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Ok, so I don't technically know if any of these questions were actually yours. But remember how last week, I said that I was going to be doing a Q&A on Decorist? Well I did, and it was a blast! I'm sharing a few of the questions (and my answers) below. Head over to Decorist for more of them! Also, this got me thinking...I'm always brainstorming ideas for blog posts, but I haven't asked you guys in awhile. What would you like to see me talk about? Any questions, trends, color palettes, or decorating dilemmas that you want me to tackle? Leave a comment with your suggestion(s)--or shoot me an email!
My answer: I think it’s so important to have an office space that feels energizing and inspiring. So my biggest piece of advice is, don’t feel restricted to the things that you typically think of as “office decor.” Because let’s be honest, they are usually bo-ring! Feel free to mix in the types of things that you’d decorate with in any other room: art, pillows, blankets, baskets, cute lamps, etc. Some small and inexpensive ways to add personality and color are: an inspiring print, a mug that makes you smile, and some flowers or plants. P.S. If you have a green thumb, try getting an air plant. I’m the worst at keeping plants alive and I have air plants that are going on a year strong now.
Tami's question: I would love some ideas on what to put on the wall above my bed.
My answer: Framed art, a mirror, or a gallery wall would all look great. But if you live in an area where there are earthquakes, you might not want to hang glass over the bed--or maybe you just like the idea of doing something a little different. Luckily, you have lots of other options! Some ideas that I like are: faux taxidermy, a woven wall hanging, an African juju hat, etc. Think about your hobbies and what you already own, too. I’ve seen a room with a pair of wooden oars over the bed, and I’ve also seen a bedroom with a bunch of cowboy hats hung on the wall. It can be fun to have “art" that’s a little more sentimental.
My answer: Blue is such a common color for bedrooms, since it’s considered soothing and restful. But lately, I’ve been really loving a combination of soft, muted pink with neutrals like brass, grey, light wood, and ivory. Plus, when it comes to how color affects our mood, pink is typically associated with romance…so that works out well! If you’re not a fan of pink, I also really love all neutrals in the bedroom. You can use texture like knit blankets, a tufted headboard, and a cushy rug to keep it from being boring…and it makes a great blank canvas to layer in accent colors seasonally, if you like to switch things up.
My answer: For your eclectic style, I think a midcentury style media console would fit in well. Midcentury pieces are absolutely gorgeous, and they tend to mix well with all different styles. Plus, their clean lines and simple shape won’t compete with your beautiful wall hangings and souvenirs. Hope that helps!
Hope you found this Q&A interesting and helpful! If you're interested in trying out Decorist, my promo code with them is still live--use decoristathome to get $10 off a makeover.
Have a great weekend!
One of these was my question!!! And I loved your advice. I really like the media console from CB2; unfortunately, it's not available until early June (and I am not very patient). Perhaps you should be an interior decorator? Or just come to my house to give me more advice! Ha!
Oh yay! That makes me so happy, Christa. Too bad that console isn't available til June :( I'm not very patient either, so I totally feel you! I've actually thought about doing interior decorating a LOT. It's definitely something I'd be interested in trying, sometime in the future! We'll see :)
Loved reading your post on decorist. Your photo examples were lovely.
Aww, thank you! I had a lot of fun putting together my answers :)
love these answers! you have some fantastic advice!
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Thanks, Kelsey! :)