Favorite Spaces :: 1.11

Je te présente, the very green (literally and figuratively) offices of Buck O'Neill Builders, located in San Francisco, designed by the very talented jones | haydu architecture firm. I find that the older I get, the more drawn I am to modern design and architecture, and this office space totally takes the cake. 

 

The space's palette consists of salvaged wood, stainless steel, glass, white concrete, and white walls, contributing to an airy space. A living wall of mixed plants serves a dual purpose by also serving as an air filtration system - one of the coolest ideas I've ever seen.

The focal point of the office, the living plant wall art, is affixed to a perforated stainless screen that is connected to a fan. Air is drawn through the plants, providing natural, energy-free filtration, and then recycled back into the space. The office space is on track to achieve a LEED Gold rating. Bravo, Buck O'Neill!

I love everything here except the bathroom. It looks like either pennies or wine corks glued to the wall. 

Ya know?

xoxo
Chels

Favorite Spaces :: 12.14

Some more breathtaking interiors from the fantastic Luis Bustamante. He has such an incredible talent, it takes my breath away! I love how he uses symmetry without being too formal or stuffy. Absolutely mesmerizing. Enjoy! 

xoxo

Chels

What Dreams Are Made Of

This bedroom... holy geez...

This bedroom is what my dreams are made of. It's pretty much like someone went into my brain, compiled everything I want and need in a bedroom space, and turned it into real life.

There are so many dreamy things here, I don't even know where to begin.. the blanket is divine, the ikat curtains are heaven, the mercury glass lamps are sheer perfection.. do I need to go on?

If I ever had a room like this, you guys would have to pull me out kicking and screaming if you ever wanted me to be a productive member of society again. That's how much I love this room.

Amber Interiors.. Thank you for providing me with so much inspiration! You're a decor genius. 

Images belong to Amber Interiors.

What would your dream bedroom look like?

xoxo
Chels

Beautiful Things

I really wish I was as talented as Jen Collins of Hello Jenuine. Her work is so peaceful and calming, and she has such a unique illustration style!

Check out more of her work on her website, or purchase prints from her Etsy shop!

All images belong to the artist. 

Have a lovely Thursday, my dears! 

xoxo

Do Work, Son!

Some of my favorite office spaces, courtesy of my Pinterest page.

Would it even be possible not to feel accomplished and important if one of these was your personal office??

Say it with me... ahhhh... so dreamy and peaceful

My absolute favorite office of all time - belonging to the ever-glamorous and always hilarious, Khloe Kardashian

Friday Funday

Happy Friday, beautiful ladies! 

Enjoy every moment of your weekend!

xoxo

A Very Glamorous Thursday

This room just infatuates me. The amount of details and layering is pure genius. Your eye darts from the chaise in the middle of the room, to the framed coral on the far wall, to the sputnik-style fixture on the right, to the blown glass eggs on the foremost table. Perfection, I tell you!

Notice how almost all the furniture features stark, modern, clean lines? Even the upholstered chairs on the right have modern chic silver legs. Pair this with the soft, billowing curtains, the organic coral fans, and the natural stone object on the table - voila, automatic chic.

I'd love to share the designer with you, but the name has been lost somewhere in the black hole that is my computer. My apologies.

xoxo

Favorite Room for Friday!

Time for some lovely interior design eye candy for your Friday afternoon!

This fabulous interior was done by Laura Hardin / Intrigue Interiors, located in South Carolina. The things that catch my eye first are the white, bright walls and (of course) the unique wooden gear on the left wall. Notice how the designed subtly matched the crosses of the gears with the crosses on the sliding barn doors, and the circular shape of the art on the right? It's the little details like that that really bring a space together. Try this in your own home! Repeating shapes, lines, and colors is a great way to draw the eye to different areas of a room and keep the attention moving. In the living room above, the rug adds a lot of texture while the coffee tables keeps sleek, straight lines.

Always, the necessity for any well-styled room is some fresh flowers. Always. ;)

xoxo

Currently Coveting :: Green, Green, Green

Emerals green, kelly green, pea green, fern green, lime green, forest green, mint green... 

I'm typically drawn towards warmer colors when it comes to interior decorating, but for whatever reason whenever I'm asked the question "What's your favorite color?", my response is always "GREEN!"

I love the serenity and calmness of this color.. plus I'm kind of a hippie at heart and it reminds me of being outdoors. Literally like a breath of fresh air. 

I want to know - whether it's fashion, interior designs, art - what colors are you leaning towards lately?

xoxo

Light & Bright

Loving these light and airy interiors...

My bedroom at my old Auburn apartment was decorated in all light colors.. white walls, white bedspread, white furniture - and I loved it! I picked that bedroom specifically because it got the most sunlight. This made it impossible to sleep in late with the sun shining in your eyes every morning - but I didn't mind. Except on mornings when I had been out late the night before.. then I cursed my bedroom decision. But that's a whole other topic. Haha. 

My new apartment is more or less the complete opposite - dark furniture in the living room and bright, bold colors in my bedroom. It's meh. I miss my Auburn room, it was like my little oasis in the middle of the craziness of college. 

One thing I've discovered moving around so much is that design is always, always evolving as you grow and your personal tastes change. You have to try new things to learn what you do and do not like.. and if you don't like something, try again! That's the beauty of design - it never has to be permanent. Changing the feel of a space is as easy as painting a wall, switching out accessories, or painting some furniture.

I'd love to hear your design stories. What was your college apartment like? Please share!

xoxo

One Day You're In, and the Next Day...

You're out. (In my head, this is said in Heidi Klum's voice from Project Runway).

Chevron, you're so out, and herringbone, you're oh so in.

Although these two looks are very similar, the recent chevron craze has left somewhat of a bad taste in my mouth lately. I'm love it, but I'm tired of it. See the above illustration for a more detailed view of what makes these two patterns different.

Both patterns are quintessentially European and, in my mind, just scream "apartment in Paris". However, I find the "flow" of the herringbone pattern much more visually pleasing than the sharp lines in chevron. 

I'd love to know your thoughts and opinions!

xoxo