Closet Envy

{ Pottery Barn Kids}

This was the "inspiration" picture that my client Stacie gave me to transform her closet from typical to a focal point of design in the room. I think there are so many positives to using your closet in this form! If you have a smaller room, you can move your changing table inside the closet allowing for more space for a chair, crib, bed etc.. Build a bookshelf inside your closet, this allows for display shelving that you may not have had room for in the main part of the room. Your possibilities are endless!!
On a budget?? Use furniture pieces instead of having someone create custom units to fit inside. Its all in the details so make sure you accessorize to make the decor come together.

{BEFORE}

 This space is going to be a Nursery for 2 little girls. A newborn and a one year old. Since the girls are so close together in age, we will have 2 cribs in the room. Thinking we were going to need some space saving ideas, my client Stacie thought the closet would be a good place to build out. 

{Pre-existing dresser}

{Wallpaper selection for back of the closet}

 Once we decided to use her double dresser in the closet. I came up with this silver damask wallpaper to line the back of the closet.  Her color scheme is going to be gray, pink and white so I wanted something with a metallic sheen to reflect light.

{ Mirror shelf for over dresser}

 My client really liked the look of the window over the dresser in the inspiration picture but we didn't have one in the actual space. I found this mirrored shelf that will provide a similar effect!

{ Construction started!}

 This week my client got excited and tore out the closet herself!!.. while she is 8 months pregnant- ROCK STAR!  Stay tuned for the completed product post coming soon!!
 

 

A "Knobby" Idea

{Now available at our store}

I am so excited about our new knob line that Country Cottage just sent to us!  I am feeling so inspired to add different knobs to client's pieces as well as my own kids dressers. I think the right knob can completely transform a piece of furniture. Here's some different styles to inspire you..

{houzz}

 I can see this knob on a vintage white dresser in a sophisticated girl or boy nursery. Love the silver pattern and bright pop of color behind it.

{Pinterest}

 The typical glass knob is no more! There are so many different styles available now then when I first started decorating. Try an oversized version for something different!

{Etsy}

 Hand painting knobs is a fun project for you and your child. You can personalize each knob with an initial or take a theme from your room and incorporate it. 

{36th Avenue}

 Step outside the box! These knotted rope knobs are so inspired. I can see these transcending any age or theme. I'm keeping this idea for my next nautical project!!

Enjoy your weekend! and as always we are here at the Bungalow to help you!

Curtain Passion!

{Castaway to Couture}

 If there is one thing that I think should NOT be left out of a kid's room, its a window treatment. It adds a huge design element to the room as well as warming up the space. I consider it a design crime to leave them out unless absolutely necessary! There are many ways to create a window treatment under any budget. Here are some fun ideas for you to splurge or save on!!

{itsy bits and pieces}

Buy a relatively plain curtain and add a fantastic tieback. Purchase a flower and attach to ribbon. OR make your own by bundling fabric together.

{Decorpad}

Buy or have made a simple white flat roman shade and add a pop of color. Attach a ribbon or colored fabric band around the edge of the shade. Modern simplicity elevated!

{pinkwallpaper}

This style is a go to for me. When my client is on a budget and wants functional curtains, I suggest buying plain ready-made panels and having us add a fun banding fabric down the sides and around the hem. You can apply the bottom hem fabric in all different sizes ranging from a 2" band to 22".

{mstephensinteriors}

Splurge! I love a shaped cornice board with curtain panels hanging down. You can make the curtain panels so they are just standing panels which means they don't open and close but still provide a decorative accent. Add a tassle or bobble trim down the hem for a decorative accent.

{Elements of Style}

 Another splurge!! Have a decorative valance made that frames your window. So many fun styles and fabrics can be used. If you have a busier rug or wall pattern its a nice way to add another texture without overwhelming the space with a whole curtain panel of fabric.

Its time for you to finish your space off with a fun window treatment and as always we are here at the Bungalow to help!

Ella's Spot

{Beach Bungalow Designs 2013}

I began with a blank slate when Niki hired me to decorate her daughter Ella's room. Ella was ready for a teen space that could last her until she moved out of the house for college. Niki and Ella came into the store together with a lot of fun ideas for the room. They knew that they for sure wanted a graphic print on the wall and that they wanted bright colors. Ella wanted a platform bed that was low to the ground and a soft textured rug. We set to work and it all began with the wall pattern.

{Lauren Heinle Murals}

Nikki pulled pictures of a room that had a pattern very similar to this. Lauren interpreted it slightly different and I think its the highlight of the room! We decided to paint 2 of the walls in an orange to bring in more color.

{ Pottery Barn Teen}

In order for us to stay on the budget alloted, we ordered a dresser and desk from Pottery Barn Teen in a crisp white to tone down the orange wall. Ella had a storage problem in her old room so we added a hutch above her desk to allow for more storage for her school supplies.

{ Custom Bedding and Window Treatments Beach Bungalow Designs}

We purchased a platform bed from Pottery Barn Teen and added a pink upholstered panel inside the wood frame for a more custom appeal. The duvet was a white jersey cotton from the Company Store and we added an orange grosgrain ribbon for color. I found the sheets from Serena and Lily and loved the trim and how it tied in our patterns through out.  

{Silhouette Painting by Lauren Heinle Murals}

One of my favorite features of the room was the silhouette painting of Ella that Lauren did. I LOVE the pony tail!! It was the perfect artwork to hang over Ella's bookcase.

