Design Dilemma: Garden Tub Ideas

It's Design Dilemma time and this week we are helping a Facebook Fan with her Garden Tub area and controlling the light. Every morning she has to deal with the glare on the mirror while getting dressed. Well, I have the same issue at my home but in the late afternoon. I can relate all too well! It really makes it hard to get just the right amount of makeup while light is beaming on your face. 

I am showing many options to help control the light for many of you with this same problem. You have several options but I think there are two main factors: budget and ease of the treatment. 

My first question to ask is how long are you staying in the house? Being a military spouse and moving every few years, temporary solutions are always important to me and many of you around the world (including renters). You may not want to put $800 into shutters if you are renting. So decide on budget before researching how you will treat this window. 

Second issue is how easy is it to get to your window? Garden tubs are large and bulky. This makes it difficult for operating a window covering. Think about when you clean it...not easy to reach those ledges right? 

Keeping these two main ideas in mind, now we can talk. You can choose wood shutters or plantation blinds for optimum light control. Sheer window panels will diffuse light while custom window treatments with fabric of your choice may not. Ready-made window panels can work and you can get creative on the way you hang them (this is where I discussed are you willing to move them to control light). Window film (in many shades and grades) can also diffuse light.

Here are a few window treatment ideas to inspire you. Let me know in the comments your favorite!

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Lots of options for you to dress your windows above the garden tub in your master bath. 
Tell me your favorite design below in he comments. We love hearing from our followers!

Hope this helps our Facebook Fan and many others in this DESIGN DILEMMA! 


HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa 

Fashion Files: South Miami #2

Another Fashion Files from Miami again. We just love the bright bold colors we wanted to inspire you with another fashion combo and home decor list. Check out this set and let us know your favorite pieces in BOTH the fashion set and the interior design ideas!

QSW Indian Summer Dress $53.00 quiksilver.com 

Gold plated medallion earrings $25.00 etsy.com

Lipsy Gold Heeled Platforms $125.00 lipsy.co.uk

Ikat multicolor clutch shoedazzle.com 

 Orange Miami Sofa loungeappeal.com $1200.00

Lulworth Dark Modern Pillow gocontempo.com $98.00

Eva gold lamps with golden lamp shades by Masiero

Blanket found at www.kaboodle.com

Italian design chair

Pillow found at thisnext.com

Antique French table found on craigslist.com in Boston

Decorative orange screen

Clock found at www.zazzle.com

Don't forget, let us know your favorite pieces in both the fashion set and the decorative home items. 

We love hearing from you!

Go ahead...add some bold, bright colors to your closet and home!

HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa

The Fashion Files: South Miami

Fashion can give us great inspiration to create a beautiful space. You can check out magazines, your favorite stores and of course online for outfits and style pieces that are right on trend. You can also look into your own closet for inspiration. But we are going to help you as well with our versions of Fashion to Decor. 

We call it...The Fashion Files! 

We will put together an outfit, tell you where to buy the pieces and then create a room design plan  from the inspired fashion look. Plus, we'll give you the sources on where to purchase the design elements as well. 

In keeping with our Global Design Series, 

this month we are featuring the HOT city of Miami, Florida. 

We love all the bright colors all around the city. Especially in South Miami Beach. 

Art Deco is the big influence and with it's strong design details and colors we are going to show you some great inspiration! 

Pink and White Striped Maxi Dress inlovewithfashion.com $60.00

Aqua Cork Wedge Sandals myhotshoes.com $19.99

"Candy" Allison Yellow Earrings endless.com $65.00

NOW for the ROOM DESIGN...

ORIEL - TURQUOISE SOFA by rume.co.uk

Yellow Lacquered Side Table by Worlds Away: Zinc Door

Coral Stripe Pillow: Etsy

Swing Design Tray Elle Lacquer found at Amazon

Laura Ashley Lamp found at www.homedepot.com 

Euro pillow sham: The Country Porch

Cork Clock: Etsy

Stupa Turquoise Glass Vase found at Wayfair

Personalized Clock at Rosenberry Rooms

Bright Yellow Lattice Metal Chair

Coral Tumblers at Target

We hope you enjoyed the first edition of our FASHION FILES! Stayed tuned for more great design inspiration...you never know what we will come up with next!

Please tell us your favorite part of this post. We love to hear from you!

As always, 

HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa

Get the Look: Turquoise

GET THE LOOK...TURQUOISE STYLE!

Today we are showcasing several items you can bring into your own home. These can be found at many stores across the country and even online. You know we LOVE the color Turquoise and it goes perfect with our featured "GLOBAL DESIGN: MIAMI" this month. If you haven't check out that series...you should. Lots of fun and bright colors perfect for the summer and all year long. One extra thing, many of these items are under $100 so they are easy on every budget!




World Market: Turquoise Greta Candlestick Accent Base Lamp $22.99

Z Gallerie: Reversible Queen Duvet Bedding $149.95

Target: Cane Design Vase Tall $99.99

Urban Outfitters: Madeline Chair $379.00

Crate and Barrel: Samara Turquoise Vase $79.95

Wal Mart: Royal Rugs Fusion Coral Fixation $70-550

Target: Mix and Match Lamp Shade $19.99

Lamps Plus: Turquoise Blue Spider Web Room Screen $499.91

Sears: Contemporary Pillow $24

We hope you found something fabulous in this "GET THE LOOK" series on Turquoise. 

We would LOVE TO KNOW you FAVORITE item so tell us in the comments below.

Thanks for being a follower of our DESIGN BLOG!

HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa

Design Dilemma Answer: Chocolate Dining Room

As part of our services we offer to our FACEBOOK fans the chance to ask design questions. We love some of the topics and problems you want us to solve.

This week we were asked "Are chocolate brown dining rooms in or out"?

We think they are IN!

Check out these great chocolate inspired dining rooms and see if you can find a common thread? Don't worry, we'll give you the DESIGNER SECRETS at the end.

Did you see any common threads through each room? 

The DESIGNER SECRET is to make sure you have plenty of white or light colors in a dark room. This can be with the bead board treatment, upholstered dining chairs, table cloths, curtains or even trim molding. 

The other main SECRET is too add reflective items. This can be done with accessories, mirrors and lighting. 

Now look back over the rooms above and find all of these DESIGNER SECRETS!

I hope we helped you discover how to design a chocolate dining room and keep it fresh for today's current style and trends!

HAPPY DESIGNING!

Christa