A Lambskin rug also makes a soft landing spot for the side of a bed. Check out the Ikea version; great price and product!
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Showing posts with label Ikea. Show all posts
Monday, May 17, 2010
Baby Had a Little Lambskin
Create the perfect little cuddling spot for you and baby with these soft and affordable lambskins rugs. They are the perfect size for any nursery big or small. This one from BurkeDecor.com also comes in various sizes.
A Lambskin rug also makes a soft landing spot for the side of a bed. Check out the Ikea version; great price and product!
A Lambskin rug also makes a soft landing spot for the side of a bed. Check out the Ikea version; great price and product!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Beautiful and Affordable Play Room
Do you love the way this gorgeously styled play room looks? Could you envision it in your own home and does it make you yearn for an interior designer?
Okay so let's start with what you might not have in your kid space, beautiful hardwood floors, 8" baseboards, beautiful AND expensive wood double hung windows and of course that arched window seat. But aside from the architectural details, the styling of the room is perfection and yes achievable.
Would you believe the meat and potatoes of this room comes from Ikea and a few other chic and cheap retailers? Allow me to demonstrate....
First we'll start with Ikea, where you'll find about 80% of the items for this design. This rug is not the exact same as the photo, but a very close second and you can't beat the price.
Photo from Sloan Mauran ID
If you answered yes to any of the above, then you are not alone. I too stopped dead in my tracks and wished my upstairs rec room looked like this. Well my friends, good news! This gorgeous and yes totally affordable room is more achievable than it looks.
Okay so let's start with what you might not have in your kid space, beautiful hardwood floors, 8" baseboards, beautiful AND expensive wood double hung windows and of course that arched window seat. But aside from the architectural details, the styling of the room is perfection and yes achievable.
Would you believe the meat and potatoes of this room comes from Ikea and a few other chic and cheap retailers? Allow me to demonstrate....
First we'll start with Ikea, where you'll find about 80% of the items for this design. This rug is not the exact same as the photo, but a very close second and you can't beat the price.
The ever so popular Ikea toddler table and chairs.
The bookcase...Ikea as well.
Or the Ikea Expedit turned on its side.
Some baskets to fill the shelves.
The comfy armchair in pink if you have girls or if you are striving for gender nuetral, the red.
The apple green pillows, also Ikea.com.
And the wall art. Frames from Ikea and wall cards from LandofNod.com.
And finally the biggest splurges for this very affordable room, the beautiful gord lamp and custom roman shades. The lamp is from LampsPlus.com and the fabric is an apple green cotton duck from fabrics.com. The perfect fabric for a simple roman shade.
So there you have it, high style for a steal. keep in mind this design works beautifully because the bold furniture and asseccories are accented with clean crips neutral walls.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Ice Cream Dreams and Waffles
I love this fun and vibrant breakfast nook featured in Traditional Home magazine. Styled after a traditional ice cream parlor, it's a setting perfect for food, crafts and fun.
This look would be so easy to duplicate in your own home. Striped walls with a pale barely there pink on the bottom and that table looks a lot like this oh so chic and affordable Ikea one.
A similar chandelier could be found here and spray painted white, then pull it all together with a set of vintage chairs recovered and whoa la! High style for a steal.
This look would be so easy to duplicate in your own home. Striped walls with a pale barely there pink on the bottom and that table looks a lot like this oh so chic and affordable Ikea one.
A similar chandelier could be found here and spray painted white, then pull it all together with a set of vintage chairs recovered and whoa la! High style for a steal.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Frugal Friday on Thursday: Beautiful Bulletin for Baubles
One day early for your viewing pleasure. I spied this gorgeous cheap and creative way to display baubles and trinkets from Peacock Feathers. Love this idea for little girls and teens. The designer took an Ikea bulletin board and wrapped it in muslin; cheap, chic and easy.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Frugal Friday: My Fabulous Flea Market Find
Happy Friday everyone! Today I thought I would share with you the cutest set of turquoise chairs I scored in Round Top last weekend. Having never been before I wasn't sure of what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. I purchased a few a great items and spent a total of only $70.
I bought these antique turquoise children's chairs for $15. That's right only fifteen bucks for both; that's cheaper than Ikea! I LOVE the color and the antique look next to her modern play table. I brought them home and gave them a good scrubbing and whoala! They were an instant success with my daughter.
