Tag Archives: design

11/28/12

Gates! Gates! Gates!

Ahh yes. The gates are here. I mentioned in Major Catch Up Time that the gates I designed over 3 years ago when I worked at Arteak were finally put into place. They are made out of metal and were created in Bali where most of the furniture from the store comes from. This has been a project that I have so excited about for years and never really knew when I would be able to share my excitement with people so the fact that they are finally up is beyond words for me. Last night I went to a restaurant right next door to Arteak and I snapped some close ups of the gates.

I use a 3D modeling for most of my design projects. These were the final designs I made a couple of years ago:

Then I superimposed the designs onto an image we took of the store front:

Here are the close ups I took last night:

Crazy , ey?

10/2/12

Ceiling Paint Ideas

Since I’m on this paint train, I might as well go up towards the ceiling. Check out some awesome ceiling paint ideas:

I like the idea of taking an accent wall and follow it up the wall. It has a more visual presence.

I am loving these thick striped ceilings in a more neutral color.

I think this is a very romantic room. I like the idea of the walls being clean and white and the ceiling being a huge pop of color.

Why not take the herringbone pattern up the ceiling?!

Big fan of the navy color and I love the fact that it starts 3/4s of the way up to create a cozier space.

Another striped ceiling idea except these are bolder and brighter. I love it!!!

What do you think guys?

10/1/12

Wall Paint Ideas

Happy Monday blog lovers! I’m sorry last week I was a little MIA. Unfortunately most of my week consisted of lying in my bed staring at this:

Finally, my life is getting back to normal. Work has piled up but I haven’t forgotten about you guys!

I wanted to share some cool paint ideas today. I am working with a few clients right now and I am really inspired to play with paint and designs.

Check these out:

Ok let’s start off with this fabulous ombre wall paint. A-freaking-mazing. Click here for the full tutorial.

I’m really loving this idea to section off a space or create a zone and I love that the paint goes up the wall as well. I would even go as far as hanging some lighting or paper globe lanterns from that painted ceiling.

I love this wall art.  It combines my love for tree murals, the color grey and partial wall paint.

This is very cute isn’t it? Look how adorable she is just plugging away at her wall art.

This herringbone paint pattern is one that I do adore. I am trying to get a client of mine to paint this design in her bedroom nook in a coral color. Here is a sneak peak:

What do you think? Wouldn’t that be cool to look at in the evening? She’s afraid it will be a little busy which I totally understand but I think it would be an awesome pop in the space and you can always look at it as art.

And finally, this cool wall paint pattern. It’s a type of chevron? I don’t even know how to describe it but I L.O.V.E. it and I am really loving the color choices.

Before I leave, I want to share with you an image:

Thoughts that might enter your brain may include: “too much”, “crazy” or even “wild” but to me, she is PERFECT. This is easily my future. Her name is Iris Apfel and she is my hero.

07/13/12

Casual Elements to Design

I don’t know if you can tell by now, but I’m a casual gal. I love elements of modern and industrial design but there always needs to be a casual factor in there to make the space feel homey and comfortable. The house I grew up in was exactly that. Everyone felt at home when they came over and it has carried over through my life when designing spaces.

Let’s pinpoint some spaces that have that casual element:

Even though this space has a vintage, rustic feel, what is it that makes it feel so casual? For me, the clustered frames on the wall and the immense amount of pillows on the bench make this space feel cozy.

Yellow can be a very bright pop of color that can add a lot of energy. The baskets under the console and the shoes and skateboard by the door invite you right in.

I absolutely adore this space. The color on the walls is a perfect warm shade of grey. The linen on the sofa is elegant yet cozy. The stool is rustic and worn and the collection of pictures and art on the wall make this space inviting, warm and fresh.

This kitchen is beyond adorable. The homegrown apples on the wooden counter, the exposed jars of spices and herbs on the shelves, the plates piled up on the kitchen island… It all just makes you want to have a group of people join in on cooking a big meal, family style.

This one is definitely a little more modern but I wanted to show you that casual elements can be brought into any space. The fact that the sofa is so low to the ground makes the living room a lot cozier and the color palate is soothing and beachy.

Can you guess what makes this space a little more casual? The collections. Check out the collections of starfish on the table, the books clustered on the ladder and shelf and the collection of beachy finds in the glass jars.

This one was simple. Post cards in no particular order on the wall.

Sigh… and this beauty. If I were to have a handful of girlfriends come over to drink wine and dine em, it might look like this. Outdoors, on pillows, surrounded by organic fabrics swaying through the breeze.

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