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Why This Works

October 30, 2019 by Amber Filed Under: design, interior design, why works series 1 Comment

Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to another installment of Why This Works… where I show a designed space and discuss why I think it works and is great design. Today’s home is gorgeous all the way around… it’s the 2019 Southern Living Idea Home. The site for this year’s home is Crane Island, in Amelia Island, Florida. The home was designed by the super talented Heather Chadduck. Every corner of this home exudes that coastal, laid back charm.

The living room in this home makes you want to linger and spend time for hours! The textures used in the first layer woven area rug and plant basket contrasts nicely with the colorful patterns and fabrics used on the furniture and striped rug. I love when different metal finishes are used in a space, because it gives that collected over time look to a room. The aged brass mirror and coffee table mix with the hurricane sconces and lantern pendants. Different wood tones are also brought in through the console table and ceiling beams, adding more character to this new build. There are subtle coastal touches, which I love in an island home. That is seen through the bird art, coral accessory and palm leaves. Small scale patterns mix well with bold, oversized prints, giving a balanced approach to the textiles. Now, we look into the foyer and see the continuation of the laid back, coastal style…

Interior Design by Heather Chadduck Interiors

I love that this space is so well thought out and designed. Always remember the power of a well designed foyer, too! Often, this space can be overlooked and the focus can be more on the living spaces. But this area is often seen and used just as much… so attention to detail is important here, as well. I love that Heather has the ceiling painted blue! It draws your eye up and is a great way to bring in a color from a nearby room. The textures, patterns and coastal influence continue in this foyer, with the woven consoles, lantern pendants and beautiful bird art. Overall, these spaces and this whole home work!! What are your thoughts? To see all of the rooms in this gorgeous Idea House, visit Heather’s site, HERE.

Before and After: Project Casual Trad

October 25, 2019 by Amber Filed Under: #projectcasualtrad, amber b design, Ana Gil Photography, design, interior design, living room, local clients 2 Comments

I am thrilled to introduce Project Casual Trad to you today!! This was such a fun design project to work on and before and afters always amaze me! I’m so excited to do what I love and when I am able to see a project transform and get it documented by a super talented photographer, it’s the icing on the cake! The after photos are all from Ana Gil Photography and she is a gem to work with. Her talent is inspiring and her enthusiasm is infectious! Ana introduced me to this client after photographing her family. The homeowners were looking for a living space that was warm, inviting, bright and a modern/traditional mix. They wanted some color, but in a subtle, relaxed way. Without further adieu, here is the space!

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I love this picture on the mantel that Ana took!

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It was so much fun being a part of this project and seeing the space take shape. Thank you so much for stopping by!!

Why This Works

October 23, 2019 by Amber Filed Under: design, inspiration, interior design, why works series Leave a Comment

If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you may remember the blog series I used to write on Wednesdays, titled: Why This Works. Basically, I select a room I have found that I absolutely love and I break down the reasons why I think it works. Over the past few years, I have really gravitated toward a clean, modern/traditional aesthetic. I love bright, open spaces that feel warm and welcoming. So, I think this living room designed by the super talented Bria Hammel, is a great space to kick start this series again!

All above designed by Bria Hammel Interiors

Am I right that this space is stunning? Ok, let’s break down why I think it works! The light and bright walls really allow the colorful furniture and accessories to take center stage. The wood beams are able to stand out and they are complimented by the gorgeous storage cabinets on either side of the fireplace. The natural woven area rug really grounds the space, while also bringing in a great dose of texture. The plants help to bring the outdoors in, while also introducing green to the room. Both the lantern pendant and the beautiful windows help to draw your eye up, giving the illusion of more space. The patterns in this room also work so well together. The subtle ticking stripe of the sofa is complimented by pillows that have a larger, more oversized pattern. The mantel art and accessories are simple, yet create a great graphic impact. I always love the look of a floating console behind a sofa, especially when you can work in a pair of lamps. The addition of the floor lamp and pendant allow different light sources in the room, which is a great way to bring that collected over time style to a space. So as always, Bria knocked it out of the park on this one! You can connect with her on her web site HERE as well as get her look with her on line SHOP Brooke and Lou. I hoped you liked the return of Why This Works. I hope to get back into this series more often!!

{Before and After} Project Colorful Oasis

January 11, 2019 by Amber Filed Under: #projectcolorfuloasis, amber b design, Ana Gil Taylor Photography, before and after, design, interior design 4 Comments

Everyone loves a good before and after, right?!? Well it’s a very happy Friday then, because I have a complete overhaul to show you! When my client found this apartment, we started from scratch. She wasn’t bringing any furniture from her other home, so we had fun creating a new colorful oasis that she shares with her husband! She knew she wanted the living area to be fun, with loads of color and personality. For the master bedroom, she wanted a calm retreat to relax in at the end of the day. We wanted the home to have personal photos from their travels and an overall space that felt meaningful and personal to them. The before pictures show the apartment when we first met. The wheels were already turning for what this new home could be. And luckily, I had my friend and super talented photographer Ana with me for the final photos! We have worked together before and Ana Gil Taylor Photography knows how to make a space shine! So here we go… enjoy the before and afters of Project Colorful Oasis!!

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With this apartment rental, there were elements we couldn’t change and had to work around, like the fire alarm, sprinkler system and venting. But we tried to distract the eye as best as possible, by instead drawing you in to look at the oversized artwork and other colorful elements in the space. Luckily, the apartment already had a great paint color! We worked with that, as it was a great base for the design.

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After Master Bedroom

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Thank you so much for reading and checking out this transformation! Have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here soon with more details from this apartment makeover!

