Homestead Entryway Reveal

Today we have a fun, little reveal for you. You may remember the living room and office transformation from Homestead? Today, we're revealing the Homestead entryway. Our design focused on one wall within the entryway - you could say it was more of a refresh. Speaking of refresh, head to our Instagram or Facebook accounts later today to learn who won the Spring Refresh Giveaway!!!

Okay, back to the reveal. If you follow us on social media, you may have see this video way back in December (eek, can't believe that was 3 months ago!). 

This is from the Homestead entryway and it's our favorite method for creating a gallery wall. We cut pieces of paper in the size of each frame/mirror/decor and hang everything in place with painter's tape before we starting nailing. It's one thing to look at your gallery on the floor and another to look at it on the wall. This method also helps when it comes to hanging everything up. We mark where the nail should go on the paper. We've found this method to be easier and more accurate than measuring. 

Here is what the space...really the wall...looked like before. 

And here's what it looks like now.

Our tried and true entryway formula is texture + mirror + storage = success. And, yes, of course we applied it here. We painted the walls, changed the light fixture, created a gallery wall and replaced the bench with a console table (you may recognize this console table from our Pilgrim Project), making sure to incorporate texture, a mirror (in this case 3) and storage.

Painting the walls had a huge impact. This color is November Rain by Benjamin Moore. It's a really soft, subtle gray that works well with beige tones. 

The gallery wall was a fun puzzle, as all gallery walls are. The gorgeous oil paintings in their vintage gold frames are owned by our client. She let us go through her collection and pick the few we wanted to include. We love how the set of round brass mirrors contrast the shape of the frames and their style - the frames are ornate and vintage, the mirrors are simple and modern.

{Design Tip}: We love using Command Velcro Strips to hang unusual wall decor. These round mirrors don't have hardware on the back to hang them. No prob. We slapped on some velcro strips and problem solved. Be sure to check the weight of the item you're hanging and the weight limit of the strip you're using. 

Like the gallery wall, the color palette is also both vintage and modern. Nothing like black, white and gold. 

We added texture with faux flowers, which can be replaced with fresh flowers or different seasonal stems.

The baskets on the bottom shelf of the console table add more texture and more hidden storage. Double whammy. 

And here's a side-by-side Before and After shot.

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BEFORE

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AFter

Little space, big transformation.

Next week we have another interview with a BIG TIME designer. Happy Monday and have a great week.

- Leah, Sonia & Michele

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Pilgrim Project Dining Room Reveal - Part 2

We're back with the rest of the Pilgrim Project dining room (if you missed Part 1 when we covered the dining table and console table, click here). Today we're sharing the sitting area, a bench for even more seating and an updated hallway/room entrance. 

The Pilgrim Project dining room is nice and big, which gave us space to create separate areas of function (a term that doesn't roll off the tongue, but we use quite often...check out our Homestead Project for more). 

Before we review this awkward term, here's a "before" photo of the room. 

Okay, back to the "areas of functions". Here's a handy/sloppy little diagram to highlight the many sections we worked into this one room.

Let's start with the sitting area and one of the biggest and most favorite-est mirrors we've used to date.

The simple, elegant lines of this mirror are a great match for the simple, elegant lines of the chandelier.  The size of the mirror is also, of course, amazing for maximizing the natural light and making the room feel even larger.

The low profile of the armchairs are great for letting the light shine in! Have we (over) emphasized the importance of natural light in our designs?

While we stayed neutral with the armchair fabric, we made sure to add some pops of color with decor. The overall neutral palette makes the space calming, the layers of texture (we'll get there in a minute) make it cozy and and the pops of color add interest.

We added more seating by way of a bench because there was room and necessity. The timeless windsor style is ideal for the transitional vibe of this space and the classic bones of the home.

This sweet little hutch was previously owned by the client, we just found it a new home in this hallway. With a lamp, some simple decor and two large framed photos already owned by the client (and relocated by us), this space feels inviting, calm, and fresh. 

