Any great shopping tips or diy’s you want to share?
Why yes, yes I would! My number one tip when it comes to designing a room is GO SHOPPING! There is nothing more inspiring than going into retail stores and getting ideas for your room. I know, I know it’s a big favor of me to ask you to go shopping but I feel sure you can pull it off! Those visual merchandisers have jobs for a reason and you should take full advantage of their expertise. I am not suggesting you walk into a Pottery Barn and knock off an entire room set-up, but you can go and look at how they have paired colors, textures, and lighting. It also helps to see specific items in person. Shopping online can sometimes be deceiving on size and color so I always recommend seeing what your buying in person whenever possible.
We are here at the halfway point of the ORC so I am in major shopping mode. We have picked the big items so now I need all of the accessories that, in my book, make a room design special. I am in the midst of hoarding lots and lots of pillows. I always try to bring lots of options so we can play around. As a homeowner I would want to see all of the options in person. Here are some that I am bringing…
My other go-to accessories are baskets. They are instant texture and functional for all kinds of storage. I usually like to find mine at HomeGoods but here is a round-up of some good ones, each under $50…
CB2 round basket / Home decor / Braided basket / Linen basket / Home decor / H M small item storage, $13 / H M small item storage, $13 / H&M weave basket, $13 / Handle basket / Bathroom – United States of America / Threshold Seagrass Basket with Handles 17″ / TAG Baskets Scalloped Seagrass Basket | Wayfair
My absolute favorite piece in the room is the mirror we chose! I have been dying to use this ever since I first saw it at West Elm…
Next up on my to-do list is to choose lamps and find some affordable botanical prints. I also need to find a way to make a couch be delivered before Nov 7th…any ideas?! Hey what’s an ORC without a little panic, right? And sorry that I don’t have mid-progress shots of the actual room. I won’t be seeing it again until install day…eek. Good panic, right?
Go check out all the talent at the link up party!
Look for a couple of my favorites…
And as if you haven’t already…the veterans…