by Furnishly | Aug 9, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen…
or looking for simple upgrade ideas, there’s much inspiration to be drawn from Dream Home Makeover Season 3. In the first episode, we tag along on a kitchen overhaul journey with Robert and Cindy. From reimagining the space layout to adding elevated details, Shea walks us through her process in our webisode deep dive, and we’re highlighting even more tips here for you, too.
No. 1: Reimagine space layout
In a more open-concept kitchen-to-living room layout, there are a few tricks we have for optimizing space and making the areas feel distinct from each other.
In this case, we closed off the pass-through to the dining room to allow for a butler’s pantry, which gave the space extra storage and food-prep functionality. Tall tower cabinets from counter to ceiling add a statement-making symmetry around the stove and a boundary with the adjacent living room. And last, adding a deep island counter afforded us a place for extra chairs and room to gather — what the kitchen is for!
No. 2: Create a focal wall
For a higher-end look, spring for the extra materials to extend the backsplash tile from the counter to the ceiling. Together with a custom hood, this helps create an entire focal wall around the stove that can ground the whole kitchen.
No. 3: Outfit your open shelving
Working with stock cabinets? Complement them with floating shelves to elevate the overall look. Open shelving provides easy access to essentials, and also adds a visual interest when items are on display.
“The places that are visible, on the lower shelves, I always want to put things that are functional, but also really beautiful — like glasses, canisters, cake stands, and pitchers.”
– Shea McGee
by Furnishly | Jun 8, 2022 | Design Inspiration
We’re all about a good first impression…
and when it comes to the entryway, creating a warm welcome can be simplified with a few of our go-to tips. To celebrate our Summer ’22 Collection with Threshold for Target, we styled an entryway using a few of our favorite pieces. Whether you have enough space for hanging a piece of artwork and mirror, or you are re-creating an entire look from the console to the decor, watch our webisode below and scroll through to get the look!
The burl wood console sets the scene for the look and provides a drop space to style a few accessories and place out-the-door essentials.
Ogden Burled Wood Console Table Brown
A textural oval mirror opens up the room and introduces a new shapely element to contrast the table, allowing you to check yourself before you head out!
“I love the oval shape on this mirror, and the open textural detail is so great and adds a lot of dimension to any entryway look.”
– Shea McGee
Stacked books add some height to sculptural decor pieces and bring a thoughtful, curated feeling to the home from the moment you walk through the door, while a ceramic vase balances out the visual weight of the large vintage-inspired lamp.
To complete the look, we added in a tree for some color and height and placed
“I am obsessed with this tote; I’m going to carry it around to the beach, to the store, and put it under my console table all summer long.”
– Shea McGee
by Furnishly | Jun 3, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Every so often, we design a kid’s room we secretly want to move into.
Over the years, we’ve been lucky to work on quite a few kids’ rooms for our clients, and it’s always one of our favorite parts of designing a project. While we aim to include elements that repeat throughout the homes they live in, each has its own feeling, palette, and personality.
From charming pattern-filled rooms to neutral, calming spaces, these kids’ rooms were created to be well-loved from their first use and built upon for years to come. If you’re looking for inspiration for designing a kid’s space, scroll through to see 15 of our favorites and shop the pieces that bring them to life.
by Furnishly | May 4, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Thinking out of the box with your seating can make all the difference in an open concept space.
Once we have the basics — the sofa, the chairs, and the coffee table, we like to think about adding layers through extra seating pieces. Adding layered seating brings more function to your space, but it can add more form, too. If you’re looking for some layered seating inspiration, scroll through for a few ways to add more dimension and function to your open concept living space.
Adding in ottomans
Ottomans can be used in so many different ways to add extra seating and bring in a new texture. Style two by your fireplace tucked away under a console table or even alone to add a new element.
by Furnishly | May 3, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Mudrooms are one of our favorite spaces to design when we get the chance.
Originally commonly found in farmhouses in the 19th century, mudrooms functioned as backrooms in-between the outside world and the home for farmers to remove their muddy clothes. Today, the mudrooms we design look and function a little bit differently. Though they are not necessary for every home, in areas with wet or muddy climates, having a space to enter, hose off your boots, and store your things is the ultimate luxury.
Designing a mudroom is all about merging beauty with utility. If you’re looking to build, remodel, or refresh a mudroom area, finding some inspiration can be the perfect place to start.
Scroll through to see 11 of our favorite mudroom designs!
