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5.10.2016

E-Design Project: Philadelphia Suburbs Master Bedroom Plan

Hello friends! Long time no talk! Things have been ca-razytown over here recently and I've hardly had time to breathe, let alone post on the blog. Between my husband finishing up his semester and graduating with his MBA this weekend (I can't believe how quickly two years have gone!), a bunch of traveling, things ramping up with Mix & Match, and heck, just life, I've had to pick and choose where to spend my time and sadly, blogging didn't made the cut. I've still been pretty active on Instagram though, so if you want to catch me in between posts, you can follow me over there.

But! Some big news in my life is that as of the end of this week, I'll be full time with Mix & Match! Yep, I'm quitting my day job to pursue my e-design business and I couldn't be more excited. I'll have more on that in a separate post soon, but what that means for y'all is that you'll probably be seeing more interior design-focused posts - hope you're ready!

Big stuff, friends, big stuff.

Now, speaking of e-design, I've got a really fun project going on for a new client, and she was kind enough to give me permission to share the inspiration, plan and, fingers crossed, after photos once everything's installed. Since e-design is all done online and installed by the client, I don't always get to see the final product, so this is a real treat.

My client and her husband happen to also be great friends of mine and they're transitioning from a small one bedroom in the city to a larger two bedroom apartment in the suburbs. Since they're gaining a bedroom, they decided to put their current furniture in the guest bedroom and start with a clean slate in the master bedroom. I was thrilled when they asked me to put together a plan for that space!

The look they're going for is modern farmhouse with a touch of industrial. It definitely has Fixer Upper vibes and it's going to be beautiful!

Here are some of the photos she shared with me as inspiration:

{Sources: clockwise from top left: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6}

What I pulled from these photos was a primarily blue and white theme (with a little bit of green) mixed with warm wood tones. There's also a lot of great texture going on with both the textiles and furniture. It'll definitely be a cozy and inviting space.

Here's the design board I came up with based on these ideas:

What do y'all think? Is this look up your alley?

Another fun treat with this project is that I get to share many of the sources! You can shop the post for the items below:

Upholstered Bed* | Nightstand* | Lamp* | Dresser* | Curtains | Mirror | Trunk* | Rug | White Sheets* | Navy Duvet | White Quilt* | Striped Euro Shams* | Green Leaf Lumbar Pillows

(*affiliate link used - I earn a small commission for your purchase, but your price doesn't change. Thanks for supporting May Richer Fuller Be and Mix & Match in this way!)

I can't wait to share the progress on this project with you. They'll be up and running in their new place later this summer, so I should have photos to show you then!

I think the next project I'll be sharing is from the e-design giveaway I wrote about a couple of months ago. The winner was a dining room that was just begging for a makeover! That project is coming along too - more soon!

*Psst! Need help with your home? Come on over to Mix & Match Design Company and let's chat!

4.28.2016

Kitchen Renovation Inspiration

{Sugar & Cloth}

That's right, a kitchen renovation! Though it's not going to happen until later this summer, it's never too early to start planning and dreaming, right? I'm also hoping that y'all will chime in with your two cents on kitchen renos. I'm all ears!

Nothing is set in stone yet, but let's start with a few facts about the direction we're headed and then I'll get to the pretty stuff. :)

We're planning:

Modern white cabinets (who's surprised there?)
Marble-like quartz countertops
Brass hardware
Dark floors
Stainless steel appliances

We'll pretty much be starting from scratch while basically keeping the same layout. The one lone survivor in the demo phase will be the dishwasher (we bought it when we moved in since the house didn't have one). For cabinets, we're 90% sure we'll be using IKEA Sektion system with VEDDINGE fronts, so lots of cabinet building will be happening over here! I can't wait to get started.

Here are a few kitchens I've found that I love that echo the style/look we're going for:

{Annabode via Design Sponge}

{Sita Montgomery Interiors via Style Me Pretty}

{Francois et Moi}

{Oh Happy Day}

{Nicole Davis Interiors}

{Burke Decor}

{House Updated}

Get the idea? ;)

Of course I'll be sharing all the nitty gritty details from the planning phase all the way through to the reveal, so get ready for lots of kitchen happenings soon!

For reference, here's what our kitchen looks like now:

I can't wait to get rid of the green laminate countertops and that seen-better-days stainless sink!

