Repurposed + Modern = Cool Home

So many of our items are in this home.  I first met the owner, Jessica, as a customer in the store.  She had just purchased this ranch with a strong mid century lines and wanted it to reflect her style and personality.  Through the use of repurposed items, estate sales, and gin and tonics, this home has been transformed into one that reflects her lifestyle and taste.

Stunning signed print in studded frame by famous artist Mr. Brainwash pairs well with French country chairs.

The walls are filled with a wide range of artwork from different genres and pedigrees.  She likes what she likes with no apologies.  The trick was how to make all of this fit together.  It was simple.  By using soft gray walls and coordinating fabrics, all of her favorite things were able to find a home.

A refurbished table by The Humble Home with a marble top.  

  

Jess has very eclectic taste.  She loves everything from modern to French country and has no hesitations of mixing the two.  She is not the kind of person that would sacrifice clean and contemporary in lieu of having sentimental items around her.  

Jess' personal items find a comfortable home

Vintage Barcelona chairs make a comfortable nook.

After a late night of moving furniture, Jess and I came up with this cozy nook that turned out to be the epicenter of every party.  This is also one of her favorite places in the home where she curls up with a favorite book.  The cowhide helps to define the space and vintage Barcelona chairs add a modern touch.  Vintage posters, oil paintings, and contemporary artists form a gallery and interest to this nook.

The lesson here is that you should always listen to your heart. What speaks to you? What feels like home? Don't focus so much on having the "right" items. Pick what's right for you.

Humor Filled Homes

I have been noticing more humor and color in home decor.  There seems to be more of a "tongue in cheek" approach to interiors lately.  For example, below are two unique bathrooms with quite a sense of humor.

Love the toilet paper holder by Peter S. Balsam Ass.

Talk about waterworks. Andre Rothblatt Arch.

You may have noticed the use of vibrant colors such as Moroccan blue, chartreuse, and garnet red. Not ever being one who likes pink, I recently found myself having a magenta moment...going gaga over a bright pink side table I saw while vacationing.

Pictured below is a bright yellow sofa that is the centerpiece of the room.  It seems to say, " Hey, we're having fun here.  Come, sit, and relax!"

        

Humorous and fun pieces are popping up in even our most serious design magazines.  Framed pieces with funky quotes and quirky pieces adorning serious interiors seem to be all the rage.  Busts of both animals and humans alike...some painted in bright, funky colors.  These statement pieces remind us not to take ourselves too seriously.

Colorful bust to display necklaces from Fry Sauce and Grits

Today a customer came in the store that admired our Moroccan blue dining room table, but said she could never put it in her home.  The color was "a bit too bright."  Well, I have just one thing to say,  "Lighten up!"