Copper Accents

I may be slightly biased, considering that my design business is called Copper Dot Interiors, but copper accents are such a fun element to bring into your home!  It's like gold, but quirkier.  With so many stores jumping on the copper train, I love the options that are out there!!  Here are a few of my favorite copper accessories currently available:

1. Copper Woven Iron Orb Hanging Basket, World Market.  A creative way to clear up counter space by floating your standard fruit bowl

2. Copper Wall Clock, CB2.  So neutral yet so chic- who cares if it's a bit tough to actually tell the time

3. Threshold Whitewash Wooden Hexagon Mirror with Copper Metal Inset, Target.  This one's on my own shopping list- so modern but still classic.  Target's decor game has been on point lately

4. Skyer Gem Pendant, Lulu and Georgia.  I'd love to see these used in lieu of bedside lamps

5. 4 Square Carrara Marble Coasters- Copper Nest, Marble & Metal, Etsy.  Yes please.

6. Copper Flatware, West Elm.  I've seen copper flatware at a few places lately and they just make me want to host a dinner party

7. Threshold Copper Task Lamp with White Marble Base, Target.  Class up any desk area with this

8. Star Metallic Napkin with Copper Stars, Canvas Home.  Speaking of that dinner party....

9. Sayulita White Chair, CB2.  A bit less of a chameleon than the other pieces, this would need just the right space to call home.  But oh what a space that would be!

Modern, Funky, Glam

Do you ever start a room and then just get stuck on how to complete it or make it really shine?  This is such a common problem- you are not alone!  That's why I'm here to help! Lauren reached out to me for a bit of help on her new living room.  She had a great start, getting a new coffee table, sofa, and rugs, but then froze not knowing what to do next or how to make the pieces that she loved all work in harmony.  Gray sofa, neutral walls, & neutral but textural rugs... we're off to a great start!

While the current space doesn't show it, Lauren is certainly not afraid of color or pattern, so I decided to make it my mission to help her realize the modern, funky, glam space that I could tell that she was going for (even if she hadn't realized that's what she was going for yet ;-) ).

I started by pulling together an inspiration board.  My plan would begin with moody neutrals and I would layer on metallics, pattern, and a few bold elements.

inspiration: My Domaine, Domino, Hunted Interior, Urban Outfitters, original source unknown

From there I started to look at the individual pieces.  Lauren's gray velvet sofa was staying and the hopes was for the other, slipcovered one to be replaced by 2 side chairs.  The sofa has good bones, but I would remove all of it's matching pillows, start fresh and inject some funky glamour in the space.

1. oversize abstract art- buy larger and frame partial //2. brass task lamp //3. sofa (sim to existing) //4. locust throw blanket //5. campaign accent table //6. gray linen-like curtains- wall to wall //7. kilim pillow //8. metallic pillow //9. kilim pillow //10. swoop arm side chair //11. coffee table (sim to existing) //12. natural fiber rug (sim to existing) //13. faux fur rug (sim to existing)

I might even throw a fiddle leaf fig tree in the corner near the TV for a bit of greenery too.  I'm dreading the day that fiddle leaf figs go out of style.  They're such a fun, graphic way to add greenery without being too fussy!  A few differently shaped mirrors around the tv will help to anchor that wall as well.

When it comes to the design, it's all about balance.  It's always about balance and I feel like such a broken record.  The magic way to mix styles is to make sure that everyone has a buddy.  A metallic pillow will feel very lonely if there's nothing else shiny around it.... But this is a much larger post for another day.

If you're looking for some decor help, don't hesitate to reach out!!  Send me some images and info about your space and I'll send over a quote for your very own e-design.

I'm off for the rest of the week to bake, cook, wrap, and most of all celebrate Christmas with my family.  I hope you have an awesome week and a Christmas that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  ~XO Karen

Lucite Love

I never saw myself as a lucite person.  It always felt too modern or too weirdly retro (and not in the fun way that I'm ever so addicted to), or sometimes...dare-I-say-it cheap, but I've been singing another tune as of late. **As per usual, please pin responsibly and pin from the original source.  Gracias!!!**

When I saw Katie Kime's kitchen in Lonny Mag, it stopped me in my tracks.  It's traditional but not stuffy, colorful without being overwhelming, and has a very sophisticated whimsy to it.  That lucite island is everything.  EVERYTHING.

Katie Kime is clearly a lucite Jedi master.  If you peak above, you can see a glimpse of a lucite bar cart which is available in her shop.  Dear Santa, this would be acceptable to find under my tree Christmas morning.  Forget the fact that it won't fit under the tree.... and I already have too much furniture in my house..... I'll make it work.  XO Karen

Then just yesterday, I saw this cozy space on chrislovesjulia's instagram feed.  This lucite coffee table doesn't feel modern, retro, or cheap.  I just is.  It serves a purpose without adding visual clutter to the space.  It's a quiet statement.  Bravo.  Doesn't this room just invite you to curl up with a book?

I've also jumped on the lucite train apparently too.  On my instagram feed, you may have also noticed a bit of my own lucite a couple weeks ago.  In addition to these 2 lucite bowls, I also scored a simple lucite tray that has yet to be styled.  Estate sales for the win.

While, yes, lucite can go wrong pretty fast, it can also go oh so right.  Are there any design trends or styles you find yourself changing your tune on?

Have a wonderful weekend!