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Wood Bedroom
Inspiration for a huge coastal master carpeted, beige floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall bedroom remodel with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace
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Wood Bedroom in Philadelphia
Inspiration for a huge coastal master carpeted, beige floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall bedroom remodel with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace
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Wood Bedroom in Philadelphia
Inspiration for a huge coastal master carpeted, beige floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall bedroom remodel with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace
#3 sided fireplace#large master bedroom#coastal style#area rugs on carpet#wood trim bed#painted ceiling
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Beach Style Bedroom
Inspiration for a huge coastal master carpeted, beige floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall bedroom remodel with beige walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace
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Bedroom Wallpaper
Inspiration for a huge coastal master carpeted, blue floor, exposed beam and wallpaper bedroom remodel with beige walls, a corner fireplace and a metal fireplace
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Modern Farmhouse with Blue Exterior
Undoubtedly, modern farmhouse is by far the most popular home style these days. We have seen many modern farmhouses with white exteriors, Joanna Gaines-inspired farmhouses, new-construction modern farmhouses, board and batten modern farmhouses and more recently, a modern farmhouse with black and white interiors, but a modern farmhouse with blue exterior is something new to me, and, just between you and I, it feels very refreshing!
Take notes on this beautiful home built by one of my favorite builders, M House Development (previously featured here), and make sure to pin these inspiring home decor pictures!
Modern Farmhouse with Blue Exterior
This is the kind of home that makes you turn your head if you’re walking by! What a curb-appeal!!!
Exterior Paint Color
The exterior paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 6230 Rainstorm.
Roof
The home combines shingle roof and metal roof. This is a very popular combination for modern farmhouses.
Shutters
One of my favorite things about this home, besides the stunning architectural details, is the custom “barn door-inspired” shutters.
Exterior Trim
The exterior trim paint color is Benjamin Moore White Dove.
Exterior Lighting: Westinghouse Lighting Outdoor Barn Light
Porch Decor
A front porch always adds so much to the curb-appeal to a home. In fact, I don’t think I ever disliked a home with a front porch.
Similar Rocking Chairs: Here.
Similar Planters: Here.
Front Door
A glass front door with sidelights is flanked by two windows with custom board and batten trim.
Foyer
Although not completely furnished, this home features many great interior design ideas. Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7070 Site White.
Hardwood throughout house: Engineered hardwood, Shaw Floors Fairbanks Maple 5 Gold Dust.
Shiplap
Shiplap was installed, not only on the wall, but also as paneling on the bottom of staircase. This gives a seamless look to the entire space. Shiplap paint color is White Dove OC 17 Benjamin Moore.
Railing and front door ares painted in SW Peppercorn.
Kitchen
This is a great way to design a “two-toned kitchen” while keeping everything neutral.
Backsplash
Backsplash: Beveled Ceramic Wall Tile 3″x6″
Upper Cabinets
The upper cabinets are painted in White Dove OC 17 Benjamin Moore.
Appliance Garage
A well-designed appliance garage is found on the left, just above the bread compartment. This is the ideal place to hide the toaster. Also, notice the electric outlet inside the cabinet.
Lower Cabinets
The lower cabinets are Maple, stained Phantom.
Sink & Faucet
I love how the dark lower cabinets contrast with the white upper cabinetry. The hutch adds interest to the kitchen as well.
Kitchen Faucet: Delta Single handle pull down kitchen faucet.
Sink: Kohler.
Countertop & Hardware
Countertop is Frost White Quartz.
Hardware: Top Knobs Kingsbridge Knobs & Pulls.
Lighting
Lighting: Industrial Dome Shade Pendant- small – similar here & here.
Kitchen island dimension: 84″x48″
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Kitchen Paint Color
Paint color is Site White by Sherwin Williams.
Mom’s Office
The kitchen opens to a small area with built-in desk and bookshelves.
Fireplace Paneling
Fireplace Paneling Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 7674 Peppercorn.
Similar Marble Scallop Fireplace Tile: Here & Here.
Powder Room
This a way to impress your guests! What a gorgeous powder room! Cabinetry is Red Oak and countertop is Carrara marble.
Faucet: Delta Trinsic.
Sconces: Dldesignworks.
Paint Color
Sherwin Williams SW 6188 Shade Grown.
Hardware: Pottery Barn.
Wall Paint Color
Wall paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7636 Origami.
Vanity: Home Depot.
Faucet: Moen Gibson two handle faucet.
Floor Tile: White and black basket weave II Porcelain Mosaic.
Loft
The upstairs landing features a fun swing chair and a built-in desk for three.
Similar Swing Chair: here, here & here.
Wall Paint Color
Accent Wall Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 7674 Peppercorn.
Sconces: Waucoba 1 Light Swing Arm
Son’s Bathroom
This boy’s bathroom features industrial elements and a floating vanity.
Faucet: Kingston Brass Concord wall mount twin cross handles sink faucet.
Lighting: similar here.
Paint Color
Sherwin Williams SW 7014 Eider White.
Cabinetry: Maple stained Ebony.
Floor Tile: Porcelain Tile.
Shower Tile
Shower Tile: Villa Artisan Mist Porcelain Tile (similar here & here). Accent: Dark Blue Multi Penny Porcelain Mosaic (similar here)
Teen Girl’s Bedroom Paint Color
Site White by Sherwin Williams.
Similar Swing Chair: here
Daughter’s Bedroom Paint Color
Sherwin Williams SW 6476 Glimmer.
Carpet Flooring: Dreamweaver Filigree Frostbite
Beaded Chandelier: Joss & Main – on sale for $139.
Bathroom Flooring
Bathroom Floor Tile: Penny White III Porcelain Mosaic
Recommended Wallpaper Sources: Here & Here.
Jack & Jill Paint Color
Jack & Jill Bathroom Paint Color (it can be for boys and girls): Sherwin Williams Glimmer.
Cabinet
Cabinet is Maple painted Benjamin Moore White Dove. Countertop is quartz.
Mirror: Pottery Barn.
Tile
Similar Arabesque Tile: Here.
Faucet: Delta with cross handles.
Cabinet Hardware: Anthropologie – similar here.
Shower Tile
Tile: Beveled Tile 3″x6″. Accent: Villa Heirloom Arabesque Porcelain Mosaic.
Interior Door Paint Color
Interior Door Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Peppercorn.
Door Knob: Emtek Modern Crystal.
Master Bathroom Paint Color
Master Bathroom Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 6231 Rock Candy.
Cabinetry: Maple, custom-stained.
Bathroom Faucet: Kohler.
Mirrors: Pottery Barn.
Knobs: Emtek.
Tub Surround
The tub is surrounded by 4″x16″ white subway tile. This is an affordable and timeless idea!
Shower Tile
Wall Tile: Metro White Glossy Ceramic Wall Tile.
Shower Floor Tile: Here (similar)
Tub Filler: Kohler.
Floor Tile
Floor Tile: Merola Tile Twenties Vintage Ceramic Floor and wall tile.
Laundry Room
The laundry room features open space for hampers under the counter.
Mudroom Lockers
Cabinetry: Maple stained Ebony.
Floor Tile: Here.
Paint Color
Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7070.
Chandelier: Yanira Antique Black Ironwork Crystal Pendant Chandelier
Sunroom
Floor Tile: Concrete Gray Ceramic Tile – similar here & here.
Similar Chandelier: Here & Here.
Outdoors
The sunroom opens to an inviting brick patio.
Color
This beautiful blue exterior certainly makes this home stand-out!
Many thanks to the builder for sharing all of the details above!
Builder & Interiors: M House Development (Instagram – Facebook)
Photography: Picture Perfect House.
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California Ranch-style Home Renovation
I will tell you what… It will always be a happy day on Home Bunch if I am featuring one of the many beautiful homes by AGK Design Studio. They are not only incredibly talented but they also know how to make any house feel like a happy home! I love their coastal approach to design and how they always bring some color to their project.
Get ready to see a Ranch-style home renovation that makes you want to pack your things and move to California and, of course, give AGK Design Studio a call.
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This home has so much curb-appeal! I am loving the landscaping, the picket-fence and the exterior color scheme. Siding paint color is Designer Gray by Duron.
Adirondack Chairs: Wayfair.
Porch
Front door paint color is Frazee/Sherwin Williams 8516 Temptress. Railing is custom.
Door Mat: Classic Monogrammed Border Door Mat.
