Rethinking storage : Do it with style

Because this year has had us spending so much time being home, we are all looking for interesting new ways to store and to keep things out of site.

Organizing that jewelry box full of fun and fabulous, might lead you to choose the “ugly brown box.”

Plain brown boxes provide storage, but how about adding some personal style? Why not make a storage statement with a truly unique piece? Bring on the bling and bring out your personal style with a fabulous custom box that might just make those jewels envious!

HEY SAILOR! Nautical style decorating.

Coastal or nautical accents are a wonderful way to make your home feel like the ocean is always near. The classic features of nautical design are the presence of textiles, inexpensive furniture and bold colors played off white.

The colors most associated with Coastal or nautical design are blue and white. But not just any blue. The nautical color blue is a dark rich blue or navy blue that makes for a stunning contrast with white. It is a timeless color. Accents of red, yellow and white create this decidedly AMERICAN CLASSIC LOOK.

Our latest pieces created in this classic color bring the seaside into any room. The perfect shade of nautical blue, bright shiny brass and nautical stripes all come together and make coastal style a must have.

In the office or the bedroom these nightstands offer storage and style. Bring the seaside inside and enjoy color again “batten down the hatches” and get ready for a wild ride.

Funky Vintage Lamps Add Personality to Your Space

Everyone has a personality and it comes through in various ways. How you dress, the music you listen to, and how you decorate your home are all a part of expressing your personality, and when it comes to lighting, the styles you pick can reflect your personal style.

If you have more eclectic tastes, vintage lamps with signature shades may have a place in your home. Or you may use your lights as inspiration for the rest of your room’s decor. The lamp can be the central focus of a space, and you want guests to say as much about the lighting as they do about the color of the walls or the furniture. Our recommendation is to start exploring different styled lamps and shades that bring your personality into a room.

We love vintage lamps with custom shades. They create impact themselves or help bring a room design to a cohesive finish. Our efforts to recycle and refurbish vintage lamps keeps these treasures relevant and gives our customers one-of-a-kind accents for their rooms.

Nursery lamps have a special place in our hearts, using your fabric or ours! These often can add the final much-needed touch to your special room. White shades are so yesterday.  Let us create something special for you today!

Using natural elements in your holiday decorating

Holidays are upon us and like many of you I’m thinking of how to decorate this year.  Pine cones, evergreen branches and berries are always such a great choice and fit in well with the current farmhouse rage in decor.  Easy right? But what if you are a glam girl and your favorite color is gold, peacock blues and everything that blings? 

Well do I have something for you! Here are some ideas for those non-traditional homes where red, green and everything rustic will just not work. 

Try something different this year! You just might surprise yourself and of course your guests always love a refreshing change.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Vintage Colors in Home Decor

Jadite 

There’s nothing new about the new color direction trend—it’s been around for the better part of a century. But thanks in large part to style icons like Joanna Gaines and Martha Stewart, this old farmhouse favorite is experiencing a resurgence in decor. 

Jadeite (or Jade-ite) first came to prominence in the United States during the 1930s and 40s during and after the Great Depression, it’s roots in utilitarian pieces, that were hardworking in farm kitchens. This was the glassware that matched the wooden handles of kitchen utensils, egg beaters, spoons and potato mashers.  

We love this fresh take on nature honoring the past and conjuring images of grandma’s kitchen. 

Why not bring this fabulous color out of the kitchen and use it when making a furniture choice? What fun as a farmhouse accent with all your neutral whites and cream.  It’s the perfect compliment in a sea of neutral farmhouse style. 

We created this custom color to compliment today’s ever popular farmhouse style and it is one of the most popular colors requested at our studio.  Let use create a piece of nostalgia for you. 

Let’s talk Hollywood Regency

Let’s talk Hollywood Regency. Many of my customers wonder at this odd term and it’s origin in furniture. It is a true American style rooted in the set designs of Hollywood’s golden age. Lavish, unapologetic, over the top layered pattern , metallic and bold colors are all signature details of this iconic American style.

There are similarities between Mid Century style and Hollywood Regency in their clean lines, however MCM has a very masculine feel with its natural wood tones and lack of or subtle ornamentation. Hollywood Regency is GLAMOROUS beautiful brass hardware, saturated sultry colors, glossy finishes. It demands and receives attention. It also has a district feminine allure.

Today’s Hollywood Regency is still true to its roots. Clean lines, beautiful ornate hardware and glossy finishes. It’s resurgence in home furnishings brings back the glamorous style but with a clean modern approach. Gone are the layers of opulence, replaced with shiny saturated color, whites and gorgeous bold hardware.

Bring glamor into your space with Hollywood Regency your won’t be disappointed “daaa..ling!”

Furniture Revolution

Let’s talk about the furniture revolution taking place around the world.  Mid Century or Atomic Age furniture has become the “it” style of a whole new generation. 

Beautiful wood tones and quality construction are hallmarks of the Mid Century Style. 

Many furniture makers used walnut as their chosen medium. Walnut’s gorgeous grain requires few decorative details. The tapered pencil legs are a quintessential detail seen on many of the most coveted pieces. 

Mid Century is appreciated by a new group of style lovers and they are filling their spaces with these simple well crafted styles. 

Do you have pieces that are relegated to Grandmas back bedroom? It’s time to bring them out of the dark and into the light. 

Let us help you by restoring or sourcing pieces of this iconic style for your home.  MCM is one of our favorite styles.  Check back often we are always adding pieces just ready to bring MCM  design into your home.

Inspiration from Hardware

Hardware serves as the final touch for furniture.  Getting the perfect look that ties the whole piece together isn’t always easy. 

Our nightstands Val and Vivian take on the personality of their hardware. 

A simple nickel rings brings a cool contemporary vibe to these turquoise nightstands.  We replaced that with a glorious gold and cut glass knob and now Vivian and Val have a glam Regency look. 

As you shop for furniture remember your look is not complete without adding that final touch, jewelry. 

Check back often, new tips and new furniture are always popping up at White Iris Home.

Inspiring Design at Home

Coral is a classic Southwest color. See how your rooms can be inspired by using classic Southwest images to incorporate painted pieces into your home. We use everyday objects to inspire us like a turquoise and coral necklace, local floral arrangements and our most favorite bedding ensembles. 

When incorporating painted furniture into your home, create a color swatch that represents your design aesthetic. How would you incorporate coral into your home?

Comment below to let us know!