House Crashing: First Floor Guest Room & More

Hi friends,

Thanks for joining me as we house crash my neighbor and friend Alison's beautiful coastal inspired home. We've seen almost all of her first floor. Let's wrap up with first floor with a tour of her guest room, guest bath, and hallway:

Alison shared with me that her design philosophy is to use neutral colors on the walls (Kiln paint color) and add color through art work, fabrics (pillows, curtains). She adds coastal elements from nature to each room (notice the starfish, driftwood, shells).

Hallway near guest room and kitchen. Alison smartly decided to forego a butler's pantry for this organization zone for shoes/coats, and a place to sit to put on your shoes. Don't you love the red wire baskets?

Let's head upstairs....Alison painted this quote by free hand to express her creativity. It reads, "You must be the change you want to see in the world."  It is painted on the stairs headed to the upper level. Isn't it cool?

Thanks for stopping by friends. I'll share Alison's master bedroom/bath, upstairs guest room, laundry room, child's bedroom/bath, and bonus family room this week.

Happy decorating & living,

Megan

megan@cottagebluedesigns.com

House Crashing: Family Room

Hi friends,

I know you are all loving touring Alison's house in the suburbs of Raleigh, North Carolina. Thank you for joining me as we tour her beautiful home.

Let's take a peak into her family room:

I am in love with this blueish green lamp and the pretty dish of beach glass on the table. Aren't you?

I am so inspired by this tall basket with collection of oars in it. I wouldn't think to do this. But now I would! I love it!

Alison shared with me that this painting found in St. Simon's, Georgia, a very special place for Alison and her family, is the inspirtation for the color tones in the room. Notice all of the various shades of greens and blues:

Alison recently scored these amazing natural woven chairs from a family friend who was getting rid of them. She has plans to cover the orange fabric with a washable white cotton fabric.

Stop back by tomorrow and we'll wrap up the tour of Alison's first floor. Then next week we'll head upstairs. I am definitely inspired by Alison's decorating style. She certainly has an eye for creativity.

Happy decorating & living,

Megan

megan@cottagebluedesigns.com

House Crashing: Kitchen and Eat In Kitchen

Hi friends,

We are in the middle of house crashing my friend Alison's beautiful coastal inspired home. Alison lives in my neighborhood and befriended me at the pool this summer. We both have three year boys. It's amazing how much we have in common: we are teachers, have been Child Life Specialists at hospitals, and grew up in military families.

We have seen Alison's porch, living room, and family room.

Here's Alison's Kitchen and Eat In Kitchen:

Isn't her kitchen lovely? My favorite parts are the magnetic chalkboard on the side of the refrigerator, the cool stainless steel light over the table, and the cool colors. What are your favorite parts?

Stopy back by my blog this week and I'll share her guest rooms, master bedroom/bath, child's bedroom/bath, laundry room, and bonus family room.

I am so inspired by Alison's style and use of functionality in her house. After visiting with her yesterday I came home and immediately started working on decluttering my kitchen. I removed some items from the countertops. I already feel better about how my kitchen looks.

Thanks to Alison for opening up her beautiful home to us!

Happy decorating & living-

Megan

megan@cottagebluedesigns.com