Designer Feature: Windsor Smith

Windsor Smith is an American designer with a flare for creating glamorous interiors. Her work has a timeless, elegant feel to it with a slight feminine flare. She uses texture, colour, and classic furnishings to create luxe spaces. Her look has a well-travelled feel to it as well.

Here are some of my favourites...

 

Did you notice her use of chinoiserie wallpaper in a few of the spaces? Completely lovely and definitely luxe!

You can visit Windsor Smith Home to see more of her portfolio and to check out her line of furnishings and textiles for the home. 

-Sarah

My Favorite Boys Rooms

My girlfriend at work is moving into a new house, and is looking for cool design/inspiration for her two super cute sons rooms.

When it comes to kids rooms I always like to think in themes...but not over-the-top kids themes...more like is this a preppy room or a rustic room? Is it going to have nautical accents or wildlife accents? Or maybe an old book theme...seriously it can be anything! But the overall feel should be more whimsical than real.

Two of my favorite color combinations for kids rooms lately are navy and kelly green...and gray and orange. I think a great way to bring in the whimsical elements is by painting stripes...either on the walls or the ceiling. If you are going with a rustic theme...what about putting barn wood on the ceiling instead of tongue and groove wood?

The key is you don't have to buy kids decor to make it kid-friendly. Quite the contrary--you can find graphic rugs, beautiful curtains and great textured fabric anywhere. Plus, if you stick with ageless pieces they will be able to grow with your kid, or one day move to the guest room.

Check out some of my favorite Boys rooms below:

 

Here are some of my favorite adult fabrics that can easily be used in a kids room