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From Tile to Hardwoods: Our Top Design Resources of 2020

Summit Creek Project / Rebekah Westover Photography

If you have been looking in to redesigning your space, you know that the possibilities for beautiful options are endless. From tile and hardware to paint and hardwood, the decisions can be overwhelming. Sometimes you just want to know exactly what others are using so you can narrow the options.This year we published a series of posts sharing the exact design resources that we have been using in our projects. If you missed the series, catch up with our most popular posts and book mark this page as a future resource!

6 Marble Alternative Countertops we are Currently Using

Family Ties Custom Build / Rebekah Westover Photography

If you have looked into updating your kitchen, you know that the possibilities for beautiful options are endless. It can be overwhelming. Sometimes you just want to know exactly what others are using so you can narrow the options. We are sharing the exact countertops we installed in several recent kitchens. In all four spaces we opted for man-made alternatives to natural stone. Although marble is beautiful, many of our clients prefer quartz or porcelain for being durable and maintenance free. Take a look!

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Our Three Inside Tips for Shopping Home and Garden on Ebay

Becki Owens Villa Bonita / Modern Outdoor Lantern

Have you ever shopped for your home on eBay? They have so much product to tie your space together. You can find the exact brands and trends you love, and often for less. Today we are sharing three tips for finding the on-trend pieces you need to update your space this summer. Check them out below and then shop a round up of some of the beautiful pieces we found!

Search by Keyword

Becki Owens Double Eagle Kitchen / Mykals Architectural Photography / Brass Pendant Light / Woven Stool

Even when shopping on eBay within the Home and Garden category, there are so many options you can get lost. Narrow down your search with specific key words. To find the stools we used in our Double Eagle Kitchen, we typed “woven bistro stool.” The more specific you get, the better your search result. Nothing comes up? Back it up and try “bistro stool” or “woven stool.”

 

Search by Trend

Becki Owens Summit Creek Kitchen / Rebekah Westover Photography / Moroccan Sabra Cactus Silk Runner

eBay has everything you need to get the on-trend look you love. From lighting, to furniture, pillows, and accessories for every room in your home. One trend we add to every space is a vintage style rug. Its a look that creates an authenticity to your new design. In our Summit Creek Project kitchen, we used a one-of-a-kind vintage Moroccan rug. On eBay, I found the same beautiful look by searching “Cactus Silk Runner.”

 

Search by Brand

Family Ties Custom Build Pool Bath /Rebekah Westover Photography / Hudson Valley Pendant

Do you have a favorite home store or brand? Many times you can find there products on eBay. This is especially true when it comes to buying designer lighting. We can usually find “new” or “open-box” versions of our favorites. Throughout our Family Ties Custom Build, we used Hudson Valley Lighting. A quick search using just that brand name brought up the exact pendant light we used in the pool bathroom. It’s “open box” so half the price! Try searching “Visual Comfort Lighting” or “Aerin Lighting” for more client favorite looks.

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Another great reason to shop eBay is that you are often supporting small business owners. When you shop small business on eBay, you’re supporting a collective of new and existing sellers grow in this new, post-pandemic world. It’s great to find something you love, but also help someone else in the process. You’ll love updating your spaces with eBay!

Happy Shopping!

Xxo
Becki

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New Decor For The New Year

6 Etsy Shops with Amazing Vintage Rugs

I’m always on the hunt for amazing vintage rugs to style with. Etsy is on of my favorite resources for beautiful rugs at great prices. Today, I’m sharing 6 Etsy shops that have a large selection of Turkish, kilim and overdyed rugs.

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In the Las Palmas project a vintage kilim runner makes the space, adding color, pattern and texture. View similar rugs here.

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This rug comes from a shop called Loom and Field that has unique, fresh textiles. I love the Moroccan style of this rug and subtle pops of pink woven throughout.

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6 Etsy shops for Vintage Rugs

  1. LOOMANDFIELD – Handcrafted modern bohemian goods out of Paris, France. Moroccan rug seen above.
  2. OLDVINSHP – Gorgeous selection of kilim rugs from Turkey with both subtle and bold colors.
  3. TheMegaron – Wide away of kilim rugs and unique objects to accessorize with
  4. KilimlandCrafts – A great place to find kilim runners similar to my Las Palmas project bathroom seen above
  5. CemMarket – A Persian and Turkish Etsy rug store based out of New York
  6. LAVENDARSKYBLUE – Fun, vivid rugs and textiles.

I hope you have enjoying see these resources for vintage rugs. Have a great Tuesday!

Xxo
Becki

Easy White Gallery Wall with Framebridge

I recently just finished installing a project for a beautiful, young family. One of my favorite parts of the whole project was a white gallery wall filled with family photos. When I saw the large, bare wall space at the entrance to the room, I knew right away I wanted to fill it with an amazing gallery wall. My goal was to make it fresh and modern for a stunning impact. Today, I’m sharing a peek into this new project with the reveal of its gallery wall.

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Normally, creating a gallery wall is a big, time-consuming project, but I was able to create this whole gallery wall in 3 easy steps in a minimal amount of time. My new favorite way to custom frame artwork for my projects is through Framebridge. I loved how easy the process was and it was fun being able to choose from all their pretty frames online. I found myself browsing them for awhile.

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For this gallery wall I wanted to fill the whole wall space so I chose nine, 11X14″ photos. I picked a frame with this in mind. The clean lines and crisp white edge of the “Irvine Slim” frame was perfect for this project. In this case, I had the prints already, so I asked to mail them in. They sent me a special tube with pre-paid shipping. All I had to do was drop them in the mail. They took it from there.

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When I received the framed artwork I was so excited, I couldn’t wait to get the photos up on the wall. I used the included hardware and choose to stack the 18X24″ frames in three rows, three images across, for a clean modern look.

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The gallery wall turned out beautifully. It brings the space to life and is a great conversation starter for guests. It’s was the perfect way display the fun, happy family of this home while creating a wall full of art.

I hope you enjoyed this easy white gallery wall reveal today. When you need a great resource for framing your family photos or artwork, head to Framebridge. You will be thrilled with the outcome. I hope you have a wonderful Friday!

Xxo
Becki
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Styling Tip: Entry Essentials

Entries are some of my favorite spaces to design. They are the first impression of the home and sometimes the only space your visitor will see. There are certain key elements that make this space unique, inviting and beautiful. By incorporating these into your home, you will have an entry that will wow. To make it easy, I’ve narrowed these elements down to 5 key entry essentials: Rugs, Lighting, Wall Decor, Styling Accessories and a furniture piece. I hope this helps is a great resource for your upcoming projects. See below for all the resources. Have a wonderful Friday!

Xxo
Becki

Entry Essentials Becki Owens

Entry Essentials

Rugs

Mirrors & Wall Art

Lighting

Baskets

Consoles and Benches