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Project Reveal Marshall Ave Pt 1 . Phoenix AZ . Interior Design

Project Reveal Marshall Ave Pt 1 . Phoenix AZ . Interior Design

by | Jan 3, 2021 | Interior Design Portfolio, Interior Design Project Reveal, Marshall Ave, Phoenix Interior Design, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

Designing this unique and sophisticated, yet playful, home for one of our mature female clients was a highlight of our 2020. It was a creative project and the client really trusted us to create the perfect space for her. She allowed herself to step outside of the box, which we love and ran with!

Stepping into the entryway, we set the scene for the entire home. While the art steals the show here, the sideboard and accessories complement the look, creating a vignette full of texture and earthiness. Our client absolutely loved this scene and we used it as inspiration for the rest of the design.

 

Moving into the dining room, eclectic pieces merge together to create a design full of conversation starters. The piece of art on the wall is something that the client already owned and wanted to incorporate into her space. With the addition of the glamorous gold and crystal light fixtures, plus a more neutral rug, dining chairs, and table, the whole look came together beautifully.

The living room centers around this comfortable custom sectional, which just begs people to come and sit down. Shots of blue throughout the space bring a freshness but still creates a serene vibe. The client requested swivel chairs positioned by the fireplace so she could sit and look out of the window. Luckily, these chairs — which feature a blue dot pattern — were our favorite, so they inspired the rest of the room’s design.

In the beautiful, bright kitchen, we installed updated cabinets and countertops, rich, warm wood floors, and statement lighting. The client was unsure about the light fixture above the dining table at first but ended up trusting us and it worked out perfectly! The unique round dining table with a mixed material base, plus the upholstered chairs with the gold frame, help make this space sophisticated yet totally hip.

Love this home as much as we do? Watch for part 2 of this project reveal coming soon, where we’ll cover the bedrooms and bathrooms.

Read More: Project Reveal: Marshall Ave Pt 2 . Phoenix AZ . Interior Design

How To Pick The Right Dining Table . Paradise Valley . Interior Design

How To Pick The Right Dining Table . Paradise Valley . Interior Design

by | May 18, 2020 | 54th Place, Cave Creek Interior Design, Fanfol, Interior Design Project Reveal, Interior Design Tips, Living Room Ideas, Paradise Valley Interior Design, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects, Silverleaf, West Trails

Picking the right dining table to be both beautiful + functional in your home is paramount. That right balance between beauty and function is what will make your space work for the unique demands of your busy family and will also make your guests oh and aw when they come over for supper.

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We love the juxtaposition of using chairs in one fabric and a table made from something completely different. No matching sets for us! We like to keep things interesting and mix + match. Here we used a durable velvet chair with a live edge walnut table that we had sealed for durability.

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Always look for interesting detail on your kitchen table. This is likely one of the largest pieces in your home and you want it to make a statement. We fell in love with the unique stacked wood legs on this table + the contracting lacquered top.

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Don’t be afraid to mix and match different tones of wood. We love how these lighter wood chairs contrast with the darker dining table. The contract makes your room feel collected and cozier.

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Know your family! If you have young kiddos, don’t purchase a table that doesn’t hold up well to spills and grimy hands hoping that your children will miraculously be able to live with it. It is going to drive you crazy! There are so many kid-friendly options these days. Choose something that is both beautiful but that will also withstand the test of time for your family and ultimately make your life easier.

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Our Favorite Accessories To Style With . Scottsdale AZ . Interior Design

by | May 14, 2020 | Calle Lejos, Cave Creek Interior Design, Interior Design Project Reveal, Interior Design Tips, Modern Interior Design Ideas, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects, West Trails

We definitely have some favorite accessories we love to style with and we use them time and time again, in different shapes and forms.

We love to use textured baskets in all types of spaces! In bathrooms, they make great laundry baskets, in entryways, they contain all your miscellaneous items that aren’t pretty but are essential, and in the family room, they can hide kiddo and dog toys.

great laundry baskets

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You can never go wrong by adding a unique tray to a coffee table to help contain your items and keep little items like remotes safe from getting lost. We always look for trays that contract either the color or the texture and style of the coffee tables in our designs.

