It’s so interesting to me to see how my design aesthetic evolves as I get older. Five years ago, I was slapping apple green paint on my walls and buying bright, poppy accessories. Now, I’m craving something a bit different. I lean more towards neutral backdrops with subtle hints of pattern and texture. Take our living room, for example:
The Before
The (always in progress) After
My latest neutral focus has been my bedroom. Yes, my current bedspread is quite fetching, but for some reason I’m dying for a white oasis. I’ve been on the hunt for a lovely white bedspread, neutral but patterned sheets, and a little splash of color in some lamps and pillows. It’s quite the change from my norm, but I’m excited to have a hotel-esque bedroom at some point in the future (doesn’t white bedding just scream luxury hotel room?). Here is a dump of the inspiration I’ve been putting on pinterest recently.*
Maps for wallpaper? If I actually did this, my husband might explode with excitement.
Anyone else out there noticing their style changing as they grow up? Are you moving toward more sophisticated palettes, or more fun color combinations?
*for those of you that have been living under a rock (or, if you’re my dad), Pinterest has saved me from a very disorganized jumble of bookmarks and has now put all of my inspirations in one fabulous place. i heart it.
I feel like I’m overdue for a huge shift in my bedroom style. I’ve had most of my stuff since I first moved to NYC, (seven years ago!). I’ve definitely been craving a more simplistic streamlined look.
I heart that map wallpaper!!!
Does a new white bedroom come complete with a new baby, such as displayed in picture 2nd to bottom? (Don’t kill me, you set it up so perfectly I couldn’t resist.) I LOVE fluffy white duvets, it is such a fresh, clean look and does scream luxury and a super comfy night’s sleep.
Is the 3rd from the bottom West Elm? It looks a lot like the pin-tuck duvet they have there. I love that room’s look, and the last one. :)
I love my white themed bedroom! Everything but the walls and a few pillows are white and I just love it. Such a relaxing place to be ;) Do it do it!
Touche’, Jen. You got her on that one. You know, Audrey. You make me feel like my house is so outdated. I need your advise on new colors.
I’d love to follow you on Pinterest, as I’m recently obsessed with it and also love all of your stuff. What is your screen name (or whatever Pinterest calls it, did I just make a big faux pas calling it a “screen name”?).
My name is “artfulaudrey”. And screen name made total sense to me! :)
I’m in love with your sofa (and your room ;-). Where is it from??
@our sofa is from Havertys. check out the house tour for more sources!
Where did you get your drapes? I love them.
@Wendi: World Market!