Design of the Week: Eclectic Eatery

 

 

When it comes to designing an eclectic space, none of the typical design rules apply. The mix of cool blues and calcutta marble with warm golds and woods make for a stunning juxtaposition that most would not dare try. In this design it works flawlessly! Multiple layers of texture give a pleasing, comfortable, overall feel.

Decorating Your Home for the Holidays!

Christmas is right around the corner which means Christmas parties and family gatherings. Impress your guests and have Danielle DeVries Designs professionally decorate your home this holiday season. 

Christmas Tree Designs - Fireplace Mantel Decor - Holiday Tablescapes and much more! 

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. 

Kingwood Homes Riverwalk Model Homes Design Video

Click the link below to watch me describe my thoughts behind the two model homes in Riverwalk West:
Kingwood Riverwalk West Model Home designs

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

Model Home Perfection

I was reviewing photos of my very first model home design and I was having a proud moment that I needed to share! When creating my own design firm, I never would have imagined the success I could achieved and the fulfillment creating beautiful spaces would give me!

 

 This model home has been layered with texture and pattern to create an inviting feel for potential home owners. Being an open concept floor plan, the great room had to have an instant wow factor and this was achieved by the high impact kitchen design. With unique chrome pendants hung above the 8 foot rustic slate grey island and the contrasting painted white perimeter cabinets enhance the ever growing design trend of 2015, two toned kitchens.