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I am very excited to be featured in the June issue of HGTV Magazine, on sale now!
The magazine includes a monthly feature entitled “Wow! What Color is That?”
The room featured is a guest bedroom I designed using Benjamin Moore’s Greyhound paint.
Pick up an issue while it is still available!
We have several great new bookshelves on order and we are waiting for them to arrive. While discussing these bookshelves, Amanda (our assistant store manager) mentioned how many customers come in and are challenged by how to decorate their bookshelves at home. She volunteered to put together some tips on decorating the shelves.
Source: Suzanne Kasler
So, from Amanda, here you go!
Tips on Decorating Bookshelves
1. Decide if you are a minimalist or prefer to display a collection you have acquired over the years.
2. Decide if you prefer the items on the bookshelf to be featured, or if you prefer for the bookshelf itself to be the focal point.
3. Make sure the scale of each piece in reference to the scale of each shelf is taken into consideration.
4. Take your time.
Examples:
Here is an example of a minimalistic light and airy bookshelf. The way the entire display is pieced together with natural materials, such as the picture frames and baskets, throughout gives consistency. By adding different textures as well, it makes the unit more interesting.
For example, the porcelain elements allow a nice shine, which is mixed with shells giving a textured look and a pop of greenery. The coral provides a nice textural palette within each shelf. I also appreciate the way they took scale into consideration. Each piece fits very well within each shelf, nothing is overly large or too small.
http://www.restylesource.com/sources/Blackband-Home-&-Design/1959/
I love the way this designer took wallpaper with a busier pattern and used it just on the back of the shelving unit to create an eye-catching wall. Each piece is then showcased in a fun and different way.
http://www.hgtv.com/living-rooms/20-mantel-and-bookshelf-decorating-tips/pictures/index.html
This simplistic white bookshelf presents more of a collected look in the way antique books and “old-fashioned” clocks and items are displayed. Books scattered through out (stacked and layered) giving each shelf a different look.
The use of dark and light is also a nice touch since the bookcase itself is white. Notice the interesting piece hung from the actual bookshelf adding a little dimension and the ability to showcase a larger piece.
http://www.hgtv.com/living-rooms/20-mantel-and-bookshelf-decorating-tips/pictures/index.html
This is a beautiful example of a way to add some color to a built in simply by picking a favorite color in the space and painting the back of the unit. The color was used on furniture which sits lower in the space so by painting the built in it brings the eye up and gives a nice flow throughout the space.
http://www.hgtv.com/living-rooms/20-mantel-and-bookshelf-decorating-tips/pictures/index.html
Here is another example of a painted bookshelf. Notice how every piece stands out just enough. If the backing was white like the shelving, several of these pieces would blend right in to the bookshelf and get lost.
www.restylinghomebykellyblog.com
This picture is from one of Heather’s favorite designers, Kay Douglass. This bookcase is all about the architecture and the color. A very unique approach!
Source: House Beautiful
And here is a more traditional scheme, still clean and eye catching.
Color can also be used as an approach to display a collection. Notice the use of scale and the importance of grouping. By grouping a stack of books on each shelf, it adds height and acts as a pedestal for shorter pieces. Also, the use of ‘grouping’ common elements gives the bookshelf a theme, rather than it appearing as if random knick knacks were stuck on a shelf.
http://www.hgtv.com/living-rooms/20-mantel-and-bookshelf-decorating-tips/pictures/index.html
Source: Wisteria
The bookshelves in this space surround the focal point of this room. The fireplace is a beautiful centerpiece! By adding some colorful books throughout each shelf on each side, it draws your eye to the main wall.
Also, notice how some books are stacked and some are standing. This creates visual interest. By stacking a few books and adding a piece of coral she has also added a different texture and shape to the shelving units.
http://www.heatherscotthome.com/portfolio.html
If you are in need of a ‘bookshelf’ for your home, as Heather mentioned, we have several new ones coming in soon. Here is a sneak peek!
1) A very pretty rustic style Iron and Oak bookshelf. Only 30”wx16”D and 85”H
2) In contrast, a little more ‘uptown’ look with a polished silver base with reclaimed oak shelves. 36″W X 14″D X 78″H
I hope this gives you an idea of how to decorate your next built-in bookshelf or bookcase! If you are in the market for a new bookcase of your own come in and take a look at these bookcases we will be receiving in a few weeks!
I just got back from a few, fun days at Round Top market. It is such a good place to see what is ‘hot’ and what is selling in home decor.
If you aren’t already aware, Louis Phillipe mirrors are very popular at the moment. We have this one for sale at the store now:
If I had taken a photo of all the sold Louis Phillipe mirrors I saw, there would be at least 30 pictures inserted here. And I don’t think I saw one under $1,000. Did I mention Round Top really isn’t about bargain hunting?
