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Dining Room Plan with Sherwin Williams

October 13, 2017 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: Accesories, Art, Design Boards, Dining Room, fabric, paint Leave a Comment

After a little summer blog break that somehow seeped into fall, I’m back with a dining room design board since it’s that “gathering” time of year. Even if you don’t host a big sit-down meal around the holidays, I think many of us see autumn as a time to spruce up a bit and transition our homes from summer to a quieter time. Having dinner in the dining room, even in the middle of the week, is a wonderful way to reconnect as a family and enjoy your home.

This plan features Oceanside, Sherwin William’s 2018 Color of the Year.. It’s bold and rich but I contrasted the drama a bit with warm wood tones and textures. I love blue with yellow (well, I love blue with anything!) and Lauren Leiss‘ Live Paisley fabric looks so pretty with the paint color. Lauren used the fabric in the Southern Living 2016 Idea House master bedroom it was amazing.

I love vintage prints and I can never get enough birds, so I chose two prints of etchings by Mark Catesby, an 18th century English naturalist. The owl is a nod to the season and the blue and yellow tones in the artwork play well with the fabric and walls.

Dining Room by michele-wesdock on Polyvore featuring interior, interiors, interior design, home, home decor, interior decorating, Pottery Barn, Nearly Natural, Allegra and dining room

I chose the lamps for their textural stone finish and “weightiness.” They look so chunky and sturdy–no accidently tipping these guys over!

I love this beautiful, wire-brushed table. A little farmhouse, but the elegant base keeps it from looking too rustic. I chose the same one for a client in a lighter finish and she loves it. Round tables are so perfect for gathering, I think. You can always squeeze in another chair and visually it’s nice to have a piece without hard edges in a room. The chair’s slim arms slide easily under the table and the upholstered seat means people will want to linger.

Magnolia Round Dining Table - Four Hands

That chandelier is a beauty, right? I think it’s the perfect mix of modern and vintage. The linen shade keeps the black and brass from looking too buttoned up in a space that’s more relaxed and less “mind your manners.”

I like using natural, sort of “weathered” accessories and vintage object and Adry Vintage has some great pieces. I love the way she styled this bowl.

isn’t this mirror amazing? The antique brass finish and the carved edge are so pretty against the blue walls. A unique interpretation of a basic shape always keeps a room interesting.

Cru Large Mirror, Aged Gold

The table, chairs and mirror are available through the trade so if you’re interested in them, contact me for more details. I love designing dining rooms and it’s the perfect time of year to make a change!

lamps/artwork/wooden bowl

picture lighting/lamps/rug/chandelier

Happy fall!

Where to Find Indigo Fabric Under $10 a Yard

November 2, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: Budget Design, Etsy, fabric, Inspiration 2 Comments

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Although indigo blue and block prints are really having a moment right now, truthfully a blue and white palette is always and forever going to be fresh and current. Blue is everyone’s favorite color and indigo blue, with it’s deep intensity, can both energize a space and create a calm. relaxing mood in any room.

Lynne Morgan Design

House of Jade Interiors

The Hunted Interior

A Japanese-inspired, indigo-hue fabric used in draperies and as upholstery on a club chair is the starring print in the family room. - Photo: David A. Land / Design: Andrew Howard:

Andrew Howard via Traditional Home

South Shore Decorating Blog. Different patterns in blue makes this room a candy for the eye.:

Style at Home Magazine

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Barbara Grushaw

So many gorgeous designer block prints and indigo blues are pricey, but I managed to find twelve gorgeous blue fabrics that are $10 a yard or less! So break out the sewing machine (or, um, call your favorite seamstress!) because these fabrics have loads of style for a whole lot less $!

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top row: 1/2/3/4

second row: 5/6/7/8

third row: 9/10/11/12

Happy sewing!

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Design Board: Boy’s Room in Green, Blue and Gray

October 25, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: Art, Design Boards, Etsy, fabric, Kids, Vintage Leave a Comment

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Last week I created a design board for a sweet girl’s room, and today I have one for the boys. I’ve been intrigued by color lately and for this room I choose a rich, cheerful green for the walls, Benjamin Moore’s Basil Green. Navy, gray and a touch of golden yellow round out the palette. The vintage educational chart really got the ball rolling on this one. Love these things!