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Using faux plants + greenery in our projects is a given. Simple centerpieces made with a pretty bowl + greenery give the room life. The simplicity is perfect for a busy area like a kitchen or dining room table.

kitchen or dining room table

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Pillows are a standby item we always use when accessorizing beds, sofas, and benches. Splurging on a well-made pillow ensures that the pillow will be big and fluffy. We love finding unique fabrics that contrast with the furniture we are styling them on.

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Vases in groups of three make for a great styling set on pretty cabinets and console tables. Lately, we have been using neutral simple vases to let the other details like wallpaper shine

wallpaper shine

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How To: Coffee Table Styling . Phoenix AZ . Interior Design

by | Apr 22, 2020 | Interior Design Tips, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

How do you style your coffee table to get a curated look without feeling cluttered? This is a common question we get from our clients and we love wrapping up our design services with styling to show them exactly how to achieve this look. We want our coffee tables to look put together but they also need to be functional.

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Contrast

Start by picking items for your coffee table styling that contrast with the material of the coffee table itself. For example, if you have a white marble coffee table, try using items with a woven texture or a big contrast like black.

High & Low

You want your eye to move around the space and not to stay either high or low, so alternating between objects of varying heights is important. Do keep in mind the line of sight and don’t use anything too hight where you may block someone from watching tv.

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Use a Tray

Use a tray to corral all the coffee table items! This instantly makes the coffee table feel more put together and less cluttered and as a bonus helps keep things like your tv remotes all together.

Balance

Make sure that you look at your coffee table from all angles and that it is balanced from each perspective. Add symmetry to make sure that one side of the coffee table does not appear to heavy or over styled compared to the other side.

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Unexpected Objects

Add some unexpected objects to your coffee table and you will have instant conversation starters. Use items from your travels.

 

Read More: Round Coffee Table Decor Ideas – How-To Guide

How To: Shelf Styling . Paradise Valley AZ . Interior Design

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Interior Design Tips, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

Shelf styling has always been one of our favorite areas to style, but for many of our clients, the thought can be daunting.  Many of us have open shelving in our homes, and not only is it current on-trend but they are also timeless.  Whether it be a kid’s space, open concept kitchen, or shelves flanking a fireplace; open shelving can set the tone of a room and are the perfect spot to display all of your treasured items in a way that looks beautiful while maintaining functionality.

Shelf styling design ideas

Wherever your shelves may be and whatever your style preference is, it comes down to what you put on them and how you place it.  After all, your shelves are open for a reason and that is for everyone to see!  Here are some tips to style your shelves:

  • Determine your style:  The first step is figuring out your style preference and what will go best in your home and chose your pallet from there.
  • Shop: Whether you start with your home stash or head straight for the stores make sure your collection consists of pieces that vary in height, weight and size.
  • Start with larger pieces first:  A big mistake people make is using décor that is not proportional to their shelves.  I like to use larger items that are at least half the size of the shelf and then work in smaller pieces to fill in the gaps.  Just make sure not to overextend the shelf.

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  • Layer, layer, layer!  Items such as books, boxes, trays, and decorative objects are all great layering pieces to start with.
  • Work with height:  This can be done through taller vases, frames, large baskets, and stems.  It’s important to fill in some of the height on your shelves while still leaving some blanks.
  • Stagger you height:  When working with different décor pieces, make sure to place items next to each other that have a minimum three-inch separation in height and avoid duplicating the same pieces on shelves next to each other.

elegant shelf design

  • Use art:  I love using abstract prints in a frame.  It’s a great way to add color and show your style.  They are also very easy to swap out for something different at a later date.
  • Think green!  I love the way green can elevate the look of shelves.  Adding faux succulent or stems to a vase is not only a good way to add color but also a way you can add height.
  • Don’t over clutter:   Shelves can get busy very quickly so avoid using a ton of small objects and focus more on larger items with a few smaller pieces scatters throughout.
  • Lastly, step back and observe:  This is an important part!  Look for holes, unbalanced areas and tweak as needed.

