new client ~ new look for an antique desk

Happy Friday friends!! 

I have a delightful new client, they're building a new home that will be ready in a few

 short months. Mrs. would like to have the major decor decisions completed, and furniture

 purchased in advance, so when they move in it's as close to finished as possible. I love

 using pieces my clients have and showing them how to breathe new life into them.

 She has several beautiful items we'll be using in new ways or painting. When we were

 looking through her furniture deciding what to keep we found this nice antique desk

 stored in her basement.  

I suggested it would be a great functional desk to use in their loft, and by pairing it

 with a new modern chair and/or artwork it would take on an entirely new look.

 Mixing antique and modern is one of my favorite styles and ways to add interest

 in an unexpected way. For those of you Craigslist fans antique desks are usually

easy to come by at a reasonable price.   

Here are some ideas how to combine the opposing styles and inject a dose of

 personality into your room.... 

elledecor.1stdibs.com

Her desk stored in the basement. 

 apartmenttherapy.com

 homedit.com

 remodelista.com

 southshoredecoratingblog.com

 luxeworthy.luxesource.com

 ruthburts.com

shelterness.com

Hope the weekend finds you outside enjoying some gorgeous fall weather! 

fresh modern teen girl's room

I can't tell you how much I delighted in doing this pink girly room, being a boy

mom has its advantages, :) but I miss out on this kind of fun. I got giddy when

 the chance to help out with a sweet girl's room presented itself. She has a great eye

 and flair for design, and was involved in all the choices for her new room. 

  

BEFORE:
This isn't a true before, we'd already moved the bed when I took photos,
it was parallel to, and pushed against the light green wall. 

AFTER:

Her mom (aka my One Room Challenge friend) painted a bamboo desk we scored

 on Craigslist, and added new brass hardware. We incorporated my favorite Ikea

work lamp and a ghost chair to create a stylish mix . 

BEFORE:

Again, we were already trying some new purchases (mirror and lamps) when I 

took these photos.

By removing the foot board we gave the space a more open feel, and the old

bed an updated look.

Do you guys remember my post last year when this bamboo dresser was tossed

 to the curb in front of our elementary school? I had no where for it, but Sarah loved

 it, and thought it looked too formal for her room in it's original state. We were

hesitant to paint it, but given the top was in really bad shape we opted for bright pink,

 and found the hardware at our local Re-Store for $1.50 each.  

  

She wanted a glam lucite lamp, we found the perfect one at Homegoods and added

the Greek key trim for a pop of color. 

We included sheer curtain panels with a faint curved pattern to soften the straight lines

 of the windows, bookcases and desk.

She's quite the artist, and we wanted to use pieces she'd done for a small gallery

wall above her bed. She requested it not be too busy, we kept a clean, simple feel

by using white frames and mats and limiting the colors. 

We included her original elephant drawing and cherry blossom painting.

She and her mom were inspired by the whimsical illustrations on this journal 

(with no copyright or any information on it all) and had it copied to frame. 

We lined the backs of her two white bookcases, flanking the windows, with

 green paper in a subtle pattern. 

We love the overall fresh and modern atmosphere with a little pizzazz!

Thank you so much for letting me share your home,

sweet friends! 

Stop by and check out the inspiration at:

Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday here

deal alert...target white desk

I stumbled across this great deal at Target while looking for a white desk today.
It's 20" depth is a bit narrower than a typical desk, and would work great if your space is
limited. The possibilities for using it are endless, and it's functional -
a sofa table, a nightstand, a console in your entry, or a desk!
The clean lines easily mix with any decor, and I love the X detail on the open sides,
 giving it a less boxy and more stylish look.
  Target Hamilton X Slat Office Desk - White

On Sale - $97.49 -  Free Shipping
 44" W x 20" D x 30.5' H
here

Some inspiring ways you could use one...

Mary McGee

Apartment Therapy

Good Girl Gone Glad

decorpad.com

houzz.com

 randomcohesiveness.blogspot.com

decorpad.com

A steal at $100, I think I just convinced myself I need one!