"Design in the City: Part Two"

If you've been following my blog for a while, you probably recall me posting HERE about my first distance decorating client in NYC.  She agreed to be my guinea pig and we came up with a plan that gave her some direction in terms of where she should head with the design. 

My First Distance Project Idea Board

Well, while in NYC last week I had a chance to stop by and check out the progress.  How cool!  I was pleased to see that things were coming along.   She's fully utilized the color scheme and has been able to purchase a sofa, a rug and throw pillows. 

She decided on a more practical sofa selection than the white, but the rug and pillows she selected are almost dead ringers to the ones I proposed. 

Overstock 

Home Decorators

As you can imagine in an NYC apartment, storage is a must.  So she's added a storage cabinet adjacent the bathroom to store linens and toiletries. 

I also loved the dress form turned purse rack.

I originally suggested adding in some black and white damask.....

And much to my pleasure, it has found its way into the room as bedding. 





Note:  Still hoping Santa is following my blog because I have to get a suitable camera

 I was also able to measure for draperies and have suggested that I get yellow draperies made for her using the same material used for the ones found HERE only in yellow. 

And finally, as luck would have it later that day while shopping I ran into this perfectly hued chest of drawers.  She actually already has one, but I really think it would be a good idea to add a little more color to the space by painting it. 

We were also able to come up with a few additional ideas.  Like adding some pink painted frames to the mix for wall art. Similar to these....

Primitive and Proper

And solving the subway tiled small bathroom storage issue by hanging baskets on command hooks. 

Mustard Seed Interiors

In this case and as with most of us, there are always more projects than there are resources, so this one will come together slowly over time.  Of course, I think that's half the fun.  I'm just glad I was able to help get things started.  Are you interested in Distance Decorating?  Read more HERE and feel free to contact me at dwellbycheryl@yahoo.com

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"Distance Decorating Decoded"

I’m so glad to hear from so many of you that you are enjoying my post.  I’m even more excited about the fact that I’m in some way inspiring you to make some changes in your own dwelling.  That is after all, one of my goals.  I hope that each time you visit; you come away with a new idea or sparked inspiration that will help you to realize that even you can do many of the things you see on tv and in magazines.

Because I’m fairly new to the blogosphere, I keep a close watch on my blogs stats.  Actually, I’m probably a little addicted.  By the way, if you’ve yet to SIGN-UP, what are you waiting for?  Tell your friends, follow me on Twitter, share my post on Facebook, repin my pins on Pinterest, comment on my portfolio on Houzz.  Sorry, I digress…..

So far, it seems as if you favorite post was Design in the City, where I told you of my first Distance Decorating project.  Well, I’ve completed the layout and thought I’d share it too.  Hopefully, this gives you a better sense of what my Distance Decorating is all about.  Basically, you receive three resources. 

• The Idea Board- provides an overall sense of the scheme for the room.  It includes a compilation of the elements to be included in the design plan.  For those non-visual readers out there, this is for you.  You’re able to “see” how the room will ultimately come together.

• The Source List- a detailed listing of the source and pricing for all items recommended for the design plan.  Think of it as a virtual shopping list.  The client can use the listing as a guide for what items should be purchased, either exact or items similar to those recommended

·         The Layout- four to six 3-D pictures of the room from every angle based on measurements submitted. 



Pretty cool, huh?  Get your funds together because this service will be available soon!

Design in the City!

Since I'm just starting out at this, I'm having to learn things as I go.  I'm currently working on what I refer to as my Distance Decorating pilot for a friend's daughter.   She just moved into her very first place, a NYC studio apartment and since it's her first place, she's essentially starting from scratch.  When we spoke, she had purchased this large scale black and white chevron rug.

After speaking with the client to get an understanding of the direction she wanted to go in, I came up with this plan.

I really liked the fresh look of the color scheme.  It just seemed very young and vibrant.  Unfortunately, the client is more of a girly-girly and is really married to the color pink, which I can certainly appreciate.  So, I went back to the drawing board and we've come up with this.

I'm still working on the room layout and sourcing list, but I think we're heading in the right direction. I hope to share more when it's all done.  For now, it's back to work....