tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44347956027529636772024-02-13T05:18:18.161-05:00Simple DwellingsAll things design!Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.comBlogger585125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-60997141619187251562015-08-04T09:14:00.002-04:002015-08-04T09:14:16.015-04:00My Farewell Post {on this blog}This post has been a long time coming and I am so thrilled about what's to come! For quite some time, I have been thinking about switching my blog design and overall focus. I have used blogger for so long and it's been great. But I am now ready for a change! Since Amber B Design is my business, I have decided to organize and stream line things a bit better. My blog page will always be called Simple Dwellings. {I have a special place in my heart for that name.} But the overall site and main page will be more <i>Amber B Design</i> focused. I will continue blogging as a way to showcase my work or any time I want to check in and share. But my site will be focused on my business and will be organized in a more user friendly format. I have decided to switch to word press and I'm so excited to start using the beautiful features it has to offer.<br />
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If you are starting a business or want to add a more professional look to your existing on line presence, I suggest looking for talented people that can make your work shine. For me, that was hiring a web designer and photographer. <a href="http://www.gallerynoeight.com/">Britt Douglas</a> is the amazingly talented web designer I chose and I am so thrilled I did. She creates amazing work and I can't wait to show it all to you, soon! I met Britt a couple of years ago at <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/blog%20podium">Blog Podium</a>. She is as sweet and down to earth as she is talented. I told her then, that I would love to have her design my new site. {See, I told you this was a long time coming. I have been thinking about this forever!}<br />
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I first found out about my photographer, Sarah Heppell, when I drove by her studio and saw her sign. I looked up her site and the rest was history. We met soon after and she came to our home and created photography magic. She is truly a talent!! Here are some more sneak peeks from the photo shoot at my home, that you will see on the new site:<br />
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<i>All Photos by <a href="http://www.sarahheppell.com/">Sarah Heppell Photography</a></i><br />
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It feels bitter sweet to say good bye to this blog, where it all started in 2011. But I know I am heading in the right direction for me and my business. I am excited for what's to come and I look forward to checking in with you all and sharing my design thoughts on the new site, very soon! I have added a new e-mail address, that will be the primary e-mail for the new site. It's amberbdesign@gmail.com. Feel free to write me an e-mail there, as it will be the main one from now on. This blog will still be up for some time, so feel free to check back and look at any of the pages you wish! I will make sure to announce when the new site is live. EEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
<br />Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-27730463057435949902015-07-17T06:00:00.000-04:002015-07-17T10:01:51.822-04:00Bringing the India Hicks Brand into your Home Blogging can bring you a sense of community and friendship. By starting a blog, I have been able to "meet" like minded people who share the same passion for design that I have. With those common links already in play, it is easy to form quick bonds with people. I was recently contacted by one of my very first blog friends, Amy, about this amazing new opportunity she is now a part of. Amy was one of the first blog friends that reached out to me and asked if she could feature my home on her blog. I was so excited for that opportunity. And she might not even know this, but she was also one of the first that encouraged me to try my hand at e-design. And for that, she has always had a special place in my heart. So when she told me she was a rep for the new India Hicks brand and wanted to introduce me to some of the amazing new products, I jumped at the chance to reconnect and see what the products were all about. India Hicks is the daughter of famed interior designer, David Hicks, and has also made a name for herself in the design world. Here is a little bit about the company, as seen on <a href="http://indiahicks.com/rep/amyreister/home/about">the web site</a>:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: adobe-garamond-pro, adobe-garamond-pro, serif; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; line-height: 32px; text-align: center;">Our vision for the company is to share our exclusive range of well-crafted gifts, fragrances and accessories directly into the heart of the home, defying the traditional shopping experience, by selling these collections through networks of entrepreneurial women and our dynamic E-commerce site.</span><br />
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I love that India is the ambassador of this new brand and inspires women to become entrepreneurs themselves.<br />
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I am now the proud owner of the beautiful <i>India Hicks Island Style</i> book...<br />
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I cannot put this book down! The colorful, beautiful pages instantly sweeps you away on vacation. India and her family live on a small Bahamian island that is so inspiring and breathtaking to see! The interiors in this book instantly make you want to pack your bags and head to the coast.<br />
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I could just move into these serene rooms!<br />
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This party just looks so inviting and chic!<br />
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The Prince of Wales is India's godfather and also wrote the forward for the book. India was a bridesmaid (back row, third from left) and just wanted to be out of the fancy dress and back into her comfy jeans! <br />
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This gorgeous bedroom has the ever popular David Hicks La Fiorentina fabric on the front pillow and chair.<br />
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I could go on and on about my favorite images from this book. Also, the story behind life in the Bahamas is so amazing and would make a great summer read!<br />
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I am also now the proud owner of the stunning <a href="http://indiahicks.com/rep/amyreister/shopping/productdetail/16006-01">love token called 'Oyster.'</a><br />
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In Britain, it's a tradition to engrave coins to give to friends and loved ones. This has been in practice for over 400 years and it's actually the size of a British Pound coin! This jewelry piece has a heavy weight to it and is made so well. I chose the phrase 'the world is your oyster.' I have always loved that sentiment, because it reminds you to follow your dreams. I think it's important for my kids to always know that, too. <a href="http://indiahicks.com/rep/amyreister/shopping/productdetail/16006-01">This love token</a> is just one of many special jewelry pieces available on the site! This token can be paired with any necklace you have, or you can choose one from the site, like <a href="http://indiahicks.com/rep/amyreister/shopping/productdetail/17001-01">THIS</a>. To visit the site and do some shopping through Amy's page, start <a href="http://indiahicks.com/rep/amyreister">HERE</a>. In addition to shopping, you might also find your next entrepreneurial career!<br />
