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Featuring all things design and style, the Studio 1049 blog includes our latest project updates, news, and more! We are eternal optimists who passionately believe in collaboration over competition, and that there is more than enough room for all of us here.
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Design Concept: One Nursery, Two Ways
For many expecting families today, the biological sex of their child is often a total surprise right until the moment they arrive. As a result of this trend, we are often presented with a design brief asking us to pull together a more gender-neutral space that would work well for any new bundle of joy.
Outdoor Living: Patio Project Reveal
Today I’m excited to share with you a recently completed outdoor space I began working on in the spring. These are previous clients of mine and I was so happy they asked me to come back and help them outfit their patio. Outdoor spaces are one of my favorite areas of the home to design. I love the idea of outdoor living and how it can expand the usable space of your property. Its versatility presents a wide range of uses. Relaxing, dining, entertaining, playing, and heck even an outdoor home office - whatever you need it to be!
Master Bedroom Suite: 4 Different Furniture Configurations
The concept for a master bedroom has evolved greatly over the years, what was once just a place to sleep has now turned into a more complex multipurpose retreat.
FAQs: How Do I Combine Different Wood Tones?
A question I often get asked is “Can you mix different wood tones?” and my answer is always “Yes!” Naturally, their next question is “Okay, but how?!” Today, I’m going to share with you four easy steps to mixing wood tones. Try not to think of these as hard and fast rules, but more as guidelines to follow. Combining different wood tones is not just for the pros. By keeping a few things in mind you can achieve a beautiful, cohesive, and intentional look!
25 Coffee Table Books to Covet
We grow up with books. Beginning with picture books, we advance to textbooks, then move on to a wide variety of books we read for pleasure. One thing that never goes out of style is a great coffee table book!
The Beginner’s Guide to Home Décor + Accessories
If I had to rattle off 10 or so items I’m always on the lookout for as far as home decor accessories go these would be my top picks. Whether I’m looking for a client, or just browsing for myself, these are the items I tend to gravitate towards when I’m styling a home or an individual room.
4 Different Ways to Arrange Your Living Room Furniture
When I start working with a new client I usually walk into a space and see the potential of what it could be. Not in a judgmental way! I’m not picking apart what is wrong with the cosmetics of a house or room so much as I immediately begin to visualize how this space can be best utilized for the homeowner.