Designer Tips for Renovating a Home with Style Me Pretty Living Xx

Classic meets current--that’s the essence of Austin Bean Design Studio’s work, particularly one of their latest renovations. With noteworthy juxtaposition—designing a home that holds both peaceful white and neutral palettes and a powder room that packs a big punch—Bailey Austin and Mel Bean have captured the heart and personalities of their clients yet again with this home renovation. The ability to create noticeable but comfortable contrasts are trademark moves of these thoughtful designers. I’m a fan of their incredible ability to strike all the right balances and delighted to share their latest work here today on Style Me Pretty Living. Xx

Austin Bean Design Studio is also sharing some amazing renovation tips and tricks and things to avoid!! For more inspiration and resources click HERE Xx

MyDomaine Feature: Natural Light and Lots of White

Functionality, sustainability and a measure of modern, chic style—that’s what Ashley Meier brought to the gorgeous space that is now her home. But it wasn’t always so, not in the beginning. According to Ashley, “From the outside, it was charming, but the charm stopped as soon as you walked through the front door. It had been renovated poorly though the years and the floorpan was not conducive to the way I wanted to live.” She went to work rethinking the space: rearranging rooms, opening up some spaces and tightening others. Dark walls and peeling wallpaper have been replaced with a crisp white palette that highlights windows, natural light, and beautifully restored hardwood floors. Speaking of the windows—I’m obsessed with all the sunlight that pours into the space. 

Ashley has created both a haven and a functional space that works perfectly for her very active family. Thank you for letting me into your beautiful home, Ashley! I’m better for it and inspired by the transformation and lovely space you’ve created for your family.

Check out the full feature at MYDOMAINE. Here’s a sneak peak of the space:

P.S. If you like Ashley’s style, you must swing by her linen store in the Green Hills area of Nashville. She’s now offering interior design services, too. Xx

A California Beauty Featured with Rue Magazine

I fell in love with the stone sink, perched perfectly on the powder room console and to me, it set the tone for the entire house. Mixing the best of rustic warmth and crisp white paint, this Bay Area residence is everything one wants in a modern farmhouse. With perfect lines, appropriate doses of color, and the right amount of rest, left me swooning over every nook and cranny. Down-to-earth beauty, with layers of organic and natural elements that shine in their simplicity make up the fabric of this home. I’m in awe of Jennifer Robin's ability to create a perfect merger: a sophisticated farm house. Sometimes you leave Tennessee only to find the farm house of your dreams.

A special Happy Birthday to Rue Magazine!! It's such an honor to have the cover and be included in the special anniversary issue. Xx

Take a look at this beautiful San Francisco home with Rue Magazine. I’m grateful for the opportunity to capture its beauty. Xx

Lofty Goals featured on MYDOMAINE Xx

You know me, white and neutrals are everything to me. But every now and then a shoot comes along that causes me to crave a little color. Kendall Simmon’s eclectic loft space is a prime example. Details that grab your attention like Cobain hanging out by a bright tomato orange bar cart call for a double take. Bold stripes on floor rugs, bright and color framed art, and the combination of eclectic furniture all work together to make a space that is uniquely Kendall.

As always, it’s the story behind the home that moves me. In pursuit of a larger life, Kendall and her husband sought smaller space. Leaving the suburbs behind, they downsizing to make room for more travel and bigger experiences. If her one of a kind loft is any indicator of the beauty, travel, and experiences that await her, well, there are beautiful and creative things ahead for Kendall.

Thank you, Kendall, for letting me into your most precious space your home. And thanks to MyDomaine for highlighting this exceptional space.

Head over to MyDomaine for the yummy details HERE. Xx