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Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-19734272126645045072015-07-12T20:39:00.001-04:002015-07-12T20:39:56.093-04:00Bathroom E-Design Reveal - Before & After!!I am so excited to show you this before and after today! A while back, a wonderful e-design client, who I have worked with on some rooms before, contacted me about putting some love back into their downstairs half bathroom. She wanted a more serene, spa like vibe and was definitely ready for a change.<br />
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<i>Before </i><br />
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Short of changing the vanity mirror and pedestal sink, they pretty much replaced everything else! My clients couldn't wait to take the tile off the walls and floor. They were also looking to change the wall color and bring a softer, more modern look to the space. Here is the design plan I came up with...<br />
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I knew that the new lighter wall color, stenciled top walls, wainscoted lower walls and new marble flooring were going to be the game changers. Everything else was the icing on the cake. Are you ready to see the afters?!?<br />
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Can you believe it's the same space? My clients worked extremely hard to make this bathroom reflect their style. They did the work themselves and did a phenomenal job!! The best compliment on Instagram was a reader asking if that was wallpaper. It's a stencil and you can purchase it <a href="http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/collections/indian-turkish-stencils/products/annapakshi-indian-damask-wall-stencil">HERE</a>, in small. Thank you to my clients for allowing me to share their hard work. Bravo to you both!!Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-70494422552207381362015-06-12T21:36:00.000-04:002015-06-12T21:36:16.101-04:00My Photo Shoot Reveal!! {Sneak Peek}I am over the moon excited with how my recent photo shoot turned out, that I had to share some sneak peeks with you! Not too long ago, I decided to make some changes with Amber B Design. This summer, I will be getting a new web site and switching to word press. {If you have any experience one way or another with using word press, I'm all ears!} So with those new changes, comes a new look. I decided to reach out to a local Central New York photographer and see if she could come over and take some head shots as well as some photos of our home. I worked with Sarah Heppell, of <a href="http://www.sarahheppell.com/">Sarah Heppell Photography</a>, and I'm so glad I did! She made me feel at ease throughout the whole process. I am not one for posing for pictures, so if she could make me look unafraid, she's a genius in my book! I will be waiting to show most of the photos for the new web site, but here are some amazing examples of her work...<br />
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Isn't she incredibly talented?!? I love how she can capture the simplest moments and turn them into something magical. I love how the vase of flowers in the dining room is in focus, while the background fades. I also love how she photographed the dinosaur that my son painted, when he was younger. :)<br />
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When we were taking the last picture, she said she wanted to make sure she didn't position me so that it looked like I had antlers coming out of my head. :) Right at ease! Well done, Sarah!<br />
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If you live in the CNY area and need a photographer for any reason, Sarah Heppell Photography is your girl! Visit her site <a href="http://www.sarahheppell.com/">HERE</a> for more information!Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-45249980473653151402015-05-20T11:34:00.002-04:002015-05-20T11:34:43.394-04:00More Updates on #projectvintagegem !!I am excited to show you even more recent updates over at #projectvintagegem. We have busy plugging away, installing items as they arrive and making this house into a home. It is such an amazing feat, getting to see a home from start to finish. When my client moved in, she was starting with a blank slate. Over the several months we have worked together, we have seen her style unfold into a place where she now feels at home. To start back from the beginning for this project, visit <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/%23projectvintagegem">HERE</a>. Here are the most recent updates...<br />
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<i>In the master bedroom, the rug has arrived, along with the stump side table and new art...</i><br />
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<i>The dresser mirror was also installed last week...</i><br />
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<i>And the sconces are up on either side of the bed...</i><br />
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<i>On the way into the foyer, you can see the new map art, as well as the wine rack vignette...</i><br />
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<i>And the new leather swivel chair arrived in the living room...</i><br />
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Once the sectional and a few other accessories are in place, we will have a full reveal of this home, along with professionally photographed pictures! That part will be so exciting. And I know my client will finally breath a sigh of relief after all of her furniture arrives! She has been so patient through this process.<br />
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Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-38698832090090875232015-05-08T09:14:00.003-04:002015-05-08T09:14:55.690-04:00{Partial} Reveal of #projectvintagegem !!I am so excited to share this partial reveal of #projectvintagegem today!! I went to my client's house earlier this week, to bring a carload full of accessories and items to style the place up. We are still waiting on a few key pieces before we call this project complete, but I had to share the amazing progress we made. It is always fun to look back at where the project began, so we can see just how much was accomplished so far. You can follow along from the beginning with the link #projectvintagegem or click <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/%23projectvintagegem">HERE</a> to see more of the back story of the apartment. Here are the dining and living rooms when I first visited her loft style apartment...<br />
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And here is the progress so far...<br />
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Excuse the grainy phone pictures! I promise better quality reveal photos when the project is complete! The buffet zone holds so many of her dishes, which was important with the tight cabinet space in the kitchen. Since we were not able to drill into the brick, I proposed we lean this oversized print on the buffet to ground the zone. I love the juxtaposition of this art with the lamps. The brass candlesticks were an antique find. I love the <i>collected over time </i>feel they bring to the space, even without candles inside. They add a sculptural punch on their own.<br />
