We’ve been working hard to decorate my little studio space this month! It’s been SO fun to finally add color to the all-white room! I have a million projects to share with you all soon (Here are the tutorials on the DIY plywood floors and the baseboards, in case you missed them.)
Just like in my home and in my client’s spaces, I wanted a good mix of vintage and new furniture and accessories in this space. I had been doing a little too much vintage shopping lately (gasp! possible?!) and we needed some newer pieces to sort of brighten the look up. My pink ikat Henredon sofas, the Widdicomb table-turned desk, the seriously beat up Plycraft chair, the reupholstered leopard Eames management chairs, the old Italian marble coffee table, etc. — basically everything in the space was vintage, except the IKEA DIY malachite pattern desk.
Domino and I teamed up with Keep.com to add a few of those new pieces I so desperately needed to my vintage mix, and I love what we came up with. But here’s the great news: you can enter HERE to win a $2000 GIFT CARD to Domino’s shop! Instant remedy for those of you in vintage overwhelm (like I was), or those of you who want vintage style, but don’t love the endless hunt/bedbugs. :)
Here are the pieces I chose from the Domino shop, and a ton more photos of our studio below:
Let’s start by the back door. We have the malachite desk along the west wall and I put the just-delivered, freshly reupholstered Plycraft chair just next to that. I love how it looks next to the new Safavieh table. That thing is SOLID. Seriously built to last. The table top is a beautiful piece of sparkly marble and the tapered legs are gilded iron. The base has a really pretty organic quality – sort of perfectly imperfect.
The horn vases are my favorite for office supplies, but I’ve used them for flowers before too and the mix of textures is really beautiful.
On the north wall, against the wall of windows, we put the ikat sofas and the marble coffee table on my old Persian runner.
I got these one-of-a-kind kilim pillows a few weeks ago when they were one of the
Domino Deals (50% off baby!) and they’re gorgeous. (psst…this
Otomi pillow is also awesome)
And on the coffee table is this pretty little
black hex planter from Dwell Studio. There might be no less than three succulents in every room in my house at this point.
This
light blue-green chair is more comfortable than you might give it credit for since it’s so small. It’s adorable and the linen upholstery is well done. The color is pretty with the sofas too, huh?
I’m SO in love with this
Blu Dot lamp. I bought the IKEA knock off a couple months ago, and let me tell you, that one is complete junk in comparison. This lamp is worth every penny, just for the shade alone! It’s a gorgeous statement piece. Look at that pretty base.
I found that little knoll table for (get this) $24 here at an antique mall. I could hardly believe my luck.
Just to the right of the sofas on the east wall is a bunch of new pretty stuff that I’m so excited to share with you! The perfect little cherry on top though is this
Cy Twombly print that I’ve been wanting for years now. I LOVE the colors here. And it was nice that the print came framed.
These little
brass hand sculptures are new too and I love how they look against the black table. I think a person’s hands are so beautiful (especially really old ones and brand new baby ones! Oh, my heart!), but I’m starting to realize that my hand sculpture collection is getting a little out of control at this point. Maybe.
More the share later, when I get to the projects posts, but I just wanted to say that lilac and poppy red will forever be a favorite color combo.
Then just a little to the right, in the window bay, is my sunny desk nook. Those
white S chairs were originally going sit at the malachite desk and one or both of the leopard chairs were going to sit at my desk, but I decided I liked the white S chairs in a pair at my desk instead. When people come over, we all sit together here, and the girls come up and sit with me if I need to work after they get home from school. They color and I type away.
I painted the base of that Widdicomb table with chalkboard paint and I love the ultra-matte finish. And remember this little guy? My
brass colored pencil holder has a star spot on my desk top now. I love it.
I picked up the gray wool office chair at a thrift store and it is so, so comfortable. It’s cleaned up pretty well, but I think it’s going to get a little more love sometime soon. The wooden arms and base need some work. But for now, it’s just about my favorite place to sit and the arms hit the table at just the right spot. The perfect fit.
There are still a few more projects we’re working on (some giant inspiration boards!!), but I’m so happy with the progress in here. It’s bright and cheerful and it feels finished, but not overloaded. There’s tons of floor space for spreading out our projects, but also places to sit and work when we’re just doing computer work. I am so happy and grateful for this studio space. It is seriously saving my sanity. :)
NOW!! Don’t forget to enter
the $2000 GIVE AWAY from Domino and Keep.com. Think of all the pretty things you could put in your home! My fingers are crossed for you! :)
Where did you get the pretty hanging light fixture. I read the post twice and didn't see a link. Thanks!
I believe thats an ikea pendant Jenny hacked a couple of years ago.
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Love seeing your new studio! Thanks for sharing all the great photos! I'm with Teresa–would love to know the source of your large, hanging light fixture. It's gorgeous!
Wow Jenny. It's so beautiful—as always! I want to live in that office!
So beautiful and bright, I love it! You are the master of mixing old and new, a skill I really admire. I'm with you about lilac and poppy red! I just redid my bathroom with that palette, which you can see here: http://redhousewest.com/2014/04/09/meras-house-the-downstairs-bathroom-gets-a-cheerful-update/
Thanks for another terrific post, Jenny!
Really nice ambiance you created there Jenny, Wow!
