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Home Office Tour: Design Is In The Details

August 1, 2018

Finally is the word that comes to mind when I think about todays post. I FINALLY put the finishing touches on my home office space and I’m excited to share it with you.

When we moved into the house almost a year ago, I started planning how I wanted to decorate my office. I knew I wanted to do something bold and dramatic. I also wanted the color theme to be black & white with a pop of color. Well friends, I think I checked off all the boxes and I’m so happy with how the space turned out.

Before I share more pictures, let me show you what the room looked like when we purchased the house. We have a three-story townhouse and my home office is located on the lower level. The walls were painted a cadet blue color, the doors black and the carpet was in desperate need of replacing. You’ll also notice that the ceiling light was broken. Even though the space is on the lower level, it gets pretty good light because of the large windows on one side.

Just a few weeks after moving in, I came up with a design plan for the space. It included bookcases along one wall, a large desk and blue & white accessories. I also wanted gold light fixture for the ceiling. But the most exciting design detail was the Smith Honig Bryony Storm Noir Wallpaper I wanted to put on the ceiling. In a nutshell, the space was designed to have a classic but modern vibe.

Here’s my newly decorated home office space…

One of the first things we did before we moved into the house was rip up the carpet and replace it with hardwood flooring. The floors are Brazilian Cherry to match the floors on the 2nd level. I love the look and the color contrast the floors provides against the grey walls, white trim and black furniture.

The wallpapered ceiling is the crowing glory of my office and really takes your breath away when you walk through the door. After I created the design plan and shared it with Kellie at Smith Honig, she graciously provided the wallpaper and manpower to install the wallpaper.

For those of you not familiar with Smith Honig, it’s a fabulous company owned by Kellie Smith and Melanie Honig. The Boho Luxe inspired products they sell are bold and dynamic with lush colors and statement making patterns. Inspired by their travels around the world, every product is infused with global influences that make them unique and distinctive. The line includes wallpaper, fabric by the yard, throw pillows, tassels, art and personal accessories. You can check out the entire Smith Honig Collection here.

All of the wallpaper that Smith Honig sells is peel and stick which makes it ideal for any room in the house. It’s a breeze to hang and can be taken down whenever you want a new look. Since I was hanging the wallpaper on my ceiling, the installer used wallpaper adhesive along the edges and seams to get the best application. If you’re considering hanging peel and stick wallpaper on a ceiling, you’ll definitely want to use a little glue to make sure it’s secure and stays in place. I absolutely love how the ceiling turned out am I so glad I wasn’t afford to add such a bold and unexpected design detail.

There are vintage pieces sprinkled around my home office. I bought this vintage typewriter at The Longest Yard Sale a few years ago for $40.

Because my home office space needs to serve multiple purposes (design work, crafting etc), I needed lots of storage. I went on the hunt for a white cabinet and found the Lainey Credenza on Wayfair. The minute I saw the door detail and acrylic handles I was sold. This cabinet holds fabric books, paint decks and other items I use in my design business.

I hung a gold starburst mirror above the credenza and accessorized the top with design books, a ceramic bust and a few vintage pieces. The lamp is one of my favorite thrifted finds of all times and only cost $13.

I placed three Ikea Billy Bookcases along the back wall and have a collection of blue and white jars displayed on top. Most of the jars I bought at antique stores but you can purchase the small lidded jar here. I replaced the wood cabinet door knobs with ceramic pulls from Hobby Lobby.

I own a ton of design books and have just a small portion of my collection in my home office. And I’m always finding new vintage pieces so I’m constantly reworking the accessories on the bookshelves.

When it came to artwork, I wanted to use abstract artwork and these black and white designs by Steve McKenzie were perfect. Each piece is a limited edition Fine Art Giclee print from Steve’s Alchemy collection. You can view all of the Steve McKenzie artwork here. The frames are from Ikea, painted gold.

Instead of using a chair on the other side of my desk, I have a long bench for additional seating. I found this one at HomeGoods and while the blue stripes work in the space I am planning to re-upholster it in a royal blue velvet.

A Chinese Chippendale style chair was part of my original design plan and I was thrilled when I lucked upon a black one at an estate sale for under $50. I bought the pink pillow from Steve McKenzie’s and it ties into the touches of pink in the wallpaper. And the rug was a great find at HomeGoods. The texture and subtle black and white yarn mix add a lot of visual interest to the space. You can buy the rug here.

During a normal work day, my desk is covered with papers, fabric swatches and other design supplies so a large desk surface was a must. Instead of an office desk, I’m using a large dining table as my desk. This is the Brookwood Dining Table from Wayfair.

There were several lantern style light fixtures I considered for my office but I ended up getting the Park Lane Lantern from Ballard Designs. This was another lucky find which I scored at the Ballard outlet for $25. The lantern was originally forest green but I gave it a coat of gold spray paint and totally transformed it.

As I mentioned above, I am thrilled with how my home office space turned out. From the ceiling to the furniture selections, it’s exactly as I envisioned it. I hope you enjoyed the tour. If you have question about anything, just leave me a comment below. In a future post I’ll share how I keep my office space organized and how I store supplies like ribbon and items for my Etsy shop.