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I bought these antique turquoise children's chairs for $15. That's right only fifteen bucks for both; that's cheaper than Ikea! I LOVE the color and the antique look next to her modern play table. I brought them home and gave them a good scrubbing and whoala! They were an instant success with my daughter.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
There has got to be a cheaper way!
Sorry I've been M.I.A. for a few days, work has me chained to the sewing machine lately. Anywho, I was searching for inspiration for my daughter's play area in our game room and I found these for $680!!! Geez!!
I don't know about you all but $680 for a table and two chairs for my kid is too much. So I got to thinking, can this simple Ikea table and chairs below look the same with an artistic eye and paint? $39.99 for a table and two chairs is a lot easier on the pocket book.
I bet my friend Melissa could make this Ikea table look worthy of a $680 price tag. She's an uber talented artists who paints canvas artwork for children. I HOPE you'll be seeing her Etsy shop up soon.
So am I wrong? Is this too much to pay for a play table and chairs?
I don't know about you all but $680 for a table and two chairs for my kid is too much. So I got to thinking, can this simple Ikea table and chairs below look the same with an artistic eye and paint? $39.99 for a table and two chairs is a lot easier on the pocket book.
I bet my friend Melissa could make this Ikea table look worthy of a $680 price tag. She's an uber talented artists who paints canvas artwork for children. I HOPE you'll be seeing her Etsy shop up soon.
So am I wrong? Is this too much to pay for a play table and chairs?
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Playtime for Pennies
How do you go from this...
to this for under $40? Okay, so maybe it costs more than just pennies, but nonetheless it's still a chic-on-the-cheap decorating idea. I can't take credit for this crafty creation, my friend Rachel made this precious playtable and chairs set for a friend's daughter. I thought it was a beautiful and thoughtful gift and one anyone can make for their own kids.
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The table and two chairs come as a set from Ikea for $25 and it costs about $15 to jazz it up with paint and fabric. I should mention that I gave Rachel the fabric for this set. I let her rummage through my scrap fabrics, so if you have scrap fabric or a friend that stocks up ask if they will donate some to your project. You can also use any of these gorgeous oilcloth and vinyl coated fabrics below available here.
Step 1: Paint the wood before you assemble and let dry overnight.
Step 2: Cut your fabric pieces to fit the chair seats and table top. You'll need one large cut for the table and two small cuts for the seats.
Step 3: Wrap the chairs' seats and table top with fabric and stable or glue to underside.
Step 4: Assemble chairs and table. Follow the Ikea instructions that come with the set.
It's that easy! If you want to use fabric that is not pretreated like the vinyl coated or oilcloth below, you can iron on a vinyl coating available a most fabric stores and available here. That's what Rachel did for this set and I watched her prep the fabric. It's really easy and all you need is an iron and a pair of scissors.
So there you have it. Now go and make your own adorable set so your kids will stop destroying your expensive furniture. Have a great weekend!
to this for under $40? Okay, so maybe it costs more than just pennies, but nonetheless it's still a chic-on-the-cheap decorating idea. I can't take credit for this crafty creation, my friend Rachel made this precious playtable and chairs set for a friend's daughter. I thought it was a beautiful and thoughtful gift and one anyone can make for their own kids.
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The table and two chairs come as a set from Ikea for $25 and it costs about $15 to jazz it up with paint and fabric. I should mention that I gave Rachel the fabric for this set. I let her rummage through my scrap fabrics, so if you have scrap fabric or a friend that stocks up ask if they will donate some to your project. You can also use any of these gorgeous oilcloth and vinyl coated fabrics below available here.
Step 1: Paint the wood before you assemble and let dry overnight.
Step 2: Cut your fabric pieces to fit the chair seats and table top. You'll need one large cut for the table and two small cuts for the seats.
Step 3: Wrap the chairs' seats and table top with fabric and stable or glue to underside.
Step 4: Assemble chairs and table. Follow the Ikea instructions that come with the set.
It's that easy! If you want to use fabric that is not pretreated like the vinyl coated or oilcloth below, you can iron on a vinyl coating available a most fabric stores and available here. That's what Rachel did for this set and I watched her prep the fabric. It's really easy and all you need is an iron and a pair of scissors.