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To the right of the buffet is the eating area. The new custom banquette has become a favorite spot for my client to sit. The plaid rug is everything in this space. Once the sofa and club chair arrive, you will be able to see the room as a whole and fully appreciate the power of this patterned rug.<br />
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This gorgeous console will go behind the sofa, once it arrives. If you follow me on instagram {amberbdesign}, you may have already seen these beautiful blue and white urns I found at Home Goods. This was the project I bought them for!! The small iron and marble table will go next to the leather club chair, once that arrives.<br />
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Above, is a little sneak peek of the hallway leading to the foyer. I love the oversized blue map art near the rustic brick!<br />
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For the master bedroom, we went for a calm, serene vibe.<br />
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The only thing that stayed in the bedroom was the bed. This is a fun transformation, getting to see the design board ideas come to life!<br />
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I hope my client enjoys relaxing in this space! We are still waiting on some items to arrive in here, such as: the dresser mirror, ottoman and side table for the arm chair and bed sconces. I also need to get back over there and finish steaming those linens! I cringe when I see the wrinkled duvet, but I will fix all that. :) We have come so far, starting with just the bed.<br />
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I hope you have enjoyed the partial reveal of #projectvintagegem !! More pictures to come... I promise!Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-76926386252490993962015-04-28T10:13:00.000-04:002015-04-28T10:26:24.573-04:00E-Design Boards Reveal {Office & Guest Room}I am excited to show more e-design board reveals with you today! I have worked with this wonderful client before in several rooms throughout her home. We just recently worked on the office and guest room. My client loves a soft, serene palette with bursts of fun color. She loves the modern - traditional mix and has allowed me to try some fun and creative ideas in her past rooms. It is always a treat to work together! First up- the office design...<br />
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My client already had the IKEA slipcovered chairs, that you see on the bottom of the board. I thought they would be great in the space, so we kept them. We changed out everything else! She is very excited about the relaxed, but fun style in the design. I know that striped rug will be everything in the room!! The <a href="http://www.target.com/c/nate-berkus-brand-shop/-/N-56drx">Nate Berkus</a> office accessories will be the finishing touches on the desk.<br />
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For the Guest Room, my client wanted a stylish and serene space where guests feel comfortable...<br />
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We are both so thrilled with this design! I cannot wait to see that pale, soft pink shade on the walls. The new scalloped ceiling light fixture looks like a cloud and will be a sweet addition to this room. The bedding feels hotel chic and the sconces will provide great task lighting for guests to read in bed. The art by <a href="http://cozamia.com/gallery/art/paraiso-1/">Cozamia</a> will be stunning on the wall space above the bed. The coral fretwork pillow by <a href="http://caitlinwilsontextiles.com/products/coral-fretwork?variant=626760713">Caitlin Wilson Textiles</a> will be a fun dose of color against the white border duvet. I also like how this design compliments, but does not compete with her Master Bedroom design, which we completed a while back...<br />
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Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-6509828790631547462015-04-21T10:10:00.001-04:002015-04-21T13:53:52.229-04:00E-Design Boards Reveal!!I wanted to check in and show you the latest e-design boards I created for a lovely out of state client. My client heard about me from her sister, who I have worked with locally for <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/%23projectdelicatenursery">#projectdelicatenursery </a><a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/%23projectclassickitchen">#projectclassickitchen</a> and <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/%23projectclassicliving">#projectclassicliving</a>. Having referrals from clients is one of my favorite parts of my job, because it makes my day that they want to recommend me to others, especially their own family members! And just like my local client, her sister was just as sweet and wonderful to work with. My new clients wanted to pull together their beautiful kitchen and dining room renovation with the finishing touches... new accessories and art. I also suggested some new lighting and a few key furniture pieces that will enhance their already amazing renovation. Here are some pictures of the kitchen...<br />
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<i>The Kitchen</i><br />
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We will be doing two oversized, framed art pieces, hung side by side, on the long wall by the kitchen table. They will either be the fern prints, driftwood prints {both on the left of the board} or the charcoal botanical prints {bottom right of the board}. Which art pieces would you choose? Here are some pictures of the dining room...<br />
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<i>The Dining Room</i><br />
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We will be working with most of the things you see in these pictures. And here is the design board I came up with for this space...<br />
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I just love that <a href="http://caitlinwilsontextiles.com/products/navy-burnside-buffalo-check?variant=1219589560">CWT buffalo check</a> pillow! That was suggested to go on the upholstered head chairs. It will be a modern take on a traditional pattern, which is perfect for this dining room. The gorgeous furniture in this space is antique and was refinished with love from my client's father. I love the charm and personal connection this furniture has in the room. Since the head chairs were bought after and are not part of the collection, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to bring some upholstered pieces into the room. The upholstered head chairs will bring a softness to the space and be a nice compliment to the wood furniture. The bamboo mirror will go above the buffet, with a pair of fun table lamps flanking the mirror. My client will be deciding on art that will go on either side of the buffet lamps and above the extra chairs. I suggested to either go with the blue watercolors that are shown on the bottom of the board or a pair of floral vase prints, which is shown in the center of the board. Which would you choose for the dining room?<br />
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<br />Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-11493897522459794282015-03-25T13:21:00.001-04:002015-03-25T13:25:51.269-04:00Design Board Reveal for #projectclassiclivingI am excited to show you some recent plans I designed for #projectclassicliving. You may have remembered when I worked with these wonderful clients for their <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/%23projectdelicatenursery">nursery</a> and <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/%23projectclassickitchen">kitchen</a>. {Click on the words 'nursery' and 'kitchen' above to see those projects.} Now, we have moved on to the foyer, dining room, living room and sun room. I wanted to keep that classic, timeless vibe throughout the home, since they live in a gorgeous 1930's colonial. Here are the design boards I presented for those spaces...<br />
