My Dream Home: Bedroom

Seriously, there are WAY too many items I love that I would happily have in my dream home but I can't have it all. In my previous post I put together my dream dining room look with a link to all items -- one of my favorite artists of mine that I featured in that post saw it and featured me on her instagram so go check it out @rachelreinertstudio! I am going to do the same for you here but this time you will get to see my dream bedroom. I could create this look now but my boyfriend and I are currently renting so we can't do much. We're waiting for our first real place of our own where we can invest in what we really want (he actually approved about 90% of what I picked out here -- i'll take it!). Some items are on the pricey side but a girl can dream! I'm a DIYer so I'm pretty sure if I can't find it less expensive, I can do what I can to create a similar look. So for this space, I continued the design style of my other rooms -- boho, chic, modern, eclectic. I really love mixing styles and playing with patterns -- it makes it that much more you. And don't be fooled because you can totally make it work. I currently have a navy and white theme going on in my bedroom but I just don't know what it is about turquoise that just gets me every time. Oranges/reds are complimentary so I wanted to use touches of that as well with accents of black and white and antiqued brass. The side table pictured could be used as the nightstand or as a side table for the chair. If storage was needed I would add a nightstand that had a drawer or shelf. Either way it WILL have this prism brass pendant over it. Ahhh, I'm in love...

bed // alexa reclaimed wood bed // west elm
pendant // prism pendant // west elm
side table // bamileke stool // serena & lily
chair // bangala armchair // anthropologie
rug // oriental weavers sphinx revival rug // rugs usa
dresser // reclaimed wood + lacquer dresser // west elm
mirror // bunny williams fretwork mirror // clayton gray home
pouf // morrocan leather pouf - black // serena & lily
fur rug // tejn rug // ikea
chair pillow // magical thinking diamond kilim pillow // urban outfitters
back bed pillows // adalet pillow, ebony // lulu & georgia 
front bed pillow // magical thinking katia beaded pillow // urban outfitters
vases // waterscape vases // west elm
artwork // abstract waterfall painted by myself 



I have sold that waterfall painting but I'm dying to paint a huge version of it. There are many natural elements in this space -- reclaimed wood, linen, seaglass, the color scheme, etc. I wanted a piece of art that represented that and even added another natural element in itself, so choosing my waterfall piece just fit. I picture a white Belgium linen duvet cover (the one from west elm) on the bed with matching euro shams. I'm obsessed with how soft they are -- totally worth the price. Adding white linen curtains is another way of adding a natural element with a super clean feel. Oh, one more thing! This mood board does not give justice to just how beautiful the detail on this mirror is. Definitely check out the link to see the full image -- it's worth it. I'm in love with it all but which part is your favorite? Stay tuned for more of my dream home rooms! If you don't already, follow me on instagram @laurenmaiorana to check out more design, diy, art and lifestyle inspiration :) 




Xo, 

Loving Linear Rugs

I've been seeing some pretty amazing rugs and they have one thing in common -- lots and lots of lines. So I'm starting to think linear rugs are an up-and-coming trend but can be super timeless, too. Here were some of my favorite ones that I came across from some of my favorite stores. You're welcome :)

1 // abstract angles wool dhurrie // west elm

2 // assembly home chevron printed handmade rug // urban outfitters

3 // moroccan diamond shag brown rug // rugs usa

4 // ps low pile multicolor // ikea

5 // silvered prisms rug // anthropologie

6 // reverb black rug // cb2

Xo,

photo credit: west elm, ikea, cb2, urban outfitters, anthropologie, rugs usa

Our First Place: Making Our Rental Our Home

My boyfriend and I moved into our own place this past August and we love it. We fell in love with the coastal style of the development and all of its amenities (not to mention super close to work). Since it's a rental we've been trying to make it feel like home piece by piece - as far as our budget and it being a rental allows. We literally moved in with just our clothes and bedroom furniture - we had to start from scratch. Now it's a little over a month later and we are pretty darn proud of how it has come along considering our budget. My boyfriend definitely gave into some of the more feminine items I loved since he set up his media center along the main wall - it's all about compromise. We chose to place the sofa in the center facing the TV because of the recommended viewing distance from the TV and sofa. It does make it feel more cozy and we love watching movies there. Since we are loving how it has come along I had a photoshoot with my fellow west elm home stylist, Katherine Schwingel. She got some great shots and now I get to share them with you :)

Our apartment features:

West Elm

Origami Coffee Table / Quinn Sofa in Frost Gray / 

Balcony Bistro Dining Set / Antique Tiled Wall Mirror /

Parker Mid-Century Round Dining Table / Mini Abacus Lamp /

Scoop Back Chairs / Gold Leaf Gallery Frames /

Solid Silk Hand-Loomed Pillow Cover / Jacquard Leaf Silk Pillow Cover / 

Quilted Acrylic Glassware / Carla Peters Sand Glaze Vase /

Clear Acrylic Tray / Reclaimed Wood Display Shelf

Target

Threshold Windham Console Table / Threshold Basket /

Threshold Brushed Silver Linear Shaded Floor Lamp /

Black Gallery Wall Frames

Other accessories/decor from Ikea, Homegoods, World Market + more.

Xo,

DIY Framed Abstract Art

It's been quite a while since I've last posted! We have been super busy with moving into our new apartment and we're still getting situated. We literally had nothing and had to start from scratch but that made it more exciting since this is our first real place of our own. After deciding on the foundational furniture, picking out the colors we wanted to use to go with our frost gray sofa was a little challenging because it's such a soft, cool neutral and I really wanted to warm it up. So I chose navy and a horseradish/gold color to accent with. We also purchased this amazing reclaimed wood display shelf from west elm so I needed a larger piece of framed art to place there for height and balance. Then it came to me - after reading Danielle Oakeys blog post on her DIY poster board art I thought what better way to complete my display ledge! Poster boards are thinner than canvas and can be easily framed. Here's a link to Danielle's blog post which is amazing as is the rest of her blog which I check at least a few times a week. Now i'd like to share with you the abstract art piece I came up with thanks to Danielle's inspiring post...

I decided on doing a tribal look by just cutting up a sandpaper sponge into triangles and using that as my stamp.  I also cut the poster board to 16"x20" to fit into the matted part of the ikea frame I purchased. I chose the colors prussian blue, gold and a light teal blue for a pop of different color all by craftsmart (inexpensive and perfect for diy art). I just played with the placement for a bit and then came up with a symmetrical tribal design...

After I was certain it was dry, I then framed it (which btw the frame was only $14.99!). I now have a large framed art print for less than $20 and it's great for us artists who have all colors of paint sitting around so all I truly had to buy for this was the $1 poster board and $14.99 frame. I hope this inspires you to get creative at home - it's definitely worth it!

Xo,

Accent Tables Under $100

While searching the internet for inspiring home decor like I usually do, I couldn't help but notice all the fabulous options for accent tables & the best part is they are all reasonably priced at under $100! That's when it struck me to share some of my favorite finds. Whether you're re-doing a space in your home or redecorating for the spring, these accent tables will give a little personality to your home - as a nightstand in your bedroom, an end table in your living room or as an outdoor side table. Some may even come in more colors than shown so check them out - Enjoy!

Xo,