The media console is filled with items of the owner's that she already had. We added a bit of metallic gold with the star there and a pop of blue with the pineapple. The white tray with gold handles on the coffee table continues the metallic sheen, which is a must to add right now to be on trend. Silver Koi fish swim in the tray on the coffee table for an unexpected surprise. These items are all fun and also inexpensive, so they can be changed easily in the future for a new trendy look without a lot of expense. I asked the owner to select some coffee table books for her tray that reflect her mood and energy to bring this into the room. What's her mood? It says right there on the covers, what she wanted this room to look and feel like --- Relaxed Coastal Style and Island Whimsy. I think we nailed it. :)

Setting up for a roof in somerville
Home design - mid-sized contemporary home design idea in Boston

BEFORE PHOTO: Sometimes you get used to a room and don't even realize how much of an impact the old decor is affecting your mood. The old paper was dismal and while it was a light color, it didn't do anything to bring life or excitement to the room. The yellow hue created a sallow look that felt depressing and low energy. And get a close up view of the border wallpaper:

Photo of a modern landscaping in Boston.

This chair is the unexpected pop of color and pattern and energy in the room. Otherwise the room would look so lackluster that you might fall asleep in it, which might be nice sometimes, but not all the time. The chair pattern awakens the eye and the round compass pillow is the perfect offset shape to the square design of the chair and the strong diagonal pattern. The pillow softens the chair and has a touch of whimsy reminding you that you've entered a coastal fun zone. I've also added what designers call "a little dirty". It's a trade secret that you always add something that's not shiny and perfect, in order to make the room feel grounded and believable. In this design, I added the sea grass poufs that you see on the other side of the coffee table to give the room more texture and depth. The natural elements anchor us into the feeling of sea grass and island living. BONUS FACTOR: The poufs serve as extra seating at a party, as an ottoman for the chair and as a serving space when needed as an extra table to put a drink or plate on.

Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Boston

This photo is after the damage was fixed
Inspiration for a small modern master white tile and cement tile cement tile floor, brown floor and single-sink bathroom remodel in Boston with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Hidden Bookcase Door leads to secret room. Project and photo by Kala Ambrose - Intuitive Interior Decor
Entryway - eclectic entryway idea in Other

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Office painted and installed new floating floors
Example of a small trendy vinyl floor, gray floor, wood ceiling and wood wall home office design in Boston with white walls

water damage
Mid-sized minimalist home design photo in Boston

Beach style home design photo in Boston

Halloween Home Decor - Coastal Decor - Kala Ambrose Intuitive Interior Decor
Example of a trendy living room design in Other

Halloween Home Decor - Kala Ambrose Intuitive Interior Decor
Inspiration for a contemporary family room remodel in Other

While we gathered most of her Chinoiserie collection on the bookcase, we continued the look around her room, including this chinoiserie pot here holding an orchid, which we placed on her gorgeous new Hooker Furniture Sorella sideboard that we added into the room from Perigold.

It's time to wake up the room a little from the serene feeling of the living room. So I've introduced some art here in bold colors. The artwork is rounded to mimic the round features in the cart and the colors continue the look from room to room in blue, beige, gold and orange. And of course, we need some mood lighting here on the cart as well. Notice how I've incorporated the round feature throughout the space, which keeps the feeling more feminine than hard edges. That's often the difference between a more masculine "nautical" feel to a room versus a more feminine "coastal" feel. Look back at the rooms and you'll see the round compass pillow, the round sand dollar art, the round handles on the tray on the coffee table, the round circles in the artwork and the round shape in the bar cart. It's subtle but adds to the overall effect. It's these subtle touches in design that make all the difference in creating mood and energy flow.

The existing coffee table and end tables stayed in the room, providing a sense of something old and something new, again connecting and creating a timeless feeling that this room has always existed this way in this home. This adds to that Southern family heirloom feeling and charm, where some items are well loved pieces and others are new and connected to the personality of the home owner.

Kohler designed blackout bathroom.
Bathroom - mid-sized modern bathroom idea in Boston