I've got a long way to go before becoming the designer of my dreams but I sure have fun practicing each time I move. Some of the key words I wanted to incorporate in our Dallas apartment were: modern, open, functional, industrial, clean, and comfortable. I wanted the home to say, "for adults but kids live here." The motto for our stuff has been, if there is no place for it, it can't stay. And finally, I wanted to include my husband in our decorating. I have dreams of more bling and glam in my design but that doesn't really fit Jesus so we agreed on most things together (minus the cow pillow in the living room...I think the thought of living in Texas made me buy that!). I'm not saying I accomplished all of my key words like a pro but I do like what we have come up with.
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The main living area is where I really imagined some of my key words from above. I'm particularly happy with the children's book/toy storage from Ikea because of the modern, shiny white shelving and those baskets! My couch pillows just came today from Amazon and that makes me happy too (even...no, I mean especially, the cow!)
The dining area: I needed something above that pass through window so I found that cute little "love more" sign matching the arrow pattern of my couch pillows. I love the industrial, steel looking dining chairs from Target. And I'm pleased with the photos on the wall of our family and the Santo Domingo, LDS Temple.
Bedroom: Right now it looks straight out of a furniture store but I think some accent pillows on the bed and maybe some art above the headboard will perk it right up one day. The design blogs and Pinterest say all the rage is to get pieces that aren't matchy matchy but with moving so much, I ain't got time for that and just wanted something done! For now, I love how masculine this room looks as this was one of the rooms I especially paid attention to Jesus's ideas and not just mine. Also, our kids are all up in our life 24/7 so I wanted the bedroom to be a reminder of just Jesus and I so when you notice the pictures, notice the no kids allowed.
The kid's room could use some design but for now it's white, simple, has space to play, and includes the drawings of each of child at one month. Remember before Joaquin was born, I designed that awesome nursery, painted the crib blue, re-finished the dresser etc. etc. (with the help of my friends)? Well, after moving so much, I just didn't have time for that this time around. Khaleesi got the shaft in decorating but I like this simple apartment room she shares with her brother with matching beds...again I say one day, for when I go all out on a kid's room again!
Bathroom: Double vanities and some pics on the wall from Dominican Republic, what more could I want?! A modern tile walk in shower? Sure but that's beside the point. Our apartment is pretty old but they've done a nice job updating it with granite counters and faux wood floors.
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| Those are indeed Texas stars holding up that shower curtain, |
Kitchen: I didn't do any decorating in here but don't the white cupboards and granite counters pretty the place up?
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