Chic Modern Master Bedroom

Hi all, it's Kate Cabiltes!

I spotted this beauty of a bedroom recently on my fave blog My Domaine recently and can't get my mind off of it. Designed by Cali based boho designer Amber Interiors, this master bedroom was transformed by her brilliant play of color and pattern. She smartly used a small neutral print wallpaper to downsize a gargantuan space and filled a good portion of the room with a large iron canopy bed. Texture was added through the denim love seat in front and the layered rugs, one natural and the other colorful and eclectic. Crisp modern elements like the arrow pendant and mid century modern night stands balance out those various patterns, causing the room to look cohesive yet playful. 

Here's how to get the look in your bedroom...

Quad-Y LED Chandelier via Lumens

Blooms Wallpaper via Rebecca Atwood

Mid-Century Nightstand via West Elm

Clara Upholstered Loveseat via Pottery Barn

Xerographica Air Plant via The Sill

Shimla Rug via Amber Interiors

Inspiration Image via My Domaine

- Kate

Bold Graphic Powder Room

Hey, Kate Cabiltes here!

I recently saved a photo from an article on My Domaine, my daily go to for interior inspiration, which highlighted this beautiful powder room by interior designer Elizabeth Roberts. I fell in love with the bold use of color and pattern used in this traditional, likely older powder room. The contrasting colors of the mustard yellow and orange rug and the green of the wallpaper are fun together. The decor like the hanging pendant and the nude portrait add some personality and character without going over the top. And I'm convinced you can never go wrong painting a door black. Bottom line - I'm a huge fan!

Here's how to get the look in your powder room...

Hektar Pendant Lamp via Ikea

Nantes Wallpaper via Studio Four NYC

Boudoir Nude Wall Art via Anthropologie

Aromatique Hand Wash via Aesop

French Bulldog Black Paint via Martha Stewart

Sonoma Jewels Rug via Bellacor

Fouta Bath Towels via Serena & Lily

Inspiration Image via My Domaine

- Kate

Classic Sophisticated Dining Room

Morning all, Kate Cabiltes here!

I've been following Boston based interior designer and owner of dreamy home decor boutique Hudson, Jill Goldberg for a minute now. When Domino shared one of her recent dining room projects in an article on making a home your own, I couldn't resist featuring this stunner. Home to mid century lovers, this room was filled with iconic mid century nods along with polished staples like a marble Restoration Hardware table. The green drapery is the pop of color that this neutral space welcomes. A classic room with some modern updates, this spot would be a gem to entertain in.

Here's how to get the look in your dining room...

Bubble Glass Orb Chandelier via World Market

Metallic Neutral Grasscloth Wallpaper via Serena & Lily

Rita Arm Chair via Joss & Main

Dark Green Lightweight Fabric via Houzz

All White Paint via Farrow & Ball

High Back Bench via Rejuvenation

Endpaper Pillow via Jayson Home

Inspiration image via Domino

- Kate

Artsy Living Room Haven

Hi, Kate Cabiltes here!

There are zillions of summer homes bringing me inspiration lately and this Hamptons beaut by designer Tamara Magel is a clear favorite. She reimagined this 12,600 square foot estate and executed a fabulous mid century modern update. Her plays with finishes and shapes is noteworthy as is her use of fun catchy artwork. My jaw dropped to the floor when I saw her living room. I love the use of this cheeky "Blah Blah Blah" artwork anchored by lots of neutral - but textured - furniture. What a stunning room this would be to entertain in after a day on the beach, no?!

Here's how to get the look in your living room...

Blah Blah Blah Painting via 1st Dibbs

Arrow Light via Apparatus Studio

Orange Coffee Table Books via Etsy

Conrad Coffee Table via Made Goods

Calacatta Cielo Marble via Ollin Stone

Halo White Snow Armchair via CB2

Henley Wool Throw via Serena & Lily

Inspiration image via My Domaine

- Kate

Bold Gender Neutral Nursery

Hi all, it's me Kate Cabiltes!
I came across the charming flat of London retailer Alex Eagle on Domino recently. Each room is thoughtfully designed and filled with beautiful vignettes much like one of her shops. My favorite spot is her 6 month old's nursery which is bold yet refined and can be appreciated for its design sensibilities. The paper mache animal head statement wall is adorable but the striped red and white wallpaper which lines even the built in shelves to make the stripes continuous is the best. The mid century furniture pieces that anchor the room bring help from some of the greats: Serge Mouille (the light), Fritz Hansen (the chair) and a white rounded crib from Anita's House. While the three-arm ceiling lamp she uses is amazing, a more cost effective (and colorful) alternative would be this Midcentury Chandelier from Pottery Barn Kids.