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<i>The Foyer</i><br />
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There are some pretty dramatic suggestions and my clients are so willing to go for it, which I love. I truly look forward to working with these clients again. And I will definitely show the process along the way, here on the blog. :)<br />
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You will also be able to follow the progress of these projects on twitter, instagram, and pinterest through @amberbdesign under the hashtag #projectclassiclivingAmber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-10842741937444421072015-03-15T10:36:00.001-04:002015-03-15T20:37:29.757-04:00Progress on the Wine Cellar Project!! A little while back, you may have remembered <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2015/01/what-is-happening-around-here.html">my post here</a> where I hinted at my first commercial e-design project... a wine cellar in Long Island, NY! This wonderful couple that I am working with, has embarked on this amazing journey to start their own business in the wine making industry! I look forward to giving you a full reveal of their business and facility in the future, but today- I have a crazy cool sneak peek for you. We primarily worked on the wine tasting area, which shares a large space with the actual wine production facility. I think it is so special and unique that customers will be able to get a glimpse into the actual business of wine making, while sampling the delicious wines they offer. We wanted to make all spaces flow together and maintain an open concept, but also have the ability to close off the production areas when needed. The area is a renovated cellar in a small town on the North Shore of Long Island. It's a quaint town outside of those windows and we wanted to keep the natural light throughout. Here are some before pictures of the cellar...<br />
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My clients wanted to keep a neutral color palette of whites, blacks and grays. Here is the design board I came up with...<br />
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They were on board with the plans and got right to work with the design ideas. I am so proud of their progress. The sneak peek I am about to show you is of the wine tasting room, which is pictured in the first before pic, above.<br />
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<i>Amazing Progress</i><br />
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Spectacular progress, right?!? We added the new indoor/outdoor rug under the table and the chic bar cart on the right. I love the way the brass from the bar cart adds a chic quality to the space. The wine racks on the right (which the husband made) have been painted, reinforced and stacked on top of each other for a dramatic area for wine display. The concrete wall in the back has been covered with board and batten and painted the same dark color as the wine racks. The best thing about this paint is that it is covered in a chalkboard finish. Now, they can write their wine names directly on the racks and board and batten! When they want to move wines around, they can easily wipe off the chalk and start over. The small window also blends right into the design! At first glance, I didn't even notice it was still there, yet helps bring in natural light. They hung their antique windows above the buffet on the left and two gourd lamps will sit on the buffet, for soft task lighting. Hanging the antique windows there, helps to conceal some of the wine barrels and necessary equipment. The chandelier will be replaced with the black fixture you see in the top center of the design board. They have made such stunning progress so far and it is a real treat to be a part of this journey with them! I cannot wait to see their business grow and thrive! Here is a before and <i>in progress</i> comparison again, of this wine tasting room.<br />
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I look forward to showing more, as my clients complete the space. A big thank you to my clients for allowing me to share the progress of their journey!Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-3426196512551271942015-03-04T16:56:00.000-05:002015-03-04T16:56:12.852-05:00An Update on #projectclassickitchen !!I am sorry for the long absence on the blog! Time got away from me, but I am happy to return with a local client project update. You may have remembered a post I wrote <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2014/12/before-and-after-mini-reveal-of.html">HERE</a> about #projectclassickitchen. It was a local client project that I was so thrilled to be a part of. The project got its name because my clients contacted me after remodeling their gorgeous traditional and classic kitchen. They live in a 1930's Georgian brick colonial and the finishes they chose totally work with the era of the home. I was hired to complete the space with: breakfast nook furnishings, wall accessories and window treatments. I recently went over to the house, since we are working on some other rooms on the first floor and decided to snap even more pictures of the kitchen. When I was there last, the drapes had not arrived yet and there were some other items that needed to be hung on the walls. Here is the space now...<br />
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I can't wait to show you the design process for the rest of the rooms we are working on!Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-74812552956818266812015-02-04T10:24:00.001-05:002015-02-04T10:31:21.340-05:00The Design Plans for #projectvintagegemI am excited to show you the design plans for #projectvintagegem. My client is very happy with the ideas and ordering items has already begun! With this project, we are working on her foyer, living/dining room and master bedroom. To recap, my client is looking for a home that has a vintage, collected style. She loves mixing woods with metals for an industrial look, which is a perfect style for her historic building with exposed brick walls. Here are the plans, via Amber B Design style...<br />
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I am so excited to see this project through to completion! It has been my pleasure coming up with these design plans and I just love the charm and character of this building. I promise to report the progress along the way!<br />
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<i>If you would like to work together, either locally or through e-design, I have openings beginning in April!</i></div>
Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-44811178217527647322015-01-22T21:45:00.001-05:002015-01-23T17:13:57.012-05:00What is Happening Around Here...Sorry for the lack of posts as of late! I have been happily plugging away on some design projects that I can't wait to share with you! There is something about this time of year that is so optimistic. The Holiday decorations have been put away, routines are back again and I feel energized to get more accomplished. That's a great feeling, isn't it?!? This is always the time of year I start to organize and make changes, both in the decor of my home and in business. If you have stuck around here for quite some time {thanks Mom!}, you may realize that I have had more business name changes than Puff Daddy. Well, maybe it's the same number of changes. Let's count... First, there was Puff Daddy, then Puffy, then P Diddy and now- just Diddy. Ok, so he has had four. He does have me beat by one. I went from Simple Dwellings Interiors, to Amber B Interiors and now officially... Amber B Design! I have always wanted to use the name Design for the business. It's not a big change from Amber B Interiors, but it makes me happy. The links on my sidebar might be broken for a bit, but should be up and running soon. I think I might keep the blog name as Simple Dwellings, since that name does have a special place in my heart and has been around since the beginning. But all of my social media accounts {for the most part} have changed to Amber B Design.<br />