It truly is perfection, Jenny. I love every aspect of it. And agree that a new/vintage mix is The. Way. To. Go.
Jenny so gorgeous! Tell us more about the lamp on your desk!
I love how this room turned out! Is that the same Maskros hanging light that you made for your loft? It looks amazing in this space!
Love how fun & eclectic your space is!
Where are your blinds from?
Gorgeous! I love it all! Could you tell us the name of the navy paint on the door. So cool!
love the space! can you tell me more about the marble coffee table (between the coral sofas)? thanks!
Love it! Where are the bamboo shades from?
Your posts are serious eye candy! Love the new space!
The door is amazing!! You blow me away every time!
I cannot believe how much you have done in such a short period of time!! And this whole space is crazy-good…every little thing. And, YES…that DOOR!
There is nothing like having a studio in which to spread yo self out–and you have a fine, colorful one!
Awesome giveaway, too!
Such a lovely studio space. I like how clean it feels and yet it's colorful.
Love all of it! You have a beautiful unique style and a friendliness that is so sweet! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
I seriously love your style. I love how this space turned out.
I'm having a bit of a hard time figuring out the layout of the room in my head, I'd love to see a wide angle shot of the whole room.
Again, beautiful, beautiful.
My favorite is that gorgeous lilac chair. Everything is so bright and happy. You are really great at mixing patterns and styles.
LOVE the way you combine styles and colors to produce such gorgeous spaces!
I like the idea that you share here and I hope there is a fresh idea that can be shared in the future
If later there was a chance I would like to exchange thoughts with you
Thank you very much for sharing interesting things here
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Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! You mix colors so well.
Actually… I would love you to talk about how to keep colors from falling flat in a room.
Anyway, very well done. Loving the sofa area.
The studio is looking great!
I love the mix of modern and old! :)
xx
Sofia
http://framesandhighheels.blogspot.pt/
Are you kidding me with that ikea lighting hack??? Fabulous. It looks amazing there
Jenny ~ omg…the DOOR! I am in total L.O.V.E. with that deep rich blue lusciousness. omg…love. I mean, I get it, you are in total new excitement love with all the new pretties and I get it, I really do. Well, maybe…because I keep scrolling back to the total rich classicism of that AMAZING door. Tell me already how to do it….I need it already. I think I am willing to learn how to wield a saw for this!!! So happy you sound like yourself again ~!!! Congrats on all your new goodies and the many, many accomplishments. TJF
Absolutely love that vignette with the purple chair, red lamp and navy door! Such an unexpected colour combo that works so well. Pinning! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your studio is amazing! The furniture, the art, the small details all blend perfectly . The element that made my heart stop however, you did not mention, the navy door! Was that a vintage find, a DIY project?
I love how bright the room is!
Such an inspiring space today on a gloomy day over here in NY. Love everything you did! Enjoy it.
It's all oh so good. And I know what you mean about vintage overload – I tend to fall into that trap too. It's all about the mix of old and new, low and high, and as usual, you've pulled it off to perfection. That poppy red and lilac combo is a fave too, and the Cy Twombly print pulls it all together. Oh, and the door! Okay, I'll quit rambling now.
And thanks for the giveaway! It's awesome. Fingers crossed!
So bright and beautiful! I love the combination of colors, patterns, textures…it is spot on, and really lovely.
GORGEOUS!!! thanks for sharing, I covet it all
It's just perfect, Jenny…per usual!!! Can't wait for all the tutorials!
Inspirational space!
I would love to know more about the purple chair and that door too!
I will be redoing an apt soon with boring flat doors, that door is stirring up ideas in my head!
LOVING the door! What a great detail to the room – do you mind sharing what color that blue is? Its awesome!
Love love love your new studio!! Fantastic feel and style! Always fun to see how you pull it all together :) Great Domino pieces as well!
xo
Christa
http://www.gardeniasandmint.wordpress.com
What kind of succulent is that? I've never seen it before and love it!
Hi Jenny,
Love the studio space, especially the ikat sofas and persian runner, just divine.
Any chance we'll get an update on the library soon? I'm absolutely desperate to see what you've done there. :)
Thanks for all the eye candy and inspiration.
I'll say it again. I want to live in there! LOVE IT! Well done.
Oh my goodness, Jenny! You have done a fabulous job!
Teresa
I love the mix of old and new. Your spaces are such an inspiration. Beautiful!! Such a great space to work in.
Jenny Bifano
Again, you always inspire me to get out and get my vintage shopping on!
This is perfection!!! Bravo!
Wow. So. Amazing!
Please please please let me know where you found your window coverings? Love the office.
Oh my goodness—-THE DOOR, the lilac and poppy color combo, and that beautiful abstract art work!!! Nothing could have been more perfect for that room; or any room for that matter.
I love to check out your blog each day as you NEVER cease to amaze me with your creativity and talent.
I like the vintage pieces you incorporated. Could you show us a picture of the whole space as well?
oh yes, the blinds on the windows are perfection! So is everything else but esp. those blinds ( and the penicl holder in brass .. a definite memory maker for the girls childhood I would bet)
I'll ad my request for a source on the window blinds whenever!!!
Beautiful space.
What a colorful, happy place to work! Love everything about it, Jenny.