Interior Design & Decoration for the South Florida region
I have been happily busy working on client projects, so I apologize for my lack of posts recently. I wanted to share with you two ideas I am proposing for a client in her home. These two images help describe what I’m up to…
Oh, the beauty in these spaces! I love my job! 🙂
I truly love what I do. Creating design boards and new spaces for clients is really so much fun. And when you get the opportunity to work with amazing clients, all the better! I recently wrapped up an e-decorating project for Melissa, who was looking to make changes to her master bedroom. She wanted a serene retreat to settle at the end of the day, with warm neutrals and soft blue/grays. Here is the board I came up with:
Happy weekend and welcome to the series Why This Works… where I highlight a designed space and discuss what I love. Today’s living room space has the perfect shade of orange and does a great job of mixing patterns. Enjoy!
What first got me about this space was the amazing striped drapery. Stripes are definitely a hot item in decor and fashion these days. I have always been a fan of stripes for clothes as well as in rooms. They are a great mix of modern and traditional, which I love. These curtain panels are the showstopper in this space. They immediately draw your eye up and visually makes the room feel taller. I love that curtain panel trick of hanging them towards the ceiling. This is such a perfect example of why that works so well! Two bold patterns are mixed into this space and look amazing. The large area rug also makes you stop and take notice. The graphic print is a beautiful shade of navy and really draws you into the room. The slip covered sofas and traditional tufted ottoman work well paired with the modern rug. The pale shade of ivory/gray on the walls is subtle and doesn’t try to compete with the drapery and rug. The orange accessory color is seen again in throw pillows, giving repetition and purpose. The warm wood tones, gold accented art and beautiful orchid invite you to stay and give a warm, friendly feel to the room. Overall, this space works!
Happy Thursday and welcome to the series If My Blog Was A Room… where I pose the challenge to think of your blog as an actual space. What would that space look like? I am excited to have Genevieve (love that name!) here, from her blog, The Passionate Peony. Genevieve is brand new to blogging and is off to a great start. She blogs about art, design and fashion and has beautiful taste! Here is her blog header:
And here is what she came up with…
Hello readers! I’m Genevieve from The Passionate Peony. In the past, when asked to define my style, I never knew what on earth to say. Maybe hollywood regency? Or perhaps vintage chic? Well, after hours of looking through the rooms that I was the most drawn to, trying to come up with a signature style for my blog, I had a little epiphany: every single room that caught my eye had a hint of glitzy metallics (yup, I’m like a magpie..) ! So, if my blog were a room, that room would be decorated in a style I like to call “feminine glamour”. Hope you enjoy these gorgeous rooms!
So happy to have been a part of Simple Dwellings, and a big thanks to Amber for having me! Hugs and Kisses, Genevieve
Thanks for being here, Genevieve! These rooms are amazing, glamourous and very chic! I have also been drawn to gold accents lately, and these rooms do it up well! Definitely stop by Genevieve’s blog and show her some love! 🙂
I am so excited and honored to be included in Emily A. Clark’s Christmas in July post today! I am one of her sponsors this summer and I love this idea she came up with to highlight us! Why not think about Christmas all year long, right?? It’s one of my favorite holidays and I think we all deserve a little getaway from this scorching weather to think of the snow season! 🙂 Some of her sponsors (including me) have really great promotional offers to highlight today! I am offering a complete room design for more than 50% off! The offer starts today and lasts until 7/25. Let’s get shopping!
I started my e-decor business, Amber B Interiors, last year. I am excited to offer a room design promotion to thank you all for your support! Here is a sample of my design work… (Click on images to make larger or to start slide show.)
A Complete Room Design Package includes the following:
* An inspiration board, showing ideas for the space and the direction it is headed.
* A complete design board for the space.
* A detailed description for furniture and accessory placement.
* A detailed source list for all products on the design board.
* Revisions to the design board (if changes need to be made).
Normally, this package is $115. Starting today until Wednesday, July 25th, it will be $55! Click on my Design Services link here or e-mail me at [email protected] to get started.
Also, don’t forget to head on over to Emily’s blog to read more and also see the other amazing sponsors participating in Christmas in July! Why not treat yourself to a little gift?!?
I love to make changes around our home seasonally… it just awakens the space and gets you ready for the season. We are well into summer now, so I thought I would show you some changes around our home. Better late than never, right?? 🙂
Even if you’re landlocked, you can easily bring some coastal charm to your home! Clipping a few of these blooms and bringing them into your home is another great way to add some summer charm to your space.
As I put together my most recent e-design project, I scoured pinterest and some favorite blogs for ideas. I knew the direction this space was going, and knew I could count on these on line sources for beautiful image examples of my ideas! It always amazes me the amount of information out there from which to draw inspiration. This e-design was for a master bedroom and she was looking for a modern, traditional space that felt serene and calm. Here are some of the suggestions I made for this client:
I suggested my client paint her interior doors in her room black. I thought it would feel cocoon like and be a perfect blend of modern with traditional.
Fresh flowers look great in any space and this is a perfectly inexpensive way to make the master bedroom feel warm and serene. One of my favorite types of flowers are hydrangeas, like the beautiful display above.
The clients have a similar television in their bedroom and a gallery wall around it is a wonderful way to mask the tv and make it feel part of the art.
Lamp and Book Vignette:
Happy weekend and welcome to the series Fashion Friday… where I discuss my other design love. I have really been loving the coral trend in both interiors and fashion. I put a nautical inspired look together today, around a pretty coral blouse!
Happy Thursday and welcome to the series Why This Works… where I highlight a designed space and discuss what I love. Today’s living room was featured in Architectural Digest and is the home of Brooke Shields. This modern and traditional space was designed by David Flint Wood. Enjoy!
I think the designer did a great job of mixing design styles, giving the space an eclectic and warm look. The dark charcoal walls and modern pendant is juxtaposed (love that word!) with a traditional seating arrangement and natural woven rug. The doors are striking and give a graphic feel with the square moldings. This room is a perfect example that well edited pieces and large furniture can fit in smaller spaces and actually make the room feel larger. The accessories are chosen carefully and not overdone, overall making the space feel open and airy. The light upholstered furniture pieces work well against the dark walls, floor and stained door, creating a nice balance. The lucite table serves its functional purpose, yet also doesn’t take up any visual space and is a beautiful, chic addition to the room. I love the pops of orange and gold in the space, especially the gorgeous X bench under the console table. The designer chose not to include wall treatments, allowing the mill work to take center stage. I think that works well in this space, because all of the light coming in helps to balance against the dark walls. And to top it all off, fresh flowers on the coffee table makes the space feel inviting! Overall, this space works!
A little while back, Erin, a representative from Style Outside the Box, contacted me and introduced me to this creative site which promotes and sells unique, one of a kind products made by independent designers. This company was started by Laura Adamson and she set out to team up with these designers who could showcase their work for this site. There is everything on this site from home decor gifts to jewelry to men’s ties. I browsed Style Outside the Box and came up with a few of my favorites to share with you today!
