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…
Michelle Woeller says
Love the mirror…definitely a statement piece!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
It's to die!
Albertina M. Cisneros says
that is such a pretty mirror!! Adore!! I was thinking I need to go to Home Goods….I haven't been a while. Good luck with the couch. And thanks for the basket sources…I adore them!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I need a HG fix at least every other week!
Laura@Elegant Nest says
Those baskets are amazing! Cant wait to see which you choose and use…
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Shhh…I haven't chosen baskets yet. I like to live on the edge 🙂
Elisa of Fancy Free Me says
Oh that mirror is marvelous! Good luck with the sofa!!!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I want the mirror for myself so bad!!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
Love everything you have picked out so far! Where did you find all of those great pillows?
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
It's my secret my pretty 🙂
Linda {Calling it Home} says
Love all your tips, the baskets are great, but the mirror is faboo. Hope the sofa makes it.
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Is it anywhere in the official ORC handbook that I can't keep some of the items for myself??
Kim says
I agree … nothing like seeing everything in person and getting to touch … i need the touch!! love all the pillow options! xo
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Oh yes, touch, smell, pick up, stare at…
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
Can't go wrong with any of those pillows or baskets. Love the mirror you chose!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I have a pillow and basket addiction!
pam {simple details} says
Thanks for all the collection of basket ideas! I'm going to reward myself with a HG trip after I get a few more things off my list! 🙂
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
That really is a reward!
Improvement List says
I agree…accessories are what make the room. Can't wait to see how this all turns out!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Accessories are my favorite thing about interior design!
Vel Criste says
Yes, amen to shopping for inspiration! Actually it's my go-to activity for almost everything- feeling down, needing a break, exercising! LOL! Anyway love all the pillows youve chosen and that mirror is a 'killer'. Hope everything gets delivered on time, I always bug and call weekly to make sure my items get shipped on time, it truly helps. Good luck Beth!
Shauna@Satori Design for Living says
I'm doing a lot of sourcing for my office makeover too. The weeks seem to fly by so fast, don't they!
Mallory | Confetti and Stripes says
Thanks for including me as one of your favorites…im honored! I agree about going shopping..this is also great for styling. I always over buy figure out what works and then return the rest. It makes your life so much easier!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I know my HomeGoods staff probably gets sick of seeing me in the returns line 🙂