Last week, Marley posted a fun Instastory asking her followers what they needed at-home advice. We had planned on Instagram only, but decided it would be foolish not to share our suggestions on the blog as well. That’s what we’re doing today. Here are three rooms, three different design problems, and three (or more) possible solutions. Let’s enter right away!
Accent wall…
First, it’s not terrible at all, but here are some suggestions to give her an idea to get the look she seems to want. Also, as a general design “rule”, accent walls are hard. These were all the rage in the early 2000s, but since then designers have advised avoiding them unless they draw attention to an architectural feature such as a corner. Arlyn wrote a great post about it here. It is recommended that you do not use it, as it may be uncomfortable or cause you to suddenly stop looking. I think that’s how she feels.
I’m not sure if this room is part of an open concept plan. If not, you might want to get serious and paint all the walls like Ryan did in his last house. It feels intentional in a wonderful way and draws the eye to the entire space. Secondly, if it’s on a budget, a colorful rug in dark tones can really help create visual balance in your space. Increasing the size also improves the sense of scale in the space. Just like in Ryan’s home, we recommend incorporating furniture and decor in richer tones. In conclusion, she believes the most important problem is that the space feels unbalanced. Therefore, you can definitely solve the problem by painting all the walls and tilting the whole thing in a richer tone.
And just for your fun, here are some rug options that will remind you of what your space is like 🙂
eimer copper rug | Plaid wool reversible rug
From what I’ve gathered from the basket on the wall, the adorable pattern isn’t the problem. Both rugs have rich, warm patterns that won’t overwhelm your room. copper rug It’s a little more neutral and has a basketball-like feel, but brown and blue ones It’s a little more unexpected and modern.
Pierce & Ward Deco Border Handwoven Wool Rug | Katasha Check Wool Area Rug
So, I think if you choose a rug that doesn’t have a very strong pattern. This golden rug It’s so much fun and will complement the bright colors on your walls. Or you can tone it down but still add richness. What was checked It will also converse with the brick above the fireplace.
I hope this helps!
Bathrooms need more color
this follower Really I think there is too much white, so I would like to add more color. Don’t worry, we have you. The good news is that this is a beautiful bathroom, so the task is easy.
We actually decided to recommend only the decoration changes. Will they paint the walls? of course. But we don’t think you need to inject a healthy dose of color to cure her “boring bathroom” blues. Naturally, we had two mood boards (we can’t help it), and the style and some of the colors were based on what was already there: florals, pink tones, and a modern/traditional look.
deco blossom shower curtain | Blair Warm Brass 3 Light Bath Light | half moon dual mount shower rod | V hook shower curtain ring | sahar bath mat | raspberry vine print | caspian soap pump | marble toothbrush mug | metal trash can | candle | Luxury artificial marble bath tray | black round toilet seat
This first one is definitely more eco-friendly, but we love it that shower curtain It’s hard not to include it. When it comes to shower curtains, you’ll need to get a rod and hang it towards the ceiling, making sure it’s long enough for the curtain to touch the floor. This will make the entire room feel taller. As you can see, we have mixed the metals. This is completely allowed, but make sure each metal is balanced. But we felt like rod Must match the shower door frame. Also, although not required, I liked the idea of replacing my current vanity lights. brass things To warm the space. It’s just an option. Remember when I said you should balance your metal tones? Here’s why soap pump and trash can It’s also brass. Slightly brassy high, medium and low. If you’ve been paying attention, you know about our deep love for Burgundy. It’s a rich, non-boring warm neutral that pairs perfectly with greens. So that bath mat and tray (Handy to put over the toilet tank) It’s the perfect addition and really adds the color this follower is looking for. But your current bath mat can also be great. Now, when it comes to toilet seats, I’m such a pro black seat cover. I have one too, and I think it really improves the atmosphere of the room. It’s vintage but not old, it’s a modern traditional bathroom so it’s kinda perfect, right??I love the added green texture too toothbrush holder and candle. And finally, the work. There’s nothing wrong with the beautiful pieces they have, but they just seem a little small and a little too expensive. I love this idea if they are looking for a new piece of art this print Because it includes all the tones of the established color palette, but is a little more saturated and bright to add a little pop to the entire space.
deco blossom shower curtain | Blair Warm Brass 3 Light Bath Light | half moon dual mount shower rod | V hook shower curtain ring | sahar bath mat | Velas, Vinho e Flores Fine Art Print | caspian soap pump | marble toothbrush mug | wicker wastebasket | candle | rattan tray | black round toilet seat
This mood board focuses on warm colors, so you can see that even though it’s the same color palette, different colors are emphasized. We also replaced the trash can. tray Bathrooms inherently have a lot of hard surfaces, such as tiles and stone, so natural textile materials should be used. Oh, and that wonderful print Again, brighter versions of the remaining colors add freshness. The only thing I didn’t mention is the mirror, which can be replaced if needed. That’s all well and good, but a slimmer frame might make your space feel more balanced. I think a black frame would be the perfect color, but silver or brass would also look great. Fun decoration! !
