An open plan living room and kitchen, with custom furniture featuring warm, layered neutrals and eclectic original artwork. The use of natural tones of cream, oatmeal, putty and gold accented with pale blues and greens, gives this living room a "West Coast Meets the Hamptons" style.

Gramercy Park private residence brilliantly designed by Elise Som Design Studio. This bedroom features our Low Tide Raincloud rug size 3x5. -Images provided by Elise Som Design Studio

This J-town client worked with an online design service to select their furniture for this long and narrow Family Room. They made some great choices including a navy sectional and a colorful rug. However, they still needed help pulling everything together. We started by adding the incredible media cabinet along the wall opposite the sectional to balance the space. And as large as the space is, there was no place to display their travel treasures so we added this unique etagere. We framed the windows with lovely linen drapery panels in an oatmeal color to pop off the navy accent walls. We tied all of our colors together will this vibrant artwork for over the mantle. This is such a fun couple, and now their main Living Area truly reflects their personality and love of travel. The moral of this story is you can have great furniture and your room still won’t feel like home. It is the finishing touches that make a house a home. Enjoy!

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and brown floor walk-in shower remodel in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

RUSTIC GLAM Time Frame: 5 Weeks // Budget: $16,000 // Design Fee: $1,250 After purchasing a new home in north Upland, this young couple enlisted me to help create a warm, relaxing environment in their living/dining space. They didn’t want anything too fussy or formal. They wanted a comfortable space to entertain, play cards and watch TV. I had a good foundation of dark wood floors and grey walls to work with. Everything else was newly purchased. Instead of a formal dining room, they requested a more relaxed space to hang out with friends. I had a custom L-shaped banquette made in a slate blue velvet and a glamorous statement chandelier installed for a wow factor. The bench came as part of the table set, but I had it reupholstered in the same fabric as the banquette. A ceiling fan and a new entry light were installed to reinforce the rustic vibe. Elegant, yet comfortable furnishings were purchased, custom 2 finger pleat drapes in an oatmeal fabric were hung, and accessories and decor were layered in to create a “lived-in” feeling. Overall, the space is now a great place to relax and hang out with family and friends.

Inside mount custom basswood shutters with double panel in center and single panels on either end of triple window. Transoms are open. By Advantage Shutters Middle Tennessee

Light and bright primary bedroom featuring wall paneling and coffered ceiling with beams. Winged upholstered bed in a neutral oatmeal tone accented by pillows made from vintage European linen. White oak bachelors chests with a light wash and cup pulls. Off white woven shades framed by white linen drapery with vertical soft beige stripes on black iron hardware.

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Mid-sized transitional wooden l-shaped staircase photo in New York with painted risers

Cabinetry: Framed Full Overlay (Maple Melamine Interior Uppers & Lowers) Backsplash tile/stone: Tribeca Oatmeal 2.5x8 subway tile, herringbone pattern Perimeter & island countertops: Hanstone Calcutta Gold Microwave/Speed Oven: Kitchen Aid 24" Undercabinet Micro Drawer in SS Refrigerator: Kitchen Aid 42" Panel Ready French Door Range: Kitchen Aid 36" Gas Range in Stainless Steel Dishwasher: Bosch 24" DW in Stainless Steel IIBSHPM78ZSSN Island paint: SW 6215 - Rocky River Perimeter paint: Painted SW 7004 - Snowbound

This large kitchen and bar area features Brighton Cabinetry with Hillsbrad door style. The light cabinets have a maple Oatmeal finish and the dark cabinets are Maple Zinc. The countertops for the entire space are LG Viatera Aria quartz.

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos by: Desired Photo
Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove shower idea in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and a hinged shower door

Cabinet Brand: BaileyTown USA Door Style: Chesapeake Wood Species: Maple Finish: Espresso Counter top: Hi-macs solid surface, 1/4" Top & Bottom Radius edge, Oatmeal Remnant color

RUSTIC GLAM Time Frame: 5 Weeks // Budget: $16,000 // Design Fee: $1,250 After purchasing a new home in north Upland, this young couple enlisted me to help create a warm, relaxing environment in their living/dining space. They didn’t want anything too fussy or formal. They wanted a comfortable space to entertain, play cards and watch TV. I had a good foundation of dark wood floors and grey walls to work with. Everything else was newly purchased. Instead of a formal dining room, they requested a more relaxed space to hang out with friends. I had a custom L-shaped banquette made in a slate blue velvet and a glamorous statement chandelier installed for a wow factor. The bench came as part of the table set, but I had it reupholstered in the same fabric as the banquette. A ceiling fan and a new entry light were installed to reinforce the rustic vibe. Elegant, yet comfortable furnishings were purchased, custom 2 finger pleat drapes in an oatmeal fabric were hung, and accessories and decor were layered in to create a “lived-in” feeling. Overall, the space is now a great place to relax and hang out with family and friends.

Design By Lauren Levant, Photography by Ettore Mormille
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