4.13.2016

Must-Have Decor: Round Brass Mirrors

{via Amber Interiors}

Round brass mirrors are definitely one of the most versatile decor items you can have in your home. Its clean lines and warm metal finish make it a classic that fits just about every style: mid-century modern, boho, traditional, hollywood glam and more. And, bonus, there's a place for one in most any room in your house. You can't say that for many pieces of decor, can you?!

To show you how pretty and versatile these mirrors are, I pulled the best examples I could find from around the web. I hope you enjoy browsing these, and if you make it to the end of the post, I've got a little surprise for you in the form of a very affordable option that I just purchased for our house!

{via Becki Owens}

Mirrors have the ability to make a room look bigger and brighter, especially when there aren't any windows nearby. The living room above and entryway below are great examples of that.

{via Architectural Digest}

They also work well as a nice, polished touch of decor over beds. How fun are they in this twin bedroom below?

{via Birmingham Home and Garden}

{via West Elm}

Mantles are another piece of prime real estate for these mirrors. The roundness balances out and softens the sharp edges and angles of the mantle nicely.

{via Maggie Stephens Interiors}

{via A House in the Hills}

So what do you think? Are you sold on adding one of these to your home? Or do you already have one? Where?

Alright friends - hooray! You made it to the end of the post, and here's your promised surprise: Target recently came out with 28" round brass mirror for - wait for it - $49.99. If you're not on the hunt for mirrors regularly, just know that's a crazy good deal (especially for a good sized mirror). For comparison, the next cheapest option I've found is $249. Run, don't walk, to Target for this one! #targetdoesitagain

Check it out below:

{via Target*}

*Affiliate link: That means I get a small commission for your purchase, but it doesn't change your price. Thanks for supporting MRFB!

3.14.2016

Favorite Finds | Modern Dining Room Light Fixtures

We've been slowly chipping away at pulling our dining room together (can't wait to share some progress soon!), and one item we haven't figured out yet is the light fixture. I've heard it said before that light fixtures are like the jewelry of the room and I think I have to agree. They can add such spunk and personality to a room.

Since we just forked over a significant chunk of change for a new-to-us dining room table, I'm a bit reluctant to purchase a light fixture at the moment, but that hasn't stopped me from window shopping my way through Google, Etsy and Pinterest. If you're in the market for a new modern chandelier, I've found some really awesome options for you to check out! Or, if you're like me and not quite ready to make that purchase, but appreciate great lighting design, you can just ooo and ahh over the ones below like I have. You'll notice I have a tremendous affinity for brass and black fixtures - I make no apologies for that, ha!

Here are my favorite finds:

1 | 5 Orb Chandelier by Lucent Light Shop via Etsy

2 | Vega 5 Chandelier by Schoolhouse Electric

3 | SAIC Together Pendant Light by CB2

4 | Pelle Chandelier Gooseneck by West Elm

5 | Vintage Metal Large Chandelier* by Unitary via Amazon

6 | Cabildo Chandelier by Sazerac Stitches

7 | George Kovacs Pontil Chandelier* by Kovacs via Amazon

Which one is your favorite?

* Denotes affiliate links. When you purchase an item using my link, I receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks for helping support this little blog!

2.22.2016

Favorite Find {Organization}: IKEA TRONES

If you've been around this blog for any length of time, you know I love me some good organization. When we moved into our new house around Thanksgiving, we were suddenly faced with something we had never had before: tons of storage space! Since we have fairly large closets in each bedroom, a linen closet in the bathroom, an unfinished basement and a garage, we haven't been very efficient or thoughtful about storage organization. We were desperate to get everything out of boxes and out of sight when we moved in, so we haphazardly threw things in closets upstairs and whatever didn't have a home there got demoted to the basement - not so good! All this disorganization been starting to bug me lately, and I'm hoping to get on the organization train soon. I figure if I write about it here, y'all might help keep me accountable :).

One place we've struggled with since day one in this house has been shoe storage, so I did what any normal human on the hunt for organization inspiration would do - headed to Pinterest. There I found my new love: the IKEA TRONES. I had noticed it in store before, but after seeing them in real folks' homes, I've become a big fan. It's a versatile little guy that provides great storage for shoes, but can also be used to store a variety of other small items as well. It blends in nicely with many decor styles.

Let's take a look at a few examples, shall we?

Gosh, the possibilities are endless! I can see these being used in so many ways other than shoes. Also, did I mention the price? $39.99 for a set of three boxes. Unbeatable!

Do you have any of these in your house? If so, what do you use them for?