Chairs: AGK Design Studio Directors Chair – Color: Navy and White.
Storage Bench: Wayfair – similar here.
Living Room
The front door opens into a beautiful and bright Living Room with an inviting coastal approach.
Console Table: Pottery Barn – Discounted – Others: here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Bench: Wisteria – no longer available – Others: here, here, here, here & here.
Side Table: Serena & Lily.
Fireplace
The fireplace features white marble tile (similar here) and a mitered waterfall mantel.
Art: AGK Design Studio Navy Embellishment – also available here – Others: here, here, here & here.
Trim & Barn Door
Barn Door Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Pure White SW7005.
Coffee Table
Coffee Table: Ballard Designs – Other Popular Choices: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Tray: HomeGoods – Others: here, here, here & here.
Chairs
Chairs: RH (no longer available) – similar here, here & here.
Lumbar Pillow: Caitlin Wilson – Others: here & here.
Sofa
Sofa: Sofa: Restoration Hardware Belgian Classic Slope Arm Slipcovered Sofa Down Linen 8’- Color: Fog – similar here & here – Other Beautiful & Affordable Options: here, here, here & here.
Sofa Pillows: Ryan Studio Custom Designs.
Drapery
Window Treatment: Irichka Custom cornice, operable panels.
Wall Paint Color
Paint Color: Frazee Foggy London Flat Finish Sku # 8642W (old Sherwin Williams paint color).
Baseboard: Home Depot MDF Primed Sku # 1702388 – Painted Sherwin Williams Pure White SW7005.
Casing: Home Depot Primed MDF board Sku # 242738 – Painted Sherwin Williams Pure White SW 7005.
Chair: Custom – available through the designer.
Side Table: Serena & Lily.
Floor Lamp: here – similar.
Secretary
Secretary: Lacourte Upright Desk – Color: Ebony.
Family Room
A pair of wide barn doors can create a sense of separation between the Living room and Family Room and add intimacy to these spaces.
Sectional: RH – no longer available – Other Beautiful Options: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Paint Color
Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Pure White.
Coffee Table: Custom – available through the designer.
Side Table: Ballard Designs.
Art: Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints.
Rug: Pottery Barn Fiberworks Custom Color-Bound Seagrass Rug – Color: Gray.
Built-in Paint Color
Built-in: Otero Custom build – Paint Color is Sherwin Williams Smoky Candle SW 8633.
Chair: – Serena & Lily – Others: here & here.
Accessories: AGK Design Studio and Home Goods.
Hardwood Flooring
What a happy spot! I would spend a lot of time on these chairs if I lived in this home.
Flooring: California Classics Color: Kerrew Item # MCK517 – similar here & here.
Chairs: Serena & Lily.
Kitchen
The kitchen feels cozy and ready to make delicious meals and beautiful memories!
Cabinets: Otero Custom Build. Cabinet Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Pure White SW 7005.
Kitchen Lighting
Countertop is Amazon Stones Neolith Estatuario Polished E05 with mitered edge. Isn’t it gorgeous?!!!
Lighting: Williams Sonoma – Others: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Sink: Kohler.
Faucet: Rohl.
Backsplash
White cabinets with white marble subway tile is a classic combination that simply stands the test of time.
Backsplash: Unique Stone Imports Marble Chapter 16 Color: Wall St. White – similar here – Other Beautiful Tiles: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Cabinet Hardware: Restoration Hardware – similar: Cup Pulls & Knobs.
Gallery Wall
Artwork: Minted.
Walls are covered in a wallpaper by Ralph Lauren Home.
Counterstools
Counterstools: Serena & Lily (no longer available in “Kelly Green”) – Other Beautiful Options: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Bar
A custom bar is located between the kitchen and dining room.
Paint Color
Wall & Cabinetry Paint Color: “Sherwin Williams Pure White SW 7005”.
Bar Faucet: Kohler.
Countertop
Counters are Amazon Stones Neolith Estatuario Polished E05.
Counterstools: here – similar.
Dining Room
The formal dining room is elegant and comfortable at the same time. Wouldn’t you love to dine in this room? The rug is one of my favorites! Wall paint color is Pure White by Sherwin Williams.
Dining Table: RH – similar here & here – Others: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Chandelier: Visual Comfort.
Dining Room Decor
Rug: Serena & Lily 9×12 – Other Beautiful Rugs: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Side Chairs: RH – Others: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Host Dining Chairs: RH – similar here & here – Others: here, here, here & here.
Art: AGK Design Studio – Others: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Cabinets
Servers: Ballard Designs Set of 3 – Others: here, here & here. Just FYI, a similar color to what we see above would be Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter.
Pillowland
AGK Designs always add the most beautiful pillows to their designs. These are all custom and available through them.
Artwork: here.
Den
This comfy sofa is perfect to curl-up with a good book or a bowl of popcorn and watch a favorite show. I am loving this vibrant color scheme!
Sofa: here – similar.
Side Table: Pottery Barn.
Green Pillows: Custom.
Lumbar Pillow: Caitlin Wilson.
Artwork: Minted.
Powder Room
The Powder Room features a custom navy blue vanity with white white quartz countertop and shiplap walls in Sherwin Williams Pure White.
Mirror: here – similar.
Sconces
Sconces: Hudson Valley Lighting “Portland” Wall Sconce.
Paint Color
Cabinet paint color is Sherwin Williams Naval.
Hardware: here – similar.
Door Hardware: Rejuvenation.
Flooring: Unique stone – Others: here, here, here & here.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is yet another happy space in this home! It features custom built-ins and Jute carpet flooring.
Bed: Available through the designer – Others: here, here, here & here.
Bench: No longer available – Others: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Carpet: Coles Fine Flooring Jute Chevron.
Nightstands: Serena & Lily.
Paint Color
Paint Color: “Sherwin Williams Potion CL-3002”.
Cabinets: Otero Custom Build – Painted Sherwin Williams Pure White SW 7005.
Bedding
Bedding: Bedding Sheet Set, Soho Sheet Set & Shams.
Duvet Cover: Custom – similar here & here.
Pillows: Custom – Others: here, here, here, here & here.
Mirrors
Mirror: Serena & Lily.
Window Treatments: Irichka Custom Roman Shades – similar here.
Master Bathroom
Wall Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Potion. Cabinets are in SW Pure White.
Mirror: Custom – similar here & here – Others: here, here, here, here & here.
Sconces: Discontinued – Others: here, here, here, here & here.
Tiling: Floor Tile & Shower Tile – similar.
Backyard
Being outside not only recharges our energy but it can also improve our mood and a beautiful space like this can certainly help with that!
Outdoor Furniture: Available through the designer – Others: here, here & here.
Outdoor Kitchen
This patio area also features a great outdoor kitchen with built-in appliances and mitered edge countertop.
Lanterns: Pottery Barn.
Flooring
Flooring is brick tile in Herringbone pattern.
Many thanks to the designer for sharing the details above.
Interior Design: AGK Design Studio (Instagram).
Builder: Kaponicorp.
Photography: Ryan Garvin Photography.
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UPGRADING TOURISTIC INITIATIVES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Picture: The QR code as part of the tourist's overall experience when visiting a site in Piemonte-Sacra San Michele ((Italy)
Tourism as important sector for regional development
In no country economic opportunities are evenly spread over the whole territory. The reasons for this are multiple: geographical, historical, demographic. There is also an increasingly broader gap between rural areas and urban areas. However, the right to an adequate standard of living is enshrined in an International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights which is an output of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and every politician in a democracy should be committed to providing his fellow citizens with a dignified existence. In today's economies, tourism is often used as a means to provide areas with few structural employment opportunities with tools for economic development. Especially when the areas in question are attractive because of their natural resources or because of their cultural-historical background. The government finances and organizes then in the first place the disclosure of the area by building roads and infrastructure. The further economic development is often left to the private sector. And those entrepreneurs who respond to this are not always best equipped to offer high added value for a region. Indeed, they strive in the first place to provide their own family, relatives or clan with an income, without taking into account the wider regional ecosystem. As a result, the tourist offer is very fragmented and therefore not necessarily attractive for the more demanding visitor. I agree that tourism offers opportunities to social groups with less educational potential enabling them to build up a viable life thanks to hard work. But if a regional or local government coordinates initiatives with some competence, a complete region can enjoy a much higher added value, which by far exceeds the tourist aspect. This article is the result of a number of reflection moments held within the European Academy of Regions to set up a training program for regional tourism. It corroborates in its main conclusion with a study published on the blog of the World Bank: “Destinations and their stakeholders are responsible for ensuring that growth is well-managed; that benefits are maximized; and that any negative externalities are minimized. This requires a continuous process of planning and management that evolves and that can be measured over time.”[1]
3 main types of tourism.
