Yesterday I started a fun new project so today it’s only fitting that I finish up sharing an old one. In case you missed the other parts, you can find the entryway { here } and the living room { here }.

I’ve said it before, but I really, really enjoyed working with this couple. Great clients always make for even better projects! The last room I’m sharing today is the master bedroom. They wanted a relaxing retreat and that’s just what they got. Here’s what we started with…

And here’s the plan, Stan. (Or umm, just put in your name. Only if it rhymes, though.)

(That limits it to man, wham, bam, Sam, ham. If your name is ham, you’re parents were just mean.)

Tada!

 It’s been scientifically proven that your sleep with improve if you love your bedroom. And by scientifically proven I mean, I said so. It does make sense though. If you feel relaxed, it’s easier to sleep. Beautiful bedrooms = total relaxation. Enough said.

What do you think? Does this room just make you want to curl up and take a nap?

Do you remember this picture from earlier this week? Well, I’m about to let you in on a little secret.

See that artwork on the wall? Well, here’s the secret…

Ikea Frames + Decorative Paper = Affordable Art

Yep. Affordable, easy and customized. I think that’s starting to become my motto. For this space, I wanted to fill the wall without making it look cluttered. Using all white frames and muted tones helps to create a beautiful space that doesn’t command too much attention. Gorgeous, no?

The best part is that no one else will have a wall quite like it. You could frame wrapping paper, old maps, scrapbooking paper or the pretty decorative papers you can find at speciality art stores. The options are endless!

So let’s have it, what would you want to frame?

Since they say a picture is worth a thousand words, I’m going to let the pictures do the talking today. A couple things to keep in mind when you see the final room pictures: 1) we had just laid the rug down so if it looks bumpy, it’s because it was rolled up, 2) the lighting still hadn’t been installed so you’ll see a stray wire here and there. Nothing to fret about.

Ok, so here’s a quick reminder of the moodboard I revealed yesterday…

And here it is finished!

 Wouldn’t you just love to call that room home? I have to admit I’m a bit jealous I can’t live there. Comfortable, classic and a bit of whimsy. What more could you want?

Was last week weird for anyone else? It felt unusual to celebrate a holiday on a Wednesday and then resume the usual work week after that. I think if a holiday falls in the middle of the week it should be law that you get the rest of the week off. Amen?  

Ok, good. Now that I got that off my chest, I’m here to share another moodboard! Remember this {entryway moodboard} that I shared a couple weeks ago? Well, this is the same project. This time I’m focusing on the living room.

The clients already had a lot of great items to work with: gorgeous gray sofas, a pretty wood coffee table (that the client made herself!), and a layout that worked for the space. They needed help with lighting, artwork, floor covering, pillows and accessories. Here’s what I came up with…

A classy, fun space for a classy and fun couple. I’ll be back tomorrow to share a few pictures of the finished space!

Today I’m excited to give you a tip on how to find a great rug in a custom size for a great price.

Great rug. Custom Size. Great price. Does it get any better than that?

In the entryway that I designed, I needed to find a floor covering that fit the unique space. I was looking for a rug that was nearly 15ft. long but only about 5ft wide. Not only is that harder to find, but it can get extremely costly. We’re talking in the thousands. I also needed a smaller rug in the same pattern to fit the smaller area at the end of the hallway. That’s a pretty specific set of requirements.

To get exactly what we needed, I would have had to custom order a rug and, well, that just wasn’t in the budget. Luckily, I managed to get the exact two rugs I needed for a fraction of what a custom rug would have cost. How?

Enter, my secret weapon. Carpet tiles. Yep, carpet tiles. That gorgeous rug in the photo above is made of carpet tiles. Who would have thought?!

The rug is made up of individual tiles like the one above. I used { this tile } and the clients couldn’t have been happier with the choice! These tiles hold up well to high traffic areas and if you should spill something and it won’t come clean, you can simply replace that one tile without replacing the whole rug. Brilliant!

The carpet tiles you’ve seen in office buildings are a thing of the past. There are a million colors and patterns you can choose from and they really do look fantastic in person. My tip would be to stick with patterns over solids since they tend to blend into a rug more easily.

There you have it–an inexpensive way to customize a rug. Sweet!

Somehow this week has gotten away from me. Last thing I remember it was Sunday afternoon and when I looked at the calendar this morning it’s already Wednesday. Does that ever happen to you??

Regardless of what day it is, I have a few easy tips that will help you conquer a can-be intimidating project without fear. Ok, quick: what words come to mind when you hear the phrase “gallery wall”?

Overwhelming? Time-consuming? Tricky?

Gallery walls can be all of those things and more, but they don’t have to be. Here are a few simple tips to create one perfect for your home.

Tip 1: Use the same color scheme when picking frames. Like in the example above, you don’t have to have the exact same style frame, but keep it the same color. This keeps the wall from looking too chaotic. For this particular project, we went with similar black & white artwork, but feel free to bring in different colors and textures with your  art. Even if you have different prints in each frame, the same frame color will help it to look intentional and cohesive.