All after photos by the incredible Ana Gil Taylor Photography

Photo Reveal: Project Classic Trad

October 30, 2018 by Amber Filed Under: #projectclassictrad, amber b design, bathroom, central new york design, design, interior design, living room, sarah heppell photography Leave a Comment

I am beyond thrilled to reveal the photos from Project Classic Trad!! This was such a great project to be a part of, with amazing clients and an overall style that is right up my alley… a blend of traditional with modern. Today, I’m showing the living room and first floor bathroom. I couldn’t be happier to be working with Sarah Heppell on this project. She brought the rooms to life through her pictures and showed a sun filled space on a very cloudy day. That takes talent!! Here is the photo overload… enjoy!!

 

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{I love that we upholstered my client’s favorite wing chair in new fabrics. Tonic Living has the best fabric options to choose from and a local upholsterer created this magic. I call it business in the front and party in the back!}

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All photos by Sarah Heppell Photography

Thank you for stopping by and checking out the photo tour of Project Classic trad! Have a great day!

Project Farmhouse Gem Reveal!!

October 11, 2018 by Amber Filed Under: #projectfarmhousegem, #projectvintagegem, amber b design, design, interior design, sarah heppell photography Leave a Comment

I guess it’s reveal week on the blog! I am thrilled to show you the after photos from Project Farmhouse Gem. You may remember some of these furniture pieces and accessories, as they are from Project Vintage Gem. My client has recently married and moved from her city apartment into a farmhouse. I was asked to come back and design her sunroom in her new home and it was fun to reconnect and see what we could use from the first project. We worked again with the wonderful and amazing Sarah Heppell and had the best time looking back on when we all met. Sarah also photographed my client’s wedding and brought over the new album, so that was such a special day for so many reasons! Let’s get right to the photos, shall we!?!

 

 

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{of course my client’s cat Willow had to make an appearance in this photo shoot, just like in Project Vintage Gem!!}

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Thank you for stopping by to check out this latest project! A special thanks to my clients for allowing us into their new home. And thank you to Sarah for these amazing after photos and for being the incredible talent you are!!

Project House on the Lake Reveal!!

October 8, 2018 by Amber Filed Under: #projecthouseonthelake, amber b design, Ana Gil Taylor Photography, beach, beach inspired, design, interior design Leave a Comment

I just love reveal time!! It’s fun to see a project take shape and see it through a photographer’s eye. I had the pleasure of working with Ana Gil Taylor Photography for the photos in Project House on the Lake. This master bedroom has a gorgeous window that looks right out onto the water, so we wanted to make sure and include that view. Let’s get right to the photos, so you can see who was the impromptu star of the show!!

 

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{my client’s dog became the star of the show!! Great picture, isn’t it?!?}

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In this space, we wanted a coastal nod, but a subtle one. We took the colors from the landscape outside and brought it right into this space. I hope you enjoyed the tour! A very special thank you to Ana for capturing this master bedroom in such a beautiful way!! You are a true talent!

Project Rustic Modern Reveal Part 2!!

June 25, 2018 by Amber Filed Under: #ProjectRusticModern, amber b design, design, dining room, interior design, sarah heppell photography Leave a Comment

Happy Monday! I’m back with another reveal over at Project Rustic Modern. Today, it’s all about the dining room! This space also had a dramatic transformation, with the power of paint! The walls above the wainscoting had a warm gold tone. This cool navy blue gave a nice balance to the wood floors and furniture. The walls, lighting and accessories changed, but the furniture and area rug stayed the same. These photos are taken by Sarah Heppell Photography. Enjoy!!

 

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With all of the warm wood tones in the room, I was careful to select accessories that complimented and didn’t compete. The big items to offset the warmth are the cool navy walls and the oversized, soft white buffet lamps. They provided contrast and a brightness against the warm pieces seen in the space. I hope you liked the reveal of these rooms! The bright colors definitely get me ready for summer!!

Project Rustic Modern Reveal!!

June 22, 2018 by Amber Filed Under: #ProjectRusticModern, amber b design, design, interior design, sarah heppell photography 7 Comments

I am thrilled to debut the reveal of Project Rustic Modern!! I worked with my clients on some rooms in their home and today, I am showing the completed office. This space underwent a dramatic transformation, with a new deep charcoal wall color, all new furniture and accessories. The photos are by Sarah Heppell Photography. Let’s get right to the afters!! Enjoy!

 

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Thank you so much for stopping by! I hoped you enjoyed round one of Project Rustic Modern. Up next week, the dining room! Have a great weekend!!

Project Rustic Glam: Dining Room Reveal!!

June 14, 2018 by Amber Filed Under: #ProjectRusticGlam, amber b design, Ana Gil Taylor Photography, design, dining room, interior design Leave a Comment

I’m back this week with more Project Rustic Glam reveals and this time, it’s the dining room! We wanted this space to be an extension of the living space, which we completed first. We were working with my client’s gorgeous dining table, rug and hutch, as well as a meaningful art print. Those pieces brought in color, pattern and a unique vintage quality. We then added in some more color and a modern edge, to bring that collected- traditional- meets modern- design. Once again, these images are by the super talented Ana, from Ana Gil Taylor Photography. Enjoy!

Project Rustic Glam, Photos by Ana Gil Taylor

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{I absolutely love this angle from above that Ana took!!} 

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{These chairs!! My client loved them and it was one of the first new pieces we chose for the room. They have such cool details.}

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{This image gives a close up of the drapes too, which have a subtle gold shimmer. It complimented the light fixture and ceiling!}

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Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed the tour of Project Rustic Glam!! 

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