For us there are 3 types of tourism in today's society: 1) the classic type, where we make a distinction between cultural tourism and recreational tourism or a combination of both, 2) event tourism, indicated with the acronym MICE (meetings, incentives , conventions, exhibitions), 3) educational tourism where summer schools, master classes for all kinds of skills and boot camps are eligible.
In classical tourism we make a distinction between cultural tourism and recreational tourism. Cultural tourism is based on the historical context of an area and links visits to historical buildings and sites to visits to museums in which artistic, cultural and / or historical objects are exhibited and discussed. Recreational tourism is much more spread out of focus. It can focus on pure recreation, enjoying the sun and the sea, or nature where ecotourism or rural tourism nowadays gets attention, on active recreation such as hiking or jogging in nature, or sports recreation in all sports such as skiing, sailing, surfing, horseback riding, diving. And more and more the gastronomic pleasures becomes an end in itself. People come to taste (local) dishes, taste wine or beers. People come to learn to cook. Creating recurrent cultural or sports events can be very beneficial for all parties in a region. The organisation of marathons for example become emblematic and increase the revenue for the entire city year after year: the touristic sector, the horeca sector, hotels, transportation business, the entertainment business welcome large quantities of visitors during the event’s period. Some figures: the marathons of New York attracted 50.000 participants in 2018, having to pay their participation fee on top of their hotel, meals etc. The marathon of Paris attracted 57.000 attendees, the one of Brussels 14.000. The financial benefit for a city is huge: 300 M. € for New York, 50 M € for Paris, 1,4 M € for Brussels.[2] Other events world while to mention attracting numerous tourists: the palio horse races in Siena Italy [3], the bi-annual flower carpet at the Brussels Grand’Place[4], the yearly movie festival of Cannes[5] etc.
Event tourism focuses on different aspects and different target groups. Congresses and conventions gather people with a common profession or a common goal to a certain location, but also offer them or their partners a recreational program. Trade fairs provide the latest insights in a specific field and offer people the way to find new opportunities and business partners. These come usually only for the fair, as a visitor or as exhibitor, but also have to be lodged, fed, have to hold business lunches etc. Incentives are usually purely recreational, but are organised with a very high level program. Incentive programs are usually the outcome of a commercial competition between different sales managers and reward the most successful sales people. The first aim is to spoil them in such a way that they will continue their effort in the following year. Annual meetings of large organisations also take place at annually changing locations. Here too, the useful results of the past year and the strategy of the following year are discussed in a combination with some very remarkable visits, and the organisation of large dinners or cocktails.
Educational tourism is of all times. Already in Roman times philosophers from different regions followed lessons with a greater philosopher. In the Renaissance, painters perfected their skills and inspiration by visiting Italy and its art cities. By improving the transport means such as railways and airplanes, these habits have increased exponentially this last century. Master classes with a famous musician, actor or artist, boot camps for ICT specialists, language classes with native speakers, perfection classes for ceramics, silk painting, modelling, it all is available nowadays. In this category we wish to integrate also the team building travel projects of larger companies and institutions for the benefit of their personnel. The gastronomic pleasures are nowadays even extended by the organisation of cooking courses, wine tasting courses etc.
These types of more sophisticated tourism have the advantage that they often attract a public from a higher price range willing to spend more money, putting more professions at work and generate more intense emotions and memories. And thus: more word-of-mouth advertising and more returners. However this type of more sophisticated tourism requires a systematic approach and strategy and should therefore be organized at regional level. In a next chapter I will discuss the various aspects that should be addressed when setting up each type of tourism.
Developing added value tourism: the various aspects
Every form of tourism requires investments. Some are small, others are more important, some are reserved only to consortia or to the wealthy. Cultural tourism requires important initiatives from the public authorities to restore buildings, to maintain them, to open them to the public, to make them accessible. Very striking examples can be found in the new economies in Eastern Europe such as Albania, where the entire centre of the 2000-years-old Berat, the city of the thousand windows, was renewed with government funds and grants from the Albanian-American Development foundation in 2016-17, resulting in the visit of 105,000 tourists in 2018[6]. Renovation of cultural heritage is a delicate matter. A "hard" renovation can completely negate the original character of the building. We discovered such an example in Prezë - Albania, where a site with ruins of a castle and a mosque was provided by the Turkish funds provider – the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency- with a brand new modern-style minaret, which completely destroys the modesty of the area.[7]
Recreational tourism requires ski resorts, clean and accessible beaches, cycle paths, natural reserves with walking paths, clean resting places and fire protection, sailing harbours, diving facilities, riding schools etc. This often has to be done in joint consultation between public and private sector, because both have an interest in it. And all benefit from a well-functioning, high-quality catering sector, investments in comfortable and sustainable second homes etc. Restaurants with excellent chefs are to be attracted, hotels with restaurants & chefs are to be set up. But touristic cities or villages are also to be visually improved thanks to attractive new architecture, by introducing nice sculptures in parks and streets, by installing attractive pedestrian zones downtown. The Georgian port and coastal city of Batumi has become the scene of a daring approach in recent years. Whole new districts were laid out with architectural delights such as the Alphabet tower, attractive walking promenades along the beach and iconic sculptures such as the moving story of Ali and Nino.[8] (see picture)
In the case of event tourism, the investments are more extensive. A city needs a conference room, it needs one or several exhibition halls and it needs four and five star hotels in order to give an adequate answer to this strategy. In the case of sports events, a stadium is needed. Certain German cities such as Hannover acquired a well-known reputation thanks to the trade fair halls they constructed enabling them to organise the most frequented ICT-fair – CEBIT – in the world.
The investments are the lowest in the educational sector. In that case, existing premises are often used optimally during summer or winter holidays, such as schools, boarding schools, castles etc. Since 22 years, every year, 13 days of master classes and 9 concerts take place in the prestigious setting of the castle of the little town of Enghien-Belgium. During this festival, musicians, teachers and pupils of very high level and of all nationalities meet to exchange their experiences and enrich themselves musically.[9] The technical university of Delft organises since 2013 its IDE Master classes focusing on innovative technology and design and with topics in 2018 like Lean Innovation, Design Visualization and Design for the Circular Economy. They take place in the venues of the university.[10]
Planning is a second extremely important aspect in the tourism sector. Cultural excursions do not tolerate improvisation and also require competent guides. The audience of the twenty-first century went to school and is no longer interested in fairy tales and half-hearted stories! Ski classes, ski competitions, sail classes, sail competitions, surf classes, surf competitions, surf demonstrations, horseback classes, jumping competitions: all this has to be planned, organized and maintained at a high quality level. In the MICE sphere trade fair organisers specialise in trade topics, make specialised exhibitions, as well for large public (cars, construction, holiday destinations) as for business sectors (fish & fisheries, horeca, ICT, HVAC, …). In the incentive business special tours are to be organised (cultural, gastronomic, recreational), venues for meetings with local entrepreneurs have to be considered, company visits are to be organized. And in the educational tourism sector the presence of top musicians and good instruments has to be considered as well as the organisation of a final concert with the participants and the maestro. Planning requires also a strategy of the city or region in order to provide the visitors, passive and active, also with evening entertainment[11], with city entertainment [12]such as markets of all kind[13], with high quality restaurants with separate venues for groups.
What has undergone the strongest change in recent years is the marketing and communication aspect. Too often we find in tourist offices the individual folders of restaurants, B & B facilities or local events. In an era ruled nowadays by global networks such as booking.com, Trivago, Uber, with global appreciation updates, cooperation is a must. A region should offer an app that covers all aspects of the region: travel, accommodation, events, exhibitions, recreational aspects, visits to cultural sites etc. One of the most interesting developments of the last decade is the ticket reservation system for exhibitions, opera, theatre performances, etc. Because cultural tourism is not limited to viewing, the new tourists also want to participate. The picture above the article shows another interesting development: how visitors with a smart phone can systematically decipher QR codes and receive the necessary information about an exhibition or a site on their smartphone. This should also be coordinated with GPS in the car, so that one receives information about the sites that one passes by. In the MICE sector, global websites already exist and it is important for an organiser to get to them or integrate his own website in the global portal and attract the necessary attention. Fortunately, there are local specialists at every place in the world who have these kinds of capacities in their fingers.
