Category Archives: Decor

Boy Office or Girl Office?

March 24, 2014Categories: DecorSarah @ 702 Park Project

In planning the decor of the office, I’ve been bouncing back and forth lately. We painted the office navy and I love love love it! Seriously. If you’re on the fence about doing dark walls….just do it!

But now I can’t decide if we should go with our original plan of a masculine space or try to brighten it up to fit the rest of the house. So I’ve come up with two plans.

The constants: the large antique desk, the navy walls, and the white trim. Neither of us work at home, so the office is more for leisure than actual work…at least for now.

Option 1:

This was our original idea to make the office somewhat of a “man cave.” We’ve discussed having lots of leather, wood, and animal accents. I think an oriental rug would help to keep the room traditional like the rest of the house, but layering a hide would make it a little more contemporary. The added color doesn’t hurt either.

Option 2:

This definitely makes for a brighter space than Option 1. The white, mint, and gold accents would help to lighten up the dark walls. The colors would also tie in well with the rest of the house. But it’s quite feminine, and nothing like what we had imagined.

So what’s your opinion? Dark and masculine, or bright and feminine?

In Search Of

March 19, 2014Categories: Decor, FurnitureSarah @ 702 Park Project

I’m on the hunt for the perfect table for our foyer. Our foyer is quite substantial, and the previous owners even used it as a den. The exact dimensions are 13′ x 21.5′.

Here’s a look at the room, in various stages.

And before you ask, we’re not sure if that rug is staying or going to live in another room. It really just depends on how this room takes shape. But the foyer was the only place clear enough to let it flatten out.

Charles and I both would like to put a large table in the middle of the room, with a few other pieces of occasional furniture sprinkled in here and there. Maybe something like these.

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As you can imagine as we near the end of our restoration, our furniture budget is pretty tight. I’ve been scouring Craigslist and Facebook furniture pages for the right table, but no luck. We don’t want just a round table that looks like the typical round dining table at your grandmother’s house. It needs to feel special in some way…just like our house!

So if you come across one, give me a shout! :)

Just Pining

March 14, 2014Categories: Decor, FurnitureSarah @ 702 Park Project

As we get closer to the end of this project, our wallets get slimmer and slimmer. So for the time being, I’ll just have to pine for the things I love, and know that we have years and years to shop for our “forever home.”

Here’s what I’m dying for right now. By the way, I already have 3 sofas and a settee…I think if I could afford (and had the space for) a fetish, it would be sofas. If you’re gonna dream, dream big, right?!

1. Horchow “Lexington” Fireplace Screen – $296 (on sale!) – This would look so glamorous in our pink formal living room with all the other gold accents!

2. Anthropologie Linen Ditte Sofa – $3,898 – I have no idea where I would put this, but if someone just gave it to me, I would not turn it away.

3. Dwell Studio Dunham Floor Lamp – $1,260 – Classic and chic. Period.

4. Threshold Tufted Bench – $80 – Why are these only available in stores, and nowhere near me?!?

5. Arianna Belle Les Touches Pillow – $78 – This would seriously go with anything!

6. Eames Chair and Ottoman – $4,129 – Wouldn’t this look spectacular in our navy office?

7. Glamorous Rooms by Jan Showers – $50 – You can read more about my coffee table book must haves here.

8. Art by Christina Baker – $1,150 – Every day I love abstracts more and more, and these colors are so vibrant.

9. Z Gallerie Solaris Dinnerware – $52 to $80 – I mean really, who wouldn’t want to eat off these? Plus they’re my favorite color!

What are you pining for lately?

A Little Shopping

March 3, 2014Categories: Decor, FurnitureSarah @ 702 Park Project

I hope y’all had a wonderful weekend! We headed to the beach, expecting some cold and rainy weather, and it turned out to be beautiful! 60s and sunny! It was definitely just what the doctor ordered. But we’re supposed to get hit with another ice/snow storm this afternoon. Go home Mother Nature…you’re drunk.

While at the beach, we hit up a few antique and consignment shops. I decided against the faux wood Draper dresser. There’s nothing wrong with faux wood, but the drawers just felt a little flimsy. There will be others!

I also fell in love with this midcentury modern orange sectional. It doesn’t go with our house at all, and modern usually isn’t my style, but it was so pretty! And such a good price!

