eDesign | Lia and Jon's Master

Please welcome Chu and Lou to the stage, formerly known as Lia and Jon.

Chu and Lou recently moved into their Portland home and one of their first endeavors was painting the Master a gorgeous navy (tip from the homeowners: primer is not an up sell tactic).

I'm not sure who is Chu and who is Lou, so I'll just say that Lia was concerned the room was going to go too Americana or Nautical and wanted some help.

Chu and Lou's new space plan is below, and you can find their Urban Perch designed Pinterest board here.  I moved their bed in order to open the room up a bit and create a seating area for reading or relaxing.

Hurry and look soon!  Many items selected were from Gilt and are available for a limited amount of time.

A few project details:
Avoid: Orange, Pea Green, Silver, Maroon
Likes: Navy, White, Pinks
Style: Shabby Chic, Vintage, Industrial, Eclectic
Want the room to feel: Clean and inviting with a touch of romance
Existing furniture: Bed and Dresser

I love pairing navy and black.  I think it can look rich (as in plush/opulent, not as in Trump).  So the first order of business was the recommendation to paint/stain their existing bed and dresser black (it's a light pine).

This room has me swooning.  I love how eclectic it feels.  The textures are so much fun and perfect for a young couple!  My favorite pieces are the Meloni Armchair from Home Decorators Collection (amazing price and review history), the Texture Study print from Gilt, and the Lisa Congdon designed triangle wallcovering.

What are your favorite details?

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Shopping | White Side Tables

A lot of clients have been on the hunt for white side tables, so I thought I'd share some findings with you all!

See below for a list of some of my favorite white side tables.  All budgets welcome!

Accent Table with Drawer from Target, $45 (on clearance, so get it while it's hot)

Liatorp Side Table from Ikea, $129

Jeffan Juliette Coco End Table from Wayfair, $199.64

Sparrow Nightstand in White from Amazon, $400

Channing End Table from Jonathan Adler, $795

Mia Side Table from Made Goods, (contact Urban Perch for ordering information)

eDesign | Baby E

I am always so happy to hear when friends are expecting their first baby.  There is so much joy, nervousness and love built into the news that it makes for an exciting mix of emotions!

I've seen Lindsey and Rob's relationship blossom (yes, I said blossom) throughout the years (college, long distance, DC, and now Alabama) and couldn't be happier for them.  Their little one is going to be one lucky gal (awesome parents and good genes, what?!).

Baby E's new space plan is below, and you can find her Urban Perch designed Pinterest board here.

A few project details:
Avoid: Too much color
Likes: Gray, White and Ballerina Pink
Style: Traditional, Shabby Chic
Space Issues: Make sure to fit the full bed
Existing furniture: Bed and Crib

Linds had picked out the bedding and palette, and the bed and crib were existing.  I wanted to make the two areas separate and also wanted to introduce furniture that the baby could grow into.

I also stalked Pottery Barn (meaning I called them) to figure out what grays they used in some of their bedroom sets.

I love how girly and sophisticated the room feels.  My favorite pieces have to be the lamb mobile available on Etsy, the Rifle Paper Co prints (the bobby pin one is adorbs), and the Head in the Clouds throw pillow by land of nod just makes me smile.

What are your favorite details?

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Shopping | Best of Baby

As I get started on another nursery e-design project, I'm finding more and more inspirational sites and e-commerce sites dedicated to all things baby.

See below for a list of just some of my favorites.  Inspiration free of charge!

Lay Baby Lay: Fresh takes on nursery "themes" like this Camping concept board.  Love the mix and matching of vintage furniture with newer finds.  You can find some of her darling prints here.

Pkolino's Safari Collection is one of my favorites.  Their furniture is creative and whimsical, and well made.  And (icing on the cake), one of the founders is a Babson MBA grad.

 Abe's Market is good for all things eco-friendly, particularly their baby and kids products.  I'm particularly fond of Sprout's City Print Cardboard Cubby Bins.  A fun storage solution that kids could definitely grow into.

Design Mom is pure inspiration.  Designer, mother of six, and currently living in the French countryside.

Target's Little Castle Charleston Swivel Glider (lets work on a shorter name) is available here.  Good reviews and reasonably priced at $450 makes this a nursery must have.

