A Nautically Inspired "Big Boy" Room

I just thought I'd share a "Big Boy" inspiration board that I'm working on for my youngest client. Kids rooms are so much fun, aren't they?

The "Man Room" Revamped

Welcome to my husband's "Man Room". Doesn't every man need one of these? Leather chairs, big tv, a place to put your feet up and kick back with a beer in hand? Honestly, this is one of my favorite rooms in our house too.

I fell head over heels in love with these Trink Turk pillows after I saw them on one of my daily blog reads here (thank you Caitlin for your incredible blog and for sharing the link to your source). I just had to have them alone with the ever-so-popular zebra pillows from West Elm.

Since our little one is toddling around now getting into EVERYTHING (can you believe he's already 1?), I knew we had to address our lack of closed storage. Originally wanting to have a custom built in, I knew that would be way out of our budget. So, this Pottery Barn media cabinet was my Plan B option. I couldn't be happier with it.

We also got rid of the West Elm jute rug that was in here and replaced it with the chocolate brown rug that was previously in our dining room (another room that has gotten a little make over to be blogged about shortly!).

Thanks for touring our "Man Room"! To find more information and to see what this room used to look like click here.

My Master Bath Make-Over

Happy Spring! Wondering what I've been up to lately? Besides celebrating our little one's first birthday, entertaining out-of-town guests (miss you already Mom), and juggling some design classes on top of all of that, we gave our master bathroom a much needed make-over.

Here she is in all of her shiny, new White Carrara glory! We re-used the existing vanity and replaced the solid surface top with marble. Installed new polished nickel wall sconces and faucet.

The old 6"x6" ceramic tiles were torn out and replaced with 2"x2" Carrera marble tiles.

Again, the same 6"x6" tiles in the shower were replaced with crisp white subway tile installed in a herringbone pattern.

The faucet is by Rohl.

The mirror is from Ballard, the sconces are from Circa Lighting and the drawer knobs are from Restoration Hardware. The walls are the same pale blue color that is on our bedroom ceiling, BM Seafoam.

I'm still waiting on a new roman shade to be installed on the window...

...in this lovely Allegra Hicks printed linen.

Here is a sad little reminder of what the space used to look like. Polished brass fixtures, no place to hang a towel (seriously there were no towel rods) and all of that basic white ceramic tile. Much better, no?

A Tour Of A Master Suite

Here we are again at my in-laws place...this time I'm taking you for a tour of their master bedroom and bathroom which I designed. Did I ever mention that this entire home was completely taken down to the studs and built back up again? The original house was a mess. It's come a long way!

My mother-in-law loves pale green and pinks - very subtle and soft colors for the bedroom. The gorgeous four poster bed is a new piece and is perfect to bring the eye up to the cathedral ceiling in the space.

I love the hardware on this chest used as a nightstand.

The window treatments are linen embroidered in pale green. They filter the light perfectly.

Now on to the bathroom...

Another photo of the view of LI Sound. Oh, how I'd love to soak in this tub (maybe when I house sit the next time I'll get my chance!).

The In-Laws Living Room

Wow, two posts in one day! I have a babysitter, can you tell? I've been dying to share some of the projects that have kept me busy these past, ooooooh 10 months.

This is my in-laws open living room facing the LI Sound. They were craving a serene, traditional space with a hint of coastal chic without the kitch. I specifically remember my mother-in-law saying "please, no lighthouses".

It's a mix of repurposed furniture from their previous home (the gray sofa used to be the ever-so-popular seafoam green from the 80's and the white armchairs matched). The walls are the perfect pale blue/gray named Oystershell from Benjamin Moore. The three sets of french doors open outward to let in the coastal breezes. It's quite lovely in the summer!

The velvet covered daybed and leather wingback chairs are from Baker. The octagonal ottoman is from Hickory Chair covered in a pale blue Beacon Hill fabric. It's a long narrow space, so the daybed creates a nice bridge between the two seating arrangements (it's also a great place to catch a nap)

The fireplace surround is a gray/blue slate.

I'm obsessed with these pretty (1930's Italian) wall lights courtesy of 1st Dibs.

This is a view from the dining room. The main foyer is to the right and the living room is to the left.

Still more to come!

A Suite Retreat: My In-Laws Guestroom (part 2)

Here is the adjoining bathroom to the guestroom in my in-laws place. I just thought I'd share the details of this little bath with you.

We chose a beautiful slab of Calcutta Gold for the counter top and the shower 6"x12" shower tiles. The faucets are by Jado (Hatteras) in antique nickel.

I don't know why I don't have a photo of the floors, but the same hardwood that is throughout the house is carried into the bathroom.

Nothing crazy, but just a cozy, little bathroom. Simple and clean.

A Suite Retreat: My In-Laws Guestroom

My mother-in-law wanted a cozy room for guests to relax in while staying at her home.

We reused the bedroom furniture that used to be in her master bedroom in their previous home.

The cozy English armchair was reupholstered in an embroidered silk.

New/vintage marble based lamps were found on Ebay.

A European inspired chandelier was installed. (I couldn't decide what throw pillows I liked best)

Printed linen roman shades were installed rather than drapes.

The view of Long Island Sound (and the neighbor's pool)

See the work-in-progress of this room here.