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Friday Focus: October 21

October 21, 2022

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design by William Hefner
high end design

I’ve been doing a deep dive into high end interior design lately. I think high end architecture is typically in the purview of what gets pushed to the top of Instagram or Pinterest – homes with great bones – but the interiors, to me, is what really sets high end homes apart. There is just something about the balance between dramatic materials, shape, form and restraint that feels really thoughtful. A bit more like artistry than homemaking. I don’t want my home to feel like a museum, but I would love a tinge of that high-end feel that kicks things up a notch. I know I want each room in my own home to evoke a feeling when you enter, that brings pause and draws you in.
There’s a few common themes in high-end design I’ve picked up on along the way:
a broader use of iron (rather than brass), an emphasis on materials and texture (versus pattern), and always a strong juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements – along with an expert practice in restraint. Ah, I just can’t get enough of studying these homes! Follow along with me on Pinterest to share in the inspiration:

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lately

I shared Cohen’s room this week and everyone is as in love with the paint color as I am! Covering the room top to bottom in Sherwin-Williams Delft makes this space feel like a total mood. For the rest of the sources & details, head to the full post.

designing kids’ rooms plus Cohen’s Room Reveal

We originally built our radiator cover back in 2019 before I was on top of documenting things, so when we had to fix the caning last week I took the opportunity to take a new photos and videos of how it’s put together:

Our Radiator Cover DIY

what’s in my shopping cart

I’ve done a little lighting switcheroo in our house which has left a few rooms without ceilings lights (oops). Here are a few lights I’ve ordered plus some table lamps I am planning to order for our nightstands:

The Studio McGee x Target holiday collection came out this week and of course a few things are already sold out – I don’t need a ton of holiday decor for myself this year but I needed to at least check the collection. Here are a few things that caught my eye!


Happy Friday!
XO —

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By: laurenmacke · In: Blog Posts, Friday Focus

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This is probably the prettiest room in our house. This is probably the prettiest room in our house. And I *may* or may not sit in here sometimes to hide for a moment of peace 😅

#pantry #pantrygoals #pantrydesign #pantrymakeover #pantryorganization #thisoldhome #oldhomelove
A moment for my latest @facebook marketplace find A moment for my latest @facebook marketplace find 🫶 this wrought iron chaise for $50 + new cushion from @walmart is going to my mvp this summer. I rearranged the back patio a bit and I’m loving how it feels. Just a little reminder that it doesn’t take big bucks or an overhaul for something to feel fresh again!
A moment for the sconces in our dining room 😮‍💨 the only lights I keep on all day, everyday. This was a project that didn’t take too much time and was 1000% worth it! The lights are from @etsy and so beautiful and affordable. Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop our dining room on my LTK 🫶

https://liketk.it/5aFsQ
There is a beauty and ease that comes with life by There is a beauty and ease that comes with life by the sea, whether it be on northern or southern shores. Seashells are a quintessential beauty that are worn by living creatures, eventually discarded for us to enjoy or broken down to become one with the earth. They’re a reminder of the beauty of life and how powerful nature can be. And because of that, I think they’re a perfect addition to any room – no matter where you live!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to a big roundup of beautiful shells & clams 🐚 

https://liketk.it/5bUbl #ltkseasonal #ltkstyletip #ltkhome
We started planning and renovating this space abou We started planning and renovating this space about two years ago and I have a few takeaways now that we’ve lived with it:
- so glad we fit as much shelving into this space as possible
- storing our microwave in here is 👌
- I toyed with the idea of adding an ice maker in here…kinda wish I would have
- the wallpaper was the best splurge
- removing walls isn’t always the answer (we split a hallway in two to create this space)

You can read all about this project on the blog! Link in bio 🫶

#pantryorganization #pantrydesign #butlerspantry #smallspacedesign #pantrygoals #pantrymakeover
I think I will live in terry all spring (and summe I think I will live in terry all spring (and summer) long 🫶 our bedroom gained this pretty @studiomcgee x @target thanks to FB marketplace. Now I just need a little something to kick my feet up!

terry sweatshirt by @seaquelle 🤍
Happy Easter 💛 Happy Easter 💛
Come on in for Easter brunch around our table 🌷 Come on in for Easter brunch around our table 🌷 

#eastertablescape #easterweekend #easterdecor #easterinspo

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