Instead of focusing on what was sold, I thought it might be interesting to focus on some neat details and key ideas you can take and implement yourself.
1) Pillow details.
I like a plain, knife edge pillow, but if you are using a ‘plain’ fabric, how about incorporating a nice accent such as you see on these pillows?
2) Custom Lamps/Lighting
There were so many vendors who had created their own lamps, using vases (as shown here) or found objects (such as corbels, iron elements or baskets). I always find sourcing the shades to be an added hassle, but you can really create something unique by turning something you already own into a light fixture.
3) Upholstery Accents
Adding a little personalized detail to your next re-upholstery project can really make your piece unique. How about this darling seat cushion?
4) Customizing your Casegoods with chalk paint
I am a sucker for chalk paint. I bought quite a few colors last time I went to Round Top and used it on a couple of items for the Southern Living Showcase House. I like Annie Sloan’s chalk paint.
Color samples showing clear or dark wax overlay.
6) Out of the box artwork
There were a ton of alternative artwork displays at Round Top. I really liked these reprints of old children’s posters displayed as a grid.
There was so much to see at the show. Lots of great people watching. A lot of unique things to make you laugh and ask yourself ‘Who would ever put that in their house’. Those were usually the first pieces sold.
It really is a great environment to refocus, be inspired and see how someone else can take something ‘everyday’ and transform it into something very special. Hopefully you will have the chance to check out Round Top for yourself, and find inspiration too. Next fair is in the fall!
You all know I am a huge fan of using millwork to add character to home. I am not going to say I feel as strongly about wallpaper, but I have been feeling really good about it recently.
I’m not talking about floral patterns or modern geometrics that date easily. I am talking about grasscloth wallpaper being used to add texture to a room or hall. We had grasscloth wallpaper in our family room when I was growing up and it is still in style today.
Here are a few examples where I have used grasscloth wallpaper to add texture and character to room…
This walk in pantry was made more special with a light paper that used woven material in white, a subtle silver, and some natural brown threads.
I think I would be motivated to keep this pantry looking great!
In this study, dark navy grasscloth makes this room a cozy, intimate space, despite the high ceilings.
Bathrooms can be a challenge to accessorize, but using wallpaper allows you the freedom not to feel like you have to hang art or décor on every wall in the room. In this room, I used a subtle, soft green to tie into the floor and shower tile. 
I also recently used grasscloth wallpaper in my own home. I had a dark little back hall going to the guest bedrooms that was so drab.
Unfortunately, this is the only ‘before’ picture I have in my files. Guess there wasn’t too much worth taking a picture of! I had a piece of wall art on the opposite wall, so it seemed awkward to me to have art on the other side, just 4 feet away.
With the texture from the wallpaper, now the wall looks perfectly good with no additional adornment (I removed the painting from the opposite side).
Just a couple of things to think of before embarking on installing wallpaper:
1) Avoid anything too trendy- you don’t want to list your house and have people screaming about dated wallpaper having to be removed.
2) Your walls will need to be prepared before the paper is applied, especially if your walls have a texture on them (‘orange peel’). Many people are game to hang paper themselves. Not me, I think if you are doing it, it needs to look professional, so I would not skimp on the installation technique.
3) You will see vertical seams where each roll of wallpaper touches. It doesn’t bother me, but it may surprise you when you first see them if you aren’t expecting it. You can see this here:
I think the benefits far outweigh any other concerns. There are a lot of great photos on Pinterest if you want to see some more examples of grasscloth wallpaper in beautiful homes.
I’ve pinned a few to my board “Favorite Places & Spaces”- you can access it here:
Pinterest: Favorite Places & Spaces
Let me know what you think about using grasscloth wallpaper in various rooms through out the house!
We are excited to begin carrying another new furniture line that is chic, transitional, and full of amazing pieces that will add interest and character to your home.
Their upholstery products are all made in the USA and 8-way hand-tied (the best in the industry). The prices range from affordable ‘quick ship’ options such as the pair of leather chairs we ordered up to more expensive ‘highly customized options’ (including your choice of dimensions):
This pair comes in black leather with platinum nail heads, but they can be custom ordered in other fabrics and leathers with a variety of options for nail heads and leg finishes. The dimensions are 31”W x 36” D x 38” H and the price is $1796 as shown.
This company also makes beautiful, hand finished wood tables and chests. Their products are of high quality and attention to detail, such as dovetail joints, drawer glides and high end hardware. Just look at the drawer pulls on this bowfront chest:
We also have several of the mirrored pieces which are just fabulous!
This console looks so chic:
This piece is 60”W x 19”D x 30”H and it is $2087. The edges are wood with inset mirror.
This collection is really gorgeous- I actually hi-jacked two of these end tables to go in my office!
