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Neutral Tones Inspired Board

10 Monday Nov 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Color Inspiration

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abstract muted 3 art print, apertures no 2 art print, art prints, artwork, boulders wall art, color inspiration, color palette, diamond wall art, earthy, fox, fresh, holiday card, Insta Film holiday card, minted, minted art prints, modern, neutral tones, rocks, swift fox wall art print, whimsy

Here is a little bit of inspiration from some items on Minted that you can purchase right now. I took the style and feel of the Insta Film holiday card and included artwork that evokes that same modern and warm feel. A palette like this can make any room feel more open and airy, as well as fresh and earthy. They are whimsy and fun, yet make a space relaxing and calm. Enjoy!

Neutral Tones by Gray Star Design, see more Minted wall art

Neutral Tones board by Gray Star Design. See more Minted wall art

Minted Challenge

04 Tuesday Mar 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design

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baby, chevron, children, geometric, minted, minted challenge, modern, modern xo, photo, photo art collage, photographs, print

I’ve entered a few pieces into the current Photo Collage Minted challenge and I just wanted to share them with you. This is the first time I submitted my designs to the website so I am excited to see what comes out of it. If I don’t win I plan to use these prints in my shop. I am hoping to submit a few more before the deadline.

The contest ends on March 13th so feel free to vote, that would be awesome. You can just click on the image and choose to like the work. Thanks!

Minted Challenge

Minted Challenge

Minted Challenge

The Bathroom of Our Dreams

22 Wednesday Jan 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Everyday Design, The Home

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bathroom, bathroom renovation, country, design, gray, home, interior design, master bath, modern, rustic, subway tile, vintage, white

This past December, my husband and I had our master bath renovated and are still amazed how different it is. Since our home is old, the bathroom was pretty bad. It was super outdated and closed in, ceramic tile everywhere, a large jacuzzi tub we hated, a toilet that was far from eco-friendly, no heat, and a storage space that was unusable. There was plenty to dislike about the space.

This was the bathroom in its original state before we moved in:
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For two years, we lived with the minor changes we were able to do, which was basically change out the vanity/sink and light. Not much, but we didn’t have of a choice. I wish I could say we got used to it, but it was something neither of us could get used to. Then finally, it was time to gut it and make it beautiful.

There wasn’t much we could do about the actual space of the room but being a designer, I know certain tricks to help open it up and feel more airy. I did this with a neutral palette, white tile on the floor and shower, and opening up the storage space so we can actually use it. Before there was a wall there with a small door, but now its all open shelving which I’ve hidden behind a fabric curtain. We also got a new tub that is a normal size, which opened the shower area up tons. We also read reviews for great water softeners for our plumbing and our skin!

As far as style, I wanted the space to have a modern appeal but showcase classic vintage elements. I did this through a gray/white color palette and keeping everything white so it looked clean and crisp. You can’t get anymore classic with subway tile so I chose that for the shower and for the floor, small hexagon tile I have always loved. It brings me back to my Grandmother’s house in Brooklyn when I was a little girl. Now I get to have that memory everyday!

The Bathroom of Our Dreams

The small shelves are from Home Decorators and the medicine cabinet was a great buy on Overstock. The rest of the accessories such as the glass shelf, toilet paper holder, towel ring, and towel rack were purchased at Lowes and Home Depot. We decided to hang the rack on the back of the door so we didn’t lose any wall space. And it worked out great because they hang right above the bathroom heater so they are always cozy and dry.

The Bathroom of Our Dreams

The new white vanity has a bead board exterior which just adds to the classic look. A heater was installed, as well as a fan, so the space is much more comfortable be in. For a curtain, I used some fabric I had cut from old curtains and custom sized them for the window. I chose to only cover the bottom half so the space would be lit up nicely with natural light.

The Bathroom of Our Dreams

The Bathroom of Our Dreams

The Bathroom of Our Dreams

I wanted chrome throughout with a little glass detail and brought in warmth with soft neutral textures such as baskets and pastel artwork from some of my favorite artists on Etsy. The gorgeous collage behind the door is created by Mae Chevrette and the smaller print by River Luna. We showcased our love of vintage jars by using a few we found at our local shop to hold bathroom essentials. And because I hate how tissue boxes look, I found these beautiful linen covers on Etsy from Pilo that look great in the space.

The Bathroom of Our Dreams

The Bathroom of Our Dreams

All in all, the bathroom is a success! I feel like I am in a spa which is crazy. Who would of thought we could go to this from where it used to be? I gave myself a big pat on the back for this one. It was so much fun designing the space without doing all the work for once. We finally have the bathroom of our dreams and we are so grateful.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Fresh and New

13 Friday Dec 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Inspiration Photo Friday

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bathroom renovation, design, master bath, modern, remodel, vintage

When we moved into our home, my husband and I took hold of all the projects and got to work immediately. Since we lived here, there has been an endless amount of things to get done, all of which we pretty much did ourselves. It has been a tiring two years for sure. I knew when I saw a photo of the house that it was the one for us and I was right. It just needed a lot of love.

The last major space that needed to be renovated was our master bath. Besides having no heat, it was seriously outdated and very small. The jacuzzi tub was too big for the room, as well as the toilet, and due to the layout there was so much space wasted. It drove us both nuts. Two years using this bathroom was two years too long. So I am sure you can imagine how excited I was that we were getting it redone. And we didn’t have to do it!

Since last Thursday the contractors have been working hard to bring my vision to life. I knew what I wanted from the start so translating my design was easy. I imagined it would look modern with a vintage touch. We couldn’t change much of the format of the space but was able to open up more of it for storage. This was a major element for me. I chose all white tile for the shower and floor and a light gray for the walls so it felt more airy and spacious. The new white vanity and medicine cabinet will tie in well and the brand spanking new tub and toilet are going to make a huge difference in updating the look.

Watching the stages of its transformation has been fun but getting our bathroom back fresh and new is going to be simply amazing. These are the photos I took when we first looked at the house. The previous owners did nothing for the space, as you can see. How depressing! I look at these and finally smile because its in the past. We both feel so lucky to have had this renovation done and have it reflect our Chicago remodeling style. It surely needed a makeover and now it can truly shine.

{I will be posting about the process and final results soon!}

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