Isn’t it always the details that catch our eye and draw us into an otherwise simple piece? Sometimes I become so bored when I’m looking for pieces to use in a project. Everything begins to look a like, with the exception of the price tag and designer name. So when I’m feeling frustrated, I force myself to wait until I see that “something” that catches my eye and causes me to sit up straight.
This sitting room was all about details. Oversized curvy arms, luscious navy velvet tufting, a fabulous little wheel on each leg and an over the top glam chain chandelier. If this were in my house, I’m not sure you could drag me outta here. I’m pretty sure my client loves it too!
We recently photographed a darling craftsman home that we helped a client finish and I couldn’t wait to share a few pics of the gorgeous backsplash. We used Anne Sacks Lume Sticks for the majority of the kitchen backsplash but we were pretty set on finding something spectacular to add behind the stove. From the moment we spotted the Marrakech pattern from the Chrysalis Collection we knew it was going to be the one we selected. I love the mirrored pieces…of course…and I love the way it brought a little focal point to to overall classic white kitchen! Creating custom pieces like this are so fun and totally worth the wait! We are going through all of the images from the shoot, can’t wait to share the rest of the house!
Another busy week in the works and great things are happing already, I love when Mondays are happy days. Grey can be gorgeous! I am so excited to see this living room come together and can’t wait to share all of the fun details as the room comes together. I love the mix of warm greige, charcoal, and tons of textural linens and velvets. Once we bring in the pillows, rug and accessories, this living room will be one of my favorites!
We have been crazy busy around The Studio the past few months and I can not wait to share a few of the fabulous projects that we are working on. This project has been in the works for a while and all of the pieces are finally starting to come in for the installation. We started with a subtle palette of navy, grey and white and brought the room to life with bold pops of color using pillows, art and accessories! Keep an eye out for a few installation pictures as this project begins to come together!
And of course if you see a few pieces you just can’t live without you can snag them in our exclusively online only boutique, Shop Ten 25.
A before and after all in 1 minute and 34 seconds! I am so excited to finally share this video version of one of our latest project updates. The Lash Maxx space was super tiny the first time I began to work with my client, but we made the best of the small space and added plenty of glitzy details. When the space behind the studio became available, my client jumped on it and we began the design for the expansion.
You can see more details on the design process and BEFORE & AFTER images HERE . We are showing off our design concept renderings, detailed drawings of custom elements and fabulous art work from Laura Dro and Stephanie Jimenez and pillows from Aphro Chic, Enjoy the show!!!
Yesterday I stopped by the DLiving set to talk about bringing in vibrant accessories in your home for Spring. We talked about changing out or adding small rugs for added color and pattern, bringing in bold agates, bud vases and colorful lamps. I showed off the new Dhurrie rugs from The Rug Company, Tons of fabulous geodes, vases and frames from Mecox Dallas and chic textural containers and a bright yellow lamp from Arteriors Too.
Then…the major spring before & after happened on set! I spent the rest of the show changing out pieces to on the set to step up the color factor! Take a look at the BEFORE & AFTER shots and be prepared for a major eye-candy overload…we are sharing our sources too!
BEFORE: D TV launched in February of this year and we went with a sophisticated color palette that included a modern graphic rug, bold turquoise seating, art and gorgeous classic tables! You can find details on where to pick up these pieces HERE from our past blog post and HERE on the DHome Blog.
AFTER: After spotting this Sellarsbrook Yellow rug at The Rug Company Dallas showroom, I knew it would be the perfect jumping off point for creating a new look for spring. The Sellarsbrook Blue and Birdie Blossom pillows tied in the spring them too and I love any excuse to change out pillows.
And now to the accessories! I have to give a big THANK YOU to MECOX DALLAS for providing all of the colorful and glitzy accessories for the lounge area! The handblown green and yellow glass knots are the perfect pieces to stack on books, I love how they visually fill a space without looking to chunky. They have a variety of sizes and colors to pick from too!
And these large geode pieces mounted on acrylic bases with brass detailing are beyond amazing. I am seriously going bring a set of these home! I love that Mecox carries pieces like this from local artists too. If the deep pink pieces are not going to work in your space, stop by and talk to the guys about selecting a color that you want, it’s pretty easy! And while you are there, you HAVE TO check out the other trinket boxes, acrylic vases and trays all adorned with colorful geodes!!
And last but not least, these colorful ikat bone inlay trays! They come in a ton of colors as well as multiple sizes. I used them for a pop of color stacked with books and alone on the coffee table to bring in a bit of color too.
Whoo Hoo!!! The Spring issue of Ligne Magazine is out and one of Studio Ten 25′s projects made the cover! The project has brought a smile to my face from the day it was installed, and I love that it keeps finding places to pop up around the blog world! If you haven’t had a change to look through an issue of Ligne Magazine, you really should take a look. I love the depth of the design elements they include in each issue and the project features area always unique, colorful and full of great tips.