Add personality to your builder-grade kitchen
Now, this follower has a great kitchen, but considering it’s builder grade, they want to add more personality to it. I hesitate to recommend it as “too vintage” as it is clearly very modern. It’s not a good choice for a design like this, as it can feel like there’s too much contrast overall. It’s like they’re fighting each other instead of working in harmony. We say that because when most people hear “character” all they think is “add all the vintage.” Keep reading 🙂
So, most of the items I’m going to recommend are ones that have a bit of a vintage feel, but with some color and texture added to them. It’s really about adding personality, right? That being said, the biggest change they can make is the handle. The current brushed silver doesn’t help create a sense of warmth in the space. But to be fair, the cabinet color isn’t warm either, so adding contrasting (and potentially visually overwhelming) bright gold handles isn’t the answer either. So what would work?
Lacquered oak ‘Join’ cabinet handles | oval bar wooden handle cabinet pull
We first considered a wooden handle in a neutral color. It can make your cabinets a little warmer and be a more unexpected option. Another problem is that I can’t find any wooden drawers that are longer than 12 inches, and some of those drawers look much longer than that. It’s an option, but I think there are better ideas.
linear pull bronze | antique brass cabinet pulls
bronze. It’s not as bright as gold brass, so extra long options seem to be easier to find. We think this may be the most advanced option for what they have. It’s warm, but not too warm, right? 🙂 Plus, I love the knurling details like the one above.
For decoration!
I’d like to start with the space above the cabinets. Right now, all they have is a few grey-brown baskets that look too much like the gray base of the brown cabinets. A rich, warm vintage basket like this would look great there (along with others). The texture, the warmth, none of it is builder grade.
Orcino green marble fruit bowl | Hand carved wild olive wood bowl
But as we mentioned at the beginning of this space, decorating all vintage doesn’t necessarily make for an ultra-modern kitchen move. So add a part like this This beautiful green marble foot bowl (It also adds a nice rich color) Would be great displayed on top of a cabinet. the same applies these hand carved bowls. It’s not vintage, but it has a lot of texture and movement. The most important thing when decorating an area like the top of a cabinet is to make sure all the pieces are not at the same height and are large enough to make a visual impact when viewed from the ground. Create levels and don’t forget scale.
Handmade workshop pottery polka dot tableware holder | XL cookware holder
I also think this kitchen could use more color and pattern. We love well-placed polka dots, the tableware holder It’s the perfect amount. But you know that splashes of color can be just as impactful. And I’m sure Nikki Kehoe sells the most beautiful ones. green tableware holder In the city 🙂
Rechargeable dimmable rattan touch table lamp | Ryland LED table lamp
This can be difficult since this kitchen obviously has at least one baby living under its roof and a lot of action. But I love kitchen lamps if I can clear up a little corner. It adds so much personality, atmosphere and guaranteed character. Both are rechargeable so they don’t take up space in an outlet.
moon face vine dinner plate | Antique Upper Hanley Semi Porcelain Dinner Plate | My main passion in life is bagel plates
At first I had the idea of hanging a mix of modern handmade plates and vintage plates on the tile backsplash, but obviously that could be difficult/need holes to secure, and there’s also the whole cooking grease stain issue. However, I think a wall with a window or a wall next to the refrigerator might also be an option. Even if it’s just a vertical row of plates or a gallery that’s more than that. Like this. The great thing about plates is that they’re also great for saving money. But again, in this kitchen, try to at least have a mix of modern and antique pieces.
Thank you to everyone who submitted! And when we do this again, we will definitely consider those who were not selected again. Of course, I always ask questions to readers who only read my blog.
I love you, I really do.
Opening image credit: Design by Ryann Trombetti | Stylist Emily Bowser |Photo credit sarah ligoria trump |Source: Ryan’s Living and Dining Room Reveal
Source: Emily Henderson – stylebyemilyhenderson.com