A very important aspect is then finally the logistics. Government and business partners have a common goal here. How does one make a region accessible and attractive? Road works, good public transport, quality control over new transport initiatives such as the American Uber or the Russian Yandex or the Estonian Taxify. Walking maps such as Citymapper or Ulmon City Maps. Integration of all forms of public transport in 1 offer: funicular, buses, trams, metro, trolleys, minibuses, train, ferry services ..., walking and cycling paths in the city, in rural areas and in natural reserves. And also: good (luxury) private buses, toll boots wirelessly connected to smart phones, apps enabling drivers to reserve parking space in a street, apps based upon GPS explaining the touristic offer of the environment to drivers., such as Detour, Lonely Planet, … For the MICE, stand builders are to be added.
Strategic planning and measurement
To get the best results from the tourism efforts a city or region undertakes, all parties involved must work together, managed by the local government. The task is to make choices in which tourist category the city or region wishes to differentiate from the others. This choice is based on the nature and number of stakeholders who are represented in a city or region and on the resources available to a city to realize the necessary investments. This choice is then described in a baseline that a city adds to its name and that characterizes it. This exercise is called branding. The strategic exercise is then translated into implementation steps: which tourist products are offered, to which target audience do we focus, which communication tools do we use to acquire a reputation, how do potential visitors continue to recognize us? Finally, objectives are also to be set and these must be measurable. What is important: number of visitors, their spending in the city or region and on which items, the number of days they stayed, the way they gave feedback via social media? The measuring effort is to be a common effort between public and private sector. Apps should be set up enabling even small enterprises to contribute to the useful information gathering without too much red tape.
An interesting example of a touristic strategy is the one of the Republic of Rwanda in Africa. A small country upon the Equator, broken by a civil war and a genocide of 1 million victims in 1994, which has no natural resources. The government, lead since 2000 by president Paul Kagame developed strategies in order to improve the precarious conditions of the population. This implied not only a more developed agricultural sector and a developing agro-industry, but also a focus on the service industry. Since the country has a stable regime, it could attract foreign direct investments in selected sectors. Rwanda had to become the ICT-hub of Africa. Moreover, over the coming years Rwanda wants to attract the private banking sector and its customers. And Rwanda should also become a MICE centre. This last option required the construction of a state of the art Conference centre and the attraction of four and five stars hotels. And the president and his government stabilised the economy, reduced the inflation to less than 10% and succeeded their challenges. Nowadays, the Kigali conference centre attracts conferences in all types of business and non profit sectors. Attendees can stay in 5 five and 13 four stars hotels in the city. And they can benefit from the natural scenery the country offers in its other provinces: the Kivu lake, the Nyanza King’s palace museum, the Akagera National park, the Volcanoes National park and of course, for 2500 €, an hour’s visit to the mountain gorillas in Nyungwe park, in the south-west of the country. Rwanda promotes itself as a touristic destination nowadays on the shirts of soccer team of Arsenal and now focuses also on recreational tourism such as mountain biking from the Kivu Lake till the Nile in Uganda.
Picture: Kigali Congress center, modern reminder of the Rwandan Mwami Palace in Nyanza
Added value tourism: who are the stakeholders?
As I have mentioned before, added value tourism exceeds the purely tourist sector. That is why it is also important, in the interest of the development of a complete region, to detect which stakeholders there are and how they too can contribute to the economic disclosure of a region thanks to added value tourism. To give a complete list would bring us too far in the context of this article. That is why I indicate only very valued partners with bullet points:
· regional products (food, pottery, jewellery, knitwear, leatherwork, woodwork, artistic souvenirs, pastry & cookies, fresh fruit juices, …) made by farmers, artists, bakers, cooks
· farmers for regional ingredients (fish, meat, vegetables, specialities such as bread, truffles, foie gras, wine, rice cakes, cheeses) but also: farmers with rooms for visitors, with animals to be cuddled by children
· animation at night: cafes and bars, restaurants with traditional singing and dancing, jazz and pop clubs
· stand builders for exhibition booths
· restaurants with top chefs and others
· B&B owners, hotel –restaurant-bar owners
The combination is often attractive. For example, the famous Perlan museum in Reykjavik makes stands available for home-made handicraft. The same happens in Bergen, Norway, where the city rents the Hanza warehouses in the port for a very reasonable price to jewelery designers, clothing designers, knitwear makers, local food manufacturers, finger food restaurants etc. In the summer this extra attraction is very welcome for the thousands of visitors who visit the city and port half a day via cruise ships.
On top of these stakeholders, there are other important groups to consider. The local and regional authorities increase the attractiveness of their city or region by improving roads, biking lanes, hiking trails in natural reserves, signing inside the city and indicating explicitly and repeatedly important visiting spots such as roman or medieval ruins, waterfalls, etc. The technical colleges and universities should offer studies and training programs that would enable entrepreneurs, small and large, to make decisions with more insight and be more ambitious for their region.
Another important group that is considered too often as homogeneous, but that is not not are the visitors. Children have different needs from adults, passive visitors have other expectations than active ones. Events are often organised in cities to attract visitors who will also be tempted to shop. The Zoute Rallye in the Belgian posh coast city of Knokke attracted more than 200.000 visitors during its 2017 edition during its 4 days and more than 250.000 during its 2018 edition, with an impressive shopping result for all the shops in the city.[14] The Antwerp Zoo organises a whole year long special animation for children in its aquarium.
Tourism is growing faster than the global economy. After surpassing 1 billion international visitors in 2012, we are expecting 1.8 billion by 2030. [15]During my numerous travels I have met thrilling individual private initiatives. People are willing to roll up their sleeves when tourism opportunities arise. But people are often dependent on family to realize something. Regional development through tourism should be organized in an effective way and the government, private companies and colleges and universities have an important role to play in this. The regional governments need to bring people together, ask about their expectations and make them ambitious. They should keep the larger picture of regional development in perspective. The private companies must take initiatives that benefit their own profit but also give neighbouring SMEs the opportunity to develop. The technical colleges and universities should offer studies and training programs that enable entrepreneurs, small and large, to make decisions with more insight and be more ambitious for their region. I was recently invited by a university in the Republic of Georgia to appreciate their Tourism for bachelor students program. Georgia is a country with many possibilities but with insufficient attention to innovation and improvement of their offer. This appeared in the offered program that reflected a twentieth century vision of tourism. I reworked their entire program based on the matrix that I set out in this article. Let us hope that it will be followed.
Louis Delcart, board member European Academy of the Regions, www.ear-aer.eu
[1]
John Perrottet & Beril Benli: The impact of tourism: How can we all do this better?, in The World Bank Blog, 18/2/2016.
[2] 19.30 h news of Belgian television (RTBF) of 28/10/2018
[3] Palio di Siena in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palio_di_Siena
[4] Flower Carpet: an ephemeral show on the world’s most beautiful central square! In http://www.flowercarpet.brussels/. Over 500.000 flowers assembled.
[5] Cannes Film Festival in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes_Film_Festival
[6] figures provided by the president of the region of Berat during our visit on 25-10-2018. See also Entrepreneurship Berat in: Website Albanian-American Development Foundation, http://www.aadf.org/project/business-improvement-districts/berat/
[7] Inauguration of Preze Castle Mosque in Albania, In: Website TIKA, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, 7-10-2016 http://www.tika.gov.tr/en/gallery/inauguration_of_preze_castle_in_albania-25763 & Prezë Castle in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prez%C3%AB_Castle
[8] Ali and Nino, A literally moving statue of stacked metal giants just continually trying (and failing) to find love in: Website Atlas Obscura, https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ali-and-nino
[9] Rencontres Musicales Internationales d'Enghien in : Website Wallonie Belgique Tourisme, http://walloniebelgiquetourisme.be/fr-be/content/rencontres-musicales-internationales-denghien
[10] In 2013, they launched the first series of IDE Master Classes. This successful first series was followed by 4 equally inspiring series. All the Master Classes in each series have been well attended and evaluated extremely positively. In total, about 300 different participants from more than 180 companies have attended the four series. The level of interest expressed by participants in new topics has given us more than enough reasons for hosting this sixth series, starting in March 2018. In: IDE Master Classes in: website TU Delft, https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ide/education/ide-master-classes/
[11] We went wining and dining in halls were food was served for hundreds of people assisting to a local –popular dances- show in Tbilisi, Georgia, ,in Shanghai, China and in Antalya, Turkey and we assisted to small very attractive live jazz performances in a small jazz club in Saint-Petersburg. Guess what we most liked?