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Great, now that's out of the way... let's talk design projects. I am currently working on a local design project that I refer to as #projectvintagegem. The apartments in this building have such character and charm. My client has just moved into this apartment, hence the boxes.<br />
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Oh, my client's precious cat!! I am also working on my first commercial project, which is a wine tasting room that is part of their production facility. Here is some inspiration to show you the direction we are headed with that...<br />
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It has been a real challenge to push my creativity further with this commercial project. But, I have learned so much and am grateful to have that opportunity to bring myself out of that comfort zone.</div>
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In March, I am ecstatic to be working again with a wonderful client. Room by room, she is renovating her 1930's Georgian Brick colonial. We first completed her daughter's sweet, delicate nursery...</div>
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There is still a full reveal coming soon, since this spot in the kitchen is only about 90% complete. One of the rooms we will be tackling in March is their sun room. Currently, the walls, windows and all trim are wood stained. That look won't stay that way for long. Here is my inspiration for that space...</div>
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Deep blue walls were made for her space! For some reason, when a design idea hits me that I know will work so well, I just want to sing in an operatic voice. Is that just me?!? Probably should have kept that one to myself. Needless to say, I can't wait to show you that reveal. </div>
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Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-68898880489352822572015-01-07T09:32:00.003-05:002015-01-07T09:32:54.584-05:00I Am Speechless...Happy new year! I hope everyone feels refreshed, energized and excited for the opportunities a new year brings. We had a nice, long break from school and I have to say, the house feels a bit too quiet. It was such a relaxing break and I miss the little fam. But I am ready to jump back into working and see what 2015 has in store! I am thrilled to be writing my first post of the new year about my blog friend Sue, from her popular blog, <a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/">the Zhush</a>. Her new Connecticut home was featured on <a href="http://www.domainehome.com/traditional-connecticut-home?ps=home">Domaine</a> yesterday and is a stunning interpretation of Sue's chic, coastal style. Sue worked along with designer Lauren Muse of <a href="http://museinteriors.net/">Muse Interiors</a> to make this house a home. Nicole Cohen from the blog <a href="http://sketch42blog.com/">Sketch 42</a> captured the home's character with her amazing photography. Let's take a look!<br />
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I love Sue's effortless and chic style! Enjoy your gorgeous new home with your family, Sue!</div>
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Home of: <a href="http://www.thezhush.blogspot.com/">Sue De Chiara</a></div>
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Designed in collaboration with: <a href="http://museinteriors.net/">Muse Interiors</a></div>
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Photography by: <a href="http://sketch42blog.com/">Nicole Cohen</a></div>
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Seen on: <a href="http://www.domainehome.com/traditional-connecticut-home/">Domaine</a></div>
Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-79789866061125919202014-12-23T22:19:00.000-05:002014-12-23T22:19:38.277-05:00Our Holiday Home TourI have finally put together a little Holiday home tour for the blog. Better late than never, right? This year's tour has more little snippets of our home, instead of full room reveals. Less is sometimes more, I guess! Let's get right to it, starting with our tree...<br />
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We also have a wreath on most windows, but my camera skills are not very good when taking pictures into the sunlight. Our fridge is full of sweet treats and festive food and we are ready for this year's Holiday season!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;">Wishing you</span> <span style="color: #38761d;">a safe and</span> <span style="color: #990000;">Happy Holiday!!</span></span></i></div>
Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-74925551566210121872014-12-20T21:27:00.000-05:002014-12-20T21:27:12.479-05:00Before and After: A Mini Reveal of #projectclassickitchen !!I am thrilled to reveal a local project I have been working on! I first started working with these clients with <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/search/label/%23projectdelicatenursery">#projectdelicatenursery</a> and we have since began working on other areas of their home. I am so fortunate that my clients found me... they have been wonderful to work with. They just completed a major renovation of their gorgeous kitchen and needed my help with dining furniture, wall accessories and just pulling the eating area together. Let's get right to the pictures!! Here is the dining area after the renovation and before we started working together on the space...<br />
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In these before pictures, the kitchen renovation was almost complete. They were just waiting on the counters to arrive and some finishing touches. The kitchen area is now complete and is fabulous! They can also check the eating area off their list of finishing touches!<br />
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To say that I am thrilled with the space would be an understatement! I am so lucky to have trusting clients that allowed me to show them an eclectic mix of furnishings for the space and try something that was a little out of their comfort zone. Luckily, they loved it all when it was complete and my client said she was just speechless when she saw the reveal! That truly made my day! :) We went with an upholstered banquette that has a very durable, family friendly fabric. The brass nailhead trim is the icing on the cake! My clients had a wonderful collection of photos from their travels, which made the gallery wall meaningful and special to them. We are waiting on a few elements, before this room has the full reveal. The wall space to the left of the gallery wall will have a message station. That will hold mail, keys and even has a small shelf for a pretty picture frame. That is why the gallery wall might look like it stops too early right now. Don't worry... more to come! The windows will be dressed in roman shades in this fabric...<br />