In the coming weeks, I’ll be finishing up a few more rooms in the house and will share those with you.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.

Wall Color—Whisper by Benjamin Moore

Trim Color—Simply White by Benjamin Moore

Door Color—Black Satin by Benjamin Moore

Wallpaper (peel and stick adhered with glue)—Smith Honig Bryony Storm

Lantern Light—Park Lane by Ballard Designs painted gold (discontinued)

White Cradenza—Wayfair

Starburst Mirror—Amazon

Acrylic Lamp—vintage

Typewriter—vintage (great options available on Etsy)

Ceramic Bust—HomeGoods (similar here)

Pink Abstract Art—Etsy

Black Bookcases—Ikea

Cabinet Door Knobs—Hobby Lobby (in store only)

Black and White Abstract Art—Steve McKenzie’s

Frames—Ikea (painted gold)

Blue and White Ginger Jars—antique stores/thrifted (similar styles here and here)

Black Desk—Wayfair

Black Desk Chair—Estate Sale (similar here)

Rug—Rugs Direct

Gold Desk Lamp—Target

Rattan Desk Caddy—thrifted (similar here)

White Ceramic Desk Tray—Target (on longer available online)

A few of my favorite design books:

HomeFront by Windsor Smith
Things We Love by Kate Spade
William Yeoward At Home
Elements Of Style by Erin Gates
Flair by Joe Nye
Modern Mix by Eddie Ross
Beauty At Home by Aerin Lauder
Soiree- Entertaining With Style by Danielle Rollins
French Accents by Erin Swift

Design Crush: Anna Spiro

February 10, 2016

Do you ever have one of those fleeting moments when you see the decor in a home and it makes you think about redecorating your entire home. I have those moments a lot but recently I started delving in one of my design books and it really has me itching to change my look.

The book I’m talking about is Absolutely Beautiful Things by Anna Spiro. Anna is an interior designer and shop owner based in Brisbane, Australia. Her store, my Black & Spiro is filled with a unique collection of colorful, eclectic and interesting decor and accessories.

When it comes to designing rooms, you can tell that Anna’s approach is all about infusing color and vibrancy into the space. Let’s take a look at her style shall we…

The wallpaper above is just one of Anna’s designs available through Porters Paints.

You have to love this eclectic gallery wall arrangement.

Classic with a pop of color–yes please!

The white piping and monogram take these black end chairs to a whole new level.

Colorful pillows on a traditional settee is the perfect combination.

I’m crushing on bold sofas these days and love the decorative boxes on the coffee table.

A traditional chair with a twist–such a statement piece.

This entire banquette setting has me drooling. I just love the colorful mix. It’s such a happy place.

And if you ever questioned whether bright colors and traditional furniture could mix, here’s proof.

One thing I know about my personal design style is that I love classic styling, whimsical touches and pops of color so that’s why I’m so drawn to Anna Spiro’s style. A trip to Australia and a visit to Black and Spiro are on my bucket list but until that happens I’ll keep arming Anna from across the pond.

To learn more about Anna and Black and Spiro, you can visit her site here and follow her on Instagram here.

Sarah Richardson’s Design Style

May 29, 2015

The list of designers that I admire is long but right there are the top of the list is Canadian designer Sarah Richardson. I’ve written about my admiration for Sarah’s design style before and I’ve also shared my love of her fashion style too.

Recently I came across this blue and white kitchen she designed and was mesmerized at how gorgeous it is. After a period where painted cabinets were the hot trend, white cabinets are making a comeback. What I love about this space is that Sarah combined a painted island with white cabinets, giving this kitchen the utmost style.

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Artistic Wall Decor: Watercolor Wallpaper

January 23, 2015

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When I shared my 2015 Design Trend Forecast a couple of weeks ago, one of the trends I mentioned was watercolor florals. Now I’m seeing another watercolor concept making a wave in the design world–watercolor walls.

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Trend Watch: Hexagon Shapes

August 21, 2014

Hexagon shapes are one design trend I’m a fan of, especially after making my DIY Hexagon Cocktail Tray.

And, this room created by Mandi is one of the my favorite blogger DIY projects.

What I love about Hexagon shapes is that they can take on a modern or traditional feel, depending on the application.

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An exaggerated hexagon tile is a fresh way to accent the backsplash.

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Hexagon shaped tables are a great alternative to round tables, providing more design definition within the space.

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Just like a round mirror, but with even more style, a hexagon mirror is a great visual contrast when set against square and rectangular shapes.

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Hexagon floor tiles add visual movement to a room without being too busy.

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A modern hexagon design pairs well with classic, traditional pieces.

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Hexagon wallpaper is a fun and artistic way to accent a wall.

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Hanging hexagon light fixtures are a great way to enhance the lighting that is given off in a space.

So what do you think? Is this a design trend that you love or want to let go of?

***If you want even more insight into why hexagons are such a great shape, read this interesting article, from the perspective of bees!

