Amber B Design Studio

Interior Design & Decoration for the South Florida region

Happy Holidays from Our Home to Yours

by Filed Under: amber b design at home, deck the halls, design, holiday, interior design

I haven’t written here is a while, so I thought it would be a special time of year to come back and wish everyone a happy holidays! If you follow me on instagram, you may have already seen some of these snippets of our home decked out for Christmas. It’s always fun for me to add new decor ideas each holiday. Gotta love those early clearance sales! More on that in a minute! Here are a few images of our home with all the holiday spirit…

This garland and velvet ribbon were fun Amazon finds and the battery powered warm lights are from Lowe’s. They are on a timer and go on for six hours, then automatically turn off for 18! I love that I don’t even have to think about them. These lights are currently 50% off!

I also wrapped lights around this simple garland from Target. It’s sold out this year, but a similar garland can be found HERE. And the deer is also a Target find from many years ago!

Our tree is a slim, faux tree filled with all of our favorite memory ornaments! I love having the lights on the tree as much as possible, but also don’t want them to burn out before Christmas. This is a pre lit tree and most of the lights don’t work anymore, so I threw in about four new strands this year.

I mentioned at the beginning of this post, that I love early holiday decor sales! Mcgee and Co had an amazing sale on their faux trees, so I ordered this one in the corner of our living room! It came in a gray plastic pot and I wanted to elevate the look. So after seeing an idea over on Emily A Clark and chatting about it with my mom, I went for it! I took an extra lamp shade I had and turned it upside down to use as a tree collar. I loved the look, but my shade was a bit too tall. So I improvised and added a couple books under the tree to better fit the scale.

We have been collecting nutcrackers for years and we switch it up every now and then. This is our first home without a fireplace and mantel, so they all have a spot on our foyer dresser!

And last but not least, my mini wreaths behind my island counter stools! I use the same Amazon velvet ribbon from the stair garland and attach the wreaths by tying a bow. It’s always the first decoration I add each year and it can honestly be kept out all winter! I hope you enjoyed our Holiday tour! Happy Holidays from our home to yours!!

Kips Bay Show House in Palm Beach

by Filed Under: interior design

I had a great time last week at the 2023 Kips Bay Show House in Palm Beach. The inspiration was everywhere, the design details were impeccable and it was a beautiful, sunny Palm Beach day. Speaking of Palm Beach, that quintessential style was seen in the coastal designs, rattan furniture, palm trees and just overall laid back, stylish chic design. Let’s get right to my favorites!

Outdoor Loggia by Billy Ceglia Designs

This gorgeous designed loggia by Billy Ceglia Designs was perfect for this home! The above three images are all designed by Billy and exude charm and chic style. I wanted to stay out here all day! The view to the water and all of the greenery brought the colors to this design, while Billy infused textures and an all white palette to compliment the stunning view.

Dining Room by Danielle Rollins

This next space designed by Danielle Rollins complimented the loggia so well and also did a great job of using textures and tone on tone color to bring warmth and depth to the room.

Living Room by Amanda Lindroth Design

This massive living room designed by Amanda Lindroth Design had actual palm trees in the room! The rattan, slipcovered furniture, coastal colors and palm trees felt like quintessential Palm Beach!

Study by Lucy Doswell Interiors

The study by Lucy Doswell Interiors had this beautiful mix of old and new. It definitely was a space that looked like it had been collected over time, which is a favorite style of mine. I also love the look of wall sconces paired with table lamps. You can never have enough task lighting!

The above two spaces designed by Amy Studebaker Design

The super talented Amy Studebaker Design designed the guest bedroom and small hallway leading to the bedroom. All of the patterns, ceiling detail and texture made me love this space so much! I love that scalloped console table.

Guest Bedroom designed by Eneia White Interiors

Another beautiful guest bedroom, this one designed by Eneia White Interiors, had a beautiful, creative style. I always love a pom pom drapery panel and I love how it was also repeated in the table lamp! The unique bed canopy made you feel like you were at a luxurious getaway retreat.

The Open Balcony designed by Honey Collins Interiors

The two above spaces are from the outdoor balcony designed by Honey Collins Interiors. This second floor outdoor oasis had a beautiful view of the water and brought that chic Palm Beach vibe that I love. And this style can never have enough seashells and fringe, in my opinion!

Primary Bedroom designed by Katie Ridder Inc.
Primary Bedroom designed by Katie Ridder Inc.

And last but definitely not least, the stunning primary bedroom designed by Katie Ridder. Her use of color and pattern were so refreshing and fun. This space had beautiful natural light and I went back to this room three times!! The beautiful de Gournay wallpaper was hand painted on real silver gilded silk. Amazing!

I hope you enjoyed the Kips Bay Show House tour! It’s such a fun yearly event that supports a great cause… the Boys and Girls club. I am feeling super inspired now, how about you??

Crate and Barrel’s Beautiful New Collaboration

by Filed Under: design, interior design

I was blown away when I saw the most recent design collaboration at Crate and Barrel. Each furniture piece and accessory can find its way into our home any day of the week! I love the warmth, textures and just all around style that this new collaboration brings. It’s with interior designer and The Expert co founder Jake Arnold. Take a look and let me know what you think!

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The textures with the woven seating, plush velvet chairs and linen pendants… I just love this collection! The box pleated arm chairs (they even have a sofa like that, too!) is simply stunning! You can shop the entire collection HERE. Well done, Crate and Barrel & Jake Arnold!!

More Project Classic Living Updates

by Filed Under: #projectclassicliving, amber b design, design, design services, interior design

It is always so much fun to see projects wrap up and clients start to enjoy their new space! I originally started working with these Sarasota clients when we both lived in New York. Now both of us are in South Florida and it means the world to me to have return clients and help them make the most of their new home. Yesterday, I showed you the newly styled bookcase in her office. Now, it’s time for two more spaces! The dining room is complete and I can just picture family and friends gathering and enjoying each other’s company!

Dining Room at Project Classic Living

The pendant over the dining table is massive in person and just what this space needed! I like to go oversized with lighting, as a few select larger pieces make a space feel bigger compared to several smaller accessories. The living room is almost complete! We’re just waiting on the finishing touches to call this space done!

Living Room at Project Classic Living

I’m so excited with how this room is shaping up! The oversized coffee table will be perfect for family board game nights. To shop the exact furniture and accessory pieces in this post, you can go to my Like to Know it page (AmberBDesign) and be redirected to the exact product link! See you back here soon. Wow, two posts in two days?!?

Why This Works

by Filed Under: design, interior design, why works series

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

by Filed Under: #projectcasualtrad, amber b design, Ana Gil Photography, design, interior design, living room, local clients

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!

Before

After

I love this picture on the mantel that Ana took!

Before (The other side of the room)

After

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

by Filed Under: design, inspiration, interior design, why works series

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

by Filed Under: #projectcolorfuloasis, amber b design, Ana Gil Taylor Photography, before and after, design, interior design


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!!

Living Room Before

 

 

 

Living Room After

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before Living Room TV Wall

 

And After

 

 

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.

Before Master Bedroom

 

 

After Master Bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

by Filed Under: #projectclassictrad, amber b design, bathroom, central new york design, design, interior design, living room, sarah heppell photography


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!!

 

{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!}

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!!

by Filed Under: #projectfarmhousegem, #projectvintagegem, amber b design, design, interior design, sarah heppell photography


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!?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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!!