Now, let's cover just some of the texture we tucked into this one room. 

That was fun.

And that's a wrap for the Pilgrim Project....dining room. Did we mention we're currently working on the mudroom and office space for this home?! So, it's not goodbye, just see you soon. 

Here's our source list. Be sure to check out Part 1 of the reveal for sources related to the dining table and console table. Enjoy!

Rug

Armchairs

Green pillows (on armchairs)

Floor mirror

End table

Clear vase (on end table)

Clear lamp base (on hutch) 

White planter (for plant in metal frame house) 

Bench

Diamond pillow (on bench)

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Pilgrim Project Dining Room Reveal - Part 1

Another reveal for you this week! WE LOVE REVEALS!!! It's weeks and weeks of our hard work all rolled into a few images which capture our final vision, they are so much fun! And for this project we actually installed it before Christmas. You may have caught some sneak peaks on Instagram and Facebook. It's a bit excruciating to complete a project and then wait to reveal the finished design. It's like finally buying a pair of ridiculously perfect boots you've been eyeing forever and then putting them in your closet and not wearing them for months on end! Like we said, excruciating. To make matters worse, today's reveal is only Part 1 of 2. This project, our beloved Pilgrim Dining Room Project, has a lot to cover, so we're serving it up in portions. 

The project as a whole is in the transitional family (similar to our Homestead Project). But, here we incorporated a lot more natural textures and neutral tones with black accents and pops of green, our favorite. Our client was so trusting as we designed not only a beautiful, but a functional room, for her young, amazing family in the 1920's home that she grew up in. For today's post we're focusing on the dining table and console table.

Before we get too deep into the completed space, let's look back at a before photo.

And a side-by-side.

The dining table and chandelier are two changes with huge impact. 

We chose a round, pedestal table for a couple reasons. First, it partners well with an open concept space. We all love open concept spaces because they feel so airy and connected, and a round table lends to this feeling - it's visually soft and fluid and allows for your gaze to continue to move around a room. A round table also makes for seamless traffic flow, which is ideal for a large family with fast-moving, traffic-making kiddos. The pedestal base is great for cramming in a few extra chairs when hosting guests. 

These awesome dining chairs bring the texture. And we LOVE texture. Texture makes you feel cozy and makes a space feel livable and lived in - like home. These chairs are also surprisingly comfortable and sturdy. Can't overlook practicality when the primary users of a space aren't old enough for a PG-13 movie!

For the table centerpiece, we kept it simple and modern. This green vase is from the Hearth and Hand collection at Target (beautiful and budget-friendly) and these "flowers" are actually in the cabbage family. Seriously!

Finally we make our way to the chandelier. The previous space didn't have any existing lighting above the table. We knew bringing in just the right light fixture would serve both function and design appeal. It's a favorite element for us. It is traditional in its profile, which works so well in this older home. But, the thin, elongated arms and simple lines are wonderfully modern. It's elegant and cool at the same time. 

And here's the console table. Doesn't it fit perfectly into this nook? Nooks can be challenging because you need to be especially thoughtful about proportion - are you filling the nook with the appropriate sized piece? But, nooks are also built-in (literally) charm. So, take your time and find the right sized furniture, believe us it is worth it.

Check out a photos of this space before we got our hands on it.

You know how much we love all things green these days (remember the velvet green chair from our Mayberry Project?!!! SO GOOD). Well, for the Pilgrim Project, we brought our love to the next level with some green on green action - fresh cut stems in green vases. And the basket full of birch logs isn't too bad either. 

{Design Tip} If your accessories budget is minimal, you'll need to prioritize. Storage and plants should be 1 and 2 on your list. They bring function and mood. And they are beautiful. 

Stay tuned for Part 2 of the Pilgrim Dining Room Project reveal, the seating area! 

Dining table

Dining chairs

Green vase (medium) 

Green vase (small)

Console table

White planter (for Boston fern - left side of console table)

Black wire basket

Wood box ("The Local Bakery") 

Wire and rope basket