Wall Decor

                          DIY, Wall Decor


I recently completed a home project in my dining room/ hallway area and I'm so happy to cross it off my list!  I've been remodeling and decorating my home for the last two years and it's been a blast!!  I always knew I'd have an accent wall in my house either using a bold wallpaper or a unique stencil pattern, finding a style I wouldn't get sick of was the question!

I just happened to come across this great painted wallpaper template by, Jones Design Company and decided this was it!! I followed the tutorial and here is the finished product!  I chose a spot I would see everyday, the hallway which opens up to my dining area, it was perfect! It's a small wall which I liked so the pattern would be a nice pop without being too busy.

wall prior

I went w/ a metallic marker to give the contrast

 

 

                                    The finished product! 

 

Its a little imperfect but that's what I like best!!  The main wall paint is Benjamin Moore, Barely Beige, I first started with the same paint color but in a high gloss hoping to define the pattern but I didn't feel it was enough of a contrast, so I went w/ a silver metallic marker which is ok, it turned out a little darker then I hoped but, it works.

 

(sorry for the dark iphone pics)

 

 

*Next DIY project on my list is an amazing coffee table, pictures to come :)

 

 

~ Liz

Rustic Chic



Rustic Chic

 

My good friend just recently became a homeowner to a great condo in South Boston, so happy for her!  She asked for some help pulling her bedroom together, so excited to help!  The room is Sweet- large scale, huge closet, bright room with a wall full of windows and a wall of exposed brick-Amazing!

 

I found some items I feel would work well with the Rustic Chic feel she has going on already.  The picture below is the  pretty headboard she current has, the color scheme will be pink, navy, and grey-love it!! 

 

 

 

Colleen's pretty pink/salmon headboard and amazing exposed brick wall!



great metal round mirror

love this dresser, clean lines, soft finish and metal hardware

metal nightstand will pop against the brick

soft curved white table lamp will tie in nicely w/ headboard soft curves

   The rug is the first thing you see when entering the room and the largest pieces so she has to love it! I found three options that would work great in her space, the first is designed by Jill Rosenwald (love her work) Fallon slate rug, it's a light grey tone and classic geometric style, my first pick!

Which one?!

The next is a dark navy classic pattern which would be a perfect contrast to the brick wall, salmon headboard, and BM-Revere Pewter wall color she already has! The room has three large bright windows so the dark rug would warm the space- great option.

Lastly is a gorgeous Intertwine deep navy/ cream rug with a nautical feel, which is so my friends style!

My choice for bedding and drapes would be classic white, maybe a monogram pillow in pink to finish it off!

We shall see what she chooses! :)

Blog Launch!

Welcome!

 

 

                  So happy to explore the blogging world with my little baby, Belle Design! 

 

          It's been a desire of mine to share my passion for design and the beautiful styles that excite me everyday!  I've been a huge fan of so many talented bloggers who have inspired me with their daily post!   I'm hoping to do the same and looking forward to the journey, thanks for visiting!

 

 

 

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    Stair Crush......

 

        I'm Loving this picture in so many ways!  This picture has been saved in my files as inspiration for my basement makeover, hopefully one day soon! 

  

 

 

 

I heart the stairs, the bright white color with dark steps and the sisal runner-so classic and crisp!   Amazing white bamboo chairs would also be perfect in the new room, must search antique sales for DIY ones I could own!

* picture source unknown
~ Liz

                         "take the risk to do what you love, and things will work out"
                                                                                                     Tina Roth Eisenberg