Another Reason to Love Target

May 19, 2014

Just when I thought Target was the end-all, be-all I discovered they carried wallpaper. Not just any wallpaper mind you but removable, repositionable wallpaper. Removable, repositionable wallpaper opens up all kinds of decorating possibilities for anyone that wants to add a decorative wall treatment to their home but doesn’t want to invest the time or money to put up traditional wallpaper.

While the selection of wallpaper is not vast, the patterns are classic and the color options are on-trend and versatile. In total there are 6 patterns and 16 colorways to choose from and each roll of wallpaper is s 20″ w X 16.5′ long.

Here’s the line-up of my favorite patterns….

This classic lattice pattern is the perfect bold accent for an accent wall, foyer or powder room– Black and White Cable

Also available in this pond and gold colorway–Cable in Pond.

And Cable in Starlight

I know a lot of people are over chevron patterns but they are still a popular design statement. The chevron wallpaper that Target sells is available in several colors–Zig Zag in Mirage

If you like a more traditional look, the Chantilly in Blossom might work for you. This classic damask pattern in also available in yellow and brown.

I love this modern pattern, perfect for casual living space, bedroom or laundry room–Diamond in Twig

Also available is the soft seafoam color–Diamond in Horizon

Solid wallpapers with a subtle pattern or texture are perfect to foyers, hallways or powder room. This pattern, Weave in Compass and Gold is a classic pattern in a unique colorway.

As I mentioned, there are so many places that removable wallpaper can be used in your home and if you rent, wallpaper is the perfect solution for adding a style punch to your decor.

Here’s a little inspiration…

Wallpaper can make a small and mundane kitchen come to life.

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Polka dot are always fun and a great way to accent a kids room.

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If you’re adventurous, you can add a style statement to your stairs with wallpaper.

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I love the idea of dressing up an old piece of furniture. Removable wallpaper would be a great way to give Ikea furniture a bit more personality.

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I’m always a fan of bookcases with a decorative back and removable wallpaper is an easy way to get this look.

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And the classic black and white cable pattern that Target sells you give you the feel of this look and is perfect for a bedroom accent wall.

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Thanks Target for continuing to offer such great home decor products.

Where would you use removable wallpaper in your home?

Design Details + Some Inspiration

August 11, 2011

I’ve been working on a design project over the last few months that has involved painting the walls and staircase, building out a home office, building built-in bookcases, re-doing bathrooms and re-modeling the kitchen.

Kitchen Before

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Kitchen in Progress

cabinets painted (Sherwin Williams Serious Grey), awaiting new backsplash and countertops

Most of the big projects are almost complete and now it’s time to focus on the details.

When designing a space, the details are the funnest part to me. Whether its drawer pulls, window treatments, pillows, lighting or textiles, it’s the details that really make a space come to life.

Here are a few rooms where attention to detail have made all the difference.

Ordinary window treatments would have been fine in this area, but the addition of rustic shutters take this area to a whole new level. Shutters are very popular right now and are a great alternative to fabric window treatments.

When it comes to tabletop decorating, the details really do matter. You want to arrange items so that you create movement within your display both vertically and horizontally, as well as front to back. The tall lamp is balanced by the iron sculpture and the arrangement flows easily from left to right.

Giving your floors a unique paint treatment is a great way to add interest to a space and tie multiple areas together. I love the herringbone pattern on this floor and the high gloss finish.

Walls usually get a coat of paint, but it most cases the detail stops there. Here, a scalloped picture frame border has been painted on the wall and used as the larger than life frame for this collection of smaller prints. So clever and stylish!

Lighting is a great way to add interesting detail to your home. Unique chandeliers, hung in multiples is such a refreshing approach to traditional pendant lights. And, you know my love for milk glass!

Adding in a hand-crafted furniture piece is a quick and easy way to add stylish detail to your home. A vintage table turned into a special place to write a message. It’s still functional, but personalized.

Love, Love, Love this ceiling medallion. The thickness, the carved detail, the scale… and set against a black ceiling. WOW! The black ceiling is an amazing detail in its on right.

Design details should grace every room of your home. This bedroom exudes special details, from the border on the night stands, wallpaper walls to the fully accessorized bench at the foot of the bed. Eye candy everywhere you look. And the space looks comfortable, relaxing and stylish.

Make a statement with your curtains and/or window treatments. Add detail with a unique pattern!

Love these roman shades.

Pillows are the optimum “detail” accessory. Mix and match colors, patterns, shapes and textures. A common color is all that is needed to tie it all together.

Add detail by doing something unexpected. I adore these upholstered walls with nail head trim. So sophisticated.

Or, paint an artist element on your walls. Wall stencils are all the rage and make this type of job easy.

Unique drawer pulls will update furniture or built-in cabinetry in a flash. Anthropologie and even Hobby Lobby carry a great selection of stylish knobs.

Accessorizing is all in the details. When accessorizing bookshelves or open shelves, use a variety of items, textures and materials to create a personalized statement. Larger scale items will create focal points and shiny finishes will add a bit of shine and glamour.