Take a picture it lasts longer…
I’m sure that you’ve all noticed the design challenge going around where bloggers have been asking people to select one photo that represents their own decorating style.
For the longest time I’ve been trying to decide what the perfect picture would be. You see I have a bit of design ADD. I love little bits of everything. I love cottage style, but I also love boho chic and why not thrown in some contemporary elements as well. I think the main key to being a good designer is being able to work with many different styles and help your client reflex their own personal style in the home as well.
On Saturday my mom had some of her friends come over to show them my new digs. They all ohhed and ahhed and loved everything they saw, which was super rewarding for me. I have no really been able to pin-point an exact name to my design style. I just know what I like, but one of the guests viewing my house described it as Traditional Modern.
I have never thought of myself as very traditional or very modern, but in looking around she was right. I like old homes full of character and love keeping some of those elements in place, yet I love color and little pops of fun throughout my home as well.
Enter one of my favorite design images that has everything that I love:
Image from Miles Redd
I love everything about this room. The window treatments and wallpaper can look a bit traditional especially if you continued with that look throughout the room, but adding pops of color and fun and you get that glam modern look that I’m loving.
I love all the different textures throughout the room. That touch of ruffle from the windows to the wrought iron bed. Oh love it all! Even though the room may seem a bit busy to some I think the crisp white bed linens help to balance that.
Now as for the fun in the room I’m loving the pops of turquoise and of course that to die for Chevron rug from Madeline Weinrib. Add to that one of my favorite accessory items the handbag and the touch of whimsy with the little bird and I’m one happy lady.
My favorite little tiny detail from the room has to be that orange book. It didn’t need to be there, but in my eyes it totally helps complete the look of the room.
So my loves have you all taken part and posted a favorite image of yours? Tell me all about it, because I want to go check them out!
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My living room is one of the rooms that evolved drastically from when we first moved one. Originally I painted the walls chocolate brown and did accents of white, blue and orange. That lasted maybe 2 years.
Our dining room sat empty for months. Okay maybe it was empty for just a handful of weeks and then we couldn’t take it anymore and put in a folding table and plastic outdoor chairs, but in my mind that was still empty.
On the main floor of our house we have a Florida room. Being that it’s a Florida room it is a considered a 3 season room, because there is no heat in the room. The previous owners used it as an indoor patio with outdoor furniture and it looked like this when we moved in.
Oh, I do have an image….in mind!
Love that room. The paper, the bed, the pops of color and the little touches that make me smile.
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I love this bedroom too! What a great pick.
I’ve been trying forever to come up with an image that sums up my design style too! Everyone has been doing this post and I cant seem to pick just one- I’m with you on the design ADD- I have it bad.
My weekend was great in NH- My whole family from all over the east coast came, so it was really nice to see everyone! Thanks for asking- you are sweet- xoxoxo
this is one of my favorite rooms EVER EVER EVER
I love this room too!
great room choice! very eclectic and that wallpaper is to die for.
What a cool pic you found. There is so much to love in this room. I’ll let It’s a tough challenge. I’ll let you know if a find something. So hard.
Hi! I started the crazy one picture challenge so I was so happy to see you’re playing along! Love your choice. The colors are so cheerful.
i love that image too…i totally agree w/ you- i don’t think i can pin point my exact style.
I had the hardest time with this too! And if I had to do the post again today my room would be totally different:) I adore this bedroom–the mix of patterns and colors is just so beautiful.
i love that room too – it’s also in my inspiration folder on my computer!
xox
Traditional Modern, I like it. I have always loved that image. How great your Mom’s friends were oohing and aahing, future clients?
What nice personal style! I love everything about this room. Such a fresh, youthful and clean look! Love the color scheme — and the bird paper!! I’m glad you told me about it. How did I miss it?! Must have been traveling. Thanks for buying the magazine Remodel! Support the industry! The color of my cabinets is rather like the beach glass I find during my seaside walks….cheers! -susan