Selamat Designs Side Table

I bought a fun table for Lucy's room to go along with her love seat back when we were doing the One Room Challenge.  Caning is super popular right now and I love the texture it introduces into a room.  I chose the Bodega Side Table from Selamat Designs. Here it is on our original concept board. I love the way it looks here.

If you haven't taken a look at Selamat's offerings yet - so much cool stuff and a great collection with Justina Blakeney of the Jungalow.  As I was putting together Lucy's room I encountered an issue when I decided to keep her dresser in its original wood tone instead of painting it and suddenly the side table was starting to compete with it.  In the end I switched her side table to the silver stump from our room and relocated the Bodega Table to our master bedroom.  It really rounds out our little reading nook!

It's been so cold out recently that I love the idea of cozying up with a book here (now to find the time)!  How has your holiday season been going?

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Modern Kids

The kids room is one room that should not be a slave to every design rule. There should be an element of playfulness and a use of mixed styles, like traditional with a bit of modern.

This space above is perfect because it's fun, but also functional. It features everything a kid will need for sleep, play and work.

Get the look below.

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Pendant / Ikea

Garland / All Modern

Wallpaper / All Modern

Bed / Target

Storage Box / H&M Home

Trash Basket / H&M Home

Wall Art / Story North

Geometric Pillow / Simple Form

Tree Pillow / Simple Form

Eyelash Pillow / Leif Shop

Desk / Ikea

Desk Chair / Habitat

Area Rug / Ikea

Inspiration image from Design Sponge

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Dining in Darkness

It's that time of year when the dining room is easily one of the most important rooms in the home. This is where you'll be spending time with family and friends, celebrating the holidays and closing out the year.

So why not make this room special and enjoyable to spend time in? Don't forget, totally stylish! This space above does a great job with the art wall, mixing up frames, and that wall paint is beautiful. The room is so dramatic, yet inviting. The seating is comfortable. And bonus to having a dark area rug... less visible stains!

Get this look...

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Pendant / YLighting

Framed Art / ZGallerie

Framed Gold Feather / ZGallerie

Gold Frame / Crate & Barrel

Paint Swatch / Benjamin Moore

Tabletop Pottery / Pier 1

Dining Table / Crate & Barrel

Dining Chair / Dot & Bo

Area Rug / Pottery Barn

Inspiration image: Apartment Therapy

- Cori

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Old House New Style

In all the excitement over Jessica's new home, I wanted to take one of her inspiration images, from Damask and Dentelle, and bring it to life. This old home above has a pretty way of bringing new life to its old interior architecture.

Lots of authentic wood trim, white walls and a neutral palette brings this living room up to date. There's also a great combination of inviting furniture and classic pieces, like the classic Eames Lounge.

Do you live in an old home you want to update a bit? Get this look below...

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Pendant Light via YLighting

Cardboard Trophy Head via Bluefly

Blue Accent Pillow via Lulu & Georgia

Pink Accent Pillow via Lulu & Georgia

Side Table via 1st Dibs

Sofa via Pottery Barn

Area Rug via Pottery Barn

Ottoman via World Market

Eames Lounge via DWR

- Cori

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Herringbone Kitchen

Sometimes, it just takes one element for a kitchen to really stand out... The rest of the design can be relatively simple. For this space above, it's that awesome herringbone backsplash! 

There's also a perfect contrast going on between the rough-wood furniture and modern dining chairs. All of it comes together to create a kitchen worth spending lots of time.

 

Get this look in your home....

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Pendant light via Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Subway tile via The Building Depot

Dining Chair via Vitra

Wood boat via Bed Bath & Beyond

Dining table via Crate & Barrel

Dining bench via Crate & Barrel

Inspiration image via Desire to Inspire

 

 - Cori

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Dining in Blue

Great dining room design doesn't take much, as you can see with this space above. 

All you need is a consistent color palette, a cool pice of art, statement lighting, smart furniture and a beautiful area rug that pulls it all together. The clean white walls allow all of this to shine...

Want this look? Don't over-do it, keep things simple.

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Chandelier via Schoolhouse Electric

Art Print via The Animal Print Shop

Dining Table via Blueprint

Area Rug via Lulu & Georgia

Dining Chair via West Elm

Inspiration image via Remodelista

 

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Comfortable Seating

One of the easiest ways to add extra seating in a small space, without adding more chairs, is with poufs. They're great for kids and adults alike.

