Showing posts with label Monique Ireland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monique Ireland. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

I Am Hiring An Interior Designer Because.....

I am hiring an interior designer because it will save me money.

You better believe it will. Interior designers will be able to save you money and will make sure that they are sticking to your budget. Designers also have burying privledges that others don't have.  That designer sofa you love can come at a lower price. Don't look at hiring a designer as a service you will have to pay for but look at it as an investment that will bring value to your property.
 
Source: Country Living

I want to hire an interior designer because I don't have the time to decorate. 

Time is of the essence, especially when your schedule is packed to capacity. Taking on a decorating project is a full time job. A designer will be able to hire your contractors, project manage, arrange deliveries, maintain the budgets, do the shopping and much more while you continue to take care of your daily tasks.


I want to hire an interior designer because I don't know what to do.

No worries. Most designers are trained and have the expertise of knowing what to do first when starting the project, how to handle the hiccups that occur during the project and how to interpret your vision and make it a reality.  A professional interior designer will also have access to designer showrooms. Allowing someone who has personal style and an eye for design can only enhance your homes beauty and make it fit your character and personality.



I want to hire an interior designer because my better half and I can't agree in what to do with our home design. 

It is possible to mix two totally different design styles. Even if one likes modern and the other likes country. Find out what a designer can offer you through a consultation and other services. 





It can be nerve wrecking to hire a designer and you want to choose the right one.  Check out Houzz many designers in your local area probably have a profile, portfolio and ratings. 


Good luck! 

Happy New Year!!

Monique Ireland
Interior Designer

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

What's Trending in Interior Decor for 2014

Take a look at my favorite picks for what's trending in interior decor for 2014.

I. Dark Walls
Dark walls with light colored furniture is a nice contrast for any room. 
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Source: The Sellable

Source: Design Crisis

Source: Houzz 

Source: www.detailsofjoie.com

II. Wood Walls and Ceilings
Not your average granny wood paneling wall but something new and modern.

Source: www.dinksatplay.com

Source: Expensive Life Tumblr

Source: Elle Decor

Source: www.maderawoodworking.com

Source: Architectural Digest

Source: unknown (found on Pinterest) 

III. Eclectic Decor
Eclectic decor combines the old with the new, cultures, along with period furniture styles and lighting. It works! 


Source: google
Source: Elle Decor
Source: Pinterest 
Source:Pinterest

Source: Smith Boyd Interiors

IV. Mix of Metals
I love the shine! Metals make a room feel luxurious. See for yourself.

Source: www.huntedinteriors.com

Source: Elle Decor
Source: Kelly Werstler 


V. Bold  Prints
The bolder the better. Make it pop!

Source: Chaotic Creations

Source: Material Recovery

Source: Pinterest 
Source: Pinterest 

VI. Bright Kitchens
Kitchens tend to be traditional in style and color but the new new says color is in. Out with the old neutral wood toned cabinets and in with the bold color cabinets.

Source: www.designoffurniture.com

Source: www.designoffurniture.com


Source: Vola

VII. Creative Lighting

Source: Elle Decor
Source: Houzz

Source: Houzz


Source: Pinterest

VIII. Stand Alone Tubs


Source: Village

Source: Better Bathrooms


Source: Pinterest

Source: Advent Designs

IX.  Designer Accents
A little something for my label lovers. 

Source: HauteLook


Source: HauteLook



Source: HauteLook

Source: www.detailsofjoie.com

Source: www.detailsofjoie.com

Source: www.detailsofjoie.com


Thursday, October 18, 2012

Atlanta's own Michael Smith Boyd!!!

Atlanta has become a second home to me. I am always impressed with its design influences and inspirations. I'm a Maryland native but I have big LUV for ATL.
I was introduced to Michael Boyd's designs from my mentor Kimberly Ward's, "Pink Egg Shell" blog. Needless to say his designs are phenomenal. His luscious layers of luxurious designs make you want to more. You might have caught some of his designs while watching "Housewives of Atlanta". He designed the ever so stylish Marlo Hampton's home. Take a look. The pictures speak for them self.