Bohemian chic, when the runway takes over your home

Coachella and other festivals had big impacts on fashion designer and inspired a lot of collections lately! So much so that it is taking over interiors and outdoors… Bohemian style is all about plants, flowers, colors, patterns  and texture; to keep it chic and glamorous, the best is to not overdo it. If not carefully selected and mixed, bohemian can look messy and overwhelming. Bohemian, is also a lifestyle, a relaxed, low-key way of living; therefore, the way the furniture and accents are displayed plays an important role in the styling of your boho chic space. Hope the images below will inspire you and help you create a bohemian and chic home.

 

                  Credit: James Ramsey and Jennifer Blumin via mydomaine.com

 

                  Credit: Feng Shui Interiors via Harper’s Bazaar

 

                  Credit: Brit+Co

 

                         Credit: Ball & Albanese / Lonny Magazine

 

              Credit: thefoxandshe.com/bohemian-home-decor/

 

              Credit: thefoxandshe.com/bohemian-home-decor/

 
                 Credit: El Ramla Hamra

 

                          Credit: Amber Interiors via mydomaine.com

 

 

                 Credit: kitchenwalls.nl via Pintere

 

                  Credit: lemme-holla-at-you via Pinterest

 

 

                                                                     Credit: Elle Decor

 

 

                                     Credit: Style Estate via Pinterest

 

 

                 Credit: Thedesignfiles.net

                 Credit: Architectural Digest

 

 

                                                      Credit: Architectural Digest

 

 

 Credit: Martin Lawrence Bullard design via Pinterest

 

 

 Credit: thedecorist.com / Jamie Chung Home designed by Ashley Redmond

 

 

    Credit: mydomaine.com / Jessica Alba Home designed by Mat Sanders

 

                                           Credit: Static1.squarespace.com via Pinterest

 

 

Credit: Sarah Sherman Samuel via Pinterest

 

 

Credit: mydomaine.com / Jessica Alba Home designed by Mat Sanders

 

 

 Credit: Amber Interiors via mydomaine.com

 

 Credit: mydomaine.com via Pinterest

 

 

          Credit: stylemepretty.com

 

 

 Credit: Brit+Co via Pinterest

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20 stunning pool area inspirations

Summer is fast approaching, so it is about time to revamp your outdoors and here are some inspirations to get the most enviable pool of the neighborhood. Everything goes with nature, so think outside the box and play with colours, patterns, shapes, art, flowers and plants to create your perfect retreat.

 

1/ Asian inspired : Artsy, uncluttered and modern white furniture for a zen pool

Credit: Ando Studio.

 

2/ Create your life-size aquarium with an above-ground pool!

 
3/ Colorful accents and hanging chairs for a bohemian chic style

                                   Credit: Style Estate via Pinterest.

 
4/ Curtains, wooden furniture and a fireplace make for timeless and elegant pool area

                                   Credit: Style Estate via Pinterest

 

 

5/ Copper and brass lanterns, patterned tiles, mosaics and luscious plants for an oriental oasis

                       Credit: Priceypads.com via Pinterest.

 

 

6/ Build a partly elevated pool floor to add furniture in the pool and create a surrealist landscape

Credit: Delano Hotel, South Beach via kiwi collection.com.

 

 
7/ Rocks, cascade, plants and a fire pit to create a cosy, countryside, retreat

                                       Credit: styleesteate.com.

 

 
8/ Cypresses, stone wall, and Mediterranean jars for a Tuscan look

                                   Credit: stylestate.com.

 

 

 

9/ Play with lighting – There are so many outdoor lighting options and it has the power to transform your “meh” outdoor into a glamorous one.

Credit: Anthony Exter via Pinterest.

 

 
10/ Create your Meditteranean retreat with orange trees, and greek-temple style pool house

Credit: Style Estate via Pinterest.

 

 

11/Black and white stripes for an unexpected chic and timeless outdoor

Credit: CB2.

 

 

 

12/ Red is the new standard to add color to contemporary outdoors

Credit: Taiwana Hotel, St Barts.

 

 
13/ Colourful patterns, curtains and chic lighting for sophisticated and glamour outdoor

                     Credit: Traditional Home.

 

 

14/ Decorate with balls in the pool and outside

Credit: House Beautiful / Design: Jay Griffith.

 

 

15/ White airy curtains and light wood for an ethereal feel

                                        Credit: House Beautiful/ Design: Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman.

 
16/ A perfectly landscaped garden and touches of yellow for a Palm Beach style outdoor

Credit: House Beautiful/ Design: Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller

 

 

17/ Make it a fun pool with a statement pool float and colorful floating accents

Credit: Lovely Indeed via Pinterest.

 

 

18/ Shades of blue to reflect the pool and the sky, what more natural?

