Get The Look - Dining Room

Since we have a major holiday coming up that involves the dining room, I thought it appropriate to deconstruct one for our third installment of "Get The Look."

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This lovely space is the work of Karen Cole and Melody Duron.  It feels fresh and current but also has an old world charm to it.  I could see it in a beach setting but also as a country home. 

My favorite thing about this space is the round dining table.  A round dining table is truly the best if you are interested in long parties of lingering at the table.  They are so much more conducive to conversation than any other shaped table (I know this sound crazy, but it's true!)  

Also, dining rooms are one of the most difficult rooms to do on a budget.  I've found when sourcing furnishings for clients you can really save some money on upholstered pieces, pillows, artwork and accessories.  But, it's more difficult to find inexpensive casement pieces that are well made.    

So, with that caveat, here are my picks to give you this look.

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Happy Monday! M.

Get the Look- Living Room

Let's kick off the week with a second installment of "Get the Look."  Today we are going to focus on this fabulous living room.  I just love the idea of using four chairs in a space like this.  In fact, I posted about this very idea for a living room.

Here's our inspiration. . . 

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I know!  It's stunning.  So fresh and crisp - but not tied to a specific season.  I could totally see this space in the Spring/Summer months or in the Fall/Winter months.  Really nice combination.  Also, it's modern but with a cottage vibe - very difficult to pull off.  This is the work of Atlanta based interior design firm - The Design Atelier.  This one was a major challenge.  In fact, while I was sourcing it, I thought several times, "Now, why did I decide to do this series?!"  I hope you enjoy my efforts!  

Here are my finds for this lovely room. 

 

 

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Happy Halloween! M.

Get the Look - Family Room

I've decided to start a new series to run through the end of November.  I'm calling it "Get the Look."  This time of year, I'm always busy working with clients who really want to focus on sprucing up their homes for the holidays.  There are still a few weeks left before all the festivities begin. So, I thought it would be the perfect time to give you some ideas for your space.

 First up, a cozy family room.

This gorgeous space has an elegant, rustic country feel.  It was designed by the very talented Christie Hanson, and I think it's the perfect room for a bit of Fall inspiration.  

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Here's the other side of the room.

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Although, I do not have access to the actual sources used in the space, I can at least show you what I consider affordable alternatives to "Get the Look."  

As I've mentioned time and time again, you can achieve a high end look without spending tons of money.  The key is to know when to save and when to splurge.  This coupled with some clever sources (i.e., thinking outside the box) for furnishing will give the the look and save you some money.

Here are my finds for giving you a similar look for less.

  

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Wheh!  I hope you're feeling inspired.  If you get busy, you can have your home looking fantastic before the holidays!! M.