Today I'm taking a break from my Guest Blogger Holiday Gift Pick series (which will resume tomorrow) to share the exciting design challenge I was asked to participate in from
Olioboard.
Olioboard is a great website that allows you to create your very own interior design moodboards using their extensive library of products and images, or you can upload your own. It's kind of a simplified version of Photoshop and the sky's the limit on what you can create! I was asked along with a handful of other bloggers to join in on the fun and create a moodboard centered around a decorating concept for the holiday season. Here's what I came up with...
For those of you who know me, you know I love color and strive to design "outside of the box", which is why I decided to stray from the traditional red and green Christmas color combo and go for something bold and edgy. I centered my moodboard around the colors fuchsia, black, silver and white. Definitely NOT what most people associate with Christmas decor, but as you can see from the items I pulled together, it can definitely be done tastefully. A few helpful tips on achieving this look:
* Try keeping a neutral backdrop with gray, silver and white. Layer in pops of color with accessories and ornaments to keep things from getting too busy and bright.
* A little bit of fuchsia goes a long way, so use it sparingly (I chose to incorporate a pink tree and flowers as the primary pink accents for this design).
* Instead of placing an arrangement of flowers in a vase, float single blooms in stemless wine glasses for a modern and sophisticated twist.
* To keep the overall look festive, be sure to incorporate shiny silver accents into the decor.
* And finally, have FUN while decorating for Christmas! Try new things, be open to fresh ideas and don't stress over any of it!
To get a better look at my moodboard and for info on all of the products used, click
here. For even more holiday décor inspiration, check out the other blogger-created spaces showcased on
Olioboard every day this week. Tomorrow, take a look at what
Adrienne from 2modern has put together!
Click here to see everything the studio concept & color scheme package includes. Click on the photos for larger views.
The inspiration behind this space was the Amy Butler fabric (top left). I loved the pattern and color combination so I drew my design concept from it. Color scheme: muted golds, fuchsias, dark mocha brown and crisp white. Furniture finishes & accents: white lacquer, dark walnut and accents of gilt gold.
This is how begin creating a design concept. It usually starts with a "lead" fabric - something with a pattern and at least two colors. From there, I decide which direction to take the design and begin pulling in other elements, magazine tears, paint chips, etc.
The lead fabric I used to inspire this concept was from Scalamandre. I mixed in a subtle blue fabric, a white linen and a textured neutral. I kept the paint colors soft and neutral and to add some interest, threw in a natural seagrass wallcovering (maybe for a ceiling, trimmed with white crown moulding?).
Beautiful dining room concept. Comfortable, relaxed and cheerful. 
Master bedroom concept - fresh, soothing and relaxing - the ultimate retreat.
Chandelier and accent mirrors to use either in the dining room or bedroom.
I was inspired to design a room around this piece of poster art, English Rose. Sometimes all it takes is a fabric, photo, piece of art or accessory to start the wheels turning in my head! There are so many things that can inspire a beautiful space. If you don't know where to begin and feel overwhelmed when you're trying to design a room, look around you - there's plenty of inspiration!