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They are on their way as we speak and I cannot wait to see them in the room! The wall to the opposite of the dining nook (near the fridge) will have this old school style clock...<br />
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And the before and after {because I know we all love them} just one more time...<br />
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Thank you so much to my amazing clients for allowing me to share their home here on my blog. :)</div>
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<i>Happy Holidays!!</i></div>
Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-21090934604288868582014-11-26T09:10:00.001-05:002014-11-26T09:10:22.360-05:00Jump Start Your Decorating With a Pinterest Board... A Local Client's Lake House ProjectI recently had the privilege of meeting with a client who is going through a major gut renovation of her cottage lake house. Her home is nestled on the bay of a beautiful lake. I can just imagine looking out of the windows during the changing of the seasons! What a treat! She hired me to come in and give her a jump start on ideas for her home, so she can hit the ground running. She took advantage of a new local design package that I offer for clients... it's a style session complete with a pinterest board! We had our initial meeting at the cottage and brainstormed ideas. She came ready with all of her questions and we started to get to solving them right away. Then, I came home and began work on a pinterest board just for her. This board will help her get a start on the decorating process and is complete with specific ideas and inspirations for her to complete her cottage herself, over time. She can click on the product links to take her directly to the site for purchase. I also made specific comments under each image, so she can go back and know exactly why the image was pinned to her board. This is a great design package if you are looking for a designer's advice, but you primarily want to accomplish the work yourself over time. My client told me she wanted to hear that her ideas were valid and also wanted the answers to some of the questions that had puzzled her about her home. Here is what the cottage looked like when I visited...<br />
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<i>Cottage Lake House</i><br />
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<i>The main entrance is the door to the right</i></div>
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<i>This is an antique mantel that will be used</i></div>
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<i>There will be built ins on either side of the fireplace</i></div>
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<i>Amidst all of the renovation, there sits a little potted plant I brought to give to my client. I always like to come with a small gift in hand. :) </i></div>
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<i>I love all of the windows and natural light!</i></div>
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This was my first time seeing a project from the ground up like this and I was so excited! The part that made me the most excited was the fact that I could envision this cottage complete. That was such an amazing feeling to walk around and tell her where the furniture should go and how the layout will flow throughout the main floor. This visit, we tackled everything from a wall color scheme to furniture placement, counter finishes, etc. We covered so much during that session. I then came home and got to work on the pinterest board.</div>
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Since my client wanted to tackle this project herself over time, this style session/pinterest board design package was perfect for her. It gave her a start on the process and encouragement to move forward with some of her ideas and many new ones from myself. Here is a glimpse into her pinterest board and the direction we will take with this cottage lake house...</div>
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<i>The Plan via her Pinterest board</i></div>
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<i>A window seat to lounge and watch the water</i></div>
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<i>An overall cozy design aesthetic with slipcovered furniture pieces</i></div>
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My client is excited to move forward and is so happy about the design vision. She is also a pinner to this board, so she can add and edit the board over time. To see the rest of the board, visit my pinterest page <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/amberbinteriors/cottage-lakehouse-project/">HERE</a>.</div>
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Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-45630261933124787472014-11-21T09:30:00.000-05:002014-11-21T09:30:44.907-05:00Featured in ChatelaineI am excited to announce that my mom's popular stair redo has become even more famous, with international notoriety! My mom's chevron painted stairs that I first blogged about <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-chevron-stairs.html">HERE</a> was part of an article <a href="http://www.chatelaine.com/home-decor/9-ways-to-style-your-staircase/?gallery_page=5#gallery_top">Chatelaine</a> put together for how to style your staircase. Chatelaine is a leading Canadian lifestyle magazine and web site. Here it is on their amazing web site...<br />
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Congratulations, mom! Her stunning stair transformation first made major publication news when it was featured in Woman's World magazine. If you missed that, I blogged about it <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-womans-world-magazine-feature.html">HERE</a>. I just keep telling her she's going to need to start a blog of her own with these great projects! If you want to see more stylish ways to transform your stairs, make sure you <a href="http://www.chatelaine.com/home-decor/9-ways-to-style-your-staircase/?gallery_page=1#gallery_top">check out the article</a>!Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-2697648017667612812014-11-20T11:54:00.000-05:002014-11-20T11:54:09.700-05:00Shelf Styling is a ProcessI recently stopped over my client's house to begin styling her shelves in her family room. I wrote about the progress of her room in <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-local-clients-family-room-making.html">this post</a> and after this most recent visit, we both feel that the finish point is near! And that's definitely an exciting thing to see. All of the room's elements have been on the design board and it is now so rewarding to get to see the results in action. Shelf styling is definitely a process, though. Every designer approaches it differently, but for me, I have some tried and true methods when I work...<br />
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1. Start from scratch. The shelves should start with a clean slate, i.e. empty. My client was amazing and already spread out everything she had, so we could see what we had to work with. That's so refreshing and helpful, so you can get right to it.<br />
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Today, I styled the shelves seen behind the sectional. There is my empty slate.<br />
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2. Find all of the hard cover books you can use and remove the book jackets. You will be amazed at how they all of a sudden look like bound collector's books.<br />
