Photos by Jessica Comingore.
When Nicole came to me for design help, she said: When I first moved in, I was so busy, I just bought kinda plain safe stuff and now it’s time to add a layer of personality to it. I hope we don’t have to replace too much of what I have, but I’m really open to hearing your thoughts…
After hearing that–I knew this would be a fun project–’cause if there’s one thing my spaces always have in common–it’s personality!
Nicole’s home is a great space–nice natural light, large rooms–and her furniture was plain but not offensive–it was easy for me to build upon what she had to inject a fun, worldly feel to her abode.
LIVING ROOM:
The vintage Matisse print found at the Rosebowl Flea was one of the first pieces that I got her–it set a fun tone for the whole living room. Adding a few ikat throw pillows from One Kings Lane and terracotta pots full of succulents tied in the orange from the existing club chairs to the rest of the space. An accent wall was created by installing an ikat print wallpaper. A glass and chrome coffee table was replaced with a large wooden Indian table–a true statement piece. Adding additional art pieces, plants, the vintage kantha throw and a wooden Indonesian bench gave Nicole’s home that personality she was looking for.
BEDROOM:
In the bedroom, what was formally a blank wall, became a gallery wall with pops of yellow (one of Nicole’s favorite colors). Art pieces and prints from artists I adore like Lisa Cogdon and Sarah and Bendrix were added along with a slightly smaller bench that I had painted yellow. The opposite wall in the bedroom got a ikat wallpaper treatment as well–this time with more neutral colors. New lampshades and bedding were added to her existing pieces, (including the gorgeous Moroccan Wedding Blanket Nicole picked up on a trip to Morocco in December). New curtains were a final touch.
Now with an eclectic, worldly feel and a whole lotta personality, I couldn’t be happier with the way the space came out. And I think (and hope!) Nicole is as thrilled as I am.
Thanks Nicole for trusting me with your home, and thank you Jessica, for the lovely photographs!
What an inspiring blog you have
Love your boards and photos. Will have to come back and read more during the weekend. Happy creative week.
I love all the mix of prints and colours. Just the kind of thing I like!
oh how i love this space. i want to move in yesterday.
GORGEOUS!!!!! I’m so inspired! This makes me want to redo my entire apt!
So gorgeous! Both the space and the photos are so inviting
JUSTINA! Your work is stunning! Seriously…so well done. Will you help me make my life more colorful? Oh, and I made another you-inspired purchase at the thrift store today. Can’t wait to blog about it so you can see how you’re inspiring my life!!!
gah! Thanks!! Let me know when you post it up I wanna see!
Justina, this home is stunning. Congrats to you for finishing and great job Jessica on the photographs!
Thanks sweet Bekka! I hope you got the Napkins I (finally) sent!
xx
Thanks Bekka!
you really do have the best tastes, so colorful and happy. I feel cheerful just looking at these rooms, nevertheless if I actually was IN one. You really inspired me with your use of floating shelves; I have a couple now since I’m quite the trinkets and photo lover. I love how you paired them with the unusual wallpaper.
You did such a great job. The colours and patterns work together with such ease. Thanks for sharing
Amazing! In pictures and in person. Once again… you make it all gorgeous.
Awwww thanks Aireka! Oh shit I have to call you! Gonna call you tonight! xxx
Nice work, ladies! Of course, anything you and Jessica touch will always turn into splendid gems!
Fabulous work, Justina!!! I love your style!
Thanks Igor! The feeling is mutual!!
Wow wow wow. I am overwhelmed. This is just beautiful! Total dream home!!!!
soo great! the pops of color mixed with some eclectic finds adds a touch of personality without being over the top. feels serene & inviting. add jessica into the mix & wow! great combo!
INCREDIBLE! love it T! The wallpaper is my favorite.
the two of you=unstoppable!!!
I’ve always liked those Matisse cut outs and love orange, so I’m especially digging this space. And the ikats! I love it.
Justina, it is GORGEOUS. I might have fallen in love with the ikat wallpaper.
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I have searched for the ikat wallpaper everwhere. Could you please tell me who makes the wallpaper?
Thank you so much.
Melinda
Hi Melinda–the wallpaper is called ‘Umari” and here is the link: http://www.designyourwall.com/store/umari-purple-and-brown-pr-6402.html You’ll be happy to know it comes in 4 or 5 colors!
Justina-
I just found your blog via Moon to Moon and I am overwhelmed with inspiration. Your work is bringing such beauty into the world. Beautiful!