Create the Look: Studio McGee's Office Retreat

Hi everyone! I am starting a new theme of posts every week dedicated to creating looks by some of my favorite designers. I browse social media and blogs often and get inspired continuously. It's always refreshing to check out others work and get ideas. One that I particularly love is Studio McGee. Shea McGee and her husband, Syd, started their design adventure together after realizing that design was their passion. I am constantly inspired by their work and find myself wondering where they find all of the beautiful items they include in their designs which lead me to this post. I absolutely love this office design below - it is so open and light but at the same time bold and curated. I find myself gravitating towards designs like these where you will find minimal pieces paired with natural, and organic elements and it never hurts when there is stunning art involved. Below you will find a list of items I sourced for you to create this same look! If you have any inspiration photos that you are loving and want to send them to me to create a post like this, feel free to contact me and maybe you will see it in the coming weeks! Enjoy :)

Spotlight White Desk / Crate & Barrel

Vintage French Round Fabric Chair / RH 

Lido Isle Baskets / Serena & Lily

Natural Off White Cowhide Rug / Cowhide Imports

Embossed Wood and Metal Tray / World Market

Small Rippled Cylinder Vase / Target

Samual Kane - Inky Love / Z Gallerie 

Sara Brown - Romance Story / Z Gallerie

Drawing Room Blue 253 - Farrow & Ball

Symmetry Objects / west elm

Striped Angle Marble Bookend / west elm

20th Century Library Double Sconce / RH 

XO, 

Lauren

Fall 2016

Happy fall! I am absolutely loving the new fall collections some of my favorite stores are introducing this year! Even though they can be very different, I feel like they all have a stylish comfort about them. There is something so simple about these pieces, yet still elevated and intriguing. I'm especially drawn to all of the natural materials, textures, and tone-on-tone color palettes. I've only posted a handful, but I would recommend checking out the full collections on the stores websites. I can't wait to start using them in my designs! Enjoy :) 

1 / leighton pillow cover + peruvian stripe pillow cover / serena + lily

2 / parks end table / room + board

3 / alexis tufted bed / rh teen 

4 / organic capiz bowl / z gallerie

5 / avec chair / cb2

6 / holden accent lamp / rh baby + child

7 / graydon shagreen media console / rh 

8 / muir coffee table / west elm collection 

xo,

Lauren 

My Dream Home: Dining Room

A couple of posts ago I created a mood board of my very own dream living room and I have to say it made me pretty darn happy seeing so many things I love in one space. When designing any space, especially residential, I think it's important to create a consistent flow throughout -- going from room to room and can tell the same person lives there no matter what room it is but is different in it's own way. As far as my design style goes, I love the boho chic, eclectic look -- but for me, there really is no one or even two design styles I stick to. I love to throw a little mid-century, rustic and coastal in as well -- so you can say I have pretty versatile taste. Check out my post on my dream living space so you can see how it just works with this dining room. I'm pretty much in love. Links to all items below :) 

rug // striped edge flatweave rug // anthropologie

captain chairs // tucker chair - black // serena & lily

side chairs // john vogel chairs // west elm 

dining table // porto dining table // bungalow 5

dresser // melony 3-drawer dresser // bungalow 5

sconces // perforated metal sconce // west elm 

abstract art // muted menogerie // rachel reinert studio 

chandelier // viola chandelier // arteriors 

mirror // malina mirror // z gallerie

table lamp // marble pillar table lamp // west elm 

frame // artfully cubed frame // lulu & georgia 

vases // carla peters chulucana vases // west elm 

paint color // high reflective sw-7757 // sherwin williams



Did you fall in love with any of these items like I did? It's okay, I can share ;) Stay tuned for a post on my dream bedroom coming soon. Follow me on instagram @laurenmaiorana for even more design, art and DIY inspiration!





Xo, 

Design Styles / Mid-Century Modern

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,