March | taking risks with your space
I tried pretty diligently to make a joke about March Madness and tie that into this month’s theme. It didn’t feel quite right. Those who know me well know there are just a few sports I keep up with. Anyway, the nod to “madness” is an attempt to break the rules, use the wild card, and take risks with your space! I’m sharing some of my favorite spaces below that do this well. We’re talking quirky, in the most beautiful way - POPS of color, unconventional use of space, and fun things in between!
01. Retired Minimalist
Let’s start with Hannah Carpenter’s 2022 feature in Domino. I’ve been a fan of Hannah’s for quite some time now. The retired minimalist took a fun approach to her family home that is worth the trip back to this feature.
see it here
02. Unconventional Inspo
Maybe you design a space to not so much look like a home, but your favorite coffee shop or sports bar. …because WHY NOT?
That’s what Chealsea Cumiford and her family did with their home, and oh is it dreamy.
03. Being Bold in Small Places
If you need a stepping stone of bravery taking these bold leaps, think small. Make a big move in a small space like a bathroom, utility room, or hallway nook.
Fireclay Tile has GREAT options for creative outlets for tile. Wallpaper (perhaps I’m partial) is definitely a great route too.
04. Child-Like Rainbow Inspo
Think “child like” with your rainbow inspiration, but put a sophisticated spin on it - basically, add black to the paint to mute it a bit. But, only if you must mute it. Because you don’t have to!
This reno of a sweet London flat was done during lockdown. I recently read an article about how we are constantly preparing for the exit, the resale value, the “safe” choice. We exist in our homes a HUGE portion of our lives. Paint the damn rainbow.
This post is a perfect example of living in the now.
If designing an entire space infused with color, pattern, and texture sounds like a big task, that’s what interior designers are for. Don’t be afraid to meet one-on-one with someone in the industry to gain insight on how to best tell your story. In the meantime, to get your feet wet, start incorporating more color within your products. I’ve got a whole collection below of the products I love that add “pops” within a space - from bedding to artwork.
To be honest, I don’t know if this post is for you or for myself. I’m in the midst of retiring my love for neutrals. Well, I’m more so pairing those neutrals with pops of color. This leap is requiring me to invest my attention towards bravery, leaning away from the rules, and re-training my eye to see color as a contrast to neutrals. Some of the products below have been added to my collection of artwork to balance of blacks, creams, and brown tones.
With a recent move to a new home, I’m living in a blank canvas of a space that I’m currently getting to know. You need to get acquainted with your space as much as you do your style. It’s going to be a fun adventure marrying those two together …along with a new concept and perception.
Your home is quite literally the energy the surrounds you every day. Make it awesome in whatever way awesome is to you.
xx,
H
