23Apr

Nate Berkus And Jeremiah Brent NYC Townhouse

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent living room with fireplace — A handsome 1940’s armchair dressed in black leather contrast the shearling-covered sofa.

After living in LA and having purchased and renovated what they called their forever home, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent decided to call it a day and come back to New York City. They sold their nearly 9,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial home and purchased a townhouse in the West Village. According to the designer couple, the reason for this sudden change was Jeremiah’s longing for the urbanism of the City where the couple met. Their townhouse is featured in the current issue of AD. You can read more about it here.

02Apr

10 Furniture Styles That Will Always Be On Trend

Decorating any space comes with a price. However, you can save money in the long run by avoiding the common mistake of buying “fast-fashion” furniture that you will be tempted to replace in a couple of years. Below are ten pieces of furniture that will elevate the interior design of any space and also stand the test of time.

10Feb

Live Beautiful: Spruce Up Your Window Treatment

It could be difficult to decide what type of window treatment to use in our homes. When confronted with countless possibilities of window treatments, the feeling could be overwhelming, to say the least. Some windows call for shades, some call for curtain panels, some even for indoor shutters and others beg to let be bare. It would be exceptionally easy if within those previously mentioned categories, weren’t a bunch of other subcategories to choose from. Under shades along, for instance, we have the Roman shade, balloon shades, roller shade, scalloped shade and so on. Under curtain panels, we have different types of pleats to pick and whether or not use a balance or a cornice on top of the curtain. You see where I’m going… I’m amazed at how some people still wonder why there is a reason to hire an Interior Designer… Spoiler alert, because we make things easier.

window treatment, cafe curtains, julie paulino design. — Julie Paulino Design

24Jan

11 Rooms With Botanical Prints That Will Convert You

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%.”

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

10Jun

Sophisticated County Style: 12 Sophisticated Country Rooms

sophisticated country office design, Bunny Melon

The Antigua residence of Bunny Mellon.

Often when some hear the word country style or interior design, the first images that come to their mind are unpainted wood, rust metal furniture, and rough, textural walls and floors surfaces, however, there is also another kind of country style that is also sophisticated and refined. It’s true that I love urban and polished interiors, but I also love and enjoy being in a sophisticated country space for many different reasons, but mostly for its coziness and inviting feel.

30Jan

Trending Now: Louis XIV Style Furniture

There is one Interior Designer in particular whom I’ve seen using a few Louix XIV furniture here and there, however this time, you can spot the XIV inspired chairs and furniture everywhere. The Sun King, how Louis XIV is known played an integral role in transforming the monarchy leading the way to a golden age of decoration, art, and literature. According to him the furnishing and decor should be a reflection of the wealth and power of the monarchy, hence the golden and flamboyant pieces of his period. Louis XIV period furniture can also be referred to as Baroque.

Bedroom with a Louis XIV style side chair designed by Steven Gambrel via Elle Decor

Category: Home Decor

Nate Berkus And Jeremiah Brent NYC Townhouse

10 Furniture Styles That Will Always Be On Trend

Live Beautiful: Spruce Up Your Window Treatment

11 Rooms With Botanical Prints That Will Convert You

Sophisticated County Style: 12 Sophisticated Country Rooms

Trending Now: Louis XIV Style Furniture

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