Create A Personal Space to Nest

A great guest post on NESTING SPOTS.  Who doesn’t want a cozy personal space to  nest in and enjoy some down time with  a favorite book or magazine and  the drink of your choice?   This is a universal desire whether you are in Phoenix, Arizona like me, Wyoming, New York, London …well you get the picture! Guest Post Hello, everyone! I’m so happy to be here with you at S Interior Design with a guest post from Arcadian Home blog. It’s a great place for interior design inspiration including beautiful home decor ideas from folding screens to reading lights and much more. Today, I’ve brought along images of eight rooms with special places for reading and relaxing. From charming vintage to chic coastal with lots of classic looks in between, these wonderful spaces will surely inspire dreams of creating a comfortable reading nook in your own home. Please enjoy! Thanks for letting me stop by to visit for a while. ~ Mari With lots of natural light, this built-in window seat is comfortable and cheerful. The bright yellow painting would give the space a sunny feel even on gloomy days.  I love the blooming branches. Stylish and refined, this chaise which is a part of a sectional sofa snugs up nicely against the built-in library wall. A Tulip table adds a touch of Mid-Century modern to the space. The floor is stunning with a stained chevron pattern. The warm neutral color palette in this comfortable reading nook is a perfect design choice. I’m a big fan of oxford stripes in home decor and this one is a beauty. A sloped ceiling in soft beach house blue offers the ideal place for a dual arm chaise lounge—cozy nook for reading or relaxing. Swing arm wall lamps are just right for reading after dark. All dressed up in charming vintage chic style, a tiny nook for one is built into the wall beside a narrow desk. Cool color is seen on the Tolix chair, medallion rug and velvet pillow. Vintage beach house style meets glam modern in this pretty space. I love the contrast between large scale sand dollar wallpaper and sumptuous gold velvet on the day bed. A roomy nook in this stylish bedroom makes for a wonderful place to relax with a good book on a comfortable and good-looking chaise. The glass pendant light  adds a bit of glamour to the space. And then down by the sea, twin chaise lounges offer the ultimate spot for reading  times two. Soft blue and peachy tan reflect the colors of water and the sand. What do you think of these reading nooks? Leave us your thoughts below and be sure to stop by our blog for more home decor and lighting inspirations! Suzanne Lasky | April 24, 2013 at 11:20 pm | Tags: Chaise lounge, Cozy, Phoenix Interior Designer, relaxation, S Interior Design Scottsdale Arizona | Categories: Design Elements, Interior Design, Multi-function rooms, ottomans, Pillows, Redesign, Renovation, Residential design | URL: http://wp.me/sm90j-2031 Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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Design Inspiration From Nature

It never fails to amaze me.
Often nature is the best source of design inspiration.

From simple arrangements of fruit and vegetables to the majesty of the Grand Canyon, all one needs to do is open ones’ eyes wide to find great resources for design direction and inspiration.  I find this to be especially true regarding
color combinations.

These vibrant colors from nature all work beautifully together because they are of the same level of saturation and depth of color intensity.

I was fortunate enough to visit the Grand Canyon this month.  Here are a few pictures of the majestic Canyon lands that I am sure will inspire your design direction

Mixing different heights and textures will give you a more interesting result.  Imagine if the rock face was all smooth?  If it was all level?  The view would not be nearly as visually intriguing.  Apply the principles of varying heights and textures to your design in terms of furnishings and accessories is the lesson here!