Cocoon Home Style Directions for 2016

Here are a few things that I've had my eye on lately which I suspect will define Cocoon Home's 2016 style both for living and dressing in the coming months.   Free spirited botanical arrangements, bold patterns in uncluttered spaces,  statement sofas, supple leather for everyday wear and hanging plants in all the right places. Take a look:

What's your new year aesthetic looking like? 

Tile Obsessions

A recent trip to the Ann Sacks showroom in SF only fueled my obsession for tiles, especially mosaics.  I went to search out patterns for 2 clients, one of them being yours truly.   I'm in the process of revamping our home office space and would love to add pattern and color to its floor via tile.  Take a look at some of my favorite finds and check out this Pinterest board for more inspiring tile styles.

Today is the last day to enter and possibly win a concrete planter from Concretegeometric.  Click here for details.

My own before and after kitchen

This kitchen looked worse than it was.   It just needed a few changes.  First, we kept the wood counters but had them refinished the same way we did the floors in the rest of the house.   Dark ebony.  I love the warmth the wood gives to an often cool area.  We also had my dad make new front cabinets the same height as the ones against the window.  Next... new appliances, paint, and FlOR carpet tiles to cover the tile. Eventually I'll install wood flooring  or my new favorite tile from Ann Sacks, Texere.  It looks and feels like linen but is porcelain.  It comes in soft earthy tones and feels great under foot.  I will of course add radiant heat.

The space is the same as it was but easy on the eyes and easy to work in.  Everything is within arms reach.  Even the toys so i can distract the little ones while making dinner or mixing a drink.  Send me photos of your renovated kitchen.