[12] Opera, concerts, jazz performances, escape rooms, life music in bars and restaurants, street animation, theater, …
[13] We refer hereby not only to food markets such as in the Ramblas in Barcelona, but also to artistic markets such as alongside the river Saône in Lyon, regional products’ markets such as alongside the river Gironde in Bordeaux, etc.
[14] Junior Verbeeke: Zoute Grand Prix in Knokke-Heist genomineerd voor award in London (Zoute Grand Prix in Knokke-Heist nominated for award in London), in De Standaard, 2 oktober 2018
[15] John Perrottet & Beril Benli: The impact of tourism: How can we all do this better?, in The World Bank Blog, 18/2/2016.
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Empty Nester Home Renovation
Located in Coronado, California, and recently renovated by Brittney Nielsen of Brittney Nielsen Interior Design, this home was designed as a second home for a couple with 3 sons. They were soon-to-be empty nesters and have since sold the family home and moved into this house. The home was a track home built in the 1970’s that hadn’t been updated. It is in a wonderful location on the canal in the Coronado Cays and the clients are avid boat and water sports enthusiasts.
The client wanted to modernize the floor plan and add natural light to the space, so the team took the house down to the studs, added approximately 450 square feet and reimagined the entire layout. The exterior elevation had a Spanish feel but the client wanted a clean lined modern feel inside. See more details shared by the interior designer of this inspiring empty nester renovation.
Empty Nester Home Renovation
This home is full of charm and character. I love the architectural details.
Neutral Stucco
Stucco Color: Expo Stucco – Color: Eggshell.
Similar House Numbers: Rejuvenation.
Tile
Tiling: Granada Tile Cluny Pattern – custom colors – similar here.
Garage
The garage’s archway also features the same cement tile.
Sconces
Outdoor Sconces: Hinkley 1385BK Chesterfield 3 Light.
Similar Planter: here.
Courtyard
A custom metal gate opens to a private courtyard.
Landscaping
Asian-influenced landscape surprisingly enhances the Spanish architectural details.
Front Door
Front door is a custom wood, iron and glass door.
Sconces Hinkley.
Great Room
The designer married the Spanish exterior with a more modern interior with a few lightly nautical elements. Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW7043 Worldly Gray.
Console Table: Bernhardt – similar here & here.
Stools: Sunpan (discontinued) – Other x Base Ottomans: here & here.
End Table: Bernhardt Huntington Round end table.
Lamps: Jamie Young – Tower table lamp Gunmetal.
Entry Pendant: Currey & Co Fergus Pendant.
Furniture
Sectional: Great House Furniture – Other Great Sectionals: here (I often recommend this one to my own clients!) & here, here, here, here.
Plaid Chair: Crate + Barrel – Talia swivel chair – Fabric – Home Sand – similar here.
Custom Pillows Fabric: Lee Jofa – Bloom Embroidery Slate / Indigo Led Jofa – Currents Silk Slate / Oatmeal Robert Allen – Riviera Stripe.
Rug: Jaipur Zuri Rug.
Fireplace Tile & Built-ins
Built-in Cabinetry: Custom Quarter Sawn White Oak with custom stain.
Cabinet Hardware: Atlas Hardware Zanzibar Pulls & Knobs.
Fireplace Tile: Daltile – Ever Series, Moon Brick Accent tile.
Drapery: Custom – Family Carpet & Drapes Pindler & Pindler – Nepal Pebble fabric Highland Court – Cadet Checkerboard tape.
Coffee Table
Coffee Table: Palecek – similar here – Other Inspiring Coffee Tables:here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Kitchen
The kitchen has a sleek and modern feel without being cold. I especially love the island and the counterstools.
Cabinetry is by Kitchen Worx; custom quarter sawn white oak with custom stain.
Perimeter countertop is Silestone – Nebula Series Lagoon quartz.
Hardware: Amerock – Blackrock hardware.
Backsplash is Bedrosians – Manhattan Glass, color – Subway 2” x 8” – similar here.
Refrigerator: Jenn Air.
Island Size: 8’ x 4’.
Island Countertop & Counterstools
Island Countertop: Superwhite Quartzite with 2.5” mitered waterfall edge.
Barstools: Arteriors – Henson counter stools.
Faucet: Moen – Arbor Motionsense high arc.
Lighting
Pendants: Possini – Euro Engels Pendants – similar here, here & here.
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Breakfast Room
This breakfast room has a great view of the canal and it features a custom bar cabinet with 2.5” Superwhite Quartzite mitered waterfall edge.
Dining Chairs: Sunpan San Diego dining chairs (they’re very comfortable!)
Dining Table: Arteriors Halton dining table.
Lighting: Varaluz Affinity 5 light pendant.
Mini Fridge: Perlick beverage center.
Powder Room
The powder room countertop is Caesarstone, Lagos Azul.
Sink: Linkasink Tiffany sink with Wave drain cover.
Sconces: Sonneman Piccolo sconce.
Wall Accent Tile: Arizona Tile – Mini Stacked Polished Hampton Grey – similar here, here & here.
Faucet: Artos – brushed nickel – similar here.
Hardware: Amerock.
Upstairs Landing
Wood Flooring: Reward Hardwood Flooring – Provence White Oak Marseille – similar here, here & here (lighter)
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom paint color is Sherwin Williams Worldly Gray.
Nightstand: Caracole Artisan bedside chest – Other Beautiful Nightstands: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Bed: Kravet – Jefferson bed (available through the designer).
Drapery: Custom – Family Carpet & Drapes Kravet – 9929-1
Bedding: Pine Cone Hill – Duvet Cover & Back Shams – Coverlet & Middle Shams – Interlaken Fossil – Custom Accent Pillow – Kravet – Kamala Mist.
Chair: Crate + Barrel – Royce Recliner – Fabric – Times Agean.
Pendants: Currey & Co.
Rug: Crate + Barrel.
Ceiling Fan: Minka.
Master Bathroom
Countertop: Superwhite Quartzite.
Hardware: Emtek – Brass Geometric Pulls & Knobs – Satin Nickel.
Lavatory Faucet: Altmans – similar here & here.
Sinks: Icera – Muse undermount.
Sconces: George Kovacs.
Paint Color
Paint is Sherwin Williams Worldly Gray SW7043 .
Tub & Ceiling Tub Filler
Tub: Victoria + Albert Barcelona tub – similar here & here.
Tub Filler: Kohler – Laminar ceiling mounted tub filler.
Floor Tile: Daltile.
Wall Tile: Arizona Tile – Shimmer Glass Mosaic 1 x 4 alternating with 9/16 x 9/16
Mi Casa
You really can’t say this is a cookie-cutter type of home and that’s quite refreshing!
I hope you enjoyed this house tour, my friends!
Many thanks to the interior designer for sharing all of the details above!
Interiors: Brittney Nielsen Interior Design (Facebook – Instagram)
Architect: Kevin Rugee ARCHITECT, INC. 1024 Isabella Avenue | T: (555) 522-1234 Coronado, CA 92118 | F: (555) 522-1234
Contractor: Kitchen Worx Jason Palermo 760-736-0022 382 Enterprise St San Marcos, CA 92078
Photographer: Mindy Mellenbruch.
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Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Santa Barbara
The Beautiful Homes of Instagram series is open to any homeowner that I feel that can inspire others. It truly goes beyond the interiors of their home as it’s also about their story, their talent and the positive that their presence can bring to us. When I invited Elizabeth D Burns from @edbdesigns and EDB Designs, I knew she would inspire many of you, but I have to admit that I also feel moved by her approach to design because it’s not only about how the home looks but also how it makes you feel.
As you look at this Santa Barbara home, you can actually feel Elizabeth’s beautiful personality shine through the pictures and I think this is an example we should all pay close attention to. We should create a home that defines who we are. We should bring into our “world” what we truly love, what truly makes us happy – the colors we love, the materials, the textures. Lets make our home become an extension of our energy. We will live better this way. It’s not a trend, it’s not a style, it’s not a label – your home needs to be you and that’s all.