This chart is from the Netherlands from Windmill Print Shop. They carry loads of gorgeous charts and I want them all!

All other sources are linked below.

boys-room

paint/bed/duvet/drapery fabric

blinds /sconce/educational chart/Nasa print

tree print/kilim pillow/adventure pillow/chair

slipcover/dresser/lamp

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Sophisticated and Fun Girl’s Room

October 10, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: Accesories, Art, Bedroom, Design Boards, Etsy, fabric, Kids Leave a Comment

I love using artwork as a jumping off point when I’m crafting a design board. United Thread has been in my favorites list for a long time because her illustrations and paintings are so unique.

I’d love to use her work in a nursery project, but until then, I’ve put together this sweet room for a girl of any age. And let’s be honest, after two boys, I’ve had my fill of of Legos, army battles and Minecraft, so putting together a room like this is just plain fun!

bed/bedding/throw pillow/drapery fabric

floral and bird art/abstract art/macrame hanger

dresser/chair/mirror/llama lamp/chandelier

Paint: Benjamin Moore Summer Shower

The Tonic Living draperies coordinate perfectly with both of the art prints and the pale blue walls help anchor the florals and set a more sophisticated tone. Swap the rattan chair for a rocker and the bed for a crib and this plan would work beautifully for a baby girl’s room, too!

Happy Monday 🙂

Neutral Living Room with Personality

September 26, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: Art, Design Boards, Etsy, fabric, Living Rooms Leave a Comment

In the fall, I’m always drawn to textural elements and earthy tones, aren’t you? Today, I created a design board that features a neutral, organic color scheme and lots of texture. You definitely don’t need color to keep things interesting! The brass and glass coffee table contrasts with the natural tones of the mirror and keeps the room from feeling too heavy. And I’m in love with those chairs!

neutral living room by michele-wesdock on Polyvore featuring interior, interiors, interior design, home, home decor, interior decorating, Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel and living room:

Sofa: Crate and Barrel, Chairs: Wisteria, Rug: Ballard

Fabric: Robert Allen, Pillow: Etsy, Mirror: Wisteria, Coffee Table, Art: Etsy

Happy Monday!

Pattern Mixing with Madcap Cottage

September 16, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: fabric, Inspiration, Living Rooms, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Did you know that Ballard Designs has a blog? A few days ago, they featured the guys behind Madcap Cottage, a fun and quirky design duo known for their fabulous use of color and pattern. The team, John Loecke and Jason Oliver, used some fabrics from their own fabric line with Robert Allen to upholster some Ballard pieces and they gave some great tips on mixing patterns. It can be tricky (and more than a little daunting) but when it’s done right, mixing patterns is a great way to achieve a collected-over-time look that looks layered and “undecorated” in the best sort of way.

Living room of the Traditional Home Napa Showhouse, designed by Madcap Cottage designers John Loecke and Jason Olive Nixon

2015 Napa Showhouse featured in Traditional Home

This colorful and eclectic twist on traditional style might not be for everyone, but there are some great takeaways in the article that anyone can apply when decorating their own home. My favorite quote is:

“A home should be a storyline come to life, so layer in the pieces that you have accumulated on your journey—from heirloom antiques to children’s paintings and stacks of books and accessories that you have collected upon your travels.”

These words perfectly sum up my own design philosophy. Fabrics and furnishings can create a lovely backdrop but it’s the layering in of personal pieces that make a space come to life and feel like home.

Enjoy your Friday!

Autumn Inspired Room Board

September 6, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: Accesories, Art, Design Boards, Etsy, fabric, Living Rooms, styling Leave a Comment

And they’re off! In these parts, school doesn’t begin until after Labor Day, so that first day definitely feels like a signal that fall is right around the corner. To me, it’s also a time to refocus on my own plans and goals, like getting my design business and portfolio up and running along with more regular blog postings. To that end, I’ve been working on featuring room board and color schemes more often, because I think they’re so helpful when trying to envision a space and pull elements together for a cohesive plan.

This room board is inspired by the natural elements and warm tones that we’re all drawn to this time of year. World Market is killing it lately with their selection of low-cost kilim area rugs and I used the Alina rug as a jumping off point for a warm, textural space. It’s only 5 x 8, but would look great layered over a larger natural weave jute rug.

