Masculine Interior Bedrooms

Happy Monday friends, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today I decided to post about something that I'm often asked. How to include views of a man when it comes to decorating the home? Mostly I can lead by experience, my husband and I in many ways are on the same page when it comes to styles but time and again we disagree on decorating choices for our home. My husband love warm in cozy and I love light and serene something you call calm and peaceful but what I’ve learned along the way, when we communicate we often find out that we have a lot of the same views. So therefore it becomes about finding the middle ground, give and take but no confrontations or compromising for either of the parties. Ladies take note when your husband or partner likes a certain style, see how you can incorporate him in the decorating decisions and vice versa men when you see your wife or partner admiring a certain style take note and then a middle ground could be determined. When decorating my bedroom I had to take in to consideration that my husband likes warm and cozy then I realize hmm I like cozy and I like warmth so the next hurtle was how to bring light and dark together. Well I would say I may have leaned more tours’ my husband side warm in cozy but it didn’t bother me as long as I could change it to light and serene in the summer mouths.  That was how we met in the middle. The  question still remains, how do you meet in the middle? Ladies here are some beautiful bedrooms with men in mind. I’m sure finding the middle ground in these rooms wouldn’t be a problem.

I love this room, the four poster bed is beautiful and I love the texture on the walls. This is a middle ground I welcome.

This bed I always loved from the Bombay company before they went out of business, boy do I miss that store. I absolutely love this look.

Now this room is warm and cozy, light and serene this is a room that any married couple can meet in the middle of. Love it!!

This is a room I can clearly live in as a women although this room has a lot of man qualities it's very neutral for a women also.

Very clean and straight lined

Can't you see this as a boys bedroom or something even for guest

If this isn't a mans room, I don't know what is!! I love the rich woods and leather throughout

This has to be one of my favorite rooms I love the dark and lightness of this room. The wainscot molding is gorgeous

Light and dark plays well in this room any man would love this.

Ladies one last thought. Let this be a fun experience because there are  when there are no middle ground often rooms never gets done because no one is willing to bend if the both of you are  agreeable to bend a little for the other you will soon be on your way to a beautiful room. 

Remember if you should ever need any assistance in making these decisions you can always call on Key Interiors be Shinay. This is what I do and I'll be happy to make your rooms what you both can live with. With that being said I would like to ask a few questions.

Do you think you can meet in the middle on any of the rooms above?

Which rooms do you like most?

Will you use any of these ideas when planning a master bedroom redo?

Let me know your answers in your comment below!!!

weekly Interior Designer Moment-Illya Hendrix and Thomas Allardyce

This is another weekly interior designer moment and this week goes to- Illya Hendrix and Thomas Allardyce. 

This week’s research was in no way disappointing when I learned more about the top Los Angeles designers Illya Hendrix and Thomas Allardyce. The purpose for my research is to keep up on the latest and most desirable designs and therefore I can bring them back to you but just as important it is to see where and how I can grow as a designer and I must say that I am learning more and more each time I do my designer homework. This week I have been educated once again just to speak of a few I have been educated on how to make design appear timeless and unchanging and most of all elegant and well-designed. Illya and Thomas have been Partners since 1978, needless to say I was only 6 yrs of age then so I knew that I was in for a treat while researching their great designs – After taking a look through their portfolio there were so many tasteful, sophisticated and elegant interiors that just made me smile.

Illya Hendrix and Thomas Allardyce have designed homes throughout California as well as abroad, including Australia and Saudi Arabia.  There designs maintain authenticity throughout the history of their work. Their work is all so inspiring. I hope that you will appreciate the work these great designers bring and be as inspired as I am.  Check out their great designs below

 Entryway

Living room

 Living Room

Dinning Room

 Bedroom

 

Bedroom

 

 WOW

 
I love observing designs that has been around for a long time when it appears as if it was just created today!!!  This is what I call timeless designs.
 
Illya Hendrix and Thomas Allardyce designs are classy, chic and timeless. This was a very delightful weekly interior designer’s moment and I hope you agree.

If you will like more inspiration from Illya Hendrix and Thomas Allardyce
Check out their website below



 Tell me what you think!!! Was this an inspiring Weekly Interior Designer moment?

Illya Hendrix and Thomas Allardyce

Weekly Interior Designer Moment- Keith Baltimore

Keith Baltimore Specializes in the creation of stylish and functional residential and commercial spaces. The Baltimore Design Group Founded nearly 20 years ago by Keith Baltimore in a small carriage house in Lawrence, New York.  At present the Baltimore Design Center is one of the leading design firms on the East Coast.

 From my research of Mr. Baltimore’s designs I have come to a great respect for him. As you will soon see below the rooms that he and his design firm have produced is nothing less than amazing and should I say remarkable!!!  I wanted to feature Keith Baltimore for this Weekly Interior Designer Moment because as I already mention his work is amazing but more importantly I have the utmost respect for his design amazement. I hope you feel the same way too so check out some of Keith Baltimore’s great work.

I have to say!! After looking at Keith's work it is nothing short of remarkable I am very happy that I researched him and his exquisite designs because they have been very inspiring. Thanks Keith for your incredible work and originality…

Hey!!! What did you think of this weeks weekly Interior Designer Moment- Keith Baltimore?