Here's how to get the look in your nursery...

Orla Red & Gold Wallpaper via Graham & Brown

Serge Mouille Three-Arm Ceiling Lamp via Design Within Reach

Elephant Crib via Oeuf NYC

Blue Tiger Stripes Suzani Pillow via St Frank

Fritz Hansen Easy Chair via 1st Dibs

Fiona Walker Zebra Wall Decor via Barneys

Inspiration image via Domino
- Kate

Cozy Farm Kitchen

Hi, it's Kate Cabiltes!

I came across this home tour featured on Domino by Studio McGee and was in awe of how this Salt Lake City based firm transformed a drab 1930s kitchen to a cozy yet bold room. The open shelving on the squared (as opposed to typically rectangular) subway tiles makes for endless storage and display possibilities. The colors throughout are simple yet eye catching. The jewel toned green cabinets pop against the whites and neutrals and the brass hardware and light fixture add some yellow undertones which make the area shine. Whether you take cues from one of many of the pieces of this look, the transitional nature of this style could easily be mimicked in almost any kitchen.

Here's how to get the look in your kitchen...

Cordless Roman Shade via Pottery Barn

Gitan Brass Pendant Light via Etsy

English Lake Scene Painting via One Kings Lane

Porcelain Mosaic Tiles via Wayfair

Studio Green Paint via Farrow & Ball

Gingham Linen Napkins via Food52

Champagne Bronze Kitchen Faucet via Build

Sage Sconce via Schoolhouse Electric

Inspiration image via Domino

- Kate

Classic Kids Bedroom Retreat

Hey there, it's Kate Cabiltes!

This kids bedroom by Shannon Wollack of LA design firm Studio Life.Style is the ultimate kids retreat. The space features built in bunk beds coated in a custom paint by Soho House and outfitted in neutral hued sheets and mud cloth pillows. While the space reads fresh and minimalist, fun outdoorsy details like the Pendleton blanket and rope handles keep it playful. The blue palette carries through in the ombre drapery and textured baskets. This is a room that is tasteful and can be enjoyed as a child continues to grow and I'm sure some adults such as myself would be completely happy relaxing in this !

Here's how to get the look in your kids bedroom...

White African Mud Cloth Lumbar Pillow via Chairish

Linen Color Block Curtains via Etsy

An Inky Navy Paint via Farrow & Ball

Reversible Letter Throw Pillow via Jonathan Adler

Huntington Baskets via Serena & Lily

Glacier National Park Blanket via Pendleton USA

Pliant Rope Handle via Anthropologie

Inspiration image via Lonny

- Kate

Crisp Neutral Dining Room

Hi there, it's Kate Cabiltes!

After spotting the image of this crisp neutral dining room by decorator (and former Million Dollar Decorator) Ross Cassidy on My Domaine I could not manage to get it out of out of my brain! Cassidy, who has recently launched a collection with CB2, has a style that resonates well with the modern furnishings brand. I admire how he took a room that is solely neutral hues and made it downright interesting regardless. He employed various shapes from the octagon mirror to the bubble chandelier to draw interest and thought the lines are clean there is enough texture to go around. This room could appeal to so many dinner guests as it is stylish without being too much.

Here's how to get the look in your dining room...

Beverly Oak and Leather Hexagon Mirror via 1st Dibbs

Large Bubble Chandelier via Y Lighting

Cormick Dining Chair via Memoky

Miser Table Lamp via CB2

Oyster White Paint via Sherwin Williams

Presley Neutral Wool Rug via Crate & Barrel

Inspiration image via My Domaine

- Kate

Rich Layered Living Room

Hello, Kate Cabiltes here!