I pulled the olive green, golden yellow and red from the rug to create a cozy and warm fall palette. And of course, an autumn room wouldn’t be complete without a chunky hand knit throw!

Happy almost-autumn!

Favorite Spoonflower Fabrics

July 1, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: fabric Leave a Comment

I’ve always thought the concept of Spoonflower was pretty cool, but I’ve never considered ordering their fabrics until I started looking for a less-pricey alternative to this oh-so-wonderful Peter Dunham fabric. I’d like to (attempt) to make my own faux romans for my breakfast nook and designer fabric just isn’t in the budget right now.

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Keep in mind when looking for lower priced options that you really just want to capture the mood of the original fabric, you aren’t looking for an exact duplicate. Maybe it’s the colors or the scale or the “feeling” that the fabric evokes. This fabric by Domesticate has the soft, muted colors that drew me to the Fig Leaf fabric above, even though the pattern is simpler.

Tropicali Afternoon fabric by domesticate on Spoonflower - custom fabric:

If you love a vintage fern print like Schumacher’s Les Fougeres

try this Spoonflower fabric

"Fernomenal" Ferns fabric by linda_facci on Spoonflower - custom fabric:

or this one.

Botanical Ferns - Spring fabric by diane555 on Spoonflower - custom fabric:

Like Alan Campbell’s Quadrille?

Try Freeform Arrows by Domesticate.

freeform arrows in navy fabric by domesticate on Spoonflower - custom fabric:

I love this block print by Holli Zolinger.

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It reminds me of this very (very) pricey fabric.

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Spoonflower is a HUGE site and it’s soooo easy to fall down a fabric rabbit hole! Here are a few more of my favorites that don’t remind me of specific designer patterns but that do share a certain sophistication with more the more expensive fabrics we all love.

Top row: 1, 2, 3 Middle: 4, 5, 6 Bottom: 7, 8, 9

Cheers!

Relaxed and Elegant Dining Room Design

May 16, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: Art, Design Boards, Dining Room, fabric, Uncategorized 2 Comments

Last week, I mentioned that I was decorating a client’s dining room in blue grasscloth and I shared some gorgeous inspiration photos. Well, here’s the plan!

The grasscloth is by Seabrooke. It’s a gorgeous navy and the weave and slight color variations give it so much depth. The drapery fabric is Lacefield’s Mubai Indian Blue and it looks gorgeous against the grasscloth. We’ll also add these bamboo shades.

I’m custom framing a series of Audubon bird prints from Art.com across the long wall. I love the large scale and realism and their strange, graceful beauty creates a lot of drama. The colors really pop against the navy grasscloth.

The chandelier is the Soho from Shades of Light in lacquered brass, chosen for it’s simple elegance.

Soho Chandelier

The lamp is also from Shades of Light and we’ll be placing it (or something similar, possibly vintage) on the buffet. My client has some chinoiserie pieces in other rooms and I’d like to carry a bit of that over into the dining room. Over the buffet, we’ll install the Rosamund mirror from Ballard Designs in brass.

Rosamund Mirror

The seagrass rug is also from Ballard. It’s a bargain, I think, at only $399 for a 9×12 and I love the texture it adds. Seagrass is naturally water resistant so it’s a great choice for dining rooms.

The client’s dark wood, slightly rustic dining table will stay, but we’ll probably choose new seating to lighten things up. These slipcovered chairs from Pottery Barn will lend a relaxed vibe to the room.

The wallpaper will be installed next week. Can’t wait to see the finished space!

Happy Monday!

Spring Pillow Combos at Bargain Prices

March 11, 2016 by Michele Wesdock Filed Under: Accesories, Budget Design, Etsy, fabric, Living Rooms Leave a Comment

I’ve been feeling the need lately to do a pillow switch up in my living room to liven things up for spring. While on the prowl for new fabrics and pillow covers, I found some great bargains on floral combos. All of these are $25 and under!

Spring Pillows by michele-wesdock on Polyvore featuring interior, interiors, interior design, home, home decor, interior decorating, Pottery Barn, Cost Plus World Market and West Elm: