Living Room Refresh

I've been pretty busy these last three months (actually not super busy) but I have missed posting! I've been thinking of a refresh for my own living space which inspired this post. I haven't created a mood board in some time, so I thought to create a living space that I would want to live in right now. As many times as I try to create spaces that are timeless and minimal, I can't help but to put my own eclectic twist on it - besides, this is all for fun anyway :) Some of my favorites to incorporate in spaces that I design are natural materials - like these raffia side tables and resin chandelier, pattern and texture play - pairing a larger scale patterned rug with a variety of smaller scale patterned pillows, a light and airy feel - keeping the sofa and paint colors light, and a touch of the beach - I do this with art and incorporating natural materials like this aged elm coffee table.  I've sourced pieces from many different companies, and you can find them in the links below! Enjoy !

Rug / Amira Rug / Room + Board

Sofa / Avalon Sofa / Joss + Main 

Coffee Table / 17th C. Scholars Square Coffee Table / Restoration Hardware

Side Tables / Blake Raffia Side Tables / Serena + Lily

Table Lamps / Lillian Table Lamp / Joss + Main

Chandelier / Addison Pendant / Serena + Lily

Art / Stinton Beach by Jesse Leake / Pottery Barn 

Pillows / Susan Pillow, Kara Pillow, + Luane Pillow / Lulu + Georgia

xo,

Lauren

Home Furniture Favorites: Joss & Main

Happy Sunday! As I've been searching around for pieces for my new office area, I came across Joss & Main which I love but I couldn't get enough of their newest categories (and their prices!). So I put together some of my favorite furniture and decor items all under $200 to share with you. If you're not familiar with Joss & Main,  their other family brands you may know are Wayfair, All Modern, Dwell Studio and Birch Lane. Which piece is your favorite? I have to say I'm a sucker for marble and brass so I'm really loving their Bubble Task Lamp :)

Celeste Velvet Bench / $147

Bubble Task Lamp / $98

Clive Bed / $195

Jamie Side Table / $152

Mei Porcelain Table Lamp / $175

Jeweled Terrain Framed Giclee Print - 11x15in / $99

Reina Side Table / $128

Kinsey Bar Cart / $171

xo,

Lauren

Serena & Lily Fine Art

Whoa, it's been some time since I've posted last and not once did I post in October. So much has happened -- birthdays (including mine), a trip to Boston for the first time, the launch of RH Modern in the gallery I work in, and the list goes on. It's also been 3 full months since my boyfriend and I moved into our new place and it still isn't complete. I have so many ideas but there really is no rush. I've been browsing through websites for art to complete our kitchen space and living room and came across Serena & Lily (I actually didn't go on their website for art at all but did fall in love with their art collection, naturally). I absolutely love finding and exploring new artists, especially since I'm a painter myself. I thought I'd share some of my top picks with all of you. There's way more so it's definitely worth checking out the website. Enjoy :) 

"Faceted Gem #1" by Natasha Marie

"Underwater Plantlife #7" by Jennifer Ament

"Indigo #1" by Jenny Prinn

"Flight" by Stephanie Sherman

"Stormy Sea #2" by Jerry Schwabe

Xo, 

Anthropologie for the Win

Happy hump day everyone! I happened to be going through some photos saved on my computer and found so many items from Anthropologie that I'm in love with. I've always loved the eclectic/boho/relaxed style that Anthro brings to the table. Lucky for you guys, they are all still available on their website -- I added a few new items I found while browsing the website. I swear if I could afford to purchase everything I wanted from Anthro it might be quite dangerous. Here are some of my favorite finds:

1) Yalova Duvet Cover / In love with the motif on this duvet. Lay a solid 

colored coverlet on top like pictured above and it balances out all the 

pattern and texture to create a look that's jumping into bed worthy.

2) Hexagonal Mirror Shelves Set of 2 / Loving the antiqued mirrored look on these

two cuties. They are just as pretty as functional.

3) Flutura Pouf / I just love poufs. They're so versatile -- great as an ottoman

to keep your feet up or use as extra seating when you have company. 

4) Kansai Bookcase / It's not everyday that you can find an attractive circular

bookcase (if you have, I'd love to see!). 

5) Resin-Coated Pine Side Table / My heart tends to gravitate towards raw, 

natural, handmade pieces so of course I had to add this cute-as-heck

stool/side table to the list. The resin added to the raw wood adds such character

and each is one-of-a-kind. 

6) Sundial Mirror / This round brass mirror is 36in in diameter -- perfect for an entryway, 

over a sofa or bed, or to fill that empty wall space that you have no idea what to do 

with. I'd say this could be used in a bathroom as well over a vanity. It sure does add

instant style -- so many options to choose from! Where would you put it?

7) Bangala Armchair / Black and white patterns are also a weakness of mine ever

since I can remember. I love the large and small mix of pattern and the natural looking,

tapered legs that fit the style of the chair so well. This is one of those "one day" pieces for me.

8) Textured Stillwater Rug / Finding a shag/textured rug in a soft natural color can be easy, but finding "the" rug is a whole different story. This rug is so simple yet adds an instant 

design element and having something cozy and stylish to step on in your home

isn't a bad thing either!

9) Embroidered Medina Curtains / You can't see the detail all that well in this photo but it 

is definitely worth taking a second look on the website. Turquoise motifs are quite my 

thing, especially when they are handwoven. They also come in a white embroidery 

that I can see being just as gorgeous, too! But I just love a splash of color and curtains are a good place to bring that in and tie together a space.

10) Deco Inlay Nightstand / Another one of those black and white motif situations -- can

you blame me? The odd shape of this nightstand is what draws me to it even more. 

I can picture this piece in a living room set up as well. 

11) Geometria Wall Clock / I love turquoise. The patina look of this clock interests me.

It's beautiful and functional!

Hope you enjoyed this eye candy as much as I did! Stay tuned for my next post on what

outdoor pieces you are going to want this summer. Follow me on my instagram for more inspiration @laurenmaiorana :)

Xo,

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, 

Black & White Lovin'

Black and white has never looked better. I have always been drawn to black and white decor because it can really go with just about anything and can have an edgy feel to it that I just love. I've come across a handful of black and white pieces that I'm dying to share with you -- if I can't have it all then I might as well share the wealth! No shades of gray here.

elliptic dining chair // $298 // anthropologie

framed print - abstract script // $79 //  west elm

kate spade saturday globe table lamp // $199 // west elm

kate space saturday dhurrie area rug // starting at $149 // west elm

black and white moroccan pouf // $495 //  serena & lily

nate berkus black triangle pillow // $24.99 // target

chloe armchair // bungalow 5

bridgeport dresser // $599 // home decorators 

hand stamped vases // $24 // west elm 

nixon alpaca throw // $295 //  jonathan adler

bone inlay side table // $598 // anthropologie

I can picture designing with these pieces in many different spaces. Sometimes designing a whole space with a black and white palette can look effortlessly sophisticated but you can't go wrong using black and white accents with splashes of color either. Which piece (and if you're like me, pieces) can you picture in your home? :)

Xo,