So there you have it. Now go and make your own adorable set so your kids will stop destroying your expensive furniture. Have a great weekend!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Black and Pink Boutique Chic
Let me start this post by saying this room design was A LOT of fun. I love feminine rooms and this one is all out girly. About a week ago I received an email from a mom who reads this blog and wanted to know if pink, black and damask wallpaper would work for a toddler’s room or would it be too much. Here is her question;
My lil one just turned two on July 3rd and we were already planning on transforming her room. I was thinking something fun, pink, black, damask wall paper, boutiquish (if that's even a word ..lol) for her room. Would that be too much for a lil girls room?
My immediate thought was, “How freaking cute would that be for a girl’s room, I want to design a room with that theme.” So I replied back saying stay tuned I would give her some guidance. Below is the room design, but I have added a few design comments below along with a shopping list. Click on the image to enlarge.
Pink and black is a beautiful combination, but you need to keep certain elements to a minimum or your room will end up looking like a Victoria’s Secret store. I would recommend keeping the wallpaper damask pattern to a soft pale pink. I found a paint swatch at Home Depot to help, Ralph Lauren’s Verona Pink VM45. You don’t have to use Ralph Lauren paint because it can get a little pricey, but it’s a good starting point. The wallpaper in the design I found at www.Lowes.com, but I was recently told they don’t sell wallpaper in the stores anymore. Again a starting point if you can’t get your hands on a sample. If you’re going to wallpaper the entire room keep the pink a powder pink tone. Another option would be to only wallpaper the wall the bed is against and paint the other walls a complimentary pink. That can help save some money if the budget is tight.
The fabrics selected are samples only because there are so many options available, but if you are going with damask wallpaper avoid a damask print fabric. Too many competing patterns. I recommend adding a dove gray color in the fabrics as a complimenting color. The tiny dot fabric swatch in the design is actually a soft gray color.
Black can be a dominating element to any design so select only a couple of key black pieces and the rest are tiny accents. For example the black dresser and dress form are large pieces and the pillow and picture frame are delicate accents.
The dresser and nightstand are from Ikea so don’t worry if the kids beat the crap out of it, it’s okay it was cheap. The art is from one of my all time favorite artist Janet Hill. They are inexpensive prints to help keep the budget in check.
A few side notes; the lighting in this design are serious budget busters, but you get the idea. I am sure you can find some reasonable alternatives with the internet. Also, there are a lot of pink tones in this inspiration board-do not perceive that as a design tip. Stick with two dominating tones max. This board is a sample only. Enjoy!
Shopping Guide:
Fabrics – www.JacquelynReese.com
Custom monogram – www.JacquelynReese.com
Mirror – www.Horchow.com
Dresser and Nightstand – www.Ikea.com
Rug, Beanbag, Dress form, Storage Basket, Vanity Seat – www.Potterybarnkids.com & www.Potterybarnteen.com
Pillow and Flower Knob – www.Anthropologie.com
Headboard – www.BallardDesigns.com
Jacket – www.JanieandJack.com
Shoes – www.jcrew.com (crewcuts)
Wallpaper – www.Lowes.com
Frames – www.PaulaPrass.com
Artwork – Janet Hill Studio http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5535176
Chandelier – Petite Paris Flea Market available at www.CircaLighting.com
Lamp – www.christopherspitzmiller.com
My lil one just turned two on July 3rd and we were already planning on transforming her room. I was thinking something fun, pink, black, damask wall paper, boutiquish (if that's even a word ..lol) for her room. Would that be too much for a lil girls room?
My immediate thought was, “How freaking cute would that be for a girl’s room, I want to design a room with that theme.” So I replied back saying stay tuned I would give her some guidance. Below is the room design, but I have added a few design comments below along with a shopping list. Click on the image to enlarge.
Pink and black is a beautiful combination, but you need to keep certain elements to a minimum or your room will end up looking like a Victoria’s Secret store. I would recommend keeping the wallpaper damask pattern to a soft pale pink. I found a paint swatch at Home Depot to help, Ralph Lauren’s Verona Pink VM45. You don’t have to use Ralph Lauren paint because it can get a little pricey, but it’s a good starting point. The wallpaper in the design I found at www.Lowes.com, but I was recently told they don’t sell wallpaper in the stores anymore. Again a starting point if you can’t get your hands on a sample. If you’re going to wallpaper the entire room keep the pink a powder pink tone. Another option would be to only wallpaper the wall the bed is against and paint the other walls a complimentary pink. That can help save some money if the budget is tight.