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Project Reveal Calle Lejos . Phoenix AZ . Interior Design

Project Reveal Calle Lejos . Phoenix AZ . Interior Design

by | Mar 23, 2020 | Calle Lejos, Cave Creek Interior Design, Interior Design Portfolio, Interior Design Project Reveal, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

We took this home to the next level by renovating our client’s master bathroom + designed a new interior by adding furniture, paint, + lighting throughout to make the home modern + stylish. We loved that our client was open to outside the box ideas + trusted us to pick some items they might not have normally chosen on their one.

White and black elements are seen throughout this space, but the touch of blue and gold helps to really bring this room to life. You’ll notice how there is a balance of bold colors + metals with more organic and neutral elements.

To really make an impact in this front room, we added a navy painted ceiling + a gorgeous chandelier! Doesn’t this just make you want to paint every ceiling in your home?

For this master bedroom design, we used our client’s existing bed + nightstands and designed the space to make the whole room feel new. The mirror nightstands give the room a lot of glam so we choose to keep everything else pretty neutral. The beautiful grasscloth wallpaper adds amazing texture to the wall behind the headboard.

We created the coziest sitting area in this master bedroom with a chaise + fireplace. Both the custom artwork + chandelier are beautiful touches. You can’t tell we love lighting, can you?

This bathroom remodel is one of our favorites of all time! Have you ever seen a chandelier like this in a bathroom?! We used the most beautiful marble + mirrored tile for the focal wall behind the bathtub. Between the chandelier + the tile work, this room is a showstopper!

We used our client’s current dinging table + chairs + we added a rug + chandelier to finish the space.

We loved how this project turned out!

 

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Our Top Tips For Mixing Decor Styles . Scottsdale AZ . Interior Design

by | Mar 9, 2020 | Interior Design Tips, Modern Interior Design Ideas, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects, Uncategorized

We often call our style eclectic because we love mixing various styles! Our goal is always to create a space that is cohesive where you cannot tell you are blending different styles.

 

Here are our top tips for successfully mixing different décor styles together.

 

A modern mirror mixed with a more vintage bench, Scottsdale Interior Design

 Pick a few colors + focus on them

 

Even if you are decorating with one style, we prefer to keep colors simple! Pick one or 2 colors only per space and use them in different ways and with different textures. Layer the colors and textures to achieve an effortless look. If you are using a coffee table that has a modern feel, pick your occasional chairs in a more contemporary feel in a similar or coordinating color. Always start with neutrals and layer your color on top.

modern farmhouse meets contemporary, Scottsdale Interior Design

Choose an inspiration piece

 

Start with one item you love and repeat an element in the item but by incorporating a different style. For example, If you find a sofa you love with curved legs, incorporate more curves in the lighting, coffee table, art, etc but feel free to mix up the styles. The repetition of the element will bring it all together. Focus on about 80% of your decor being from one style and 20% being from another.

a vintage bench with modern frames + lighting, Scottsdale Interior Design

 

Use art to help blend styles

 

Adding art in a contrasting style is a great way to effortlessly start blending styles in a space and to make it look cohesive. If you have a traditional space, don’t be afraid to add a more abstract contemporary piece and visa versa.

 

modern abstract art mixed with more traditional pieces, Scottsdale Interior Design

Mix your materials

Don’t be overly concerned with being matchy! In fact, we prefer not to be! If you are using a marble table, incorporate some vintage rattan chairs or another piece with great vintage feel and texture. Just make sure that everything repeats at least once! If you incorporate marble make sure something else in the room is marble- it can even be an accessory!

contemporary lighting and chairs with a more traditional table, Scottsdale Interior Design

 

What not to do

Don’t buy coordinating furniture sets

 

Don’t assume that you can only design your house in the style of the architecture of the home

 

Don’t use the same color, fabric, pattern or finish in the various pieces you chose

 

Don’t be afraid to take risks and think outside the box when designing your home!

