Design Styles / Traditional

May 15, 2014

Traditional design may not sound the most exciting and it may not always look it either but at the same time it can be timeless & beautiful. When thinking of traditional design you may think classic, timeless, warm wood tones, wainscoting, and a tailored look just to name a few. Some people may use this design style all throughout their home and others may like to mix in some other design elements like modern, contemporary, industrial, etc. What's great about either of those is that it's easy to do both and still look amazing with traditional design. Personally, traditional is not my taste but I love having a few classic pieces to work with. Here are some pieces that I've chosen with an overall traditional look. Which one is your favorite?





1. Aidan Gray Furniture Paris Salon Chair / Layla Grace



2. Alta Bed / Serena & Lily




3. Bennett 6-Drawer Dresser / Room & Board



4. Brazoria Floor Lamp / Living Spaces



5. Francesca Bar Stool / Pier 1 Imports



6. Hand Tufted Doria Rug 5'x8' / Nuloom



7. Paidge Sofa / West Elm



8. Polished Bud Vase Set / Mark & Graham



 9. Sunbrella Devin Ikat Indoor/Outdoor Pillow / Pottery Barn



10. Traditional Amber Glass Hook / Restoration Hardware






Xo, 









Design Styles / Contemporary Design

May 11, 2014

Simple colors & patterns yet a warm and an inviting atmosphere constitutes contemporary design. Mixed with keepsakes and personal photographs it can be very "homey". It focuses on the simple lines & curves of the 20th century & what is currently in style. On the other hand, it can be very timeless. Modern & contemporary design are used interchangeably but are in fact quite different - a contemporary style incorporates softened lines and curves as opposed to the stark, straight lines in modern design. I chose a bunch of contemporary items so if you're into any of these than you may have met your match!




1. Benchwright Display Coffee Table / Pottery Barn



2. Crawley Pendant / Joss & Main



3. Crewel Pillow Cover / West Elm




4. Dillon Widespread Faucet / Restoration Hardware



5. Hand Tufted Autumn / Nuloom



6. Henry Sofa / West Elm



7. Jonathan Adler For Kravet Brown Vertebrae 
Area Rug / Jonathan Adler



8. Linen Barrel Counter Stools - Set of 2 / World Market



9. Shifting Pyramid Tray / Deny Designs



10 . Threshold Tray Top Table / Target



11. Faust Accent Chair / Living Spaces






Xo,































(Sources: HGTV.com, Houzz.com)

Design Styles / Mid-Century Modern

May 9, 2014

Now this is one design style I can't get enough of. I love mid-century design because of its clean lines, simple style & it's ability to add interest to a space without going overboard. Here are a bunch of mid-century pieces I've picked out & if you like them you're probably into the mid-century trend like many others, including myself. These pieces are perfect if you want to add some style without looking like you've jumped into a time capsule - they will work great with other design styles as well. Which one is your favorite?



1. Assembly Home Wire Table / Urban Outfitters




2. Bel-Air Side Table / Crate & Barrel





3. Cohen Medium Candleholder / Crate & Barrel



 4. Ellipse 6-Drawer Dresser / Land of Nod


5. Livingston Sofa / West Elm





6. Aeros Tri Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Rejuvenation





7. Crosby Armchair / West Elm



8. MODERNICA Case Study 4 Drawer V-Leg Dresser / Mod Livin



9. Orbit Chandelier / Z Gallerie



10. Rio Pendant Lamp / Jonathan Adler










Xo,





Design Styles / Industrial

May 8, 2014

Have you ever seen an item and thought that it is exactly the type of design style you're into? There are so many different types of design styles - industrial, modern, mid-century, contemporary, traditional, rustic, glamorous, coastal, vintage, eclectic - and that's just to name some. Personally, I like mixing and matching different looks so I would say I have more of an eclectic-chic design style. I love pairing the new with the old and making it look chic and put together. For my next few posts I want to explore these different styles and if you're not sure what you like this may help you find out :) 


Industrial design is very trendy right now. When you hear the word industrial you may think metal, piping, salvaged decor, wire, exposed brick and you're pretty much right. I chose some pieces that have an overall industrial look & if you like any of these items you just may be into industrial design. 




1. Arteriors
 Stanley Costello Cocktail Table / Layla Grace



 2. Cafe String Lights / Pottery Barn



3. IndLights Industrial Ceiling Light / Etsy



4. Dutch Industrial Bed with Footboard / Restoration Hardware



5. Industrial Iron and Mirror Cart / Rejuvenation 



6. Lecture Desk / CB2 



7. Pipe Adjustable Rods / West Elm 



 8. Sterling Stool Side Table / CB2




9. Wire Mesh Storage - Rectangular / West Elm



10. Industrial Adjustable Stool with Back / West Elm






Xo,