Small spaces and compact charm are the focus of the article. See how we were able to make big things happen in small spaces in a large home. Sometimes all you need to do is think about function and let the pretty stuff fall into place! Speaking of stuff…we have provide links to pieces that will help you get the look too!! Gotta love a little something extra…right?
I am so excited to show off the progress in my client’s formal dining room. The dining room is just off of the main sitting room as you walk in the front door and I am so happy that we decided to go bold with Kelly Wearstler’s Fern Tree wall paper from Schumacher!
BEFORE: My client’s had just moved into the house and knew that they were ready to update their existing furniture and lighting and create a fabulous formal dining space. Since the room is off the main kitchen and visible from the moment you walk into the house, it was time to say good bye to all of the existing pieces and start over!
DURING / ALMOST AFTER: I guess we can’t say this is a true before and after, but we are almost there! The Fern Tree wallpaper was installed last week and it looks GORGEOUS and commands your attention for sure! We are waiting on the stunning carved wood dining table and custom velvet dining chairs to arrive in a few weeks. And with a few more simple yet glitzy touches the formal dining will be absolutely stunning. You can get a good feel for the direction of the room with this overall look image too.
And as if the overall look isn’t fabulous enough, the small details that make it complete are pretty fabulous in their own right! I am so in love with the perfectly lined up covers on the light switch and plug plates. Stay tuned, I can’t wait to share more details of each element as the room comes together!
I love all my clients, but the first time I met with Claria Nieves, owner of LashMaxx, we instantly hit it off. It didn’t hurt that her vision for her studio was right up my girly, bling-lovin’ alley. Claria has been beautifying the world for more than 8 years, first as a makeup artist and now as a “lashionista.” She’s a beauty expert who shares my belief that glamour is always on trend, so we designed her new Dallas studio to be over-the-top glam. Yesterday I shared a few of my favorite BEFORE and AFTER images of the space. So as we finalize the interior expansion of their growing space, I thought it would be fun to share the updates and hear from the Lashionista too! Here’s what she had to say about the design process and the fabulous final product:
Q: Why were you drawn to Abbe’s style as an interior designer?
The first time I saw Abbe’s work, I instantly became a fan. It’s very glam and chic, but also had personality.
Q: What aesthetic did you want to create?
I wanted my space to look very glamorous. I love chandeliers and mirrors, and that was music to Abbe’s ears!
Q: How did Abbe help refine and create your vision?
She totally got my vision, and delivered so much more. She brought in some patters and other little details that I would have never thought of myself. It really brought the entire space to life.
Q: What do you love most about your studio?
I love everything! A few of my favorite things are the Mongolian fur benches, my chair in my office and my custom made Lash Maxx illustrations by Stephanie Jiminez.
I adore all things glam, glitzy and girly, and I love supporting my fellow entrepreneurs, so you could say that I’m doubly excited for today’s gorgeous Before and After at Lash Maxx. I was in heaven when the Lashionista Claria Nieves told me she had found the perfect space for her new office in Uptown. I was so happy to see her business growing, AND I knew this project would be all lavender fabulous.
Here are a few photos of the new space before the transformation.
BEFORE: This lobby had amazing potential but needed some serious TLC. The beautiful exposed brick and floor to ceiling windows were a great start, but the space really needed to be softened up.
The AFTER photos are like night and day – literally. This space is bigger, brighter and feels so polished and refreshing. Client’s are now welcomed with a cozy place to wait and they are able to move around a bit more. And you know I’m all over that chandelier, it completely makes the space!
BEFORE pictures of the gas fireplace. Not terrible, but it definitely needed some love to make it the focal point of the room. When you have an opportunity to create a focal point, you have to go for it. Since we were not able to completely update the fireplace, we did have quite a few options for making it stand out a bit more.
AFTER: When we originally designed this space, we fell in love with this wallpaper. We added some new linens and window treatments to soften the room and make everything feel cozier. The large scale pattern gives the illusion of a larger ”accent” wall and of course the lavender and grey work with the overall color palette that we were after.
Finally, we have the BEFORE image of the treatment room. Feels a little sterile, which isn’t terrible for a “treatment room,” I guess. But definitely not what we had in mind. It just didn’t feel like luxury and lacked the amount of storage that we needed for the space as well.
AFTER: Now this is more like it! This room is much more inviting with soft lighting, rich fabrics and storage that is more reminiscent of a bedroom than a doctor’s office. The unsightly doors are now tucked away behind the silk panels and we have added storage cabinets that frame the treatment bed and give us the storage we needed. A few fabulous table lamps, porcelain peacocks and updated linens help to pull the overall look together.
