was the perfect host; I especially loved the pizza delivery bit and the infamous group selfie that broke twitter. And she managed to be funny without offending half the audience (unlike Seth McFarlane).

And of course the fashion was impeccable. I think my favorite of the night was Cate Blanchett, but a very close second was Lupita Nyong’o.

Oh my goodness, how lovely! Lupita has looked perfect at every red carpet this season, but this blue is just beautiful on her. She said she chose it because the blue reminded her of Nairobi, hence the media immediately dubbed her dress “Nairobi Blue.”

This pale shade of aquamarine is such a beautiful color, and it translates beautifully to home décor. Take a look:

via Better Home and Garden

via Elle Décor

via Elle Décor

via Better Homes and Gardens

via Poppytalk

via Camera and Chaos

via Elle Decor

Are you as in love with this color as I am? As you can see from the pictures above, aqua can work in every room in the house: bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, even the laundry room! Make sure to come back tomorrow to see some accessories you can buy to bring a little Nairobi Blue into your home.