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4. Start placing the items on the shelves to see how they will work together. This can be a long process. And it may even change from today to the next styling visit. I like to take pictures and study them, to see if the shelves are how I like them. This can involve a lot of editing, but it is really worth it and the true fun part of the room!<br />
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This was how I had the shelves styled in phase one...<br />
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Like I said earlier, the three mirrors were hung first. I then started styling around them. But this first phase seemed a bit too cluttered to us. I made a few more changes...<br />
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This was how I had the shelves styled in phase two...<br />
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5. Editing, editing and more editing! I think it is almost impossible to get it 100% right the first time. Stepping back to see the changes you have made is a great way to finalize your shelves.<br />
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Do you like the changes? I moved the globe to the top shelf, removed some of the glass bottles and added a blue and white bowl to the small stack of blue books. We are both excited about the transformation of these shelves. And we were happy to be able to use so much of what my client already had! I know adding those personal items will be meaningful to the overall design. We are now on the lookout for two more storage bins for the bottom left shelves. I won't necessarily match them, but find coordinating bins in a similar size. We will also add another detail to the wall space next to the globe. This room has a very high angled slope to its ceiling, so we will add a wall clock to visually draw your eye up and to also help make that tall wall feel useful.<br />
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Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-49896017490507636502014-11-15T19:03:00.000-05:002014-11-15T19:09:11.702-05:00In Love With... Sarah StyleI have been a long time fan of the design work of <a href="http://www.sarahrichardsondesign.com/">Sarah Richardson</a>. I was thrilled to be able to meet her and <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2013/09/my-tea-experience-with-sarah-richardson.html">tour her Toronto design studio</a> last fall. She has that perfect blend of traditional with modern, new with vintage. It is always a treat to watch her television shows and see what projects her and her team are up to next. So when Anneliese from Simon and Schuster Canada contacted me about receiving a copy of Sarah's new book, <a href="http://books.simonandschuster.ca/Sarah-Style/Sarah-Richardson/9781476784373">Sarah Style</a>, I jumped at the chance.<br />
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Amazing, right?!? And these images just scratch the surface. There is so much more in the book, including foyers, bathrooms and kid's spaces! To order your copy, visit <a href="http://books.simonandschuster.ca/Sarah-Style/Sarah-Richardson/9781476784373">HERE</a>.</div>
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Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-11605504120438938242014-11-07T09:57:00.000-05:002014-11-07T09:57:07.792-05:00A Local Client's Family Room {Making Great Progress}I have been working with a local client who I am happy to also call a good friend. We have been plugging away on her family room, making it a space that has a blend of traditional with modern. She has been a joy to work with so far, because she truly gets as excited as I do about design and it feels like a girl's day out when we meet to discuss the progress in her space. Here are some before pictures of the room to show you where we began...<br />
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We will be working with the main furniture pieces in the room, such as the Pottery Barn sectional and storage cabinet. Since we are keeping these warm furniture pieces, I immediately thought we should cool down the walls with a color that balances all of the warm elements. I chose <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/reverepewter">Revere Pewter</a> by Benjamin Moore and she loved the idea. The walls in this family room are daunting... they slant up to a dramatic height and painting this room is a huge undertaking. My clients realized it needed to be done to transform the space, but I also totally understood the hesitancy of the project. Luckily, the tried and true Revere Pewter was a winner and my clients could not be happier with the result! This tall wall in the photo above needed some architectural interest to help visually bring that wall down to feel more cozy. I suggested adding board and batten to this wall (up 3/4 of the wall) and painting that a dark gray/brown shade. I selected <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/equestriangray">Equestrian Gray</a>, also by Benjamin Moore. Here is the design board I initially presented to my client...<br />
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And here is the amazing progress of this room so far...<br />
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We changed the color palette a bit for the accessory pillows, but for the most part, the rest of the plan stayed the same. We also replaced the curtain rods with brass options and purchased longer drapes, so the rods could be installed much higher than the windows. That visually brought your eye up, making the windows feel grander and in better fitting with the height of the room. Love that trick! Our plan moving forward is to replace the slipcovered chair and ottoman with a leather club chair/ottoman, place console tables behind the sectional, add ceiling beams to warm up the tall ceilings and install a fireplace/mantel where the TV is currently. We will also accessorize the walls and shelves, but the transformation is already coming along so well, that I had to share!<br />
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<i>Thank you so much to my amazing client and friend for allowing me to share the progress here on the blog. I look forward to sharing more, as the room design unfolds! </i></div>
Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-81298224396761524042014-10-17T10:44:00.001-04:002014-10-17T10:44:34.457-04:00Before and After {#projectdelicatenursery Reveal!!}I am so excited to share my latest client reveal! I have been working on a girl's nursery with a wonderful local client. She lives in a gorgeous 1930's home and the room has a lot of great potential. The space has beautiful hardwood floors, glass door knobs and loads of character. My client did a great job purchasing the area rug, dresser and crib before we met. I came in to make suggestions on wall color, accessories and the rest of the furnishings. Here is the room before we started...<br />
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<i>Before</i><br />
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We immediately started talking about wall color and how we wanted to lighten it up and give the nursery a warm glow that feels cozy and inviting. She wanted the space to feel soft and delicate and a room her soon to be daughter can grow with. We met a couple of weeks later and I presented her with the design plan...<br />
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<i>The Design Plan</i><br />
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<i>{To read more about this design board, I spoke about it in a post <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-new-local-client-projectdelicatenurse.html">HERE</a>.}</i></div>