Here, the homeowner shares more about her home:
“On a family vacation to California 14 years ago, I fell in love with the Golden State and the outdoor lifestyle it afforded. Four years later, I spent 9 months house hunting in Santa Barbara. My husband and I owned a 1920’s traditional stone and stucco cottage in Connecticut at the time. If anyone had told me that I would be living in a mid-century modern ranch home, I would have never believed them!
When I first stepped through the door, I knew I was home. Unassuming and hidden from the street, I was surprised by high ceilings and the abundance of natural light. It was a warm day in March and all of the French doors were open to the outdoors with the 12 foot curtains billowing in the breeze. At 1900 square feet with mountain and distant ocean views, I fell hard. The house had only been on the market for one day! I called my husband in CT and we put in a bid that day. Thank goodness he trusted my instincts! A few months later, the house was ours.
The previous owners, with the help of San Francisco architect Nick Noyes, had done a masterful job of converting a closed dark 50’s ranch house into a bright and airy jewel. However, there were definite changes my husband and I wanted to make. He wanted more usable outdoor space with all the California bells and whistles…redwood hot tub, gas fire pit, and outdoor shower. By pushing the yard out another 15 feet, we had room for all of that and a small kitchen garden. Jeffrey Gordon Smith, of JGS Landscape Design, helped to make it happen!
I turned my attention to the inside. I embraced the California life style and used organic touches to bring the outside in. I added to my collection of ocean themed art to create a gallery wall. Light engineered oak floors replaced the yellow toned older floors and wall to wall carpeting. We added a skylight in the kitchen and bathroom and another window in the office. While I loved the tiny green mosaic tiles in the bath, I wanted a brighter space and that became another project. And of course there was paint…a whole lot of white paint. Benjamin Moore White Dove has been my go to white for many years. I used it on walls, trim, and the wood plank ceiling. It became the perfect canvas for art.
With the large number of commercial aluminum windows and French doors, AND our ever- growing collection of sea glass, it seemed only natural to name our home The Little Glass House. I’ve completely succumbed to the California lifestyle and this house has launched my career as a stylist and also garnered a feature in Coastal Living magazine. It’s tag line when we bought it was “step into the light.” We certainly have!”
Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Santa Barbara
A gate brings some privacy to the front courtyard.
Nature
The moment you step in you’re embraced by the calm feeling this home provides.
Privacy
The home is surrounded by trees and beautiful plants, which brings some extra sense of privacy and seclusion.
Front Door
An aluminum and glass front door opens to a long hall leading to the main rooms with direct view to the lush backyard.
Foyer
Bench in entry hall is from Terrain.
Similar Coat Rack: Here & Here.
Living Room
Elizabeth’s home feels open, airy and it’s filled with natural light.
Adding Love
I love creating vignettes indoors and outdoors. I am constantly rearranging things in our home and change pillows and throws with the seasons…. Winter and Christmas is all white, sea glass colors and green in spring and I’ve started using blues a bit in summer (I’ve never been a blue person but I won a beautiful blue pillow and it got me started!) Most of the pillows on the sofa are from Indiebungalow – similar here.
Sofa
Living room sofa is the Cloud from RH in sand Belgian Linen – similar here, here, here, here, here.
Small white stump table is from Farmhouse Pottery – similar here.
Coffee Table
The coffee table is from Kathy Kuo Home – similar here, here, here & here.
Leather Chair
The Leather chair is from Wisteria.
The vintage stool next to leather chair is from Porch – Beautiful wood stool: here.
Accessories
Many of the accessories are from local shops Porch, Mate Gallery, Botanik, Scout, and the Blue Door.
Paint Color
Paint color is Benjamin Moore White Dove on walls, ceiling and trim.
Wool Wrap Natural Pouf: CB2.
Color Scheme
This color scheme feels beachy without being overly coastal. Some of the coastal painting are from One Kings Lane.
Rug
The round jute rug is from Ballard Designs – similar here, here, here & here (in white).
Barn Door
A white barn door conceals a practical built-in desk with built-in bookshelves that serves as the main home office.
Doors
Drapes in living room were here when we purchased the house. The French doors are almost 12′ high and the owner purchased simple white drapes and then sewed a piece of linen to the bottom to make them fit the tall ceilings. I was thrilled she left them. I’m usually not one for window treatments but on the occasional day that we get some hot weather, it’s nice to be able to close the drapes to keep it cooler. I will be forever grateful to my husband who insisted we put in central air. We don’t use it often but it’s nice when it’s needed!
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Dining Room
Dining table and chairs are from RH, the patina of wine and water marks are all us! 🙂
Flooring
Floors throughout are 7.5″ wide engineered oak. The install was a bit of a nightmare in that so many of the pieces were defective with huge knots that we had to pick through every piece and order more. Needless to say, the local company we bought the flooring from is no longer using that vendor! But we are happy with the end result!
Beautiful 7.5″ Wide Engineered Oak Floors: here, here, here & here.
Kitchen
I’m not sure what kind of wood the cabinets are but they had turned a rather orangey color and so I had them painted white. The kitchen tile was existing and I love it! The counters are Caesarstone and the island is 3′ x 6′. The faucet is Grohe, the stove is Viking and the fridge is GE profile. The kitchen is about 18 years old, but with new paint, floors, and a large skylight, it has held up rather well. We used the existing hardware to cut costs.
Kettle: Smeg.
Bread Box: Here (in white).
Durable Cabinet Paint Color
I used Fine Paints of Europe mixed to match the Benjamin Moore White Dove. It is the most durable paint I’ve found but pricey.
Toaster: Smeg.
Counterstools
Counterstools are from Wisteria.
Connection
The kitchen is connected to a cozy and inviting family room with brick fireplace.
Chairs
The two chairs by the fireplace are from Porch – similar here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Similar Vintage Foot Stool: Here.
Cowhide rug is from World Market.
The black table is from ClubCu – similar here, here & here.
Pillows
The pillows on the fireplace chairs are from Beth Dana Design – similar here, here, here, here & here.
Lighting
The lighting was here when we bought the house. Small halogen fixtures on the ceiling in the main living and dining area and a very cool fixture over the kitchen island also halogen bulbs.
Brick Fireplace
The brick fireplace is painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17.
Elephant table is from Mate Gallery. Baskets are from Porch and Botanik – similar here, here, here & here.
Vintage Console Table
A vintage console table is beautifully decorated with fresh flowers, artwork, vintage finds and books.
Beautiful Console Tables: here, here & here.
Guest Bedroom
Metal bed is from RH with rug from Pottery Barn.
Similar Nightstand: here.
Bench is from Diani Living.
Master Bedroom
Master bedroom bed is from Crate and Barrel. Stools are from Urban Outfitters (similar here) and metal end tables are from Wisteria.
Bench
Bench is from Wisteria – similar here.
View
The master bedroom opens to patio.
Similar Black and White Chevron Bone Inlaid Dresser – here, here, here, here & here.
Bathroom
For the bathroom reno we used RH vanity, lighting and medicine cabinet.
Bathroom Faucet: here.
Similar Sink: here.
Paint Color
Paint is Benjamin Moore White Dove in satin finish on the wood walls.
Shower Tile
The shower tiles are a marble mosaic tile.
Bathroom Garden Stool: here.
Textures
Similar Stool: here, here & here (vintage).
Outdoors
Surfboard is from Mate Gallery and potting table is vintage.
Patio Furniture
Outdoor furniture around the fire pit is the Belvedere Collection from RH with Perennials fabric in Sand. Notice the firepit on the left.
Beautiful Colors
EDB Designs.
Doors & Windows
The windows and doors are commercial aluminum from LA Window Corp. They never need painting!
Cement Table
I love this outdoor vignette. Cement table is from Porch.
Exterior Paint Color
Exterior paint is Benjamin Moore Brilliant White.
Lounge chairs on side patio are from Teak Warehouse.
Roses
EDB Designs.
Vegetable Garden
Imagine having a vegetable garden with a view like that!
Chairs
The small wicker chairs in the garden are from Serena and Lily.
Garden Sculptures and Fountain Inspiration
EDB Designs.
Rosé
Elizabeth, you can invite me over to enjoy a rosé with you anytime!!! 🙂
Zen-Like
An ofuro (Japanese-style hot tub) brings this deck to the next level.
