Face-Lift! Walls as Art...

As a new season approaches, I found that simply updating existing walls with paintable textured wallpaper can add a whole new look and feel to an existing room.

Textured Wall Coverings from Graham & Brown

Small Squares Paintable Wallpaper by Graham Brown

These can also be applied to a ceiling for added texture and detail to your living space!

Squares Paintable Wallpaper

Trending Thursday ...

This year returns back to stripes, angles and geometry ... I like the dramatic combination of a classic black and white look.

 

Adding accessories and finishes like these to a space gives a very fun, casual, elegant and timeless look.

Mustard on you ...

I was inspired by Gucci's Spring 13' collection for this post. I love the freshness this color brings into a space.

The chartreuse chairs stand out and liven up the dark grey tones in the background.

The color palette above is one of my favorites ... I've used it in my home and absolutely still love it:)

 

 If you're still skeptical maybe just use the color as an accent like the throw pillows and artichoke table lamps.

Using wall paper on a frame instead of directly applying to a wall is a clever idea for those of us who don't want to deal with the process of stripping and damaging our walls.

 Nice controlled use of the chartreuse green paint ... maybe a little clinical in my opinion but a nice fresh feel to it.

Mykonos Blue ...

Fashion Week is here and I am inspired by the runways for Fall/Winter 2013. I see a lot of ocean inspired colors or “Mykonos Blue” as the industry calls it. Lots of deep blue, navy, purple & teal … here are a few of my picks.

 

 Every time I think of nautical inspired interiors the J.K Place Capri comes to my mind. This hotel is a decorator & designer's dream ... from the architectural details to the accessories and furnishings. 

   The Deep Blue paint color pulls you into the space while emphasizing the wainscoting panel details.

  Love the Ikat throw pillows and stripped rug ...  a definite beach house feel, this one's a luxury rental property in St Barts.

Emerald Season ...

 

The color of the year is Emerald Green, this jewel color which is typical of Fall/Winter will carry into Spring/Summer, we will see a lot of this color on walls, accent pillows, floors and draperies.

Here are a few ideas of how you can bring this trend into your home without darkening the space. I personally feel this green works best with neutral colors or white.

 Dining Room by Christina Murphy Interiors

Kelly Green Door

Painted Chest of Drawers, the Hunted Interior

 

Modern Bathroom by Laura Britt Design

Otomi obsession ...

Love this Otomi stencil motif … I’ve been looking for something cool and fun for my six month old niece’s nursery, something she can grow into and I think this is the one. I can just picture her staring at the wall in delight.

Stencil Pattern from Stencil Boss

  

Otomi Pattern by Liliana Sol

Found a few more inspirational pictures using the same print on fabric, furniture and wall art. I'm finding this pattern everywhere and the more I look at it the more I love it ... there's something so magical about it.