Decorating a house takes a lot of time and a lot of money. If you live in a huge house, it takes even more time and more money. I’ve been working with a handful of my clients for a really long time on their large homes. We sort of take things piecemeal and I’m cool with that. I like working in layers.
This client has a large and lovely home and though she likes the look of her home to fall on the less cluttered side, I’d say we’re about 75% there with her decorating projects. But I think it’s good to take a break, let the new furniture settle in a bit and begin to prepare for the next layer.
I got some of the progress photos from this home last week and I thought I’d share a few shots. You’ll probably remember the night stand project from this old post.
I think this home is the perfect mix of high and low furnishings. The couple spends on only things they really, really love and plan to keep for a long time.
These were two inspiration images for the oldest daughter’s room:
Sources:
Wall color: Benjamin Moore Pale Oak
Chair: LEE Industries in Raspberry Strie velvet
Pouf: Tazi Designs
Bed: Oly Studio Helena
Sheets: Serena and Lily
Duvet: Pine Cone Hill (Hannah in pink)
Quilt and shams: Matteo
Box spring cover: Restoration Hardware Matelasse in Blush
Rug: Wool broadloom that looks a lot like seagrass but is really quite soft.
Pink chevron pillow: Fabricadabra
Nightstand: Homegoods DIY knock-off of Bungalow 5 night stand
Side table: Restoration Hardware Baby
Lamps: Pottery Barn
Curtains: Made them from inexpensive but nice, heavy weight linen I found on Fabric Row in Philly
It was a perfect match with the duvet. We really wanted a coral, peachy pink for the room, so this fabric was a big find.
The placement of the windows and the queen-sized bed made curtains tricky. We opted for one wide panel at each window pulled to the side with a tie-back. It’s hard to see, but we added a thick band of creamy white linen to the leading edge. This was our inspiration photo.
Ruthie Sommers for Domino
We’re getting there! Layers! We’ve talked about putting up a big wall of fabric-covered cork board in a coral and white stripe for pinning up homework and artwork, etc. There’s also some cute pink movie posters that need to go up.
beautiful..it is a perfect amalgamation of the two inspirational images…great job..thanks for sharing..do visit my blog too..it is polka dots today! xx meenal
very pretty. soft but not too sweet. just right with the pale oak paint. love the uncluttered look.
pve
Hey Jenny ,
I love your blog I saw the whitewashed bench you found the other day and while searching craigslist I found two "endtables" that could easily be transformed into that Dorothy Draper bench knockoffs! Thanks for the inspiration :)
http://carlalamae.blogspot.com/2011/04/x-bench-marks-spot.html
What a beautiful room! Did you have the curtains made, or did you sew them yourself?
I agree with that! I think if I ever won the lottery, my hosue and yard would look GREAT…but if you do it too fast, it looks like you threw it together.
Love it! The room looks adorable, I'd be happy to move in myself!
Oh wow this room s so pretty! What an awesome job you have done!!
So so pretty! I'm not a little girl anymore and I would LOVE to live in that room- I think she will love it for years to come!
Just gorgeous Jenny. I love it all! This will go in MY inspiration folder!
This room is so stunning! I especially love the mix of price points in this room.
Beautiful! Some girl is very lucky to call this her own space. This room will definitely grow with her, too.
What a lovely room–just beautiful, Jenny! Thanks for sharing!
Yummy, and I love your approach, let things settle a bit along the way. In the end an ideal final result when time is given to think about the details.
What an absolute dream of a little girl's room! Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Love everything you did!! Such a pretty color combination.
Beautiful, and that pink chair is ammmazing! I'll take one please :)
How cute is that poof!
The room really looks fabulous.
It looks so beautiful. I love seeing your projects! The perfect spot for a young lady to grow up.
What a pretty look. I love the mix of high and lower end. It looks so cozy. The post title is completely accurate!
That looks so pretty and fresh! I like the idea of working in layers. I think it for sure makes for a unique home when you have the time to really think about decisions and shop around.
Such a beautiful girl's room, pink but not too sweet!
It's pink done right! I love it!
I die for that chair! What a lucky little girl that gets to love in that gorgeous room.
This room is so well done. What a lucky girl!
looks awesome jenny!!!!
Looks great! I loved that dresser makeover. Can you share the source/brand for the pulls. I have been searching for ring pulls to put on one of my desks and I CANNOT find any simple ones like that.
Thanks!
Too cute!! i wish i had a room like that when i was younger… even now it's a great concept!
Wow. Such a gorgeous room! Great for a girl at any age!
Thanks, guys! This has been a fun project!
Style-Edition, try Bellacor or Lee Valley Hardware for simple ring pulls.
xx
Love it! The pink is just right. I paired a salmon pink in my living room with navy and yellow pops… it works!
oh, jenny, it's beautiful! if i were a little girl, i would love to live in that room… will "grow" so well with her too. that chair is amazing. xo
Love it. Especially love the chair!
CUTE! Love the chair and the chevron pillow.
Just beautiful. I am heading to Ikea this week and will be sure to check out the frame. You are a favorite read for me.
Vikki
It's Beautiful! Pretty in Pink!
oh this room is just perfection. i love everything about it – nothing is overboard and it is easily transformable into a "more mature" room later in life. love, love, love it.
Shoes Full of Feet
I couldn't help but notice your purse/bag in the picture of the pink fabric. Where did you get it please??
LOVE the room by the way.
Hi Alli – It's this bag in the Mango color:
http://www.laplates.com/Personalized-Canvas-Bags-p/580.htm
xx
Jenny what a fabulous space. You have just done such a great job..magazine worthy.
Thanks Jenny!!! Going to snatch one up for myself RIGHT NOW!!!!! YAY!!!
Jenny, this room is great! I'd love to see a post from you about working in "layers". I am moving to a new place in a couple of weeks and all I can think about is how much I want the decorating to be DONE right away. What are your secrets for taking your time and "layering"?
beautiful. the best is so gorgeous!
so delightful, I like how simple the curtains are , yet very charming