Enjoy today's guest post from Betsey & Becca. Betsey was actually one of my Junior League provisionals two years ago and we have kept in contact since.
We
were so thrilled when Megan from,
Pretty In
Pink Megan invited
us to do a guest post for her! We are daily followers of her fabulous
blog! We have been blogging for a few months, but mainly just friends and
family knew how to find us. At Megan's suggestion, we have turned on the
ability to have followers and comments and decided to be a little more
social! We have backgrounds in Interior Design and Fashion, and have
independently worked for and helped multiple friends and clients in the past.
This new year will bring in many new interior projects that we could not be
more excited about. We are most excited about working together and putting
our ideas into people's homes. We have so many exciting new things to
share, and hope you will visit our
blog for updates!
Today
we will be sharing a few of our favorite "transitional pieces" for
people just starting out trying to furnish and decorate a home. The
largest mistake we see our younger clients making is buying filler--decor
purchased solely to fill up space. Our best advice is to buy slowly and
only buy what you love.....and what can be repurposed down the road.
NEVER buy something just to give an empty space company. Many of
the following suggestions are purchases that can be made very budget
consciously, but they all have multiple functionality to make sure they get
lots of love!
1.
A great big mirror can make a small room seem much bigger, and it is a
chic way to dress up any space. Here are a few of our favorite options,
but we also love unique finds from yard sales, estate sales and antique shops.
Another trick is to find a cool, old mirror and replace your standard
bath mirrors (or, hang it in the middle of a large regulation bathroom piece)
for an unexpected pizazz. (side note: we love mirrored furniture as
well, and it too serves to make a space look larger than it really is!
try a mirrored chest in a bedroom as a "tv stand" or mirrored
bedside tables.)
And some of our favorite sources for mirrors can be found
here,
here and
here.
2.
Bar carts are a great way to have a fully functional little mini bar in
your home--and they make a great design statement, too!! They can stand
alone, or be used behind a couch or settee or even as a side table, later!
We also think they look super cute in a dressy office for extra storage
or as a perfume and jewelry table in a closet or bathroom. Think of them
as side tables with style! (if you are lucky enough to have a pool or
cool outdoor area, don't forget them there, either!) Alot of them out there are
pricey but don't let that scare you, reasonable ones do exist and don't forget
an old refurbished one that can be "fixed"-up sometimes turn out the
best.
3.
Ottomans are one of the most functional pieces in a home, as they can
clearly be paired with a cool chair for their implied use:), but they also make
great coffee tables. We love them in bedrooms, for seating at the end of
a bed, and they can also be a great choice for a pop of color in an entry way
or parlor. We aren't picky when it comes to their size or shape--we love
big, square ottomans just as much as X-benches and poofs. (and extra
points if they open for storage!)
4.
Great artwork that you love is an obvious choice for a piece that can be
purchased now and loved for years. I have a pair of vintage birds that I
had framed over my bed in my first house, in my bathroom now, and am planning
on using in the dining room in our new house.
Etsy is a GREAT source for cool artwork. Also, if you are feeling
crafty, search for artwork that is simple but makes a statement and try to
recreate it. Most artwork is expensive so this is an easy way to save some
money. I have found that a lot of the detail in art is the way it is framed!
5.
A great desk or secretary is always a smart purchase, bc though it's
obvious location is a home office, we love them just as much in dens, dining
rooms and bedrooms. There are endless options for placement of a cool
secretary, and we have even seen them repurposed into mini bars or china
cabinets.
6. A
cool chandelier or light fixture can make a room, and buying pieces that you
love now ensures many years of love. Chandeliers were typically used in
formal living rooms, but now we love them in nurseries, kitchens, bathrooms and
closets, too! Take a look at a few of our favorites
here,
here and
here to see how much
impact and drama they could add! So go take those old fixtures and ceiling fans
down and replace them with a new fixture that will change the entire feel of
the room!
So
there you have it for our best suggestions on furniture for now AND later!
Please come visit us at our blog, or contact us at
betseyandbecca@gmail.com for a copy of our portfolio or references.
Betsey
and Becca
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