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Best of Blog 2018

Today we are doing a roundup of some of our favorite projects, designs and blog posts of 2018! It has been such a great year for us at Becki Owens Design. We’ve had the opportunity to work on some incredible projects with amazing clients. We have loved sharing them with you throughout the year. We also love having a place here on the blog, on Instagram, and Pinterest where we can share design trends, styling tips, inspiring spaces, and favorite finds. Catch up on today’s Best of Blog, and then make sure you are following along this month as we share favorite trends here to stay and our predictions for whats going to be big in 2019. Here’s to the great year we had and a brand new year full of fresh ideas!

Q+A

Q+A: Black or White Windows? 

A friend of mine is in the middle of a remodel and came to me for advice about her new windows. She is in love with the black window trend but is worried that it will soon become dated. If you’re updating your home, it’s a question you might be asking too, “Black or White Windows?!” Read this post for all our thoughts on this hot design trend and what window look is right for your home.

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Best of Blog: Modern Farmhouse

On Monday, we shared another look in our design series, Mix and Match Design: Modern Farmhouse. Today, we wanted to remind you why this is a look to love by resharing modern farmhouse highlights from the blog. We love the look best when clean lines are paired with rustic warmth, rich textiles, industrial hints, and comfortable furniture. Take a peek at some of our favorite ways to get the farmhouse look.

7 Elements of the Modern Farmhouse

Kelly Nutt Design

In this post, we share seven design elements to consider to help you get the farmhouse look your loving. From flooring to lighting, we shared some of our favorite farmhouse elements in some favorite spaces. Pick one or two or add them all to refresh your space with rustic warmth.

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CLIENT FAVORITES

Best of Blog: Indoor Plants

An affordable way to bring a room to life is with indoor plants. A pop of green with an interesting texture can make a lifeless corner or shelf feel complete. I like to think of them as nature’s art, and although they take a little more care than a new watercolor, they are certainly more affordable than an original art piece. Today I am sharing some recent spaces where an indoor plant has made the difference, how styling your plants in groups or with a unique planter can make a major statement, and ideas for using plants all throughout your home.

Some Favorite Plants in a my Recent Work

becki owens heber house project

Soft neutrals throughout the master bedroom in the Heber House Project create a calming retreat. A large structural green plant in a cement planter filled with moss fits with the minimalist aesthetic of the room, but the variegated green leaves add life and keep the space from feeling bland.

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A unique copper pot filled with succulents adds warmth to the classic modern kitchen of my Estillo Project.

The large leaves the fiddle leaf fig fills a corner that might otherwise feel neglected in the Estillo Project Dining Room.

heber house kitchen project Becki Owens

A grouping of plants in the sunny window of the Heber House Project looks beautiful. The traditional topiary in a cement planter is a perfect mix of styles in a modern farmhouse.

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A shallow round planter of succulents adds organic texture to the round dining table in my Las Palmas Project.

 

Style your Plants to Make a Statement

In my Indoor Plant Guide post, I shared how a strategic grouping or unique planter makes a statement. In the corner of my Alta South Project collaboration with Nicole Davis, a trio of raised planters looks sculptural, especially with a variety of textured succulents.

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For more ideas on how the right planter or grouping of plants can make an artistic statement, read the full post here and check out the Indoor Plant Guide below.

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Add Greenery Throughout the House

In this post, Styling Tip: Adding Greenery with Succulents, I shared ideas of how to refresh spaces throughout the house with a bit of green and a resource of favorite succulents to use.

spanish colonial master bedroom

Add a little green in the bedroom like this sweet planter on the nightstand in this modern Spanish bedroom.

For ideas on where else in your house you should add greenery, read the entire post.  For ideas on beautiful succulents to use, save the guide below.

Adding plants in your house is an affordable update that makes a big difference. Find a favorite plant and pot and refresh your space for spring.

Happy Wednesday!

Xxo

Becki

 

 

Nordstrom Summer Clearance Sale – 40% off!

Right now the Nordstrom Summer Clearance Sale is going on, offering up to 40% off fashion and interiors. I browsed the sale and noticed great deals on items for your home. There are several things on sale that are perfect for sprucing up your home to entertain guests. From crisp new sheets, to table lighting and fun accessories there are amazing deals. Check out some fun picks from the sale below. I hope your having a great weekend!

Xxo
Becki

**Click any item below to shop.

/ 1 – Table Lamp / 2 – Chop Block / 3 –Table Runner / 4 –Stripe Pillow / 5 –White Ruched Pillow / 6 – Le Creuset Colorful Canisters / 7 – Marble and Gold Accent Table / 8 – Sheet Set / 9 – Festival Basket /

A Few More

Best of Blog: Getting Organized

This time of year we are all making list of new projects to tackle. For me, the first step is to get organized, and refresh the spaces in my home, especially my work space. Here are a few tips and great articles that can help you with this. Small improvements can make a big impact…

The Work Space

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Having a space designated for work and planning is a huge plus in a home. If you are lucky enough to have room for an office that is great, but you can create a work space that is beautiful and functional in an unused space in your home. Check out this blog post for details on how to recreate the look of this beachy home office.

Refresh with Greenery

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Via

One of the best ways to instantly freshen up a space is with a new indoor plant. It will brighten a tired looking room and add a wonderful organic feel, especially in these dreary winter months. For an indoor plant guide with great planter options visit here.

Tip:  I noticed IKEA has a great selection of indoor plants for incredibly affordable prices. If you are looking for the perfect plant, stop by their home decor department.

 

Creative Storage Solutions

basket as planter becki owens living room

When you are trying to clean up your spaces, extra storage really is key. I like to work storage options into the design of a room. One of my favorite storage solutions are pretty baskets. There are so many beautiful baskets available right now. They add interest, even a global vibe and are practical too. In this living room above, I used a chevron basket as a planter. But I also love the lidded baskets from Serena and Lily for children’s toys. Anthropologie has a great selection too. For more tips on styling with baskets visit my detailed post here.

Tackling the Playroom

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Via

One of the hardest rooms to keep organized is the kids den. I know in my own home its an ongoing battle to make it look presentable. This blog post on how to create an organized a playroom is a great resource with several tips to creating a playroom you will love hanging out in with your kids.

 

Thanks for visiting today. I hope these tips on getting organized for the new year with help you get a jumpstart on your new projects.  I know we all have a big list. Here’s to making it happen!

Xxo
Becki