Advice
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Designer tips for Modern Retro Style
Photo: Elle Décor Modern Life Concept House Ever wonder how to infuse design décor from 60s and 70s into modern living? Designers have been infusing historical references into their design concept for years. Many times its a subtle reference in the color story of the design palette, sometimes its a piece of heirloom furniture that ties a personal touch of family history. The designs of past decades were hard working multi-tasking pieces. Form follows function and a piece that didn’t serve a purpose was omitted. When designing a retro modern house, consider the usage of each piece and eliminate anything that doesn’t have a purpose. Not only will this…
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‘The Bold Type’ Apartment Style for Less
The Bold Type on Freefrom has been my summer obsession. I’m a little sad that the season is over but find comfort that some of my other favorite fall shows will be premiering soon. I love following the lives of these women as they find themeselves navigating through the working world. Their lives are relatable and so are their apartments. This screenshot of Sutton doing some arts and crafts immediately takes me back to my time in Studio. Using whatever space I had to assemble material boards, sometimes I even sat on the floor to work because it’s was the largest clearest space I had to lay out all my…
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Pink Friday
Happy Friday! Today isn’t just any Friday it’s Pink Friday! Pink had found a re emergence in the design world lately. From Rose gold, to soft pastels to the ever present millienial pink. It was even the Sherwin Williams color of the month for July. Pink is surprising easy to work with. It pairs nicely with both warm and cool neutrals and adds an easy breezy chic modern feel to any space. I recently purchased this pink and blue area rug and gorgeous textured pink throw to pair with neutral furniture for a living room design project. The rug is a true piece of art! It’s the perfect contrast against…