 

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Project Reveal Rolling Hills . Cave Creek AZ . Interior Design

Project Reveal Rolling Hills . Cave Creek AZ . Interior Design

by | Feb 3, 2020 | Cave Creek Interior Design, Interior Design Portfolio, Interior Design Project Reveal, Rolling Hills, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

Many of our clients move into builder track homes + we love helping them make these homes anything but ordinary! Most of our clients contact us prior to visiting their builder’s design showroom so that we can begin planning the design with them and visit the design center with them to make smart decisions about their new home. We met this client after they had already built their home and we were able to go in and fully furnish the house, add new lighting, rugs, art, and accessories + we transformed this beautiful home into something truly spectacular!

The first room in the house, off the entry is an office. We wanted to make the space reflect the style of the house while having a masculine vibe and ensure that it is fully functioning to be an organized and productive office space. We added in in a bookshelf, lighting, and a reading nook.

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The main family room was the next space we tackled. There is a huge glass sliding door that has views of the gorgeous backyard and mountains. We wanted to frame the view by adding in custom drapery from floor to ceiling. We kept our client’s sofa and love seat and added in additional furniture, a larger cabinet below the tv, rugs, art, and lighting. We love how this space is both comfortable and a showstopper at the same time.

errant interior design project

The master bedroom has a very large sitting area to the right of the bed. We added in a new sofa, side tables, lighting, and beautiful wallpaper + art to create a serene space that the homeowner can retreat to, to relax and read a good book!

errante interior design project

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Project Reveal 54th Place . Phoenix AZ . Interior Design

Project Reveal 54th Place . Phoenix AZ . Interior Design

by | Jan 30, 2020 | 54th Place, Interior Design Portfolio, Interior Design Project Reveal, Phoenix Interior Design, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

When this family reached out to us, it was initially for new furniture. After meeting them and walking through their home with them, we realized that their gigger longer term goal was to remodel the house. We talked through priorities and eventually landed on remodeling the home + furnishing the new space.

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The house had travertine floors throughout, and we decided the best solution for this busy family would be to instantly luxury vinyl flooring because not only is it durable but it can be laid over tile to eliminate the need to demo the existing tile. This saves the client some big bucks.

We opted to leave and paint the existing perimeter cabinets + build a new bigger island. We installed quartz countertops for their durability and finished the space with some show stopping pendants and counter chairs. The counter chairs are also completely kid friendly! How great is that?

The family room is adjacent to the kitchen, so we wanted to ensure that it had great flow. We took their farmhouse look and made it more modern with some mixed metals, pops of color and, some open shelving. The white couches are kid friendly too. Who would have guessed that you could have white couches with kiddos?

We love how the master bedroom turned out as well. We started the design with a new upholstered bed to march some chairs our client already owned. We layered the bed over beautiful wallpaper and added in some gorgeous unique nightstands and pendants. We adore the texture in this space!

Click here for more pictures from this project: https://livingwithlolo.com/how-to-make-your-home-look-more-modern-in-only-5-tips/

 

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Project Reveal: Old Paint Trail . Cave Creek AZ . Interior Design

Project Reveal: Old Paint Trail . Cave Creek AZ . Interior Design

by | Dec 27, 2019 | Cave Creek Interior Design, Interior Design Portfolio, Interior Design Project Reveal, Modern Interior Design Ideas, Old Paint Trail, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

We had the best time working with this lovely family who moved to Scottsdale from New York City! They quickly realized that the apartment sized furniture was not going to cut it in their new home and we jumped right in to help them make the transition to their new living space. The new spaces in this home are both updated and modern while being comfortable and inviting.