The best part is there's so many styles, you're sure to find one that fits your decor. Here's some ideas to get you started...

1. CB2

2. ZGallerie

3. Dwell Studio

4. YLiving

5. West Elm

6. Lulu & Georgia

7. 55 Downing Street

Inspiration image via Inspired by Charm

- Cori

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Playful Kids Rooms

There's not reason your kids' room can't be as stylish as the rest of your house, while at the same time somewhere they actually want to hang out.

It's about using fun colors and patters, all mixed with stylish furniture like this space above.

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Bed via Pottery Barn Kids

Chandelier via Ikea

Bedding via Pottery Barn

Area Rug via Wayfair

Down Comforter via Ikea

Purple Throw via World Market

Accent Pillows via Target

Table Lamp via Lamps Plus

Nightstand via Pier 1

Pouf via Lulu & Georgia

Inspiration image via Houzz

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Sit Down!

 

Welcome to the season for outdoor entertaining past the sunset... Here's some stylish ideas for your patio seating:

1. CB2

2. All Modern

3. YLiving

4. West Elm

5. Room & Board

6. All Modern

Inspiration image via Beth Kirby

 

- Cori

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Modern Dining

While the real 'wow' factor of this dining room is the interior architecture, there's still a way to snag this look for your home.

The wall art, lighting and chairs all combine to create a super modern look that will have your dining room looking untouchable, like the cool kid in high school.

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Pendant via Euro Style Lighting

Wall Art via ZGallerie

Dinnerware via Marimekko

Chairs via YLiving

Dining Table via All Modern

Inspiration image via Bloglovin'

 

- Cori

DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Modern Dining

I just came across this mid-century modern dining room again, I've seen it several times before. But every single time I fall in love with it all over again. It looks perfectly lived in, yet super stylish.

Whether you want to remodel your dining room asap to look like this, or you only like certain elements, one important thing to remember.... Don't forget to get a cute cat!

 

DESIGN BLUEPRINT

Mirror via 55 Downing Street

Pendant Light via Lamps Plus

Framed Art via Minted

Small Framed Art via Serena & Lily

Shelving Unit via Ikea

Candle Holder via Crate & Barrel

Feux Cherry Blossoms via Pier 1

Silver Vase via ZGallerie

Area Rug via Wayfair

Dining Table via LexMod

Armchair via Blueprint

 

- Cori

CURATED NEST:

Every once in a while I come across a room that makes me not hate "beige".

The amount of black details and graphic patterns in this space balance out the otherwise boring nature of a beige living room.

DESIGN BLUEPRINT

Artprint (left) via Minted

Artprint (right) via Minted

Floor Lamp via Henredon & Schoener

Sofa via Pottery Barn

Ottoman via World Market

Faux Fur via Ikea

Accent Pillow (left) via Lulu & Georgia

Accent Pillow (middle) via Lulu & Georgia

Accent Pillow (right) via Fine Little Day

Plant Stand via Art Fire

Area Rug via West Elm

 

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Christmas Colors

I'm excited for Christmas, as I'm sure all of you are. December is my favorite month... The holiday season are always fun and the new year is just around the corner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In celebration of this holiday season, I've rounded up some chic products in a very thematic color scheme, inspired by this beautiful wreath. Enjoy.

1. Pendant Light via Hive

2. Messenger Bag via Banana Republic

3. Touchscreen Gloves via Urban Outfitters

4. Dresser via CB2

5. Pot Holder via Ferm Living

6. Sneakers via J. Crew

7. Sofa via Dot & Bo

8. Smeg Mixer via West Elm

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Holiday Red

Let's get in the holiday spirit, shall we? But make sure to keep it stylish, of course...

This bold red architecture inspired each and every one of these items... They will all get you in the mood, but they'll also last year round!

1 / Pendant via DDC

2 / Socks via Poketo

3 / Accent Chair via Danish Design Store

4 / Glasses via Gaffos

5 / Smeg via West Elm

6 / Cookware via Poketo

7 / Rain Boots via Liberty

- Cori

CURATED NEST: Sweet Yellow

In an attempt to hold on to the very last bit of Summer, I took a cue from one of Summertime's favorite desserts and curated a collection of yellow decor and fashion items. Yellow is such a fun bright color, for closet and casa!

Oh, and you can find this yummy recipe over at The Kate Tin. She puts a little twist on your typical lemon meringue pie and turned it into a cheesecake!