 























Also fun is the Nurseryworks Empire Rocker from New Arrivals Inc.

And last, but not least, is Urban Perch's very own Lilypad mirror.  Too cute.

Where are you favorite places to shop for baby?

Shopping | One Kings Lane Summer Essentials

Love me some One Kings Lane.  Full dislcosure: I'm an affiliate.  But a fan too.  Huge fan.

And love the sales going on today.  Can you imagine a teepee in your backyard?  The eight year old in me is so excited.

Check out the links below for more summer essentials!

Campfire Tales Sale at One Kings Lane
This collection is a celebration of summers we remember from our childhood—full of camping tools and picnic must-haves that celebrate simpler times. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites to bring back the spirit of campouts, canteens, and nights under the stars.

Afternoon Grilling Sale at One Kings Lane
To some, the grill can be intimidating: the heat, the fire, the smoke. But there's no need to panic. With this collection of grilling essentials (and the perfect pieces in which to serve your finished product), you'll go from barbecue beginner to grill master with ease.

Cabin Fever Sale at One Kings Lane
Whether you’re sprucing up your summer home or just want to add a splash of easy, laid-back style to your decor, these are the charming pieces you’ll want to dive into. Think washed wood and woven sea grass, weathered ceramics and bubbled glass, versatile hues and lots of texture, all inspired by the great outdoors.

eDesign | Katie and Joe's Master

Katie and Joe recently moved into their new home, and while Katie had purchased a few, key beautiful furniture pieces, the room was ultimately a blank slate.

One of the things I love to do when getting to know a client is look at their Pinterest boards in order to get a better idea of their personal style, tastes and interests.  Katie's personal board was no exception.  While she loves Spanish/Mediterranean furniture, the textures and colors I saw on her personal board were soothing and spa like, and gorgeous! 

Katie and Joe's new space plan is below, and their Urban Perch designed Pinterest board here.

A few project details:
Avoid: Clutter, Black, Red, Silver
Likes: Neutrals, Spanish style
Style: Spanish/Mediterranean
Space Issues: Keep space clean lined
Existing furniture: Dresser, Side Tables, Headboard/Footboard

I created a very clean floor plan and avoided clutter and excess furniture.  The idea was to keep the palette neutral, a contemporary Mediterranean feel.  The gallery wall concept opposite the current window (and eventual french door) is a visual, graphic addition that adds interest without being overwhelming.

Some of my favorite things in the room are the Wayfair Jeffan Juliette Coco Side Table.   I also love the Belo Grey Queen Sheet Set from Crate and Barrel and the DIY from This Old House on how to age a terracotta potter.

What are your favorite pieces?  Do you prefer a neutral palette to color?

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Shopping | Window coverings from where?

The new home project list is never ending.  I'm constantly making lists and prioritizing, and then re-prioritizing.  Sometimes I even add things that are done to the list so that I can cross them off (a glimpse into my OCD tendencies, you're welcome).

One of the first priorities on said list were the window treatments.  Most existing shades in our home were dingy and dirty and falling apart.

That being said, you can spend a lot of money on custom blinds or curtains.  Like, a lot a lot.  And with the number of windows we have, I couldn't afford custom.  In all honesty, I probably couldn't afford custom blinds for one window.

It was time to get creative.  See below for a list of sources I used to dress up our windows on a budget.

This top-down/bottom-up white cellular shade from Overstock has been a saving grace in our bathroom.  I like some natural light while showering, but I'm too old for a free show (you're welcome, neighbor).  The fact that it's cordless adds to my delight.  Super affordable too!

The roman shade DIY tutorial from Little Green Notebook is on my must try list.  Made from mini-blinds she has a sew and no-sew version!  Watch out guest room!

Just ordered these bamboo shades from...wait for it...JCP.  They add a lot of texture to a dull room and paired with white curtains look expensive.

May be stating the obvious, but Ikea's Ritva curtains are clean and classic, and at $34.99, won't break the bank.

Urban Outfitters has some great patterned shears, including their Magical Thinking Diamond Tile Curtains for $34-$49.

Want to make your own panels?  Check out this tutorial from Casa Sugar.

Not sure how long your curtains should be?  Check out this article by Real Simple.

Where do you buy your window treatments?  Got any shopping tips?