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The family room is a combination of comfort + style with pops of color infused into the space. We used the 2 gorgeous pieces of artwork as our inspiration point for this room and incorporated pops of pink and blue. We even choose a beautiful subtle crytpon fabric color for their custom sofa. We love using cryton fabric because it is completely kid + pet friendly! We added custom drapery to all the spaces in this home which highlighted the tall ceilings + added a comfortable polish to all the spaces.

The master bedroom is our favorite spot! We love that our clients are open to fun graphic wallpaper and colored upholstered beds! We balanced out the bold choices with some neutral wood furniture + bedding and the entire space just feels oh so perfect + luxe! This was another space where we added floor to ceiling custom drapery with blackout linings to ensure the space was perfect for a restful night of sleep.

We had a front entry space in this home that was not being utilized and we decided to turn it into a lounge complete with a bar. Our client selected some of her favorite art pieces and we all fell in love with the pillows on the sofa that added a great pop of color to the space.

Click here for more pictures from this project: https://livingwithlolo.com/budgeting-bliss-the-cost-to-furnish-a-house-living-with-lolo/

 

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Window Drapery & Treatments: Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley & Cave Creek

by | Dec 16, 2019 | Modern Interior Design Ideas, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

Window Treatments in Scottsdale

When selecting window treatments for your home, you have many options. Below, we will share some of our favorites.

Window Drapery + Treatments in Scottsdale

Roman Shades:

Roman shades are a great solution for your window coverings in areas where you have tight spaces or children. They generally open from the bottom to the top and we prefer a clean look of a flat panel roman shade. You can line these and also add blackout lining for complete darkness in the bedroom.

Drapery Panels:

Drapery panels are our most requested type of window covering. Most often, clients will want to go with custom drapery made by our workroom so we can ensure the length is the perfect height for ceilings. We always go as high to the ceiling as possible to make your windows look larger. Store bought drapery is a difficult solution because it often only comes in 3 lengths which means you will have to hang them at a less than ideal height to make them work. Like roman shades, you can add lining and blackout lining to drapery.

Drapery Hardware:

Clients are often surprised by the price of custom drapery hardware. Custom hardware allows us to install sturdy rods that will support your drapery over time and we also have the option for long continuous rods vs. smaller rods over each window. This will give you a higher end look.

Living with Lolo is able to help you with all your drapery and window covering needs. You can visit your home and measure the same day to make the process quick and easy for you. We will arrive with carefully chosen fabric samples to not over complicate your decisions and ensure you end up with the perfect look for your home.

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Best Luxury Vinyl Flooring . Scottsdale AZ . Interior Design

by | Oct 29, 2019 | Modern Interior Design Ideas, Scottsdale Interior Design Projects

The luxury vinyl flooring available today is not the same vinyl from years ago.

You can easily differentiate between the high-quality luxury vinyl flooring from the inexpensive ones.

If you’re not familiar with vinyl plank flooring, then you have come to the right place. We have highlighted some of the things to consider when choosing your luxury vinyl flooring.

What to Look for When Buying Luxury Plank Flooring?

Here are some of the things to consider when purchasing vinyl plank floors.

Best Luxury Vinyl Floor

Comfort

Many people prefer vinyl plank floors due to their convenient comfort instead of tiles and stone. Vinyl plank floors are ideal for areas where you do a lot of standing.

The addition of underlayment makes the floor even less stressful to your feet.

Durability

Luxury Vinyl Flooring is extremely durable. It is waterproof and can withstand pets and children.

You care for Luxury Vinyl Flooring just as you would tile, so you can mop or vacuum with ease.

Best Luxury Vinyl Floor

 

Cost of Maintenance

All types of floors need care and maintenance. Some floors are more inexpensive and straightforward to maintain than others.

The good news is that vinyl plank flooring is more resistant to stains, bacteria, and mold by merely mopping.

There is no need to worry about re-sanding, resurfacing, and refinishing.

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 Sustainability

Installing a sustainable floor is key when considering building or remodeling your home.

According to research, high-quality vinyl plank floors can last about three decades when compared to tiles and hard stones.

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