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How to Chic-ssorize
Balance:
Balance is very important when putting your accessories together. One way to achieve this is to use various objects and arranging them in an asymmetrical layout. This will help to create a cohesive and effortless look. I usually group smaller objects together to create one large grouping while using artwork, lamps, or a piece of furniture to balance the other side out. You might have to try a few times to make sure it looks right. It takes me a couple times of moving things around until everything is balanced and the way I want it.
I love this one beacuse color or using contrasting colors can really make a monochromatic room pop with excitement! Use your accessories to be the color in the room. That way you can always change or adjust your accessories through out the year.
Stylize your coffee or entry way table to really make your place look chic and sophisticated. Group items into three's or group items together by organizing them on a tray. Add books to your table for height but also keep in mind the book selection. Look for books that are beautiful and look like art work by themselves. These books with out a doubt will turn into a conversational starter while you are entertaining. I find the best way to get started is to collect books that you are interested in or want to learn more about. I gravitate towards any hard cover books that have anything to do with photographer, architecture, technology, art, and design. Also, if you don't want to spend that much (because these books are $$$) than cover your existing books with burlap or another fabric that would work best with your decor.
Place your art work about 8-12 inches above the table or mantel to create an eye pleasing connection. Accessories with using various heights and layer your items in a couple groupings. Find accessories that you like and are personal to you. I usually find the best accessories when I am traveling and enjoy showcasing my findings through out my home.
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Welcome Home
Lately, the trend I have been noticing is modernizing the nursery in an unexpected and edgy way. By the use of bold graphics and pops of color create a uniquely modern environment and personally I am loving this trend! Below are some ideas and trend setting rooms that will hopeful inspire you to create that unique nursery for your new bundle of joy.
Use a bold graphic for your rug or wallpaper which will make the space feel more modern and edgy.
Don't be afraid of color! Be creative by creating an inspiring room for your child to grow and flourish in. LOVE this room!!
Use their toys as pieces of art or sculpture for the nursery. Display them in such a way that brings fun and excitement to the nursery.
Remember to use graphic and novelty pillows to layer the room with pops of color
Have your child interact in there space. Paint the ceiling, use an alphabet rug, or use a stencil in an area that is surprising and playful for the child.
Have fun with your nursery and add your own personal aesthetic to the room. Just because it is a nursery doesn't mean you have to make it look like a babies room! Love the unexpectedness of these rooms.
Star Wars room...HaHA so cute!
Light up your Life
It's a new year with new resolutions and exciting opportunities! My design firm, LNM Interiors, has reached it's third year in business and growing everyday with over the top projects and fabulous clients! I love the small, big and of course the challenging projects that have come along. All of them have been rewarding in its own way.
Earlier this year another exciting opportunity came along LNM, was approached to partnering with Design Shuffle and Arcaidian Lighting to open up an online lighting store. This store has access to a wide range of beautiful and unique light fixtures, lamps, and a section of mirrors. This is just the beginning and hopefully we'll be growing this online store with many more must have's and fabulous items! I encourage you to check out the new store and do a little shopping while you are in there. Remember changing out a light fixture or adding new lamps can instantly change a room or update your space!
I hope 2012 will bring much success to you and your family! Thanks again for reading Coco/rating and Happy Shopping!!
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Geek your Style out!
With all of the latest technology gadgets literal at our fingertips it's hard not to Geek out over every new gadget that comes out these days. Our culture will be forever changed with these new gadgets and of course they don’t feel complete without putting our own personal touch to them. Whether we are personalizing our home or finding the must have boot for our fall wardrobe we love to personalize things to represent our lifestyle and personality. So, I had to share some great fashion forward accessories that you may want for your own beloved gadgets as well as some other items that I just had to share! Enjoy!
I can never get enough of a sophisticated animal print! This Jimmy Choo leopard-print clutch made from calf hair and lined in suede. So chic and will go with any outfit!
What I love about this clutch from Michael Kors is not only the (faux)snakeskin fabric but how it opens. I love small details that are unexpected yet purposeful!
If there is a designer who can do no wrong in my eyes it would be Marc Jacobs! Love the colors and prints!
When I found these leather covered ovens I just had to share...How freaking cool! These are perfect for the women who's cook book is filled with carry out menus!
Now the following are accessories I just had to share...
Love the retro and geek vibe! I <3 Geeks!
For the first time I'm speechless! But, readers if you have any comments on this accessory I would love to hear from you!
10 Things to do for Under $100
Enjoy the tips and happy shopping! xoxo
1. Paint a furniture piece!
2. Toss Pillows (Pillows from Z Gallerie)
3. New shower curtain & towels. I love changing my shower curtain and towels out about every 6 months! This can add a splash of color to a room that sometimes has no personality.
(Anthropologie & West Elm)
4. New Accessories or just rearrange your existing accessories around. Its a great way to add interest and color to a table or shelving unit.