2.11.2016

Five Ideas For Large Scale DIY Art {That Don't Look DIY'd}

If you caught my last post about my thrifted china cabinet makeover, you might have read that I'm in the market for some large scale art to flank either side of it. In an effort to keep costs down, I'm strongly considering DIY'ing a couple of pieces. I find that if you're purchasing art, most large scale stuff is either a) expensive if it's original work or b) cheesy if it's inexpensive. (Those two are the extremes of course - I know there's some great, reasonably priced large scale art out there.)

DIY art, on the other hand, can be more wallet-friendly, but I find that the problem with DIY'ing art is that it often looks DIY'd - do you know what I mean? (Hint: not the good kind of DIY.) It can be challenging to make it look really good - at least, that's my opinion.

There IS hope though!

I found some really great examples of large scale DIY art that I think most anybody can recreate and can be confident that it will look awesome. I've split them up into five categories and have an example or two of each to give you (and myself) some inspiration. Let's get to it!

ABSTRACTS:

Oh abstracts - how tricky you can be! I painted one that's currently hanging in our living room and am pretty happy with the way it turned out. I'm no artist - I just experimented until it looked the way I wanted it. I'd like to try my hand again soon! There are many, many kinds of abstract art that range from very simple (like the brushstroke art below) to more complex (like the series of three below). Try your hand at both!

Simple Example | Francois et Moi

{Francois et Moi}

Complex Example | Dans Le Townhouse

{Dans Le Townhouse}

ENGINEERING PRINTS:

Engineering prints are simply large scale copies printed economically on lower quality paper (think blueprints). Black and white ones are super inexpensive, but color ones are also available and are pretty affordable considering the size (the example below was $23). You can have these printed at office supply stores like Staples and then frame them (or don't - your choice!). If you're in the market for a simple, large frame, try the RIBBA from IKEA.

Black and White Example | House By Hoff

{House By Hoff}

Color Example | Mountain Modern Life

{Mountain Modern Life}

FRAMED WALLPAPER OR GIFT WRAP:

There are so many beautiful wallpapers and gift wraps out there these days. Wallpapers can get pricey, but you can search Etsy for remnants that are much more affordable. Wrapping paper on the other hand is more budget-friendly, and its easy to find in small sheets from places like Paper Source and Rifle Paper Co.

Example | Nalle's House

{Nalle's House}

Example | Mint Design Blog

{Mint Design Blog}

SCULPTURAL WALL HANGING:

The Nester has a fantastic step-by-step tutorial showing you how to make one of these, which starts as - you'll never guess - a mop as its base!

{The Nester}

OVERSIZED TYPOGRAPHY:

If you have Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, or just good handwriting you can do this! Choose your favorite phrase, type it out and have it printed at your local copy place, or write it straight onto a canvas. My best advice? Keep it simple for the biggest impact.

Example | The Hunted Interior

Kristen purchased this print with the iconic phrase from Gone With The Wind from Letters on Love (a shop that doesn't seem to exist anymore, unfortunately!), but you could certainly recreate something like this yourself.

{The Hunted Interior}

Example | Katalina Mayorga via Refinery29

{Refinery29}

Well! My creative wheels are definitely spinning now with all this research I've done, and I'm thinking it might be time to create something for my dining room. How about you? Are you ready to make some art? Do you have other DIY ideas you think I should try?

2.03.2016

Small Bathroom Inspiration: Wallpaper

We have one little bathroom in our new house, which has already seen a nice transformation thanks to the power of paint, but I have big dreams for that small space. Though the size won't change, I'm hoping to find ways to make it a little more functional and add some pretty along the way. Thankfully, the previous owner chose some pretty classic fixtures and finishes that we can definitely live with, but I'm hoping to change a few things over time to make it more "us."

One thing I'm considering is adding wallpaper on the top half of the walls. The bottom half is classic headboard, which I like a lot, so I'm thinking that'll stay. I've been scouring the internet (ahem, Pinterest) for bathroom wallpaper inspiration, and I've been pinning quite a few good ones that I'd love to share with y'all today. Wallpaper sure adds some style!

{Domino}

{Decorpad}

{BHG}

{Orren Pickell Building Group via Houzz}

{Domaine}

{Ashley Whittaker Design}

I could certainly go on and on about these pretty spaces, but let's recap why I like the above images for a sec. One common theme I'm seeing is that for the most part, I gravitate toward modern graphic/geometric paper in a single color (plus white). Navy and neutrals have my heart, but how fun are some of these other ones like the last one? I think there's an opportunity to have some fun in this bathroom of ours.

What do you think? Would you go with wallpaper in a small bathroom? I'd love to hear why or why not!