{ Pottery Barn Teen Shelves}

We had some basic Pottery Barn shelves painted the same pink as the graphic wall to hang next to Ella's Bed.  We plan to accessorize with some fun orange elements in the future. I can't forget the  bubble gum pink shaggy rug. The jersey cotton shag will be comfy under Ella's foot while providing a nice texture and splash of color for the room.

 Special thanks to the Bentley family for hiring me to design this room! It was so fun to create a totally different look than I have ever done before. And as always we are here at the Bungalow to make your dream room come true too!

Tis the Season

{The Burns/Gustine Family 2012}

 

Tis the season to give thanks for all our blessings! This is my favorite time of year where we celebrate all our family traditions. This weekend begins our traditions- Parade of Holiday lights, Candlelight Christmas Eve service, visits from Santa aka Papa:), present exchanges, holiday food, Santa Hunt hosted by Papa and watching my children's eyes light up during every moment. I wanted to take a moment and thank all our customers this year for choosing us to help you decorate (in my mind) the most special place in your home. My mom and I have really enjoyed the exciting projects that have come to us and are looking forward to a new year with new and old customers. Our wish and prayer is for you and your family to have a very blessed 2013. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from our Bungalow to yours...

{Finley (2) and Caden (5)

{Gustine Family 2012}

A Peter Rabbit Tale

{ Peter Rabbit Nursery}

This whimsical nursery began for my client's first child 3 years ago. When Stacy found out she was having her 2nd boy, she came to me to help develop the theme for her new little boy's nursery even further. They had just moved into a new house so it was decided to re-purpose some old pieces and bring in some new ones for the new layout.

{ Custom Dresser from Beach Bungalow}

The custom dresser we designed for Stacy is also used as a changing table. We chose a finish that was a distressed rub through in white. Stacy was gifted the cute Peter Rabbit canvas the hangs over her dresser at her baby shower. We added a cream matelasse border to give the canvas more body around it.    

{ Corsican Iron Crib}

The crib bedding was a traditional toile in blue and white which we accompanied with a white mattlasse and a blue\white check. I found the blue diamond chenille rug at Pottery Barn kids. The rug has a super soft texture to it for Andrew as he starts crawling.

{ Vintage Shelf from Beach Bungalow}

This shelf is one my favorite accessories that we carry. It can come in any color and you can pick a scalloped bottom or straight like this one. Its a different way to display your favorite special pieces that you want to keep little hands away from!:)

The lamp was found by Stacy's mom. We all felt like it needed some color added. I found this polka dot trim which we lined the top and bottom of the lamp shade with. We had our muralist paint the blocks so the letters stood out in blue. These little touches add so much to the room.

Stacy found the hot air balloons and hung them in the corner. I LOVE them and were a great way to introduce other colors in the room besides blue and white.

{Lauren Heinle Murals}

 Lauren painted this scene as a take on the Peter Rabbit theme. The mama bunny being Stacy and the two little rabbits being her two boys. She customized it to have two little hot air balloons floating above with Andrew and Warren's names written on them. We aren't totally finished with this room yet. We decided to add a couple more pictures and some canopy curtains to the crib after installation. I'll be sure to post pictures when it is totally done! I hope you we inspired you to find your favorite theme and interpret it through out your room. AND, as always, we are here at the Bungalow to help!

Carly's Whimsy Nursery

{AFTER Beach Bungalow Designs}

{BEFORE}

When my client Carly contacted me to help her, she had a blank slate to start with. She knew she wanted to possibly reuse the dark crib from her son's nursery and that she loved whites with pops of color. Our inspiration began with the fabric on the pillow in the glider. We decided to use yellows and pinks around the room but keep the rest mostly white.

{Newport Cottage Celine Changing table}

This Vintage inspired changing table from Newport Cottages fit right in to the space we had for a changing table. It was Carly's big splurge because we both just loved it in the room. She felt since she was re-using her son's crib and glider that it would be nice for her little girl to have a piece just her own.

{Lauren Heinle Murals}

We decided to bring in the brown for the crib in the tree mural that is behind the changing table. Lauren found some fun felt flowers in blues and hot pinks for a three-dimensional effect. We all loved the outcome and I think its something that Carly's little girl can grow with.

{Custom Curtains Beach Bungalow Designs}

The curtains were made out of a white linen. We added banding to all 4 sides in a hot pink for a splash of color. We made a sash tieback out of our inspiration fabric to repeat the pattern one more time. The great part of using a pattern like this sparingly is that once the room moves into a toddler space you are not stuck with a certain scheme to follow. You can always make new tie-backs out of a different fabric and create a totally different look. Carly also opted for linen sheers behind the curtains as the nursery faces the main street and it will allow for privacy during the day.

{ Dwell Studio Yellow and White Stripe Rug}

We went with this rug from Dwell Studio for a BOLD pattern in the room. I think it finished off the room perfectly!

{ Vintage Barbie Prints}

We decided to add a Vintage Barbie theme to the main wall that the crib was on. To keep budget down, I suggested what I did in my daughter's room. I found a Barbie Calendar and cut out the pictures and framed them for Finley. She followed suit and  the outcome was a fun themed wall that introduced new colors to the room.
I hope you enjoy!! And as always we are ready at the Bungalow to help you with your dream room.