Outdoor Pillows
Pillow: Serena & Lily.
Floor Plan
I am including a diagram of the footprint of the house as seen in the book The Barefoot Home. It was before we purchased the home but except for the yard, that is the floor plan. 🙂
Make sure to follow Elizabeth on Instagram and visit her website for more inspiration.
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Bedroom & Bathroom Reno
Recently renovated by Alison Giese of Alison Giese Interiors (make sure to follow her on Instagram!), this bedroom and bathroom renovation will certainly inspire you. Here, the designer share more details: “The clients approached us to help them make sense of their master bedroom, that presented with an asymmetrical ceiling, many dark colors on the wall, carpet, and furniture. We aimed to create light and symmetry, and proposed taking advantage of the sloped ceiling by creating an elegant, tented effect with a subtly-striped wallpaper. We designed His n Her built-in wardrobes tucked into niches we designed. Te built-ins were made with a slightly antique, furniture feel. Te client’s favorite reading chair was reupholstered in a flanneled performance fabric, and layers of light textures completed the airy feel.”
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Bedroom & Bathroom Reno
I love how serene this entire space feels. Wall color is Heron Plume SW 6070 by Sherwin Williams.
Floors: White oak fnished natural with low-gloss poly.
Windsor-back settee bench: Custom by Great Windsor Chairs – similar here & here.
Bedroom Reno
Wallpaper is Polo Stripe – 110 in Stone by Cole & Son. Gorgeous and timeless! Other Great Wallpaper: here.
Bedside sconces: Meilleur sconce by Robert Abbey.
Bedside tables: Antiques from Etsy.
Built-in Paint Color
Paint Color: Pure White by Sherwin Williams.
Cheetah Pillow: Custom from Etsy.
Built-in Wallpaper
Wallpaper behind floating shelves: Bankun Raffia in Gray by Thibaut (available through the designer).
Chair
The client’s favorite reading chair was reupholstered in a flanneled performance fabric, and layers of light textures completed the airy feel.
Chair fabric: Kosovo in Eggshell by Kasmir fabrics – Similar: Chair & Ottoman & Chair & Ottoman.
Mirror: Vintage from European Country Living. Other Great Floor Mirrors: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Similar Drapery & Hardware.
Similar Throw Blanket: Here.
Built-ins
The built-ins were made with a slightly antique, furniture feel.
The designer also designed His n Her built-in wardrobes and tucked them into niches.
Built-in hardware: Knurled edge cabinet knob from House of Antique Hardware – similar here.
Floor lamp: Koleman club floor lamp by Robert Abbey.
Countertop
Top to built-ins is Walnut.
Vintage
Vintage pieces and beautiful books add character and color to the built-ins.
Bed & Rug
Bed: One King’s Lane.
Mirror above bed: Paige Mirror by Anthropologie (no longer available).
Bedding: Client purchased – similar here.
Rug: Digby in bone by Stark Carpets – similar here.
Ceiling fan: Roto ceiling fan by YLighting.
Bathroom Reno
“The clients asked us to update their guest bath, to give it a fresh feel, while honoring their love of antiques. We designed the space with a fresh take on classic fixtures and finishes, including a modern hexagon mosaic tile for the floor. We repurposed one of the client’s antique chests as a vanity, and topped it with quartz and a vessel sink to protect the wood. The client’s love of blue played into our selection of the wall color, which offered a beautiful contrast to the handmade-look subway tile. We love how the warmth of the wood tones plays off the otherwise crisp palette!” – Alison Giese.
Wall Color: Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore.
Trim Color: Pure White by Sherwin Williams.
Vessel sink: Rectangular vessel sink, Wayfair.
Mirror: 30” Round Metal Framed Mirror by Rejuvenation.
Towel ring and TP holder: Linfeld by Rejuvenation.
Sconce: Garden City sconce by Hudson Valley Lighting.
Wall tile: *Similar look* – 3×12 Ceramic Tile.
Faucet
Faucet: Vintage wall-mounted faucet by Kingston Brass.
Flooring
Floor tile: Hex 1” x 1” Porcelain Mosaic by Grayson Martin.
Many thanks to the interior designer for sharing the details above!
Interior Designer: Alison Giese Interiors (Facebook – Instagram)
Photography: Robert Radifera.
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Thank you for shopping through Home Bunch. I would be happy to assist you if you have any questions or are looking for something in particular. Feel free to contact me and always make sure to check dimensions before ordering. Happy shopping!
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New Fall Decor: Joss & Main.
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Pottery Barn: Warehouse Sale – Up to 75% Off
West Elm: Bedroom Sale – Up to 70% Off.
Caitlin Wilson: Beautiful Rugs & Pillows.
Anthropologie: Sale 20% Off Furniture + Decor.
Urban Outfitters: Hip & Affordable Home Decor.
Horchow: High Quality Furniture and Decor. Up to 55% Off!!!
One Kings Lane: New Fall Arrivals!
Williams & Sonoma: New Sales every week.
Nordstrom: Up to 40% OFF!
Neiman Marcus: Designer Sale: Up to 40% OFF.
Pier 1: Big Furniture, Rugs and Fall Decor Sales!
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Interior Design Ideas: New Coastal Farmhouse.
Custom Home with Artisan Craftsmanship Interiors.
Traditional Kitchen Reno Ideas.
Interior Design Ideas: New Orleans Home.
Texas Gulf Coast Beach House.
Painted Brick Exterior Home Renovation.
Rustic Modern Farmhouse.
Beautiful Homes of Instagram.
Interior Design Ideas: Colorful Interiors.
Grey Kitchen Paint Colors.
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See more Inspiring Interior Design Ideas in my Archives.
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Bedroom & Bathroom Reno
Recently renovated by Alison Giese of Alison Giese Interiors (make sure to follow her on Instagram!), this bedroom and bathroom renovation will certainly inspire you. Here, the designer share more details: “The clients approached us to help them make sense of their master bedroom, that presented with an asymmetrical ceiling, many dark colors on the wall, carpet, and furniture. We aimed to create light and symmetry, and proposed taking advantage of the sloped ceiling by creating an elegant, tented effect with a subtly-striped wallpaper. We designed His n Her built-in wardrobes tucked into niches we designed. Te built-ins were made with a slightly antique, furniture feel. Te client’s favorite reading chair was reupholstered in a flanneled performance fabric, and layers of light textures completed the airy feel.”
Pin your favorite pictures and have a good time, everyone!
Bedroom & Bathroom Reno
I love how serene this entire space feels. Wall color is Heron Plume SW 6070 by Sherwin Williams.
Floors: White oak fnished natural with low-gloss poly.
Windsor-back settee bench: Custom by Great Windsor Chairs – similar here & here.
Bedroom Reno
Wallpaper is Polo Stripe – 110 in Stone by Cole & Son. Gorgeous and timeless! Other Great Wallpaper: here.
Bedside sconces: Meilleur sconce by Robert Abbey.
Bedside tables: Antiques from Etsy.
Built-in Paint Color
Paint Color: Pure White by Sherwin Williams.
Cheetah Pillow: Custom from Etsy.
Built-in Wallpaper
Wallpaper behind floating shelves: Bankun Raffia in Gray by Thibaut (available through the designer).
Chair
The client’s favorite reading chair was reupholstered in a flanneled performance fabric, and layers of light textures completed the airy feel.
Chair fabric: Kosovo in Eggshell by Kasmir fabrics – Similar: Chair & Ottoman & Chair & Ottoman.
Mirror: Vintage from European Country Living. Other Great Floor Mirrors: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Similar Drapery & Hardware.
Similar Throw Blanket: Here.
Built-ins
The built-ins were made with a slightly antique, furniture feel.
The designer also designed His n Her built-in wardrobes and tucked them into niches.
Built-in hardware: Knurled edge cabinet knob from House of Antique Hardware – similar here.
Floor lamp: Koleman club floor lamp by Robert Abbey.
Countertop
Top to built-ins is Walnut.
Vintage
Vintage pieces and beautiful books add character and color to the built-ins.
Bed & Rug
Bed: One King’s Lane.
Mirror above bed: Paige Mirror by Anthropologie (no longer available).
Bedding: Client purchased – similar here.
Rug: Digby in bone by Stark Carpets – similar here.
Ceiling fan: Roto ceiling fan by YLighting.