Speaking of shopping, have you checked out my shop on Hunter’s Alley? I’ve got lots of goodies that I think you’ll like. Here are a few…

Enjoy your week! :)

Where to Invest

February 26, 2014Categories: DecorSarah @ 702 Park Project

Have you ever wondered which pieces in your home you should save on, and which you should splurge on? In fashion, they always say to invest in the basics…a little black dress, work staples, black pumps, etc…and avoid splurging too much on the trendy stuff. So is it the same when it comes to home decor?

In this post, designer Alexandra answers that question. She suggests you splurge on your sofa in the living room, window treatments in the bedroom, and chairs in the dining room.

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So far, our biggest decor splurges are (or will be) the wallpaper in the dining room, our window treatments, a new basket chandelier in the foyer, and our master bathroom.

Are there pieces you ~~splurged on~~ invested in in your home? Where did you really try to cut corners?

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Coffee Table Book Love

February 24, 2014Categories: Decor, Just For FunSarah @ 702 Park Project

I’ve never been an avid reader. I’m envious of the people that can sit down and finish (and enjoy!) a book, but I’m just not one of them.

That’s why I love coffee table books! I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to this love. I can sit and go through every page, or thumb through as I have the time and patience. Plus, we all know how easy it is to style with books!

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In my opinion, there are a few staples that every well-decorated home should have…

1. The Big Book of Chic by Miles Redd

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“An internationally acclaimed interior design sensation, Miles Redd is known for his quirky brand of cozy glamour. This lavishly illustrated volume features a diverse selection of his unique interiors, an inspiration to anyone interested in spirited, eclectic design.”

2. Domino: The Book of Decorating by Deborah Needleman

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“Domino: The Book of Decorating cracks the code to creating a beautiful home, bringing together inspiring rooms, how-to advice and insiders’ secrets from today’s premier tastemakers in an indispensable style manual.”

3. The Perfectly Imperfect Home by Deborah Needleman

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“Over the years, founding editor in chief of Domino Magazine Deborah Needleman has seen all kinds of rooms, with all kinds of furnishings. Her conclusion: It’s not hard to create a relaxed, stylish, and comfortable home. Just a few well-considered items can completely change the feel of your space, and The Perfectly Imperfect Home reveals them all.”

4. Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney

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“’Thank you,’ wrote a reader to Design*Sponge creator Grace Bonney, ‘for teaching me that houses don’t have to be frumpy and formal. They don’t have to be matchy-matchy or rigidly modern. They can just be comfy and unique and reflect who you are, no matter how small your budget or space.'”

And then there are some that I am just dying to get my hands on…

1. Glamorous Rooms by Jan Showers

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“Glamorous Rooms showcases the elegant eclecticism of renowned designer Jan Showers’s interiors, including many projects unpublished until now.”

2. The Age of Elegance by Alex Papachristidis

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“One of today’s eminent tastemakers, Alex Papachristidis is known for arresting, elegant interiors that meld classical motifs with a modern perspective and sophisticated details. This volume pays homage to Papachristidis’s refined sensibility and celebrates Alex Papachristidis Interiors’ twenty-fifth anniversary.”

3. Fifth Avenue Style by Howard Slatkin

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“In this gorgeously illustrated volume, Slatkin, an interior designer and founder of the iconic home-fragrance and lifestyle brand Slatkin & Co., opens the doors of his legendary Fifth Avenue apartment and invites readers to accompany him on an intimate tour.”

4. The Welcoming House: The Art of Living Graciously by Jane Schwab

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“The owners of the acclaimed stores and decorating firm Circa Interiors present eight stylish, beautiful homes blending comfort, beauty, and function with classic Southern hospitality. A house with an open door is like a friend with an open heart: inviting, generous of spirit, and constant at the core.”

5. The Find by Stan Williams

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“In The Find, Stan Williams and some of today’s most clever style makers, including Simon Doonan, John Derian, and Real Simple’s Kristin van Ogtrop–all diehard devotees of New York City’s Housing Works–show not just what to look for, but also how to look at an object to identify a great piece.”

I’m ashamed to say that the only one of these I have in my collection is Design Sponge. But you have to start somewhere, right?

What are some of your favorite coffee table books? Do you have a good collection going?