Maison et Objet is an exhibition which will take place in Paris, in the period between September 3rd and 7th and it’s all about interior design! Aw, I can’t tell you how much I want to go! However, learning that a Serbian designer, Ana Kraš, will be there made me feel very proud (again) of the beautiful country I live in and of the VERY talented people who live here! Now a few things about Ana – she’s a young lady, with modern views on what’s called design, creating items which are of much use in one’s home! Seriously, many designers have weird creations (at least seems to me), unlike Ana’s work which is what reminds me of a home, with all the adjacent details meant to create a comfy space. Here are some of Ana’s work:
Brad Ford ID
For my love for beautiful interiors and talented designers I want to share with you the portfolio of an amazingly inspiring interior designer, Brad Ford. His work left me absolutely speechless and his aesthetic is quintessential and totally delightful! The way he puts together modern and classic, new and old, colorful and muted in tones is quite impressive, if I dare to say so. Perfection in accessorizing, such a great eye for organizing a room and making it a flawlessly comfy space is what Brad Ford is offering to his clients.
Margaret Donaldson Interiors
Margaret Donaldson is a Charleston based interior designer running her firm since 1988 and she has a very unique and warm style. I think if I’d need to make up a list of my favorite designers, Margaret would be a part of it! The rooms that result from Margaret’s talent are inviting and very attractive, with a play of colors, patterns and fabrics, the variety of styles used altogether are layered perfectly well and aren’t clumsy or overwhelming, instead it’s that eye-candy we all seek for our homes. One thing I noticed while looking through Margaret Donaldson‘s portfolio and this is the oriental rug used in most of the rooms, even bathroom! The effect this detail has on a room’s look is stunning and if you have an oriental rug – you have a gorgeous room!
Urban Grace Interiors
I bet I won’t surprise anyone with this blog post. If you’re in blogland for some time, you were already introduced to the work of the designers behind Urban Grace Interiors. Erika McPherson Powell founded her interior design firm in 2005, welcoming, four years later, Allison Smith – working together on creating a better living for their clients. And as I always say, a talented designer is the one whose work fits perfectly the client’s needs, making a house to be a home and that’s the feeling I had when checking Urban Grace Interiors’ portfolio – coziness, inviting atmosphere, warmth and a bit of a French country that reminds of the French castles. Classic style, with brown, beige & white domination – that’s all about Urban Grace Interiors. Check their entire portfolio here, as well as Erika’s inspiring blog, where you’ll find work in progress and happy clients :).
Stylist Twig Hutchinson
I’m not feeling as in my best moments right now, so a dose of peaceful interiors and photography would be a perfect remedy. And thinking that the styling work of London based stylist Twig Hutchinson is what I need. I loved her gorgeous work, full of patterns and saturated colors, which at the same time feels so calming and warm. Twig’s work was published in magazines such as British Marie Claire, Homes & Gardens, Sunday time style and others and I want to share with you now a few pictures that smiled at me, but make sure you check the entire portfolio of Twig (such an unusual name!).
Color your front door
We live in a time when non-conformism is a way to go through life and interior design is a great proof! If you were used to brown furniture, white ceilings and dark front doors, you may want to revise your standards and admit that this is in our past and nowadays we’re seeing things so much wider and in colors! Speaking about colors, did you notice a design tendency to paint your front door in bright colors such as reds, yellows and blues? I did! It looks fantastic, it’s basically creating a cheery atmosphere for the home from outside! I’ve heard people prefer yellow front doors, wanting probably to bring the sunshine in, but I do like how other colors look too. So in case you’d like to make your front door to be a colorful spot – I’m with you! And I found some nice examples for you:
Home Tour: Ivy style
Perhaps you’ve seen the beautiful pictures I sometimes post on creamylife and link to an amazing lady Ivy style. She has some gorgeous taste, style and oh well, photography. She’s a Frankfurt based freelance decorator, aspiring to work for a real, big company. I came across her home yesterday and couldn’t help myself but sigh very loud! It’s a peaceful place, decorated mostly with white and earthy browns and I start thinking that maybe these neutrals are the same stunning as the bright colors I always talk about, what do you think? However, here are sneak peeks of Ivy’s home:
Fast and easy makeovers
Style at home had recently an article about makeover ideas which will take only 10 min. The article caught my attention, because these days we don’t have plenty of time or funds to redecorate our homes every second day, so I was curious to know what are those fast (and cheap) makeovers we can implement in our homes. I will share some of them with you and I’m hoping to be helpful and give you some ideas as well!
1. Rearrange. Or change colors and I speak about pillows. It’s so easy to throw on your sofa another cushions, whether they’re brighter or more neutral, believe me they’ll change the atmosphere instantly! You can mix styles and colors, the result will be stunning! And by the way I’m one of those people who think that one can never have too many cushions, you can always use them to change something in your room!
Stylist Selina Lake
Selina Lake is an experienced stylist specializing in interiors, still life, food and lifestyle. She is the author of the “Bazaar Style” book that has received only good marks from experts from Living Etc and YOU magazine, as well as from a various number of US and European publications. So now, I’ve been feeling the creative side of me craving some beautiful, serene pictures to get inspired of and I knew Selina Lake is the best to help me! Not only her book was a total success, her recent editorial clients include Country Homes and Interiors and Prima. As for me, I’m in love with Selina’s work, so feminine and relaxing, isn’t this what we usually need after a long day?