I cannot look at this sunroom, designed by Ingrid Fretheim, without feeling happy.
photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Such a happy spot.
No?
Southern Accents, Summer 2008
Lynn Morgan Design
Timeless, no?
With Maddie in preschool 4 mornings a week and Harry ever more active at almost 11 months, I now understand who the silly old Calgon ads were aimed at. Calgon may not be my thing, but I’ll take a bubble bath with my favorite L’Occitane fragrance, some relaxing music and a refreshing beverage any day. Of course, how could you not relax in this setting?
Liz Williams Interiors (photo: Emily Followill)
Liz Williams Interiors (photo: Emily Followill)
Not to be overly dramatic, but I literally fell off my chair the first time I saw those floors. LOVE!
I fell in love with this Lilly Pulitzer by Lee Jofa fabric and knew I wanted to see it used in Maddie’s room.
The initial plan was to do drapes….but I need 25 yards and really this is just too much to spend in a three year old’s bedroom. So, I’ve decided to go to plan B and use it on an upholstered headboard where I need more like 5 yards. I went to my upholsterer last week armed with sketches and dimensions. He’s going to do a mock up for me and assuming all goes well she will finally have a big girl bed ready when we move back in after the remodel.
Need some upholstered headboard inspiration?
Amanda Nisbet
Elizabeth Dinkel Designs
Michelle Adams / Lonny
Tracery Interiors
Mary McDonald
Anne Selke
Do you have an upholstered headboard? Like the look?
Late last year I posted the photo below, loving the blue and green mix and loving those drapery panels (still wish I knew what fabric they used).
Then last weekend while wasting time researching on pinterest I ran across this image. Yep, it’s got to be the same room, right?
Of course, this made me want to see more…..so some more searching lead me to this next image (yes, I know I claim to be so busy…..but this is oddly how I often zone out and relax…) Definitely the same bones with a more eclectic vibe. Love it too.
Home of John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon via Apartment Therapy
image by Jill Slater
If you want to see more of this dynamic duo’s home, go here and here where it was featured on Apartment Therapy (with lots of resources generously shared as well). To check out their portfolio and their blog, go here and here.
Despite the fact that these floors are now off the table for the remodel (both for budget and logistical reasons), these images remain the inspiration for my kitchen seating.
Windsor Smith
Windsor Smith
Many of the chairs like this that are available retail are offered in a limited selection of colors (black, white or cream). But, I may want to liven mine up so I have been searching for manufacturers who will do a custom finish vs. having to buy chairs and then have them sprayed after the fact. I’ve found a few at varying price-points.
First, these are sold in pairs and the price is fairly reasonable. This chair is actually a hand carved wood chair. The pair sells for less than $1,000 even with a custom finish. The cushions are down filled burlap.These may be the winners for me given the price. I need armless as well and like the lines.
This next version is quite a bit more. But, it is a beauty don’t you think? Again, they will do custom and pricing depends on if you want the frame only or want the cushions (and what type of fill).
This last chair can also come in a custom finish. It costs considerably more than the above two options and has more of a fretwork pattern. It is probably too much for us (especially since we don’t need arms….which would be custom) but I do love this manufacturer and this piece reminds me why.
I have also started my search for the right wing chairs for the table ends. Last night we entertained 7 adults and 6 kids for dinner. It always amazes me how everyone ends up in the kitchen standing up all night. It just reiterates to me how important kitchen seating really is! Are you the same, do you always end up in the kitchen while entertaining?
