Month: January 2020

living room with paneling walls

mnhattan penthouse design

You know a home is well designed when moving to another country, you enlist the same Interior designer to replicate the best features into your next new abode.  The owners of this chic and timeless townhouse in New York City moved from London and having loved their previous home it’s no surprise that they needed to incorporate the best of it.  They enlisted Hugh Leslie to do just that.

The townhouse was infused with a modern color palette, comfortable furniture, and creative touches as the Mondrian inspired kitchen cabinets.

entryway with tri dimentioanl floor tiles

The three-dimensional floor in the entryway was one of the requirements of the owners.  And I perfectly understand why, as I used the same design in my son’s bathroom.

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botanical print in black and white, julie paulino design

Nothing will refresh your home more than fresh plants and flowers, however, botanical watercolors come pretty close.  Not only do they bring beauty, color, and fun into any room but botanical prints can also bring a sense of calmness and a connection with nature.  Whether you prefer an antique version like watercolor or a modern interpretation print, bringing them into your home will for sure add whimsical and energy to your decor.  If you haven’t caught up with the trend, there is a real urge for everything nature-inspired lately.  We can see botanical-inspired designs on everything from wallpaper, fabric, and art.  According to Elle Decor “This year alone, searches for botanical prints are up 114% on Pinterest, while interest in framed plants is up a whopping 396%.”

botanical prints in a green bathroom

I love the use of botanical prints or drawing on the panels of this bathroom.  They dress the whole room while giving it consistency.

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mudroom by Julie Paulino Design

Every homeowner dreams of a big mudroom where family members can walk into.  The bigger the family the more the need for a functional and utilitarian mudroom.  When we purchased this home, there was a spacious room in the back of the kitchen with no washer and dryer and an empty wall.  As an Interior Designer, I immediately figured out how to utilize the room better.  I was also able to take some of that room to expand the kitchen.  I’m aware that not everyone has the necessary space to create the ideal mudroom but don’t you fret, you can still have a designated area that can function not only as a mudroom but also as a focal point.

mudroom by Julie Paulino Design

Julie Paulino Design

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