Bathroom Reno
“The clients asked us to update their guest bath, to give it a fresh feel, while honoring their love of antiques. We designed the space with a fresh take on classic fixtures and finishes, including a modern hexagon mosaic tile for the floor. We repurposed one of the client’s antique chests as a vanity, and topped it with quartz and a vessel sink to protect the wood. The client’s love of blue played into our selection of the wall color, which offered a beautiful contrast to the handmade-look subway tile. We love how the warmth of the wood tones plays off the otherwise crisp palette!” – Alison Giese.
Wall Color: Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore.
Trim Color: Pure White by Sherwin Williams.
Vessel sink: Rectangular vessel sink, Wayfair.
Mirror: 30” Round Metal Framed Mirror by Rejuvenation.
Towel ring and TP holder: Linfeld by Rejuvenation.
Sconce: Garden City sconce by Hudson Valley Lighting.
Wall tile: *Similar look* – 3×12 Ceramic Tile.
Faucet
Faucet: Vintage wall-mounted faucet by Kingston Brass.
Flooring
Floor tile: Hex 1” x 1” Porcelain Mosaic by Grayson Martin.
Many thanks to the interior designer for sharing the details above!
Interior Designer: Alison Giese Interiors (Facebook – Instagram)
Photography: Robert Radifera.
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Joss & Main: Must-Shop Sales: Up to 80% Off!!!
Wayfair: Up to 70% OFF – Huge Sales on Decor, Furniture & Rugs!!!
New Fall Decor: Joss & Main.
Serena & Lily: Huge Furniture Sale! Up to 60% Off!!!
Pottery Barn: Warehouse Sale – Up to 75% Off
West Elm: Bedroom Sale – Up to 70% Off.
Caitlin Wilson: Beautiful Rugs & Pillows.
Anthropologie: Sale 20% Off Furniture + Decor.
Urban Outfitters: Hip & Affordable Home Decor.
Horchow: High Quality Furniture and Decor. Up to 55% Off!!!
One Kings Lane: New Fall Arrivals!
Williams & Sonoma: New Sales every week.
Nordstrom: Up to 40% OFF!
Neiman Marcus: Designer Sale: Up to 40% OFF.
Pier 1: Big Furniture, Rugs and Fall Decor Sales!
Posts of the Week:
Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Lake House.
Beautiful Homes of Instagram.
Neutral Home Interior Ideas.
Florida New-Construction Family Home.
Modern English Tudor Design.
Beautiful Homes of Instagram.
Interior Design: Ideas House Tour.
Southern Beach House with Modern Interiors.
Interior Design Ideas: New Coastal Farmhouse.
Custom Home with Artisan Craftsmanship Interiors.
Traditional Kitchen Reno Ideas.
Interior Design Ideas: New Orleans Home.
Texas Gulf Coast Beach House.
Painted Brick Exterior Home Renovation.
Rustic Modern Farmhouse.
Beautiful Homes of Instagram.
Interior Design Ideas: Colorful Interiors.
Grey Kitchen Paint Colors.
You can follow my pins here: Pinterest/HomeBunch
See more Inspiring Interior Design Ideas in my Archives.
Popular Paint Color Posts: The Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colors
2016 Paint Color Ideas for your Home
Interior Paint Color and Color Palette Pictures
Interior Paint Color and Color Palette Ideas
Inspiring Interior Paint Color Ideas
Interior Paint Color and Color Palette
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Spanish Colonial Home Renovation
Recently renovated by Martha O’Hara Interiors (previously featured here, here, here & here), the dark and foreboding interior inside this Spanish Colonial home overshadowed its charming architectural features. The home didn’t take advantage of the beautiful hill views nor represent its young owners, who were looking for furnishings and selections that would add lots of glamour to the living room, kitchen and dining spaces.
With two little girls at home, and a stylish mom with an admitted high heel obsession, the clients wanted every specification to be a WOW factor without feeling like they had to walk on egg shells. Pretty and durable was mom’s “mantra” that the designer happily ran with! High impact selections were key to the design. They often mixed formal and informal statement pieces to achieve the client ’s overall aesthetic: they wanted the ultimate family home that was all about high fashion AND high function.
Spanish Colonial Home Renovation
The color scheme brings a fresh feel and balances the traditional architectural details this home features.
All the pillows are custom-made, one with Romo fabric and the other with Duralee fabric.
Accessories: Global Views.
Side Table: Noir Furniture.
The chandelier is a 10-light chandelier in a polished nickel finish by Elk.
Before & After
The house used to feel “heavy” and outdated. New paint, new flooring and a few other changes made this entire space feel more current and bright.
Paint Color
The paint color throughout the main floor is custom, Sherwin Williams 50/50 Mix (Neutral Ground SW7568/ Natural Tan SW7567).
Note from the designer: “For lighting, our inspiration came from two existing chandeliers above the dining table. Because these were such grand pieces, we were especially conscious of selecting additional lighting that would be equally as impressive, bring light to each room, and push the design more transitional. We selected a large geometric fixture for the formal living room to complement the glamorous dining chandeliers. Mixing these styles helped connect the open- concept rooms while allowing each space to have its own distinction. We balanced the dramatic chandeliers with tall window panels and layers of purple fabrics – from airy lavenders to rich plum and egg-plant hues. “
Similar Chandeliers: here, here & here.
Dining Chairs: Head Chairs: Artis Shingle accent fabric by Romo and Newton Side Chairs by Vanguard.
Dining table is by Hickory Chair.
Window Treatment: Shanghai Garden Fabric by Designers Guild.
Rug is a Custom Fay + Belle Rug.
Kitchen
The kitchen was completely renovated and now features custom cabinetry. Perimeter and island features Quartzite with bevel square edge countertops.
Kitchen Backsplash: Custom marble ribbon backsplash cut with a waterjet – similar here (white).
Kitchen Pendants
Kitchen Pendants: Crystorama.
Kitchen Island
It’s a color match to Sherwin Williams’ Dove Tail. It’s very similar to Aleutian by Sherwin Williams.
Counterstools: Hickory Chair Suzanne Kasler Laurent counterstool– Available through the designer – similar here, here & here.
Cabinet Paint Color
The kitchen cabinetry was done in Sherwin Williams Eider White SW7014.
The designer mixed chrome hardware with rose gold kitchen faucets. Similar Hardware: Appliance Pulls, Knobs, Pulls.
Large Farmhouse Sink: Kohler.
White Brick: Natural Stone Thassos Honed-Straight.
Pendant: Currey & Co. Platz Pendant.
Breakfast Room
“An essential request from mom was for an informal eating area where they could enjoy family meals together. To achieve this, we created a dining nook by closing off a portion of their abundant outdoor space. This also allowed us to increase the kitchen’ s size and improve flow to the casual family room.”
Lighting: Gabby Athena Chandelier
Flooring
The flooring is a wide European Oak Flooring – similar here.
Family Room
The family room is stylish, comfortable and the color palette is very forgiving; which is perfect for homes with small kids.
Lighting is a Visual Comfort Drum Light Fixture.
Rug is custom-made from carpet.
Side Table: Hourglass side table by Noir Furniture.
Ottoman: Custom-made with Designers Guild fabric – Brescia – and black pearl nailhead.
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Media Room Bar
Reclaimed shiplap brings a very rustic feel to this grey bar. Cabinets are painted in a similar to Benjamin Moore HC-168 Chelsea Gray.
Bar Countertop: Quartzite – Spicewood with chiseled edge.
Backsplash: Antique Mirror.
Pendant Lighting: Currey and Company.
Similar Floor Tile: here.
Reclaimed Barn Door
Vintage doors were hung as barn doors and add some patina to this home. The cabinet on the left is painted in Sherwin Williams Fabulous Grape SW 6293. Trim paint color is Sherwin Williams Dovetail.
Master Bedroom
What a charming master bedroom! Did you notice the view? This bedroom feels feminine and elegant.
The custom Vanguard Bench is available through the designer.
Draperies are custom with a Romo Ashdown Cinder fabric.
Chair: Hickory Chair- similar here, here & here (neutral).
Nightstand: Bernhart.
Similar Bed: here & here.
Paint Color & Chandelier
Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7015 Repose Gray.
Chandelier can be found here (as above – 8-light chandelier) and here (slightly smaller – 6-light chandelier).
Designed By: Heidi Feliz-Grimm, Lead Interior Designer at Martha O’Hara Interiors. (Instagram – Facebook)
Photos: Meg Mulloy Photography.
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