Before And After: Beacon Hill Study~Part 1

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For the past year, I've been working with a Boston couple on a Beacon Hill apartment renovation.  Despite the cross-country distance between us things have been progressing very well.  When we first  met to discuss the project last summer, we shared our expectations and ideas for their amazing space.  We also interviewed and hired a contractor, who not long afterwards, began gutting the entire place.  Since then, the ceilings were raised, the floors replaced, paint colors and wall treatments were decided upon and a totally redesigned kitchen was taking shape.  The rebuild was completed in June and my clients have officially moved in.  During my summer trip back East, I spent time with them working on furnishings, accessories and rug selections.  Although a few things are still needed to complete the space, I wanted to share our progress thus far.  I would like to start by showing their brand new study.  Stay tuned for more room reveals and further updates on how a house becomes a home.

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before and after

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Thank you AK and BD for giving Cocoon Home Design the opportunity to work with you on your new home.  It's been quite an exciting collaboration.

Congratulations!!

Room Inspiration Sources:

Blue Velvet Sofa: Restoration Hardware

Milo Baughman 1188 Bronze Chair:  Design Within Reach

"Michener Blue" Rug:  Horchow

Achive Marrakesh Pouf:  Clayton Grayhome

French Partner's Desk:  Restoration Hardware

Swing Arm Wall Light:  Shades Of Light

Room Inspiration: A Calm, Comfortable And Stylish Nursery

   Having already selected a crib from Restoration Hardware,  a client asked Cocoon to create a nursery for the upcoming arrival of baby .  Her request was to have a space that would be calming, comfortable and not overly baby-fied.  Opting for a neutral palette, mixing rug and bedding patterns, and adding sophisticated furniture will ensure the baby's room fulfills Mom's wishes and be as stylish as she is as well.  Take a look at this week's Room Inspiration and keep posted for its reveal.

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Lately, I've been playing with Photoshop and tried it for this post. I'd love to know if you prefer seeing Room Inspiration presented like it is today or more like this?

p.s.:  I will get better at it...

Thanks for taking the time to comment,

Debra

The Outdoors Brought In: Illuminated Driftwood

In an effort to preserve a bit of our roof deck garden, I brought the driftwood planted with succulents indoors.   Its new home is on a dresser top in our master bath.  Illuminated  with Restoration Hardware's Starry String Lights, this summer remnant  now takes on a holiday flair.  Take a look:

These warm white LED starry string lights are battery powered and strung on bendable copper or silver wire so they are super easy to wrap around just about anything, anywhere, any time of year!  I just ordered two more sets.

Hard to believe it's the week before Christmas.  I have a few more holiday decor and punch bowl party images to share with you before the week's end.  Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season thus far.  We sure are!

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