Architectural Digest recently featured a Nashville home tour of British model and musician Karen Elson and I was instantly enamored with several of the rooms but most of all her living room. As a true lover of green (which also happens to be the Pantone Color of the Year) it's no surprise that this space is a favorite. In addition to the rich jewel tones that fill the room, the shapes and patterns are sophisticated without being stuffy. The angles on the lacquered bracket foot coffee table play off of the pattern in the Turkish rug. Touches of brass and cerused wood give this vignette added class and the live greens and florals are a pop of bright detail that casually complete the look.

Here's how to get the look in your living room...

Tailored Pleat Drapes in Willow via The Shade Store

Blue Doodle Flower via One Kings Lane

Vintage Book Stack via Etsy

Red Lacquered Coffee Table via 1st Dibs

Architect's Mini Double Floor Lamp via Circa Lighting

Velvet English Fireside Chair via Anthropologie

Amanda Turkish Rug via Amber Interiors

Inspiration image via Architectural Digest

- Kate

Exterior Paint colors finalized

Hi Everyone!  Jess D here. It's spring and our house is being painted this week! Well, rather, they are starting the stripping, priming and then the painting which is going to be a multi-week process. But I'm excited to document it for you. That said, I realized I never gave an update on the finalized paint scheme. There had been several options. I even entertained the idea of adding some pinky peach in there and hemmed and hawwed over painting the window sashes and storms. But I think I've come to a final decision.  Here is what I'm thinking.

I realize that the dark blue/green/grey looks almost black on some of your computer screens, but don't fret, I've sampled it in person.  I also did a couple of new mock ups on some closer in areas of the house to get an idea of how it would look. It's a bit tough to photoshop the areas in shadow but I'm generally happy with the overall idea.

Ignore the plywood panelson the stained glass windows that are being repaired.  And stay tuned as we peel back the layers and put this lady back together!

Eclectic Vintage and Modern Master

Hi all, it's Kate Cabiltes!

I stumbled across the talented Rosie Case while perusing a fave blog Sketch42 recently. The home tour of this native east coast editor who moved to Texas and decorated her entire home is jaw droppingly good. Her carefully curated spaces mesh vintage finds with modern classics, often styling Craigslist steals with Vladimir Kagan or Fredrick Weinberg furniture. 

The pieces she chooses are sculptural in an array of color pops and she self proclaims her vignettes as "theatrical". What struck me when reading was how easy she made it sound to achieve looks with such seemingly unattainable pieces. While she undoubtedly has a special eye for interiors I'm looking forward to exploring the web for some hidden gems to hopefully achieve a similar effect in my own space!

Here's how to get the look in your master bedroom...

Olive Tree in Pot via Wayfair

Cactus Silk Framed Textile via St Frank

Malibu Table Lamp via One Kings Lane

S Style Chair via Overstock

Velo Coffee Table via Ultramodern

Souk Wool Rug via West Elm

Kilim Throw Pillow via The Citizenry

Inspiration image via Sketch42

- Kate

10 Things: Heather Kilmer-Cruzate

Hi Everyone. We're back with another 10 things.  You've heard from me (Jess Davis), Jess Burne, Elizabeth Boland, and Sharon Michaels.  Heather is the newest member of our team.  She oversees Nest Studio’s social media efforts as well as helping Jess with her design projects and other marketing efforts.  Heather grew up on her family’s apple and peach orchard in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia where she developed a love for animals and the outdoors.  After completing her professional degree in architecture, Heather worked as a designer for Jeanne Gang in Chicago and a project architect for Diana Balmori in New York.  She left her career as an architect 5 years ago to stay home full time with her son and Basenji pup, Jingle. Thrilled to join the group of impressive women and moms who work at Nest Studio last January, Heather loves researching Design Crush Blog Posts and inspirational images for the @neststudiohardware Instragram feed

Here is a list of 10 things that make Heather’s life richer and simpler.

Coconut oil:  From culinary uses to a cooling moisturizing regime, I would be hard pressed to find something Coconut Oil can't improve.

The sound of my son laughing ... I just melt.

Oliver People's sunglasses: everything looks better through persimmon colored lenses.

