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Savvy Chic: A Mother's Day Oasis

Savvy Chic: A Mother’s Day Oasis

Growing up, I would play outside for hours upon hours and have discovered a love for comfortable outdoor spaces.  With Mother’s Day and warm weather rapidly approaching (pause and get a card right now!), I thought I’d put together this motherly inspired outdoor space (and yes, that’s an outdoor sofa!): It’s cool and feminine all …

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Savvy Chic: Best of Contemporary Lighting

Savvy Chic: Best of Contemporary Chandeliers

If there’s one thing in the design field that really gets me going, it would definitely be lighting.  I love anything to do with lighting: table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, pendants … lighting, lighting, lighting!  I have been known in the past to DIY lighting – it’s a little scary though, you know, the electricity …

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Designer’s Dilemma

So, remember a few months ago when I took over the Savvy Blog with the intension of talking about the redesign of Donna’s house and what pains we designers go through when designing our own spaces!?!??  Well, one, we’ve been so busy with other people’s things (i.e. our awesome clients!) and two, things just take …

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Small Space, Big Art

So, I know you’ve all heard me say it 47 times, but things in my house are constantly changing and I’m always looking to diy.  I recently painted, and by painted, I meant re-painted our master bedroom. It’s an awesome dark navy.  With the new paint job came new art for above the bed and …

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May
17

Savvy Police!

by Donna Hall

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That’s the sound of the fire trunk’s siren going off because Elizabeth Banks is on FIRE!  Ya gotta give me credit for attempting the sound, right?                                                 …right?

 

We love Elizabeth’s (yes, we’re on a first name basis) black and gold Versace look!   For our living room inspiration, we decided to make it a bit more heavy on the gold than the black.  The contrast between the matte black and shiny gold really pops.

This look is very edgy and Bad A**, so our room has that feel as well – metals and animals print, linear and curved lines, and I can’t forget to mention a foot and a head!

Don’t forget to click the image above to check out where you can buy each of these items and get this look in your home!

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May
11

Savvy Chic: A Mother’s Day Oasis

by Donna Hall

Growing up, I would play outside for hours upon hours and have discovered a love for comfortable outdoor spaces.  With Mother’s Day and warm weather rapidly approaching (pause and get a card right now!), I thought I’d put together this motherly inspired outdoor space (and yes, that’s an outdoor sofa!):

It’s cool and feminine all the while warm and inviting, just like a mother should be.  The soft touch of the brass table, the sweet hint of a modern lace in the side chairs, and the blue green color, because she let me pick it.  Ok, I’m getting a little emotional.  Click the image and see the product details!

Enjoy your Mother’s Day Weekend – I know I am, my mom is flying to Chicago from Charleston (South Carolina, god no, not West Virginia), to visit.

 

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May
10

Savvy Chic: Best of Contemporary Chandeliers

by Donna Hall

If there’s one thing in the design field that really gets me going, it would definitely be lighting.  I love anything to do with lighting: table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, pendants … lighting, lighting, lighting!  I have been known in the past to DIY lighting – it’s a little scary though, you know, the electricity and all – I could fry myself.  Don’t try it at home, kids.  Whoa.  That was a tangent.

Point is, I love lighting and I want to show you some of the awesome contemporary chandeliers that we have recently discovered.  A few of the pieces are on the higher end of anyone’s budget, but they sure are pretty to look at!

Contemporary Lighting (Click Image for Product Details)

 

 

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May
08

Designer’s Dilemma

by Donna Hall

So, remember a few months ago when I took over the Savvy Blog with the intension of talking about the redesign of Donna’s house and what pains we designers go through when designing our own spaces!?!??  Well, one, we’ve been so busy with other people’s things (i.e. our awesome clients!) and two, things just take time!

A backorder here, a backorder there, a contractor here, an electrician there… you get the idea.

Good News: Donna’s powder room has been completed!

First of all, don’t even ask me how our photographer took that picture without getting his reflection in the mirror, and second of all, don’t you love how over-the-top this small space is?  The average powder room is a mere 3 feet by about 6 feet.  By adding this large patterned wall covering (with applied crystals, no less) a large amount of interest is created by making what would seem to be a small space much more extensive.  The darker plum color and crystal touches are feminine, while the rich wood tones create a masculine appeal.

Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone – go over the top and dramatic!

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Apr
25

Small Space, Big Art

by Donna Hall

So, I know you’ve all heard me say it 47 times, but things in my house are constantly changing and I’m always looking to diy.  I recently painted, and by painted, I meant re-painted our master bedroom. It’s an awesome dark navy.  With the new paint job came new art for above the bed and the removal of the previously existing art wall.  I was left with quite a few pieces of art and not too many places left in the condo to put them.

I ended up putting a large vintage poster in our small guest bathroom.  In the words of Carrie Bradshaw, it got me wondering about large pieces of art in small spaces.  Art always has an impact, but when it’s large and the space is small, the art can quickly become the room.  Check out these awesome rooms with massive works of art:

(Above: dark walls and a large Buddha head create such a dramatic impact in such a small space.)

(Above: This rooms is small and loaded wall to wall with furniture.  The large tryptic art in the background really creates a focal point which easily seems to elongate the room.)

(Above: nothing says bathroom like floor, wall, AND ceiling tile.  The tile is already creating such a dramatic impact, then by adding the mosaic tile art, your eye changes focus allowing the impact of the tile to become secondary to the bold art)

(Above: ok, you got me, this isn’t a small space, but the art installation sure is BIG! …and tall!  If you have high ceilings, try to bring focus to them by taking use of the veritcal space.  This will reduce the wasted air space)

My advice: everyone says painting a small room dark will make it looks smaller – NO! dramatic.  In the same light, hanging large art in a small space creates drama.  Take a risk.  Like Nike says: Just do it!

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Apr
15

A Savvy Spring Spruce-Up

by Donna Hall

One Space: Three Looks.  Using three of Donna’s favorite Spring Color Pallets, we transform one great neutral space into a Spring Time Oasis.

It’s already that time of year!  Spring is quickly approaching and everyone is ready for a fresh start.  Donna has chosen her favorite color pallets for Spring using Benjamin Moore Paint.

Here at Savvy, we think it’s smart to start a room off with a great neutral base and add punches of color through accessories, art, rugs, and window treatments.  To show you how easy it is to transform the look of your room from bland to beautiful we’ve taken a conceptual room with a neutral base and added Donna’s favorite Spring color schemes.  Just through the addition of colorful accessories we’ve achieved three totally different looks!

 

Berry & Royal

Who doesn’t love an awesome pink and a rich navy blue?  When combining these colors, you get what we think is the epitome of Spring.  The boldness coupled with the richness of Berry and Royal, will make your space pop!  All of this impact is accomplished through inexpensive accessories, so this fall, you can switch it up!

Colors Used: Benjamin Moore 1328, White Dove (OC-17), Van Deusen Blue (HC-156)

Art: ZGallerie

Accent Table: Overstock

Pillows: Anthropologie

Lamp: CB2

Rug: West Elm

Tray: West Elm

 

Aqua

Wouldn’t you love a space inspired by the sea?  The richness and depth of this aqua blue makes an impressive impact with a touch of childhood fun.  This blue used to be on my favorite color list, and it is quickly making a comeback!

Colors Used: Benjamin Moore Peacock Blue (2049-40), White Dove (OC 17), 1465

Art: ZGallerie

Accent Table: Urban Outfitters

Pillows: West Elm & Etsy

Lamp: ZGallerie

Rug: West Elm

Accessories: Pottery Barn

 

Dark Lilac

If the first two color schemes were a little to impactful for you, we think you can still obtain a fresh burst of color through the use of a dusty lilac.  By choosing a normally bold color with a heavy gray undertone, you get that awesome punch of color, while still maintaining a bit of subtleness.

Colors Used: Benjamin Moore Bonne Nuit (AF-635), White Dove (OC-17), Stonington Gray (HC-70)

Art: ZGallerie

Accent Table: Ikea

Pillows: Horchow

Lamp: Ikea

Rug: West Elm

Accessories: Ikea

e.e. cummings said ”The earth laughs in flowers.” when he once reflected upon spring.  If the earth laughs in flowers, your home should laugh in color!  Take these quick, easy, and fun tips and Spruce Up a room in your home today!

 

Happy Spring!

Donna

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