Jingle All The Way! Christmas Decor

Once Halloween has passed Christmas decor explodes in all of our favorite stores and it forces us to think about decorating our home for the holidays. 

Faux fur, flannel and natural wood tones are what comes to mind when creating a cozy, rustic, ski lodge Christmas scene. Get inspired by the collection of finishes and accents below to create your holiday retreat!

Mid-century Soft Mod

Warm wood tones with vibrant accents, elevate this mid-century modern home located in Houston, Texas. The exterior embraces clean, simples lines with stacked, multi-level stone bringing a pleasing texture to the eye. Large black trimmed windows and doors allow an abundance of natural light to flow through the home.  

The eye catching chandelier enhances the modern feel to this living room space, as well as the textured stone fireplace, with warm wood paneling. Light coloured flooring throughout this great room opens up the room and allows the space to feel larger. 

Design Trend 2015: Navy

Navy utilized as a neutral is right on trend in the design world. It is a rich, saturated hue that makes a statement in any space and can be incorporated in many different ways, from furniture to accent walls and even cabinetry. 

Thinking out of the box, try a bold navy shade on your ceiling for added drama. Navy base cabinets in your kitchen give a cottage, nautical feeling and soften the space.  Accent your room with yellow and gold shades to compliment your bold shades of navy.

Top 10 Statement Making Accent Chests

A unique, decorative chest can bring personality to any space.  I am currently on the hunt for the perfect, accent chest for a client and have been overwhelmed with the many stunning pieces that are available. 

 Easily style these chests with a table lamp, a pile of books or a small vase with flowers and a piece of hung artwork above.

My top 10 statement making accent chests for every design style.

Traditional - Hooker Black Bombe Chest

Cottage Chic - Hooker Matisette Chest

Contemporary - Hooker Effervescent Chest

Rustic/ Contemporary - Hooker Delano Chest

Traditional - Hooker Sanctuary 3 drawer Gold

Transitional - Bernhardt Cabrillo Nailhead Chest

Contemporary - Bernhardt Campos Drawer Chest

Traditional - Bernhardt Kent Three Drawer Chest

Contemporary - Bernhardt Jet Set Door Chest

Transitional - Hooker Two Door Nailhead Chest

Design of the Week: Pretty Pastels

The neutral backdrop has allowed the pastel accents to truly pop! Shades of coral, blue and yellow give a bright and cheerful atmosphere and the black, zebra area rug anchors the space and brings it all together. A great design tip - if you are not ready to commit fully to a wallpaper, adhere the paper to canvases and create the perfect wall art!

Bright Basement Design

Who says basements are cold, dark and uninviting? None of these can be said about this bright, warm walk out basement. By selecting light finishes, such as flooring and wall colour, and a comfortable linen sectional with a pop of blue/ green accents, I have created a welcoming entertainment area that guests will flock to.

Warm up with these Fireplace Designs

In the spirit of the extreme cold weather, try to warm up with these stunningly unique fireplace designs.

Modern, Clean lines 
Simplistic, horizontal lines with minimal pattern is the ideal way to create a modern look.

Rustic Chic
Are you dying for a lodge feel with warm woods and dark wrought iron metals?

 

Classic Traditional

Ornate moldings with intricate details and over-sized mantel pieces are the elements in a classic fireplace look.

Design of the Week...

Black and white design perfection! This contemporary, eclectic living space features a sleek, rectangular gas fireplace that anchors the room and creates a simple focal point. Ornate, detailed tables with warm woods make this room go from ordinary to a designers dream!

Details: Styling your Space

The fine details of a room enhance the character, originality and adds a boost of personality to the design. 

Feature Walls:

Hang your favorite photos, mirrors and artwork in an unique way to create the perfect focal wall that will liven up a drab living space. My basement living area needed some character and by hanging a variety of wall art in a unique, yet still balanced way, I was able to achieved a successful, fun feature wall.  

By hanging artwork or photos in a linear or geometric pattern it creates a more formal look with clean lines and continuity. This look is often achieved by using the same frame or frame color and meticulously measuring out the ideal pattern. Overall, the end result is quite striking.

This brilliant design features a stunning feature wall by placing wood and mirror in a striped pattern. Not only does this look beautiful but it is functional by allowing the space to appear larger then it is. 

Industrial Loft Design

This Portland loft design has a brilliant mix of industrial and rustic elements. The cool white walls surrounded with sleek black trim and ceiling adds the perfect contrast to this loft. There is an open flow from room to room carrying warm wood tones, stainless steel and white furnishings.

This custom, over sized stainless barn door is a beautifully unique way to separate the living area and the bedroom with ease. The black hardware suites the space and adds a focal to the wall.

 

Design of the Week...

A masculine retreat featuring dark, suede walls, a cow hyde area rug and an oversized sectional in suiting grey fabric. The unique two sided fireplace adds warmth and a cozy element to the space. I think we would lose our men for hours in this room!

DESIGN OF THE WEEK...

ASPEN RETREAT

This stunning Aspen chalet has the ideal mixture of soft and hard finishes to create a relaxing neutral space. The focal wall features a wood burning fireplace surrounded by concrete and mosaic tile with a balance of wood cabinetry flanking on either side.