St. Helens Master Bedroom

WOW. Staging this parade home was quite a feet. This was not a planned project and it was needed to be done in less than 24 hours. These types of projects defiantly have their challenges. But they also are kinda of a thrill. By nature I’m kinda of a “wing it and make it work” type of girl. And most of the time in this industry we don’t get to practice the “Wing it style” But in this case we had to just pull together whatever we had and go with it!

We had this metal bed frame in storage. So that was our starting point. We decided to go with white bedding to keep it simple and because I think white bedding is always a WIN. We added these gray tone wood nightstands to add warmth and ground the room since the bed frame was not very substantial.

For the color palate we decided on warm woods, accents of dark green and blush pink with warm leather and brass accents. The leather bench is an unexpected element that we think every room should have. The end result is a mix of modern traditional with a touch of ruggedness!

We added a small traditional chair and paired it with a rustic dresser. We kept the dresser vignette simple with a few accents and vases. And then hung 2 16x20 frames with prints above the dresser. The end result is relaxed and soothing.

Hayley’s Final Take Aways.

1. Don’t ever agree to stage a any home in less than 24 hours. You will want to hurt you self when it is done. Unless your like us and can’t resist the RUSH!

2. White bedding is such a great idea. Why you may ask? One reason is because it always makes a bedroom feel fresh and clean. 2. One less decision you will have to make about your bedroom! It will go with any rug, any pillow, and any window treatments. I just pressed the easy button for you on that one. DONE. Your welcome.

3. Don’t be afraid to mix styles. Old and new pieces with high and low price-points. That way you will get an aesthetic that feels curated and polished and not look.

More staging photos coming from St. Helens!

Lots of love,

Hayley

Kitchen Styling Tips

I have had a few clients ask me what they should and shouldn't have on their kitchen countertops.  They want to know how to make it look pretty but still be functional. Here is a roundup of some of my favorite tips that add charm and loveliness to the most overworked room in the house!

                                                 via House of Beauiful

I know these glass canisters are nothing short of new and exciting but they are a timeless classic that come in very handy when short on pantry space.

                                                        Image via House and Home

Displaying cutting boards is very popular right now and look really pretty against a white backdrop. You can layer the cutting boards or add a small potted plant next to them.  If you don't have a vintage one that is perfectly fine.  Many stores carry them including Target who have a great selection.

                                                                                via image House of Beautiful 

A cake stand or small tray displaying your soap and hand soap is a perfect way to add charm to your kitchen sink area.  And really helps ease the pain when the dishes pile up! 

                                                                                                                              Image via House and Home 

Collections! I love the these rolling pins in this image. Tasteful collections add a beuatiful authenticity element in the kitchen.  

                                                                Image via Our Vintage Home 

Short on cabinet space? I love how Our Vintage Home  stores her kitchen towels. 

Happy Styling! Keep it simple and only have on your counters what you love and can't live without. 

Achieving "the look" for Less: Part 1

Ugh, its that darn word again. BUDGET.  It always bites you where it counts  when you want to take it to the next level.  This year we had the opportunity to design a parade home for Gale-Rew homes. We had three months notice but thats another story for another time.  Anyways, this home was going to be a parade so it had to be amazing, right? But since this home was a spec it had a pretty tight budget. Sooo we had to be really conscious of the finishes we picked while at the same time making sure it was parade worthy!   Over the next few weeks we are going to have a series of posts  about budget friendly finishes  and how to achieve "the look" when building or remodleing  your home.  Today we are going to start with the Laundry room.  

If you need to cut somewhere in your hard surface budget- one of the best places is the laundry room countertops. That is the one question I get asked over and over. Is it ok to use laminate in my laundry room? YES!  Lets be honest, who really sees your laundry room or better yet, who do you really want to see your laundry room? There are some really beautiful  laminates that don't scream at you "your grandmas kitchen".  Don't get me wrong, those STILL exist but laminate countertops have come a long way.   We used this one for the countertops in the above photo. It was really pretty and looked great with the white cabinets.   For the flooring we added the tile that looks and feel like brick. Pretty awesome material.   (Shaw San Francisco 4x8 Nob Hill)  And had it laid in a herringbone pattern to give the room some dimension and texture.  And then used the basic 3x6 white subway tile that is SUPER budget friendly. While this room is not your super fancy pants laundry, we LOVED the way it turned out. Like the wise say sometimes  "less is more" . 

Photo credit:  Ann Thompson Photography