We're All About Wallpaper!

Try a new trend: wallpaper! 

I love doing a focal wall or a bathroom in a fun wallpaper, You can go bold, or simple and sweet. The impact is well worth it :)

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Try wallpaper with a small, creative print to make even the simplest space in your home- eye catching.

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Or, find a vibrant design and color you love- and make a bright corner stand out even more. 

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More bold and beautiful shapes and colors! 

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 Don't be shy about putting an exciting print in a small bathroom. When you choose the right scale and color scheme, bathroom wallpaper can fit perfectly into your space. 

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 Sea Grass wallpaper is a favorite of mine. I love how it lends texture, color and a little shine to the room. 

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Nurseries are the perfect place to do a focal wall in a cute print. Who knew dinosaurs could be such an amazing design feature? 

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 Here are more examples of how the right wallpaper can completely transform your child's nursery.

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Notice how the fabric on the pillows in this room perfectly echo the colors of this wallpaper!

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Wallpaper comes in so many shapes and sizes, you can find something to complement anything you like. Even this uniquely beautiful daisy accent light!

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 One last look at how at a focal wall with just the right wallpaper can complete the look of a child's playroom:)

The opportunities are endless when it comes to wallpaper, but if you can't find exactly what you're looking for, try a custom painted mural! Our muralist, Lauren, can paint anything you like in just the right color for your space.

As always, we are here at the Bungalow to help with all your wallpaper needs!

Light Up Your Life!

A special lighting fixture in the room can add so much to a space. It can be a focal point, or the perfect accent!  Here are a few of my favorites...

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 This wonderfully unique chandelier ties in the colors of the room and the beads are a fun touch. 

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For a more traditional approach, I like the bold, clean lines of this pendant. The stripes would be just the right complement to a navy blue themed boys room.

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The unusual shape and awesome color of this globe can add an element of whimsy into any room.

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I love polka dots! This shade is a great way incorporate them into your child's room decor.

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Even though this light fixture is a little more subtle, the scalloped edges and old fashioned charm add the perfect finishing touches to a room.

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This fantastic bouquet chandelier will bring year round wonder to a sweet little girls room!

I hope you enjoyed checking out some my favorite lighting fixtures. As always, you can contact us here at the Bungalow and we will help you light up your room!

A Grandmother's Gift: Playful Patterns of Blue & Yellow

When Janelle called me to help design her granddaughter Taylor's room, 

I was so excited!

Janelle is a long-term customer and a wonderful person to work with.

We settled on using blues and yellows with more mature patterns, so that when her granddaughter isn't using the space it can easily be transformed into a guest room.  

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  Janelle wanted to be sure and include some whimsy into the space, so we added youthful artwork to the room. My favorite is the 'Dress Up, Dance, Giggle, Twirl, Play' canvas. All things a little girl should do!

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A comfy room like this isn't complete without a custom glider! We used more fun patterns to really make this special reading corner stand out in the room.

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The large window seat was a huge design feature, so we decided it needed a bright pop of yellow. We mixed the patterns on the pillows for more of the eclectic moment we had going throughout this room.

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The furniture in the room is by Country Cottage and was custom made to our specifications. This beautiful desk was a definite highlight for me.

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We left the sign that Janelle wrote for her granddaughter posted up near her bed so that she could see it during nap times. Nothing like a grandmother's love!

 We hope you enjoyed this post! As always we are here at the Bungalow to help with your child's room whenever you need us:)

Beach Bungalow Moves In!

For a while now we have been offering extra design services for long-term clients that involve projects outside of kid's rooms. We are now pleased to offer this as one of our full-time services!

Allow us to help you with anything from general accessorizing, to custom furniture, ready-made furniture recommendations, paint color options, bedding, upholstery, window treatments and wallpaper. We are available!

We work at an hourly fee and can recommend some awesome vendors that we love to partner with:

Professional Organizer 

Christi Ensberg, Simplify With Christi Ensberg

Contractor
Andrew White, Method Construction

Styling and Home Staging

Keli Wozniak, Seahorse & Stripes

Muraling & Artwork

Lauren Heinle

Our team can accomplish any project you desire for your home. I have great confidence in each individual and I truly trust in their strength and talent:)

In other news...

Our newest project was just installed! Geri contacted me to help freshen up her home. She wished to keep her existing furniture but wanted to brighten up her space with a vibrant white and blue theme. 

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After!

New wall paint, a new rug, curtains and custom pillows combined with some fun accessories perfectly accomplished the look Geri wanted.

Thanks for joining us on our new venture!

As always, we are here at the Bungalow to make your dream room a reality!

Modern Simplicity With A Little Sunshine

Modern Simplicity was the description that Sarah gave me when we first began to discuss creating this room. This was my second time working with Sarah. Our first room together was very bold and carried a distinct theme of murals throughout.

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 This time, we used the subtly sweet theme of 'You are my sunshine.'

We found some inexpensive, simple white frames from Aaron Brothers to display artwork found on Etsy.com

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The Devon Collection from Newport Cottages fit perfectly into our design concept. The white and grey color combination on his dresser was exactly what we needed for this room. We selected a larger dresser so that Parker will be able to grow with it.

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A custom glider is always a Beach Bungalow Designs signature piece! We covered this one in a soft grey chenille - a texture that is comfy and classic.

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The 'P' canvas was created by Lauren using a bold yellow chevron pattern. She glued on the wooden P for added dimension.

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Custom bedding completed this look and added more color to the room. I love the buttercup ties!

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All four walls were painted in a grey and white horizontal stripe. The stripes are a fun choice but are still subtle enough not to overpower this room.

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The playful light fixture and comfy white rug were the perfect accents to finish this room.

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We hope you enjoyed checking out this room as much as we did designing it! As always, we are here at the Bungalow to help design the perfect room for your child!

Absolutely Obsessed With Stripes

Right now I am obsessed with stripes! It just may be because we finished this nursery on Friday...here's a sneak peek:)

Use pop of color stripes on the ceiling to create a fun, unexpected visual in the room.

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Horizontal is all the rage, but a traditional vertical stripe can still be ultra modern.

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Stripes on a rug can help to define a space. Suddenly a simple room can be an exciting expression of color.

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There are no rules for stripes regarding size or direction. Sometimes a super small scale can make a very large impact!

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Try stripes in different directions for a room that is truly unique.

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Or, you can let your stripes have a defining moment. Place a colorful striped fabric on a chair to create a wonderful focal point in the room.

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I hope you've been inspired by these amazing images to introduce stripes into your little one's spaces. As always we are here at the Bungalow to help!