Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Pops of Red

Posted by MAKMU ta On Tuesday, May 24, 2011 No comments

Last week I did a guest post over at My (Newly)Wed Life for Ana.  I shared tips on how to decorate your first home; whether it be a rental home, small home, or any combo of those!  I also did an inspiration board for her living room, as her and her hubby are in the process of redoing it.  So exciting to help!  Here's what she told me about their style:


They love neutrals, geometric patterns, a combination of modern/contemporary with a touch of traditional, pops of red, simplicity and no clutter.  She gave me the picture of the red chair and said she'd love to incorporate it.  Ana also let me know they wanted a smaller couch and two side chairs and/or recliners.  Here's what I've come up with:



I gave them a neutral sofa and side chair from West Elm, the red chair they asked for, a simple, clean-lined leather ottoman, a tall thick-framed stand up mirror {also West Elm}, vertical floating shelving, a contemporary tripod floor lamp, a funky shag rug, and some modern subway art.

Some fun modern touches seen in the art work, rug, mirrors and vertical shelving will really encompass their style without feeling too minimalist.  It's still a comfy cozy room with style! I popped the neutrals with the red they loved and a small accent of turquoise. I'm loving that duo...what about you?  To deal with the clutter, a simple storage solution would be a bookcase with baskets or boxes to tuck everything away in.
Feeling crafty and want to make your own subway art? It's easy! My girl Courtney did one of her own over here.



Here are some other awesome rooms I've found that incorporate pops of red into a neutral room:




House Beautiful 
theLennoxx 
House Beautiful

Notice the turquoise:
Southern Living 
via
Yay or Nay?


Looking for help decorating rooms in your home? I'll be beginning to take clients in June! Email me if you're interested in getting at the top of my list. I already have a few I'm stoked about (: 

Love,
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PS. I'm also over at Carmel's adorable blog, Our Fifth House, dishing on my favorite 3 things I've learned from blogging!

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