(Z Gallerie)
(West Elm)
5. Artwork or Mirrors
(West Elm & Pottery Barn)
6. Throws can add color and texture to any room. Try to change them out seasonal.
(Chunky Knit throws at West Elm)
7. Decorative Books
Great places to find interesting coffee books are at a local book store or stories like Anthropolgie or Jayson Home & Garden. Also interesting coffee books can add a splash of color to any shelf but they're also a great way to break the ice when entertaining guests.
8. Slip Covers help to bring in a fun pattern or an accent color to the room.
(Pottery Barn)
9. Create a collage using your own B&W photos! What I always do before I hang a collage up is I lay it out on the floor. I start off by measuring the size of your wall the collage is going on than tape the area out on the floor. Lastly, I start to layout my artwork trying to keep symmetry and scale in mind.
10. Lighting!
Pendants, sconces, bathroom fixtures will instantly change your space!
Pretty to be BOLD
A great way to create a dramatic and bold room is to have one element stand out over everything else in the room. A trick of the trade is to repeat a pattern or use a bold pattern which will guarantee dramatic results! Now, this trick can work for any kind of style whether you are more traditional use a bold damask or trellis pattern. If your style is more modern use a bold stripe or chevron pattern. Below are some of my favorite examples of how to achieve a bold space.
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BOLD + STRIPES = DRAMA
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Have fun with your furniture and add some paint...its only paint! Casegoods are a great way to add color to any room!
Add a stencil to a piece of furniture to give it a custom and shabby look.
Yep, wallpaper your furniture! A roll of paper will turn your boring piece of furniture into a uniquely chic piece!
Find a great wallpaper and use it as your art piece. In thrift stores I always come across really ugly paintings, so whyt not turn that negative into a conversational piece. Wallpaper over that ugly thing and create a one of kind art piece.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!! What a great way to re-use an old headboard and turn it into a functioning love seat. Get creative and have fun because if not its just a piece of furniture sitting in your storage room or garage collecting dust.
Your outdoor oasis awaits
It’s officially SUMMER! And with that being said it’s time to spruce up your outdoor space, so it can be used to it's fullest potential. With many fun summer events approaching I thought I would share some tips on how to get your outdoor space spruced up for all your summer parties!
A great way to spice up your terra cotta containers is to simply paint them. Add stripes, a bright color, or a fun usable surface like chalkboard paint will add some interest and spice to otherwise a boring container.
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Summer is a great time to use pops of COLOR
when entertaining outside. Add vibrant colors to the table
with your china, floral arrangements, or linens. Have fun and keep it
simple when setting your table!
Don't forget to set the mood! Origami lanterns and Italian light bulbs add just the right amount of light and interests to an outdoor space. Also, you can create a beautiful glow and ambiance to your party by adding a bunch of battery operated candles. These candles will last a hundred times longer and will never get blown out by accident.
Pay attention to the details...add moss or rocks to the base of the plant to add texture and color.
Don't get overwhelmed with your window boxes by adding flowers that need to be taken care of daily. Low maintenance plants are the best way to go and will look great all summer!
Design + Fashion = Fabulous
What I LOVE about this dress is how simple the dress looks but because of the small details with the pleating, fabric choice, and bead work makes this dress scream elegance and sophistication! A great way to create a timeless, sophisticated, and elegant space is to use a monochromatic color palette and add touches of crystal or metals to add that sparkle and texture to the room.
I love using bold prints in my designs! The key when using a bold print is to keep everything else in the room subtle. For example this amazing ball gown uses a bold plaid fabric for the bottom but on the top a neutral velvet fabric. This technique allows you to focus on the print while the other areas become the embellishment or the details.
The detail that went into embroidering the bodice and jacket for this dress was absolutely breathtaking! To get high impact in any room make sure to pay attention to the details...Flowers, trim on decorative pillows, metal in-lays on tables, or color in an unexpected place will give the room a high impact of sophistication!
Layer It On
One thing that I love doing in all of my spaces is layering materials and items in order to create a space that has an interesting twist and also pleasing to the eye. I love seeing clients experience their space by visually exploring all of the unexpected details that layering can create. I find the best way to achieve this technique is with three elements; color, pattern, and texture.
Color...find an accent color that you love and incorporate that into your accessories or artwork. Be creative with your accessories it doesn't always have to be a glass vase. Also don't be afraid to use a simple color palette. If done right can be very sophisticated. Layering various tones of neutrals can transform a boring neutral room into an unforgettable room.
Pattern...Is a great way to create dimension and texture! Have fun with patterns. Mix several patterns together to create a space that is interesting.
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Texture...is key when transforming a room to feel luxurious and interesting. Texture can be incorporated into a room using architectural materials, window treatments, fabrics, wall coverings, metals, and woods.
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I love how simple yet chic this room is but look carefully to you see all of the details and textures that make this room feel so sophisticated.
This door is Amazing! I cant get over the details and the mixed materials that create this door...L.O.V.E!