This American Life:  Ira Glass is one of the best modern day storytellers.

Fresh mint, basil and thyme from my summer herb garden. 

My mischievous basenji pup:  she's the best listener, never tells my secrets and keeps me toasty at night ... what more could I want?

Sorel insulated and waterproof slimpack riding tall duck boot:  this boot has kept my feet warm and dry for years.

Rodan + Fields Eyelash Boost: I've not so secretly been envying my sons lusciously long eyelashes for years.  This eyelash boost serum actually produces results.

Yuka, my hair stylist:  from weddings to babies to moving to the burbs, this is one of my longest relationships. 

Pink Lady Apples:  my mom started growing pink ladies in her orchard a few decades ago.  Their crunchy goodness reminds me of home.

Thanks Heather! Stay tuned for more 10 things as our team grows!

Urban Farmhouse Reveal: The Powder Room

Hi Everyone!  Just a couple more spaces to go on our Urban Farmhouse Reveal. One of my favorite spaces is the powder room. It's such a little jewel box. Love the floor tile, the stone sink, shiplap and pendant light.  Here is a refresher with the design concept.

And here is the final product.  I absolutely love the vintage french mirror that we got at Nickey Kehoe.  Wish that the space was a little larger so we could have gotten some better shots. But hopefully you get the idea.

Stay tuned next week for our final space - the outdoor patio.

Urban Farmhouse Reveal: The Kids' Bathroom

Hi Everyone. Jess Davis back again with one of the final spaces in our Urban Farmhouse project. So far we've shown you the Kitchen, Living / Dining, Master Bedroom, Master Bath, Play Room, Boy's Room, and Guest Room.  Today we have the Kid's Bath.  You recall my design concept from a while back. Here is a refresher.

And here is the final product. I love how the industrial lights tie in with the farmhouse theme and how clean and bright the space is.

Stay tuned next week for the final space, the Powder Room.

Chic Airy Patio

Hi, Kate Cabiltes here!

As you likely already know, designer Erin Fetherston has impeccable taste as is evidenced by her home that has gone viral after being posted here, here and here (among others) as of late. I'm especially drawn to her outdoor space, a chic airy pergola-covered patio. I'm getting major Mediterranean vibes from this image of it shared by Sarah Sherman Samuel and although this look may seem too dreamy to bring to life, with just a few accents a reminiscent look could actually be achieved. You could source some decorative accessories and maybe even this amazing rustic Protected Teak Country Dining Table from one of my all time favorites Terrain. Read on for some additional ideas to channel this relaxed entertainment-worthy look in your own space, pergola or not.

Here's how to get the look on your patio or outdoor space...

Globe String Lights via Crate & Barrel

Resin Ribbed Mirror via Overstock

Sicily Cheese Board via Anthropologie

Safavieh Montauk Area Rug via Rug Studio

Baja Dune Paint via Benjamin Moore

Outdoor Stainless Steel Lantern via Target

Olive Tree Topiary via Terrain

Inspiration image via Sarah Sherman Samuel

- Kate

Urban Farmhouse Reveal: The Guest Room

Hi Everyone.  Jess Davis back again with a few final spaces in our Urban Farmhouse project.  Thus far you've seen the Kitchen, Living / Dining, Master Bedroom, Master Bath, Play Room, and Boy's room.  Today we are hitting up the Guest Room.  Perhaps a little less interesting but still a fun space.  Here was the design board we created.

And here is the final product. Light, airy and neutral. My client found that vintage modigiliani print and I love how it adds so much presence in the room.

Stay tuned next week for the kids' bath!

Urban Farmhouse Reveal: Baby Boy's Room

Hi Everyone.  Jess Davis here. Last week was crazy so I didn't get a chance to show you a new space in our Urban Farmhouse project. Thus far you've seen the kitchen, living / dining, master bedroom, master bath, and play room.  Next up is my client's son's room. I love that this room is playful yet masculine and not too baby-ish.  It's a nursery but it will grow with him to be his big-boy room. Here is our design board:

And the after photos. I love it when the concept board is so true to the final product.  What do you think?

Stay tuned next week as we take a look at the guest bedrooms!