Bookcase styled three ways... part 3!

Last and final version... get ready for some serious color!

 

Before

 

AFTER

 

 

 

 

 

Kinda crazy with color, right? But fun, no? In this version I tried to spread the color around the display along with some neutral pieces to counterbalance all the color.

 

Remember 90% of this stuff was the clients own. I did purchase the pink border pillows and the white sheepskin throw. You can read about the other two bookcase styles here and here.

 

If you like this look and want to achieve it in your home check out the previous versions and add these:

 

Pink border pillows  - Caitlin Wilson Textiles

 

White sheepskin -Ikea or

you can use this pillow from West Elm.

 

Pink tinted wine glasses - here

 

Moss handbag - Valley Forge Flowers

 

One last observation... I mixed metals in this display. Are you horrified? Don't be. I thought it worked. Brass table and brass nail heads on the chairs and mostly silvery accent pieces in the bookcase--so don't worry about mixing metals in your own home.

 

Want to learn the secrets to styling your bookcase? You'll have to wait until my next post:)

 

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Bookcase styled three ways!

Part II - Of a bookcase restyled

 

Before

 

After

 

Blue is Beautiful, don't you think?

 

 

 

 

 

Paint color on bookshelves - sleigh bells Benjamin Moore

 

Okay, in my opinion this is probably the most liveable and lively version. I added various shades of blue throughout the bookcase for this monochromatic look.

 

I added some blue water bottles and I used navy and various shades of blue books (this is key --vary the shades of blue throughout the display). Teapot and small cups were owners. See the blue ball above next to the coral? ... kids toy - a mini blue bowling ball. Whatever works, right?

Even the flowers... knockout roses from the front yard.

 

To get a similar look:

Check out my first version here. And then add:

 

 

Bowl - anthropologie

Jewelry box -  c wonder

Teapot  - c wonder

Plate - anthropologie

Next time I will reveal the most colorful of the bunch!

Also have you seen the latest Matchbook Magazine?

 No? Check it out here!

Happy Monday!

 

 



Monster Bookcase Restyled Three Ways

Remember this monster of a bookcase?

 

 

These built-ins were designed for my client's basement. At first they were planning to build floor to ceiling open shelves and I advised them to add some doors to keep basement clutter like books, toys, blankets, etc. at bay.

 

 I also suggested they paint the back of the bookcases a pale gray. I had noticed she had a lot of white accent pieces around her house that I thought would pop against the gray.

 

This most fab client gave me cart blanche to go buy  the accessories to style the piece and a budget. And I was off !!

 

I had a blast shopping. But, guess what? I didn't have to use a blessed thing. Not one item I purchased. Nada. Nothing.

 

My client had all of these beautiful things around her house and she kept pulling more stuff out so I never even got the goods out of my car.

 

We used her things saving her money and since it was so easy for me I styled her bookcases three ways.

 

Oh no you didn't. Oh yes I did!

 

This is the first one...

Before

 

AFTER

 

Let's call this bad boy ... The Neutral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the scoop. The chairs were in the clients bedroom (never being used). Greek key pillows were on her chairs in the family room. The circle side table was taken from the family room too and was a Home Goods find. All of the books and accessories were taken from around her house.

 

Looks a bit better don't you think?

 

Get a similar look here..

Chairs- Lamps Plus

Table - One Kings Lane

Greek key pillows - Etsy

 

You'll have to check in next week to see the other two looks...

 

1) Why so blue?

and

2) Holy hell! You used the entire crayola crayon box and it's  cra-cra!

(my personal fave)

 

Need your home accessorized like this client? contact me at kraussteph@yahoo.com 

 

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Have a GREAT weekend errbody!

Maxed out!

Have you ever struggled with how to begin the design process? Why not start by thinking "out of the box".

 

 Instead of fretting over the perfect color to paint your walls..

 

Why not

Paint your trim not your walls?

 

 

Frame your scarf, not wear it.

 

 

 

Include every color of the rainbow in your design scheme.

You'll never have to say "will this match?"

 

 

Paper your shelves, not your walls

 

 

 

Paint a gi-normous canvas one bold color and design around it

 

all images above via pinterest

 

Ask yourself, why not?

 

Onto some fashion ...

I'm still loving the maxi for summer --here's a few on my list.




Zara

Nieman Marcus
Allice & Trixie

Nieman Marcus
T Bags (I don't like the name of this company, by the way, do you?)

Old Navy

Calypso St. Barth on sale now!

 

Nieman Marcus
Susana Monaco

 

Casual or dressy... who cares? I'll take them all.

Fan of the maxi? yes, no? Weigh in please!!

What's happening around town...

I've been doing some serious shopping lately. For clients, for client's beach houses, friends, family and myself of course.

Thought I'd share what I found ...

 

Home Goods

St. David's

Shiny x-benches with black croc seat. I die at $179.

 

Next onto ...

Domicile

Wayne PA

 

This tray was so pretty it pained me not to take him home. I'm seriously in love with it. I visit  him once a week and just stare. He may need a restraining order soon.

 

 

Love this fabric. I'm such a sucker for hot pink and orange.

 

Brass? Check please.

 

 

 You stud, you.

Hiya, crabby.

 

Vintage Home

Paoli, PA

 

Spectacular

 

We do this in my house ....

 

 And we do it with this guy...

 

 Whaddya think? some good stuff, right?

 

 I'm working with a client on styling her bookcase among other things, She said her husband has taken it over. Not for long:) Stay tuned to see how we transform it! 

 

If you need your home restyled and refreshed shoot me an email. I'd love to chat!

 

Have you found anything fabulous in your shopping travels?

Do share!!