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Friday Finds: Consoles

Until I started delving into the world of interiors, I never would have given a second thought to owning or using a console table. Mostly because I’m an equal opportunity key dropper. Actually, since my keys are on a lanyard, they spend a lot of time hanging from doorknobs… when they aren’t still stuck in the door. (The door at my house has to be locked with the key from the inside after you’re in… but I digress.

I’ve seen some really cool examples of what can be done with entryway or even making an open floor plan more functional with this little bit of “throwaway” furniture. Below are some of my favorites from recent searches.

Simple, with an Asian flair and an old world vibe:

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Treasured Sage Chinese console, $999 – Wisteria

Rustic and modern, this piece could fit in several different decorating styles, from country to industrial:

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Ettore console, $2998 – Anthropologie

Sleek and streamlined high gloss look would be Glam with bold colors and Hollywood Regency accents:

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The X console, price on request – Plantation

IKEA offers up it’s take on mid-century modern with a modern finish:

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IKEA Stockholm console, $199 – Ikea

There’s always great vintage pieces out there. Jenny Komenda from Little Green Notebook has an excellent example on her blog:

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Repainted vintage console – Jenny Komenda’s office via Little Green Notebook

If you’re looking to make a bold statement, you can’t go wrong with this silver leafed cast resin beauty from Z Gallerie:

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Sequoia console, $999 – Z Gallerie

Well, that’s my roundup. Do use a console table in your home?

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Guest Work

In all honesty, I’ve never had a place that’s big enough for me to have a guest room. I’m still a one bedroom city dweller that offers up a cushy couch and extra blankets to out of town visitors. One day I hope to have an extra room dedicated to making my friends and family a haven during their travels… so today I’m posting a selection of guest bedrooms. I’m a fan of the double twin layout… I think it gives you more options.

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Traditonal gray, blue, and white fabrics mix with a sleek modern table.

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Bold pattern and classic colors create a serene guest space.

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More classic style – crisp black and white!

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Bold blue, stripes, and crisp white cheer up this graphic guest space.

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Tonal greens with patterns and textures create interest here.

Have a happy Tuesday everyone. Enjoy!

In the Green Room…

I’m posting late today, I know. I just started a new job so I’ve been a little preoccupied! Still, that’s no reason to skip this Monday’s color post… and here it is – all things green. Enjoy!

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The first time I saw this kitchen was in Elle Decoration UK. I loved the open shelving a the pretty green mosaic tiles.

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Does grasscloth ever look bad?

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Honestly, my favorite thing about this room is the coffee table but I also love all the different shades of green an yellow working in harmony.

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Tobias Fairley also mixes greens here in this living room… the blue and white accents really make it pop.

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Definitely green… but subtly so.

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Making a focal point out of a green table is genius.

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A solid and massive emerald green coffee table makes this room full of neutrals interesting.

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Heath Ceramics subway tiles in multiple shades of green lend this simple bathroom depth and energy.