I love our Brooklyn home (guest room above). And since we’ve lived here for almost eight years, I know every nook and cranny very well. The following sentence: Extremely Even though I’m in my 40s: I’m excited to clean out my closet for fall, clear out storage space, and add some decorative surprises and fun. Here are five ideas (and let me know what design details you’re into these days!)…
Photo courtesy of: Read McKendryStyling was done by Mike Ten Have.
1. Hang art in unexpected places. How cool is that framed picture below the window? I love seeing art placed high, low, around corners…
This photo was taken by Wing Ho.
…like David and Wendy Coggins’ Minnesota home, behind a door.
Photo courtesy of: Owen Gale.
2. Try painting the stairs. Right now our stairs and hallways are white, which is fine, but not great. Maybe we could paint the railing a light pink or dark blue, even if we didn’t go all out like the townhouse above.
Photo courtesy of: Bel MaurizioStyling by Julia Stevens.
3. Display the book cover. I forgot how nice it looks to have a few books spread out on the shelf, and I’d like to try doing something like this in particular: This John Currin cover.
Photo courtesy of: Jessica Burke.
By the way, we don’t have any windows in our house to put a bookshelf like this on, but how pretty would this be?!
Photo courtesy of: Alpha Smooth For ~ dominoDesign by Amanda Jane Jones.
4. Refresh your artwork. Two years ago, I moved two paintings to ‘faux-furnish my living room and was amazed at how different the space looked. I’m also excited to bring in some work from emerging artists and small retailers. this and this and this and this.
Photo courtesy of: Chris Horwood.
5. Add a little more brown. My friend’s favorite color is brown, and she’s been teased about it her whole life. But this fall, brown is all the rage, so it’s her moment to shine. Fashion And decor. I was inspired to bring a bit more brown into our home. blanket? or pillow?
What about you? What design details are you interested in these days? I’d love to hear… Do you remember this reader’s introverted side?
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(Top photo of our guest room Kate JordanStyling Oliver Cano (for a cup of joe)
