5 Easy Chic Style Hacks for Your Pad

Yes, the holidays are over but doesn't mean that you have to give up the sparkle.  A clean, polished accent is great for a year round look (and adds a chic, West Elm vibe to any space).  We've been using gold and silver in our homes for a while, they're a mainstream metallic.  Copper is a rising trend and accents both warm and cool colors beautifully.

Here are a few style hacks that open your eyes to this amazing new trend:  

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On the Twelveth Day of Christmas

As the last day of the 12 Days of Christmas, it's time to give your home a little something special this christmas with a drum table, the perfect accent.  It looks great with a stack of your favorite magazines or books, as additional seating and of course, an accent to your favorite room.  You can never go wrong with a metallic finish, no matter what time of the year it is the modern design of drum tables can really make your favorite pieces in the room stand out.  This year ask for a drum table (your living room with love you).

Elijah Drum Table

$125

One Kings Lane

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West Elm Shows Us How to Style Our Room{s} like a Catalogue

I get asked alot by friends and clients on styling advice for their rooms and it would be great to come home to a room (or mulitple rooms) that look like they've come straight from a spread in your favorite home decor magazine.  Luckily, West Elm has decided to share some of their style secrets and give us a look at their fabulous decor for fall. 

Ladder Bookshelf

$399

Easy, "no nail" furniture has been trending lately (I have a similar piece and it is truly amazing) and you'll understand why when you see this piece.  Not only is it easy to assemble but looks sleek and is even easier to move around in your home.  Just add some of your own collections and you've got art.

  

Mid-Century Shelving

$29-459

I remember my grandparents having a buffet by their dining room table growing up, and how much it really made the room look polished yet comfortable.  The genius modular wall system is at work again, with this piece as well making the wall (not the beatiful table) additional storage.  This piece could easily be added to any room, accented by beautiful art, dishes and personal items to tell a story. 

Geo Gemstone Wool Rug

$149-849

What really makes this room a great space is not only the dark grey wall (to accent the wall art and room decor), but also the attention to pattern detailing.  Pattern mixing is on trend in fashion and of course that means in the home as well.  In essence, if you are able to find a great rug to accentuate your wall paper/paint pattern and art, the rest is easy.

Martini Side Table in Silver

$149

Sometimes using a small table to add height on another one, is the best idea.  You may not want to add a light on top (or maybe you do) but it's up to you and your decor in the end.  Also, use metallics to brighen up a drab room, you can never go wrong with a little sparkle.

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Inside Photo Stylist, Kara Rosenlund's Clutter-Free Home

As a Photo Stylist myself I have collections of things I've found over the years, whether from travelling, flea markets, or used as props and sometimes it's just hard to let go or not use them in your home.  To be honest, it can be challenging sometimes to display these awesome finds in a way that makes sense or tells a cool story.

Last week, Design Sponge followed Photo Stylist, Kara Rosenlund around her lovely home in Australia to get some major tips on how to organize collections from a pro.
(hint: white is everywhere!)

According to Amy Azzarito, who wrote the article for Design Sponge, white was used to showcase Kara's beautiful pieces and helped her collections look clutter-free.

I personally love this white kitchen!  There's a definite nature theme going on throughout the house which works well with the clean starkness of the white, and the open cabinetry/shelves in this room really looks stunning.

Long, vertical shapes also help the spaces feel more open and mirrors open up the space and add a sense of warmth/comfort to each room.

Who needs a bookshelf, right?  I own so many vintage books, some dating back to the 1700's and this is such a great statement for them!  

Images via Design Sponge and Kara Rosenlund

For me, this house is so much more than beautiful, there is so much going on (in a good way), the comfortable feel each space has would make anyone feel at home.  

For more on Kara's thought on her home, check out Design Sponge's article here.

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