1. Hang All / Schoolhouse Electric

2. Cord Pendant / West Elm

3. Shelving / Room & Board

4. Watch / Bluefly

5. Dress / Mod Cloth

6. Serving Bowl / Ikea

7. Stool / Urban Loft

8. Sandal / Shopbop

 

- Cori

Dreaming with Chairish

Chairish recently asked me along with a group of other design bloggers to do a little online window shopping and create a design board based on fun accent chairs featured on their site.  For those of you who don't know Chairish, they are a great new marketplace for vintage and secondhand finds.  They bridge the gap between 1stdibs and Craigslist.  I did a post a while back featuring some mid-century lamps that I'd listed on their site.

Well, when I was invited to team up with Chairish to dream up a space from scratch, I jumped at the opportunity. With my own home pretty much done and focusing more now on my hardware, I haven't had much reason to go shopping or concept new spaces.  I perused their extensive selection of accent chairs and landed on these awesome Milo Baughman easy chairs as my starting point (although these teal and chrome Thonet numbers were a close second).

Recently I've been loving fresh white interiors with colors that pop, but in the end I will always be attracted to dark moody spaces as well.  I decided to do an almost-black wall color similar to my dining room and created a sophisticated living space with punches of teal and rust. The vibe is deco, mid-century, boho. Definitely a space that I could see myself lounging in.

Here are the specifics:

Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs on Chairish
Islimi Vintage Kilim Lumbar Pillow
Egg Collective Side Table
West Elm Waterfall Chandelier
Serena & Lily Cole Brass Floor Lamp
Restoration Hardware Belgian Shelter Arm Sofa
Islimi Ikat Pillow
Spark Modern Kelly Wearstler Pillow
Mecox Garden Mirrored Coffee Table on Charish
Man Ray Nude Print on Chairish
Blue Portrait on Chairish
Turkish Rug on Chairish
Cubist Wall Sconce on Chairish

Thanks to Chairish for inviting me to team up with them!  It was so much fun creating this space. What spaces have you been dreaming up recently?

CURATED NEST: Summer Cabin Dreaming

Some of us have a summer home and some of us dream of one... For the dreamers, we can at least fill our homes with natural wood products that help bring us a little closer to nature.

1. Pendant Light / Y Lighting

2. Dining Table / Hive Modern

3. Accent Chair / Dot & Bo

4. Task Light / All Modern

5. Candle Holder / Ferm Living

6. Cutting Board / Crate & Barrel

7. Dresser / Ikea

8. Coasters / CB2

Inspiration image: Panoramio

 

- Cori

Apartment Therapy Client Home Tour

I have to admit that I've been really lucky lately. Apartment Therapy has been giving me a lot of love. Most recently my client's home was featured in one of their professional project recaps.  Take a look here!  Here is my favorite shot from the post.

Also, I'm finishing my clients condo in Hoboken and hope to do an AT house tour soon.  Be on the lookout! 

CURATED NEST: White on White Part II

Last time, I rounded up a bunch of white for the closet and now, in honor of this beautiful color, I've collected some white beauties for the home. There's no rules for using white in the home, so go for it!...

Like with fashion, you can never go wrong with white on white. Also, go ahead and throw in a little beige and light brown too, they create a soft contrast. This living room looks like the perfect Summer vacation home, but why not live there year-round?!...

1. Floor Lamp / Ikea

2. Rope Vase / Tuckernuck

3. Toaster / Crate & Barrel

4. Mini Planter / Crate & Barrel

5. Sconce / Crate & Barrel

6. Side Chair / CB2

7. Bookcase / Dwell Studio

8. Cushion / Ferm Living

9. Cloud Sofa / Hive

Inspiration image via Deas Og Mia

 

- Cori

Design Blueprint: Black and White

This living room, found on SF Girl by Bay and photographed by Idha Linkhag made me stop and stare, for quite a while. Unfortunately, Victoria Smith was blogging about Linkhag's amazing interior design photography and not spec'ing this room for us. 

But don't worry, I have spec'd this room for you. Or at least very similar furnishings. You can get this cool, modern and sophisticated look by using this blueprint below.

 

DESIGN BLUEPRINT:

Chandelier / Y Lighting

Table Lamp / DWR

Accent Pillow / Urban Loft

Off White Throw / West Elm

Sofa / Dot & Bo

Accent Chair / 

Throw / Urban Loft

Coffee Table / BluDot

Floor Lamp / Finnish Design Shop

Area Rug / Crate & Barrel

Shelving Unit / DWR

 

- Cori