HACK #1: SAMPLES Not sure how that crib bedding will look with shade of lavender paint you picked out for your nursery? Or if that hand-scrapped, hardwood flooring is really the color it shows on your screen? Then order a sample, heck order several! If you are ordering furniture or decor items made of upholstery, leather, wood, or metal be sure and check with the online retailer to see if they offer swatch samples. Some are free and others are available at a minimal fee. Many retailers will also ship them to you for free so no need to worry about incurring any extra costs. Even if you're ordering samples at a price it is worth your time and money to confirm what you are actually ordering rather than guessing on what something might look like. Otherwise you may find yourself spending more than just a few dollars wasting your time going through an unnecessary return process. These professional tools take the guess work out of shopping on line. You can match up swatches across different brands to see if colors and textures work together. Not to mention super convenient for bringing around with you while you shop at various actual “brick & mortar” stores. A much better option then lugging that comforter set around with you. Am I right? Favorite retailers for samples: Serena & Lily: bedding, decor pillows, rugs, drapery & upholstery The Land of Nod: bedding, rugs, drapery, furniture finishing & upholstery Restoration Hardware: bedding, drapery, rugs, upholstery & furniture wood Anderson Hardwood: flooring Joann Fabric & Craft Store: fabric & upholstery Dwell Studio: upholstery West Elm: rugs & furniture Crate & Barrel: rugs & furniture Pottery Barn: rugs & furniture wood Loom Decor: fabrics & upholstery Colorhouse Paint: mini paint colors I have been working for weeks and weeks from my chilly studio with my favorite hand-knit blanket on my lap and the warmest wool socks on my feet. As I am sourcing pieces to complete clients' rooms I notice that my eye is gravitating towards warm, cozy, furry, fuzzy, fluffy, and snuggly pieces. In other words I’ve been craving all the hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) I can handle. What better looks to bring into your nursery or child's bedroom than lots of feel good pieces? While we all want that luxurious quality in such touchy feely things, sometimes in our kids room we find the need to save instead of splurge. That doesn’t mean you need to scrimp on style. These savvy prices on our favorite hygge styles will have you feeling warm and fuzzy all over! I just want to live in Ferpie and Fray's world of hygge – a comfy cozy place surrounded by familiarity. Amanda's refinished furniture pieces are like therapy for the soul of your home. You don’t look, you have a conversation with them and afterwards feel calm and comforted.
When I look at her work I get a sense of something that's always been there – as if they always existed exactly the way she has refinished them. They are understated, statement pieces that are painted in gentle, rich and sometimes slightly daring hues. I often find myself immediately drawn to a piece and then looking back at it a few more times to discover all the little details that it posseses, each time seeing something new; subtle curve of the legs; intricate carved detail; or even the spacing of the knobs or pulls. Keep reading and you'll see why Amanda's work makes you look twice. And wanting more. If you want to find something FABULOUS for that nursery or child's bedroom, than click over to the LuLu & Georgia site. You'll probably be like "WHOA!" I love this rug for my bedroom or "HEY NOW" this lamp would dazzle in our dining room – that's kinda why shopping this site is so fabulous.
Last updated 2/5/2021
This post may contain affiliate links which help support our blog efforts. If you are the decision maker for the style of your baby's or child’s room you're a big influence on the final design decisions. I know when designing my son’s nursery I was thinking about how “I” wanted to feel in the space. I knew that there would be crying (him or me) and frustrating moments (again him or me), but I wanted to feel calm to carry on. But it wasn't all about me, ultimately it is about my baby's ability to feel safe, relaxed and experience a minimal amount of stress. Since it’s a proven, scientific fact that babes (and kids) pick-up on the emotional vibe of their parents, I knew I needed a room design that evoked as much peace and serenity within myself as possible. That meant soft neutrals, at my fingertip functionality and soothing sounds. No surprise that the wall color I selected was called "Quietude". (City Night Lite Nursery) Of course minimalism or monochromatic spaces don't make everyone feel at ease. Nor is serenity the only positive emotion to instill in your little one – and when it comes to the older kids they are the ones that are more directly effected by their environment. So for fun, we’ve pulled together a short list of 9 popular room styles and how they translate into personalities. We hear all the time that a client knows the look they want, but no idea where to start on shopping for it. We want to help you limit your hours spent shopping for a specific look so we have provide our favorite go-to stores by style. 1. BOHO
unconventional, personal, and exotic style
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