K Sarah Designs

Mood Board // Sandra's Elegant + Calming Retreat

Happy Friday, friends!! This week has been busy starting new projects, which means I've been scheming and sourcing up a storm... my favorite part! But, I realized I hadn't really posted any completed design work lately, and wanted to change that before we head into the weekend.

This design was fun, since it was sort of a departure from my usual style, which I'd say is usually pretty casual. This design was intentionally going for more of a formal look, yet one that still felt light + airy.

Sandra, my sweet client, was looking for a put-together, elegant space that would be a calming + welcoming retreat after a long day at work. She was drawn to coastal colors, but didn't want the space to feel particularly beachy or coastal, and she wanted some rustic accents/finishes, yet wanted to keep the space sophisticated. Here's what I came up with:

I created a neutral base with the area rug, sofa, armchair and tables, then layered on soft coastal colors through the pillows and artwork. The tables and console add a hint of a rustic, industrial edge, while the soft colors keep things feminine + pretty.

I also suggested accessories that would further compliment the soothing color palette:

Sandra's kitchen and dining area flows right into the main living space, so it was important to carry the color scheme and overall look/style throughout these three areas, keeping it cohesive.

I'd say the overall affect is definitely soothing, and I'm so happy Sandra is pleased with the results!

 

Happy Friday, friends!

 

Mood Board // Teal + Neutral Living Room

Hi guys! It's been a while since I've shared a just-for-fun mood board, so I thought I'd change that! While pulling together some ideas for a client's living room design, these items jumped out at me, and basically created a color story/ mood board on their own... Since none of these goodies made it into the clients design, I thought I'd share:

1 //  Paint Color - Benjamin Moore "Pale Oak"

2 //  Art Print 1 and Art Print 2 - "Mountain Mist" series from Art.com

3 //  White Morten Lamp - West Elm

4 //  Catalina Sofa - Pottery Barn

5 //  Blue Medallion Wool Rug - Overstock

6 //  Tribal Carved Wood Coffee Table - World Market

7 //  Yellow Ikat Pillow //  Ming Dragon Pillow //  Teal Geometric Lumbar Pillow

8 //  White Case Study Planter with Stand - Modernica, via Horne

 

Happy Thursday!!

Mood Board // Relaxing Neutral + Blue Bedroom

Hello hello!

Today I wanted to share a master bedroom design scheme that I finished a few weeks ago. My client was looking for a fairly minimal + modern master bedroom plan that was relaxing, crisp, and tailored. She also wanted to stick with a mostly neutral color palette, but with additions of blue.

This is what I came up with:

The nightstands were existing, but essentially everything else is new. We went with tans, creams, and whites for the larger furniture pieces (headboard, x-bench, rug, armchair), and then layered on shades of blue for some color + contrast.

This approach is actually one that I recommend fairly often, especially for those who like to switch things up and redecorate regularly. By keeping the larger purchases neutral, one needs only switch out the smaller items (throw pillows, blankets, artwork, accessories) to achieve a whole new look.

Anyway, I will always and forever love the combination of blues + neutrals, and this room is no exception!

 

Wishing you a fabulous Wednesday!