Credit: House Beautiful/ Design: Kim Coleman and Michele Green.

 
19/ Casually placed outdoor pillows on the floor for a cosy and laid-back style

Credit: House Beautiful/ Design: Markham Roberts.

 
20/ Try and mix orange accents with the  blue waters of the pool and you’ll discover  a true match!

Credit: JANUS et Cie.

How to make the most of your load-bearing column?

Unfortunately, sometimes, engineering and technology, gets in the way of your perfect home design. Imagine, this beautiful space where you could create your dream home, if only, you could take down this one column (or more) in the middle of the room… Fortunately, creative minds, find a way to make the most of these annoying columns and use them as design elements. First, you have to think about furniture placement around these to optimize the space, then you have to find a way to make the most of it by finding a column design that will either take the room to another level, or make it as discreet as possible. Here are some the best ideas of load-bearing columns I have selected for you.

 

Photo by Via Builders, Inc.. See more contemporary basement designs

 Use it as a display niche, to place art, flowers, pictures etc…

Photo by The Alhadeff Group. See more contemporary kitchen designs

Make it part of room and use it to define a room; i.e: to separate the kitchen from the dining room .

Photo by Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer. See more traditional dining room designs

 Make it match other pieces of furniture to create symmetry and harmony

 

 

Photo by Elad Gonen. See more contemporary kitchen designs

Use a different material to perfect a style

Photo by kimberly peck architect. See more contemporary staircase designs

Use a different style that contrasts with the rest of the room for an eclectic and edgy design

 

 

Use it outdoor or indoor to create a green wall (so trendy these days) – Design: Harold Leidner Landscape Architects/Credit: popartdecorations.com

 

 

Photo by Ann Marie Baranowski Architect PLLC. See more industrial kitchen designs

Add them to add character and authenticity to an otherwise very modern and simple decor.

Photo by Katherine Shenaman Interiors. See more mediterranean living room designs

To perfect a mediterranean style.

 

 

Photo by Kuche+Cucina. See more traditional kitchen designs

Use them to add grandeur and elegance to your home.
…Still hate it and want to make it as discreet as possible?  Then, first,  choose a classic style column design and work with your structural engineer or architect to discuss how large and how simple they can be .

credit: columnsandbalustrades.com

Then, carefully pick a paint and finish for a polished, simple and sophisticated look. I would usually advise for a matte finish.

 

Credit: http://www.home-designing.com

                                                                                          Credit: columnsandbalustrades.com

Credit: Elledecor.com via Kevin O’Gara (@kfogara Instagram).

Incorporating gold and brass in your decor

One of the 2016 design trends is the comeback of metallics, especially brass and copper. For a while contemporary interiors did not have those last two, as they were categorized as “old-fashion” materials that will not blend well in modern interiors. Even more classic interiors were styled with silver and chrome to give a more modern feel. However, in today’s designs we see them more and more and its all in the details… Subtlety is key to incorporate those materials and colours to create a contemporary, glamour and sophisticated interior. Here are some the best designs with brass and gold, room by room.

1/In the bedroom

Delicately incorporated in the furniture for a more vibrant style – Credit: Restoration Hardware

Just a simple detail (side table lamp) for a more polished look – Credit: Ando Studio

2/ The living room

Simple, yet sophisticated when subtly added in the details (thin table frame, thin floor lamp), to remind a beautiful massive statement piece (here the ceiling lamp)- Design/credit: Studio McGee

Be bold by choosing gold and brass accent furniture and tone it done it down with more neutral larger pieces. Design/Credit: Ando Studio

3/ Dining room

Pick a gold statement piece of furniture to create an instant “wow” effect – Credit: ByKoket.com

                        Adds sophistication to pastels – Stay Chairs by Nika Zupanc for Sé

4/ Kitchen

Contemporary and sophisticated with dark grey –  Credit: House Beautiful

Brings elegance and warmth in a white transitional kitchen – Credit/Design: Decorpad.com/Nicole Davis Interiors

5/ Bathroom

With subway tiles for a contemporary and edgy look – Credit: Bjurfors.se

Gold sink + gold details for a bolder and refined bathroom – credit: Maddux Creative

6/Baby, child and teen rooms

Here, it adds glamour and helps create a rock chic style to this teen girl bedroom – Credit: Restoration Hardware (RH Teen)

  To perfect industrial and add sophistication – Credit: Restoration hardware (RH Baby & Child)

                           To add edginess to a vintage style girl nursery – credit: project nursery.com

7/ Office
To step up your game with a statement office desk / Design: desk Gold Graph by Xavier Lust (via cubeme.com)

To add instant glamour for a fashionista’s office – Design: Laurel&Wolf (via mydomaine.com)