Tip 2: Cut it out. (Yes, like Joey said in Full House.) Trace each of your frames onto paper and use those shapes to plan your configuration on the wall. Not only does this make hanging the frames much, much easier, but it also allows you to play around until you find the perfect placement on the wall. No one likes to patch a million holes and with the method, you’ll only hammer where you need to. Easy!

Tip 3: Make it relational. Just because it’s called a gallery “wall” doesn’t mean it has to take up the entire wall. If it’s going above a piece of furniture, it shouldn’t extend more than a few inches on either side of the piece. If it’s going on a blank wall, tape off an area on the wall to see how that space will look filled, and live with it for a couple of days. Trust me, more is definitely not more when it comes to gallery walls. Look at the space and try to relate it to something in the room. A doorway, a piece of furniture or even the wall itself, and scale it accordingly.

With these tips, there’s no gallery wall you can’t conquer. Just remember, you’re not like anyone else so your gallery wall won’t be either. That’s what makes it so special.

If you already have a gallery wall or are inspired to make one, send me a picture! I’d love to feature you!

This week I’ve shown you { before pictures } and { after pictures } of my latest project. Or shall I say, part of my latest project. There’s still lots to come. Yep, lots!

Today I want to show you an easy and in-expensive project that you could do in one day. It’s guaranteed to update your space and add a bit of drama to any room. Ready?

Tip: Paint your doors.

If you’ve never thought about painting your door a different color before, take a second to look around your home. Chances are you have one door that would make a fantastic feature in your home. It doesn’t have to be a drastic color, just something different than builder white. Most of the time, the best option to paint is actually the back of your front door.

Here’s a perfect example from the entryway I just finished. The door started out white and didn’t add any character or architectural interest to the space. The space had gorgeous trim everywhere, but it was hard to notice in the sea of white. In this specific room, I thought painting the door black and leaving the trim white would make a great statement and update the room.

Tada! Isn’t it amazing what a coat of black paint did for the space. It didn’t hurt that the walls were re-painted, but the biggest difference in this room is the door. Modern and yet classic. Perfect fit for my clients. Oh and ignore the light fixture. I took this picture mid-project.

So there you have it, painted doors. For other great colors, you could do a soft turquoise or a pale yellow. Bright red closet doors or a fun green pantry door. The options are limitless. If you do go with a bold color, try to go with a color you haven’t used in your decor. For red doors, try a color scheme of creams and blues. You never want to walk in a space and feel like everything matches.

Have fun with it! Your home should reflect your personal style and too often doors get forgotten. An unexpected door will make you smile every time you open it.

Promise.

Today I’m excited to show you the finished entryway! If you didn’t get to read yesterday’s post, you can catch up on that { here }. For those who want quick re-cap, I recently finished up work on an entryway, taking the space from old-fashioned country, to sleek and modern. Here’s another look at what I started with…

And here’s what I came up with…aka, The Plan Stan.

And finally, here’s a few after shots!

I’ll break down the project over the next few days and give you a few tips you can use in your own home. I LOVE this space and am so happy the homeowners are just as happy. Oh and see that gorgeous gray rug in the last picture, I’ll share that room with you soon. Is it wrong to be jealous of a client’s house? Because I totally am.

Someday, casa Smith you’ll be just as beautiful. I promise.

I just finished up a project for the sweetest couple you’ve ever met. Seriously, they are. They recently bought a gorgeous Southern style home (think large front porch) and needed some help updating the interior. I worked with them on their entryway, living room and master bedroom and I can’t wait to show you all the details! Today, I’m focusing on the foyer.

This is what we started with… yellow walls, a too-formal light fixture and lots of open space.

The couple wanted a more modern, comfortable space with ample storage. Since it’s such a large entryway, finding items like a rug to fit the space, or the perfect spot to drop off their keys and jackets took some finesse.

Here’s what I came up with!

 I’m happy to say they loved it! Tomorrow I’ll share a few design tricks I used to create the space and later I’ll show you a few sneak peeks at the nearly finished space.

Can I just say, I love my job.

…and we have a winner!

(Image via Google)

Thanks so much to everyone who entered! It was fun to read about what you wanted to see more of on the blog. Y’all had some good ideas! I’m definitely taking them into account so look for some pretty fun posts to come your way in the next few weeks.

As for the winner (picked using Random.org) the Target gift card goes to…

Brittany!, who said

“Hi! I came across your blog on Pinterest! I absolutely love it! I’d love to see more crafty projects! My husband and I just moved into a new house and your blog has given me so many great ideas! Thanks for your hard work and sharing!”.

Congrats Brittany! Please email me your address at { somethinglikethatdesigns@gmail.com } so I can mail you your prize!

For everyone else, I give you permission to eat a cupcake today. You might not have won the contest, but you still deserve something fantastic!

Happy Monday!