Like the console, we can definitely reorder more. The end table dimensions are 26”W x 26”D x 28”H and are priced at $948.75 each.
We liked the line so much we have other pieces are order and can’t wait to share them with you when they arrive!
Happy Wednesday!
As of today, Wednesday, January 2nd, we are officially opened in our new location!
We will be open new hours in this location, Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and we will now be closed on Sundays so we can all spend time with our families and take a much needed break on the weekends!
The new store is right at the corner of Braker and Burnet roads in North Austin, just across from the Domain.
We all worked really hard to get the old store packed up and moved and took a much needed break on the 1st. I was so tired I only snapped this one picture to share. I will have to get more later- but not this week- tomorrow morning we start furnishing the Southern Living Custom Showcase House just in time for a party there next week.
We will install the furniture Wednesday, the window treatments and art work on Thursday and all the fun accessories and details on Friday. I promise to take pictures of that to share with you all later!
Happy 2013 and best wishes for a fabulous new year!
Here is what is new this week: We have a date!
I wanted to share the official time frame for the opening of our new location and the hours we will be open for business around this joyous, yet hectic time!
In observance of Christmas, we will be closed on the 24th and 25th and will reopen for business on the 26th in our current location at the Arboretum.
Beginning on December 27th we are so excited to finally begin the relocation process! We are going to be closed from the 27th though Jan 1st in order to get everything packed, loaded, and set in our new home. We will then officially be open for business at 10622 Burnet Road on January 2nd (fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly with the final city permitting process)!
We hope to see you there!
I hope you had the chance to see Wednesday’s episode of Buying & Selling with the Property Brothers. I was so excited to see my name listed in the credits as the Interior Designer for the program. I didn’t think I was going to get any credit for the job, so it was an amazing honor to get recognized and be able to use this experience on my ‘resume’ of work!
For the design work for Christi and Peter’s suburban home on Buying & Selling with the Property Brothers, we focused on updating elements of the home which would appeal to most suburban families, specifically the kitchen and family room.
The majority of the funds were spent updating the kitchen. For the rest of the home we focused on an improved floorplan and cosmetic improvements such as new light fixtures and staging.
The bright orange, navy and gray color scheme was unique for this part of town, but really made the home feel updated and fresh.
Before: Family room
After: Family room- updated tile in fireplace surround, new wall paint, larger scale art and impactful furnishings and accessories. All the artwork came from Globalgallery.com
Before: Kitchen/Breakfast Area- dated cabinets, tight island, bad lighting, and large columns that separate the space from family room and wall cabinets that looked out of place.
After: Kitchen/Breakfast Area- new flooring, painted cabinets, new breakfast bar opened to family room, new coffee/wine bar built-in and updated lighting.
And, lest you think everything runs smoothly in TV land, here are two photos from the night before (kitchen still being painted/lights hung) …
…and the morning of filming as the countertop company installs the new countertop addition at literally the last minute!
But, the trials were worth it for this great result:
Before: Upstairs Media Room
After: Media Room
Before: Small niche as Home Office
After: Small niche as Reading Nook
If you are planning on selling your home it is very important you look at your home with a critical eye and determine the areas which need to be updated, well cleaned and cleared of clutter. Some basic refreshing of your space can really make a difference in the eyes of potential buyers.
I hope you had a chance to watch this episode this past Wednesday night. If not, check the HGTV schedule for the next airing!
My designer friend in Chicago, Edyta, asked me recently if I would be interested in a little design challenge. She is having several designers come up with a home office concept using 2 items she purchased at a vintage sale and a piece of her abstract art.
I went with a black, white and aqua concept.
Here are a few of the key pieces I loved:
Madeline Weinrib Rug
Beeline Home
Bookcase Cabinet
To check out the full post, pop on over to Edyta’s Blog and read the rest:
http://www.edytaandco.com/2012/12/office-design-challenge-heather-from-heather-scott-home-design/
I can’t wait to see what everyone else comes up with!
Just a reminder, the next episode featuring my Interior Design work for the Property Brothers will be on HGTV next Wednesday night (the 12th) at 8pm CST. My Friday post will be another before and after from the show!
I am excited to be collaborating again with Joss & Main for their Holiday Gift Guide. The flash sale has just gone live and will run through Thursday the 6th at 11am.
The collection will have great gift ideas for different people at all price points. Make sure you check it out! Click this link to start shopping:
Curated Holiday Gift Guide at Joss & Main
Also, if you haven’t seen, there is a fun competition going on with Olioboard, Benjamin Moore and Tobi Fairley. The prize is a pair of passes to attend one of Tobi’s Design Camps. I have been before and they are great! I highly recommend attending, and if you can go for free it would be even better!
If you are up for the challenge, click the Olioboard Challenge link below for more information:
I hope you take the time to check out both activities!
