Idea Board Challenge

A while ago, I was asked to create a bedroom idea board for a 20-something young lady.  Sounded easy enough, but there was a challenge: she had a cobalt blue tile floor!  Given that the flooring was not something you would easily overlook, I chose a wall color on the same side of the color wheel as blue so that the floors would appear more intentional.  I also employed lots of black and gold to complement the cobalt and give the room a touch of glam.  However, I wanted the bed to still be dreamy and feminine, so I found a wonderfully ornate headboard with a pastel pink floral fabric to pair with crisp white bedding.   Here is the final look:

The Paule Marrot fabric on the headboard (shown below) has been discontinued unfortunately, so I am in the process of picking another textile that will work just as perfectly.  

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Designer Crush: Miles Redd

So... I have not been too thrilled about the overall look of my living room.  I love each thing individually, but when looking at the space as a whole, the word "blah" comes to mind.  I think it's because the colors are more neutral and washed out than I would normally prefer.  I decided that I need to spruce it up bit by adding punches of color into the mix - Miles Redd style.  If you are into design in the least little bit, you are probably already familiar with the genius that is Miles Redd.  I mean, the man is A-MAZ-ING!!!  Here are some of my favorites of his:

via Gretchen Aubuchon Design

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via Elle Decor

via House to Your Home

via StudioTen25

 via New York Social Diary

 via Material Girl

via Jorge Rosso Design Blog

via SR Interiors

via Jorge Rosso Design Blog

 via House Beautiful

via House Beautiful

 via Elle Decor

via Elle Decor



 via The Decophile

Now that you've seen some of Redd's portfolio, I plan on injecting some "Miles moments" into my  living/dining area by putting bright emerald silk dupioni pillows on the sofa and then carrying that color family into the dining space with teal cushions on the bench.  However, I feel like I need to do more with the living area by adding a patterned fabric or something.  I am still not 100% on everything and would really love some second opinions.  Please!

Have a happy hump day!!