I came to the realization that my current favorite interior design and lifestyle bloggers – Sarah Samuel Sherman, Sarah Yates Mora of A House in the Hills, Emily Henderson, Mandi Gubler of Vintage Revivals and a few more I know I’m missing..oh! Amber of Amber Interiors, too – are all on the West Coast [or close to it!] And so, of course, our little apartment has transformed with accessories and styling that a very west coast mentality would appreciate: kilim pillows, Moroccan poufs, mid-century furniture and even little cacti have made themselves home here. I like it, but I’ve realized in the process I’ve let some of my East Coast loves go.
Our apartment will transform with the holidays, but after that, I think I’ll go back to my roots a little more. I need some inspiration! Here’s what’s catching my eye:
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OK, so this is probably not as modern as I’d like. But, that’s the thing about East Coast design–it’s a mix of modern, traditional and transitional. I like the layered and friendly feeling it has. My take-aways:
- Embrace whites, greys and steely blues as the base colors
- Mix modern pieces with more traditional ones to create a cozy atmosphere
- Don’t be afraid to accent a neutral space with a yellow, red or Kelly green color
- Stripes
- Wainscoting is a gorgeous way to add texture to your walls, and if you do it without an overly- embellished molding profile it can look clean and modern
- Dark metal accents pop against whites in a pleasing way
- Swap out cacti for moss and boxwood
What are your thoughts? Any other good East Coast tips?
