2012 Indy Showhouse

Happy to be back after a very long and eventful day yesterday! I woke up early to catch the DSID (Dayton Society of Interior Designers) tour bus to Indianapolis where we attended the 2012 Indianapolis Showhouse and then toured Cambria's facilities. I made it home in the evening and then had to load up my van with furniture to take to the EcoRehabarama home I'm staging for the show. I'll show you more on that next week.  I'll also tell you more about the Cambria Tour.

For now, I can't wait to share some of my favorite photos from the showhouse!

Let's start with the outside. This house is so massive that it was hard getting pictures of the outside that really show the whole house. The best I can do is show photos of the to-scale model birdhouse that was built :)

This is the front of the house which used to be the back when the first, original part of the house was built.

 And this is the back which used to originally be the front. I think this side makes more sense to be the front......well, except for the pool. Don't think too many people would want a pool in their front yard.

This is the same side as the shot above.

Loggia Garden by Kimberly Leja Martinez of Aspen Outdoor Designs

Fountain surround garden by Ron Howe and David Gordon of Mark M. Holeman, Inc.

Pool View Patio by Ronald and Cheryl Jacques of Brower/Jacques Designs, Inc.

This room shown from the outside below was my favorite. The architecture is amazing and it was so bright and cheery inside!

Pool Surround by Marilyn Krueger and Vicki Goode of Especially Wicker LLC

And here is the inside. The dark looking window just left of center is actually a built-in fish tank!

Entryway by Todd Otterman of Design Works

 ......and another shot of the incredible ceiling

Library by Tay Ruthenburg of Evaline Karges Interiors, Inc.

 And just one of TWO incredible staircases!

North Foyer by Daneila Kohl of Kohl Interiors

Grand Hall and Stairs by Jessica Corbin-Mahaney of Kittles Design Studio

 

 

North Guest Room by Rosalind Brinn Pope

 I LOVED all the original tile kept in all the bathrooms. It really added a lot of character to the house and it was fun seeing how each designer chose colors to enhance and modernize it.

North Hall Powder Room by Deanna Whetstone of Whetstone and Associates

 This tile was my favorite:

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Ladies Guest Suite by Catherine Wright of Wright Interiors

South Guest Suite by Diane Hallquist

Family Retreat by Karen Bailey of Bailey & Bailey Interior Design

And this is the second incredible staircase that leads ONLY to the Master Suite.

Master Suite Landing and Entry by Hoosier Salon

Master Bedroom by Diana Bryant of DB Interiors, LLC

Master Sitting Room by Allan Misch of Misch/Bobrick Design

Gift Wrapping Room by Danielle Myers of Elle Designs LLC

 And now down to the basement:

The French Wine Cellar by Barry Lantz of A Lantz Design and Consulting

 If you are in the area, or have the chance to see the show, PLEASE GO! There is soooooo much more to see in this beautiful home. For more information about location and tickets, you can visit the showhouse website here.

Urban Cottages

I am away today on a DSID (Dayton Society of Interior Designers) field trip. We are visiting the Indianapolis showhouse and a Cambria manufacturing/fabrication center. Can't wait to share some photos of it tomorrow. As for today, I'd like to thank Arcadian Lighting for doing a guest post for me on urban cottages. See you tomorrow!

Hello there! I'm Jessica, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, which is a wonderful online source for beautiful and affordable lighting fixtures. Every day I get to look for the latest interior design trends and then share them on lovely blogs, like Happyroost. Thank you for having me Laura! Today, I'd like to share a collection of interiors that feature a sort of urban cottage feel. I love this look because it combines the appeal of modern city living with the coziness of rustic cottage interiors. Pay special attention to how lighting elements like chandeliers, wall sconces, table lamps, and pendant lights add to the warm and slightly rustic atmosphere of the urban cottages pictured below.  I hope you enjoy!

This crisp, all-white loft apartment is very modern and stylish. The exposed wood beans and rustic wooden dining table add a bit of cottage atmosphere that is warm and inviting.  

The soft blue wall color and rich wood features throughout this Brooklyn apartment feel like a contemporary version of a rustic vacation cottage. The pile of firewood makes the perfect accent.

This adorable renovated home is actually a former pigeon cottage. The vintage finds and a simple white wall color help make the space feel even roomier, which is always an issue when living in a city.
  

The beautiful mix of blue and white transforms this spacious city loft into a roomy, romantic French cottage. Industrial lighting, like the single pendant light, and the crystal chandelier are a fun combination.

Beautiful, sparkling lighting fixtures and a charming country table and chairs give this home a sweet, sophistication.  

Creating a wood paneled wall, like this one, will instantly transform a room into a cabin in the woods. The very sleek, modern furniture make a brilliant contrast to the rustic walls.

 

The charming shabby chic style of this little girl's room is a wonderful contrast to the urban brick walls. A beautiful shade of dark gray and white help soften the effect of the gritty brick.

I love this all-white kitchen with its pastel table and chairs. A unique, oversized pendant light and plenty of flowers make the space feel even more cozy and inviting. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8   Which of these urban cottages is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! And be sure to stop by Arcadian Lighting for a brilliant lighting fixture to brighten your home, take a look!

Tuesday Tip: Armoires

I came across this image on Pinterest and I really loved it. I like the way the armoire looks with its doors removed and the colorful bedding stored neatly inside.

Here are some more really pretty ones:

this one is soooo cute!

This one would look good in just about any room of the house! :

Keeping House

I did about a million things around my house over the weekend.....including about 7 loads of laundry. My laundry room is in the dungeon basement of my house and it makes me loathe doing laundry even more. I'm dreaming of one day having a pretty laundry room like one of these......or at least one clean enough where if I accidentally drop a clean article on the floor, I won't feel the need to rewash it. 

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Friday Feature: Estee Stanley

In honor of the soon-to-be-launched "Home Mint", a collection of home stuffs curated by Justin Timberlake and interior designer Estee Stanley, I thought I would show off a little of Estee's work. Admittedly, I had never heard of her before and don't want to feel like I'm living under a rock so that's another reason I'm featuring her today.

I have to admit, I absolutely love her style. Everything feels so relaxed and comfortable with little bits of glam mixed in here and there. I love how there are old pieces mixed in with new. Her interiors feel truly lived and it looks like she worked with some of the owners previous belongings for a layered and collected-over-time aesthetic. You can see more of her work on her website.

Can you  believe this pool?!!! I'm living in the wrong state. I think it's time for me to get out of Ohio!