14May

10 Neutral Interiors That Aren’t Boring

I love color… colors are rich, they make us happy, and it’s everywhere in nature. Having said that, I sometimes crave neutral, black, and white spaces for a sense of repose and serenity. There is really no reason for debate: color, as well as style, finds its place every time. A modern home with a modern clean line interior architecture seems to find a better match in a neutral palette while a more traditional interior looks great with color.

This neutral from via Elle Decor has perfect nature stem color, grays, beiges, browns, and white. Although the daybed is striking, I can see it more in a transitional/office lobby space.

28Apr

Designing A: Pool House Design

I can’t think of a more fitting time than now to start this new series: Designing A, and what is more appealing than starting with a pool house…? As some States are slowly opening up for business, I would think or hope that many people are still maintaining their social distancing outside of their workplace and not going out to public places for a while. In such a case, a pool house beautifully and comfortably designed to escape to would be a real treat.

Like every other part of a house, when it comes to designing it, the process should start like this, addressing the homeowner’s needs aka function, Architecture aka adaptation and sense of belonging, and lifestyle aka style. Of course, in the end, it will all depend on the budget. For the obvious reasons which are fun and creative freedom, we’ll not consider a budget. I’ll design this pool house for a Tuscan style Architecture.

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.

16Jan

Our Mudroom Before & After: 9 Other Mudroom Design Inspirations

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.

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07Aug

Kitchen Renovation Big Reveal: A Client’s Modern Country Kitchen

Modern country kitchen remodel, Julie Paulino Design

When I asked my client what atmosphere was she looking to feel after this kitchen renovation, her response was, “I want something that feels more like a cottage,” I instantly loved the idea. I loved the fact that she wasn’t looking for a pretentious looking kitchen which would’ve been in complete disharmony with the rest of her home. It all started with a hand sketch of my vision, which she immediately fell in love with. We stayed away from white kitchen cabinets and instead went with semi custom-made grey distressed finish ones. For more of a country feel we chose beaded cabinet doors — Interior Design by Julie Paulino Design.

My client has other homes around the country, and she hardly uses this kitchen, so we were able to ditch some of the upper cabinets. That last option made the kitchen feel grander and brighter. For contrast, we chose hand-made glazed white subway tiles, which also add great texture to the walls. Below, are three computer renderings that we provide our clients once the design is agreed. Further down, a before picture of the old kitchen.

13May

Design To Know: 8 Maximalist Rooms That Will Make You Frown At Minimalist

Maximalist design, Dries Van Noten’s home

Maximalist decor doesn’t mean to go crazy without any reference and harmony. On the contrary, a well-appointed more is more design requires strict planning and focus. This is the Maximalist decor we’ll be covering here, an over the top design style that harmoniously and cohesively morphs into sumptuous, lavishly extraordinary homes that feel nothing if not authentic. Maximalist design has three main design bases, lots of colors, patterns, and comfort byways of a lot.

When it comes to Maximalist interiors, the more, the better. More patterns, more texture, and objects are a must. Most of these objects are often collected from travels, and if not it’s important to make them feel like it. If there is a design style that gives us the ways to have a happy home, that would be a more is more decor, since it’s a way for homeowners to bring inside what they genuinely love. Imagine a home where you cohabitate with your favorite books, comfortable, decorative pillows, collected objects that bring to mind favorite memories, and arts all while displaying them in a way that feels natural and innate.

Valentino Garavani’s home. This home is so beautiful that it deserves a post of its own. I’ll be doing it soon.

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10 Neutral Interiors That Aren’t Boring

Designing A: Pool House Design

11 Rooms With Botanical Prints That Will Convert You

Our Mudroom Before & After: 9 Other Mudroom Design Inspirations

Kitchen Renovation Big Reveal: A Client’s Modern Country Kitchen

Design To Know: 8 Maximalist Rooms That Will Make You Frown At Minimalist

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