Category: chesterfield

  • Beautiful Interiors (and great tips!) from Fixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines

    Beautiful Interiors (and great tips!) from Fixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines

    I guess I’m a bit late getting on the Fixer Upper bandwagon, especially considering they will no longer be doing the show *tear* after season 4.  Even if you don’t always love their projects, Joanna Gaines is undoubtedly wildly creative and talented, and I love the little tidbits of design wisdom and inspiration I get from her.

    Joanna keeps you guessing by always using unexpected materials in her renovations. Glass tile and wood counter tops?  A great solution for keeping a space warm but also clean and simple.

    Updating antiques is simpler than you think.  I mean, these doors MAKE this room!  And with all the furniture restoration products and tutorials out there now, learning how is simple.

    Joanna is also a big fan of mixing metals.  What really attracts my eye is the brass mixed with the wood beams.  It keeps the space from being too slick, but also too rustic.

    Gray works in every space.  I couldn’t agree more!  Joanna uses gray a lot because it creates a calm and neutral backdrop, allowing your furnishings and decor to shine.

    That teal rug with those aged leather chesterfields is to-die-for.

    Use shiplap.  Yup, if you’re a Fixer Upper fan you are very familiar with pine panelling called shiplap.  Joanna swears by it. 
    Read all of Joanna Gaines decor advice and see more at Domino.
  • Decorating with Velvet for a touch of luxe

    Decorating with Velvet for a touch of luxe

    I’m definitely not into frilly and fussy when it comes to my home decor, but sometimes a girl just needs a little luxury in her life.  Especially as the temperatures drop and we spend more times indoors, it’s nice to have your home feeling a little more indulgent and comfortable.

    Enter velvet, beautiful color, amazing texture, and when done right just the right amount of chic.

    Here are some examples of velvet used in decorating that I love.

    How beautiful is that blue velvet chair?

    More is more with a chesterfield in velvet and a faux fur throw to boot.

    For just a small touch of glamor try a velvet ottoman.

    Really scared of going overboard?  With velvet pillow you can’t!

    This green velvet ottoman on the pink rug is a fun combination, and keeps the room from taking itself so seriously.

    If you’re into more is more, nothing is more luxurious than a velvet headboard in royal navy!

    Do you have any velvet in your home?

    all images via Elle Decor unless otherwise noted

  • Beautiful Interiors (and great tips!) from Fixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines

    Beautiful Interiors (and great tips!) from Fixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines

    I guess I’m a bit late getting on the Fixer Upper bandwagon, especially considering they will no longer be doing the show *tear* after season 4.  Even if you don’t always love their projects, Joanna Gaines is undoubtedly wildly creative and talented, and I love the little tidbits of design wisdom and inspiration I get from her.

    Joanna keeps you guessing by always using unexpected materials in her renovations. Glass tile and wood counter tops?  A great solution for keeping a space warm but also clean and simple.

    Updating antiques is simpler than you think.  I mean, these doors MAKE this room!  And with all the furniture restoration products and tutorials out there now, learning how is simple.

    Joanna is also a big fan of mixing metals.  What really attracts my eye is the brass mixed with the wood beams.  It keeps the space from being too slick, but also too rustic.

    Gray works in every space.  I couldn’t agree more!  Joanna uses gray a lot because it creates a calm and neutral backdrop, allowing your furnishings and decor to shine.

    That teal rug with those aged leather chesterfields is to-die-for.

    Use shiplap.  Yup, if you’re a Fixer Upper fan you are very familiar with pine panelling called shiplap.  Joanna swears by it. 
    Read all of Joanna Gaines decor advice and see more at Domino.