dark gray bedroom e-design project

I'm so excited for this e-design project I've been working on.

The only thing my client was set on having was a dark gray wall color. I decided to reupholster the headboard in the light gray velvet and go with white bedding to help balance the darker walls. Here are a couple of inspiration images that we shared through Pinterest:

Source: Listing on Utah Homes (now unavailable)

Source: West Elm

I can hardly wait to see this design come to life. The e-design boards I've been working on recently are proving to be dangerous because I always end up wanting to change up the rooms in my own home to look like theirs!

living room drapery

After searching forever to find the right shade of blue for the drapes in our living room, I think I've finally found something that will work. I haven't been able to get this Lonny image out of my head. It is exactly what I want our drapes to look like, but everything I was finding was too grayed-out or too bright.

Source: Lonny, May/June 2011

I've finally settled on these blue velvet drapes from PBteen. The clearance price tag and free shipping helped make the decision a little easier, too.

They should be here shortly, and I'll be posting our completed living room as soon as they are up!

on my radar: fall interiors

If you're anything like me (and every other person according to instagram/twitter updates and pinterest posts) the chill in the air has put you in the mood to light a pumpkin-scented candle and decorate for fall. My favorite thing to do to update my home for the chilly weather is to pull out the faux fur throws and trade out my bright sofa pillows for more neutral tones.

Source: Diane Bergeron

Source: Style Me Pretty | Photography: Julien Fernandez

Source: Elle Decor October 2011 | Photography: Simon Upton

When I used to live at home, we even changed out our bedding for the fall and winter. I haven't done that in ages, but I'm thinking a nice plaid blanket might be in order for the foot of our bed. What do you do to get your home ready for fall? I'd love to hear!