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My clients are so happy with the room and I am so excited they love it! There are only a few elements left to fully complete the room. We have a beautiful paper cut mobile going above the crib that has yet to arrive. My client chose the gold lotus ceiling pendant, but it is currently out of stock. In the meantime, we also love the character of the original brass fixture. That might work out after all. Also, wall ledges for book display will be mounted to the right of the glider. I will go into more detail about the space in the coming weeks. Now we anxiously await for this beautiful bundle of joy to arrive!</div>
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<i>Thank you so much to my amazing clients for allowing me to share the nursery! </i></div>
Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-14779063635449866102014-10-08T13:12:00.000-04:002014-10-08T13:12:01.145-04:00Updates in Our Living Room ... Finally!You know what they say, better late than never! About a year ago, I purchased an upholstered chair to go in our living room. It sits in front of our secretary desk and I love the juxtaposition of the upholstered chair with the wood furniture piece. Juxtaposition, huh?!? Using big words and two blog posts in two days... somebody stop me! :) This chair is on casters and the kids have actually loved using it to curl up and read. Before, we just used our wooden desk chair.<br />
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It wasn't very comfortable and we rarely used the space. Fast forward to something more user friendly and it's a new favorite spot!<br />
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It lightens up the dark wood and I like that the space gets used more often. That's what a home is all about, right?!? Pretty and functional. I found this chair (which is actually on casters!) at TJ Maxx. Maybe that's why it's popular with the kids. What kid doesn't love to spin in a chair?!? I replaced the coral accessory with my little seasonal pumpkin I made last year. To see how I made that, visit <a href="http://simpledwellings.blogspot.com/2013/10/creative-ways-to-use-leftover-pieces-of.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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<i>So that's out little update (from last year!) How about you... any room changes you wish to share???</i></div>
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<i>Even if it's from last year, I won't judge! :)</i></div>
Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-37433948152700206482014-10-07T10:58:00.004-04:002014-10-07T10:58:47.826-04:00Before and After {E Design Client Progress}I always enjoy getting progress and after photos in my inbox! Truly makes my day. I have some updates to show you on two e-design projects that wrapped up this past year. First up, is a client who has a mid century modern, eclectic, bohemian style. She wanted that reflected in her living room, which is the space directly off of the foyer. Here is where the room started...<br />
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I love the character in my client's home. We kept the gorgeous rug, but replaced everything you see here with new pieces. We felt the furniture was a bit oversized for the space and my client wanted a more streamlined, cleaner look for the room. Here is the design board I came up with for this space...<br />
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She is almost done implementing the design plan! Today, I am showing you a sneak peek of the left corner of the room, where the table and chairs are shown in the pictures.<br />
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I just love the way the table lamps bring that eclectic, collected style to the room. I also love the way the gourd lamp compliments the art print above the desk. The room is lighter and brighter and I can't wait to show you more, soon!<br />
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My next e-design client was looking to completely transform her living room and foyer. We replaced almost everything in the room and the end result is pretty dramatic. Here is where the room started...<br />
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And here is the design plan I came up with for the spaces...<br />
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Today, I am showing you a sneak peek of the fireplace wall and the nooks beside the fireplace.<br />
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The DIY inverted arrows print she made turned out beautiful! I love the way the mirrors add a dramatic focal point and reflect the light around the room. The biggest impact for this space is the lighter paint color on the walls. What a difference! I also think a huge impact is the newly painted fireplace mantel. Painting over the wood stained mantel instantly modernized the room and this whole wall. I promise a full reveal of this space soon!<br />
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Great job to my amazing, wonderful clients! Thank you for letting me share your beautiful spaces with my readers. If you are looking to make your home better reflect your style, contact me at simpledwellings1@gmail.com for more info.! I am currently booking for January 2015.</div>
Amber B (Simple Dwellings)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11050813653000116562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434795602752963677.post-31764122985518975112014-09-30T06:00:00.000-04:002014-09-30T08:34:43.923-04:00Check Out This Etsy Shop {A New Blog Series}I am excited to introduce a new series to the blog... <i>Check Out This Etsy Shop... </i>Every week, I will highlight a favorite etsy shop of mine and I am kicking off this series with a good friend's shop! I met Shantelle a couple of years back and she is the sweetest, most genuine person you'll ever meet! In her shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/justluved">Just Luved</a>, Shantelle sells handmade rag quilts and other shabby sweet items. She has always loved the vintage appeal that rag quilts have and the originality that comes with a special handmade product. What I love about her shop is the ability to choose from the variety of quilts on her site or you can special order a quilt with the colors and fabric ideas for your space. It is such a meaningful and personal addition to a nursery and would also make a wonderful, thoughtful gift for a baby shower. I decided to take one of my favorite quilts from her shop and build a nursery around the color scheme. Here is the precious quilt...<br />
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I absolutely love the fabric patterns she chose for this quilt. The colors are so soft and serene and you can easily find coordinating pieces to work with the quilt. Shantelle loves the fabric selection process and has so much fun selecting the prints that go into each and every quilt she makes. You can tell her heart goes into the rag quilts she designs and I appreciate handmade items that are also meaningful. A win win in my book!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Check out her shop </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/justluved" style="text-align: center;">HERE</a><span style="text-align: center;"> to find that one of a kind gift for any nursery! Shantelle is kind enough to offer my readers a </span><b style="text-align: center;">10% discount</b><span style="text-align: center;"> off of any current shop listing!! The coupon is valid for existing shop items and not custom orders. The coupon code is </span><b style="text-align: center;">AmberB2014</b><span style="text-align: center;"> and is good until October 31st, 2014. </span></div>
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