The fabrics selected are samples only because there are so many options available, but if you are going with damask wallpaper avoid a damask print fabric. Too many competing patterns. I recommend adding a dove gray color in the fabrics as a complimenting color. The tiny dot fabric swatch in the design is actually a soft gray color.
Black can be a dominating element to any design so select only a couple of key black pieces and the rest are tiny accents. For example the black dresser and dress form are large pieces and the pillow and picture frame are delicate accents.
The dresser and nightstand are from Ikea so don’t worry if the kids beat the crap out of it, it’s okay it was cheap. The art is from one of my all time favorite artist Janet Hill. They are inexpensive prints to help keep the budget in check.
A few side notes; the lighting in this design are serious budget busters, but you get the idea. I am sure you can find some reasonable alternatives with the internet. Also, there are a lot of pink tones in this inspiration board-do not perceive that as a design tip. Stick with two dominating tones max. This board is a sample only. Enjoy!
Shopping Guide:
Fabrics – www.JacquelynReese.com
Custom monogram – www.JacquelynReese.com
Mirror – www.Horchow.com
Dresser and Nightstand – www.Ikea.com
Rug, Beanbag, Dress form, Storage Basket, Vanity Seat – www.Potterybarnkids.com & www.Potterybarnteen.com
Pillow and Flower Knob – www.Anthropologie.com
Headboard – www.BallardDesigns.com
Jacket – www.JanieandJack.com
Shoes – www.jcrew.com (crewcuts)
Wallpaper – www.Lowes.com
Frames – www.PaulaPrass.com
Artwork – Janet Hill Studio http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5535176
Chandelier – Petite Paris Flea Market available at www.CircaLighting.com
Lamp – www.christopherspitzmiller.com
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Stylish Organization
One of my favorite design blogs to follow, Elements of Style, featured the Ikea Expedit bookshelf system today. After reading all the amazing ways to use this stylish and versatile system I am hooked! Check out this beautiful nursery.
I am also loving this system for my studio! Organization is a must with lots of fabrics, notions and whatnots laying around. Read about all the great ideas here.
I am also loving this system for my studio! Organization is a must with lots of fabrics, notions and whatnots laying around. Read about all the great ideas here.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
There's Inspiration Around Every Corner
Happy Friday! I thought I would share with you a room design I did for a contest. The rules were you could design any room of your choice as long as the inspiration came from the Domino the Book of Decorating cover. Since I love designing rooms and bedding I decided to enter the contest and naturally I chose to design a nursery. I love the way it turned out. Click on the image below to enlarge the design and read the notes. By the way, the notes are added for my blog readers. I hope it brings a little inspiration to your day.
Where to Shop:
Where to Shop:
- Fabrics www.Heatherbaileystore.com
- Lattice Fabric and Monogram www.JacquelynReese.com
- Mirror, Table Lamp and Glass Knob www.Anthropologie.com
- Rug and Chandelier www.Potterybarn.com
- Wicker Shelf Basket www.Potterybarnkids.com
- Dress and Sandals www.JanieandJack.com
- Oversized Stuffed Dog www.FAO.com
- Yellow Dresser and Bookshelf www.Ikea.com
- Waste Basket www.Marye-Kelley.com
- Crib www.Artforkids.net
- Glider and Accent Table www.Serenaandlily.com
- Lucite Tray www.iomoi.com
- Moses Basket www.Mosesbaskets.com
- Bird Mobile and Rattle www.BlaBlakids.com
- Domino Decorating Book www.Amazon.com
- Paint www.BenjaminMoore.com Hazy Blue and Antiguan Sky
Friday, March 20, 2009
Top Ten Cutest Chairs for Kids
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Elle Décor’s April ’09 issue features their top ten picks for the most stylish choices in children’s seating. I especially love the Lou Lou Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck but a more economically option is the Leksvik chair by Ikea. Click on the image above to enlarge (my apologies for the awful scan, uploading this image was brutal!).
All of the above are sure to add a touch of sophistication to your child’s room, but a few of these are definite budget busters. Below are some more affordable options left off the list but sure to bring a sense of style to their room.
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9Chairs 7 and 8 are the most affordable of group and from Ikea and chair 9 is a modern eco friendly option. With the exception of the two Ikea chairs all are available at http://www.allchildrensfurniture.com/.
Design Tip: Check out this cute idea on how to customize the chairs by Pottery Barn Kids. You can easily add their name to any of the wood or plastic chair options, just visit any online custom decal store for design ideas.
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