If you will like to check out more of Keith's work check out his website Baltimore design center

Friday's Runway Decorate Week 2

So its time for Fridays Runway Decorate week 2. I hope you all enjoyed week one and couldn't wait to see what week two had to offer. Check out how this weeks runway designs inspired  interior designers.

Wow!! This room looks like its right of the runway model. I love how the designer used the color on the chairs and the pop of green in the hanging lamp shade. On the model the green is the largest in color but in the room the designer only had to use a pop of it in the shade. Great work!!! 

What, What Say What!!! Check it out the black counsel table and the yellow in the wall. This room is definitely wearing the model!!

I can personally say that I absolutely love this runway outfit and the room is spot on. I will wear this outfit any day look at that skirt “I love it” The yellow blouse models the color on the walls and the pink skirt the chair awl so nice and the canvas up against the wall shows just how lovely these colors works together and the chandelier just brings it all together. Love it!! 

So Tell us What You Think About Friday's Runway Decorate Week 2 

Will you dress your room straight from the runway? Let me

hear

your thoughts!!! See you on week3!!

Images Key Interiors by Shinay,Habitually Chic

What Demands Are Place On Your Living Room?

A living room is not a work space unlike a kitchen or a home office or even a bathroom, yet it has more diverse demands placed upon it than any other room in the house.  For one person, it could be enjoying a drink with friends; for another, it could be curling up with a good book. It is the most unrestricted of family spaces, yet it must have a warmth and intimacy to calm and soothe the individuals who live there. Check out the many uses of the living rooms.

Can’t you just see this living room designed for a fun party? This room is arranged in such a colorful party theme way. What about a sweet sixteen party or maybe a night out with girls. This room is inspiring if nothing else I just love this room.

Check out this blast from the past vintage twist holiday gathering living room. You can see all the party treats such as the vintage cocktail caddy filled with mixed nuts.  Isn't this just comfy!!! when you can have a motorcycle in your living room you know its casual fun.  Source ChicagoHome and Garden

Hosting a baby shower in a living room is an option for many when there is a limited budget but where do you put the gifts and how do you hang the decorations? Here is a room that did just that!!! As you can see that the host used limited decorations and she put all the gifts by the fireplace which is more often than not the focal point of the room.

 Source for picture Savavvah Redtop blog

So what do you do when you have to do everything in your living room? This is what you call an all in one room. This room is lovely despite the fact that the homeowner has to sleep in this room along with sit and entertain here. If this was my living arrangement I wouldn't be mad at all, as long as it looks like this!!! Room done by:  Blair Waldorf

Another all in one room!! How great is this, the walls with the brick is all out beautiful but lets talk about the uses of this room!! not only is it a living room but also an office, Library and a place to sleep. This is very smart. Rooms done by: Blair Waldorf

OK, let’s face it!!! If some of us didn’t have a living room!! Really, where will the piano live? I must say “looking at this living room its eye candy for me" I wouldn’t mind my piano living in there as long as I get to look at it.  I love candy for the eyes….

So.... What demands are placed upon your living room? Does your living room perform many duties such as baby showers, all in one room or is it a place where the piano lives?

"Friday's Runway Decorate" Week1

Its Friday and where checking out how the runway designer inspires the interior designers!! Check out these lovely Runway designs that inspires Interior designs. 

 

Wow!! Check it out!!! This room looks like right off the runway model. Love it!!

Check out the green jacket on this model “extremely chic” The room is not only alike in color but also in the attitude of it all. This model is standing in such a way that looks cool and poise. Now look at the chairs how the stance on them is!!! Looks cool and confident right!!!

Now I don’t know if I will wear this runway outfit but it surely inspired the interior designer. Wow look at that vignette!! The blue table and the two pattern side chairs oh did I fell to mention the red mirror!!!  Oh and I just love the rug.

Now! "what do you think"!!! Should we run away with runway decorate? Let me know what you’re thinking about Fridays runway decorate!!!

Habitually Chic

Color Crush Dark Blue 3

Still crushing on the dark blue!!!  This is becoming a true blue attraction. Check out these dark blue inspiration pic's

Look at this collection of dark blue interior colors!! I really love the blue and white dinnerware this will make setting a table totally chic and elegant

 OK this just confirms my color crush on this amazing blue color!! Both of these rooms are extremely beautiful and eye catching

Well what a lovely collection of the interior color blue makes for great room inspiration. 

 I love, love, love this dark blue and white rug with the orange boxes under the white table I'm crushing hard on this rug. I have to have it!!! Wow beautiful.

 I'm crushing over the blue in the room but I must admit the ceiling is amazing I love it!!!

" I am Officially Colored Crushed, on Dark Blue, navy and royal," The designer of this room used the dark blue Brilliantly.

 Just when I think my crush of dark navy blue is over I see something else that tickles my blue fancy and I fall for this color all over again!! "I just love this room the blue in the sofa with the white piping is just the right touch. The walls are blue with just a hint of blue in the art work uses the balance of color perfect. Love it!!!!

 OK!! I'm Blue Crazy!!! This room is pure eye candy “Wow sweet”

 Love the dining room table setting with the blue table cloth it really sets the rest of the table love it.

I hope my color crush Dark blue has given you enough inspirations for the blue room you will like to tackle in the near future but I must move on to my next crush stick around and see what that is, Thanks into the next time.

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