A Trad Modern Home with Girly Touches and a Closet to Die For!
It's Monday! Which means that A. you're probably on your third cup of coffee and B. you really need the blogosphere to wow you because your brain is still entirely submerged in Rosé and chill. Well don't you worry. The beautiful Ashley over at Modern Glam has graciously opened the doors to her insanely pretty California home to us and when I tell you that you'll love it...I'm not even scratching the surface. And when you're done, head on over to her insta account for even more eye candy. Full gallery here!
Hi guys! I'm Ashley, founder over at Modern Glam - a blog dedicated to all things beautiful. As a women's clothing boutique owner and interior designer, I spend my days styling my clients' wardrobes as well as their homes and I find inspiration from so many sources. Whether it be a beautifully tailored little black dress or an incredibly styled cocktail hour cheese spread - my blog is where I get to share all of my style obsessions with each of you. Thank you so much for stopping in to see my home, the place where my inspiration begins and ends...I hope you love it as much as I do!
Entryway. First and foremost, our entry way. I am always updating our front door decor. I love to create a welcoming entry for friends and guests. Layered doormats and gold lanterns are a must for me.
Dining Room.My style is very eclectic. I don’t like to stick to one design style for too long. And I love to mix different styles. My dining room table is a perfect example of that. We have a rustic farmhouse table made of reclaimed oak with an ornate trestle base. I chose to flank the table with modern lucite chairs. I love the mix of old and new!
Family Room. One of my personal design rules is that I always buy furniture in neutral shades. My couch, rug, benches and chairs are all either white or cream. This allows me to easily change my decor with the season or with my mood!
All of the walls in our main living areas are painted Benjamin Moore’s Cotton Balls. And when it comes to painting your walls white, I say you should paint the walls, moulding and ceiling the same color but in varying sheens. My walls are a satin finish, where the trim is semi gloss and the ceiling is flat. This creates a cohesive look that expands the room and makes it seem bigger!
Kitchen. Our kitchen truly is the heart of our home. I love to bake with my two kids (ages 6 & 9). I chose classic details like white cabinetry, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash. I love the timeless feel to the kitchen as well as the durability. Most people shy away from marble countertops but I love the character that it adds to our live-able home!
We are always cooking and entertaining though now that it's Summer, it mostly happens in our pretty new outdoor space. A few of my favorite recipes made right here in our pretty kitchen...PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES | SUMMER ROSE COCKTAIL | MASON JAR APPLE PIE
Bedroom.Pink is my favorite color. When I told my husband I wanted to paint our bedroom pink, he rolled his eyes but didn’t put up a fight! And I have to say, pink in the bedroom is very romantic! It has a glow at night that is ethereal. My favorite pink is Benjamin Moore’s Gentle Butterfly. My daughter’s bedroom is also painted this same shade. To offset the pink on the walls I chose natural linen bedding with pops of gold accents throughout.
When I purchase furniture for my home, I make sure it is something I know I can live with for a long time. I moved these lucite console tables from our living into our bedroom when I did my Master Bedroom Refresh a few months ago. I love having furniture that works in multiple spaces within my home. And moving furniture around allows you to create new spaces without having to spend extra money!
Bathroom. When designing our bathroom I new I wanted form to meet function. Because we travel a lot, I am inspired by hotel bathrooms. I chose our apothecary style bathroom vanity because it reminds me of our many travels. And in keeping with that timeless look I wanted the rest of the bathroom to be done in marble. Our vanity has no storage but I have come up with some clever solutions.
The baskets under the sink hide everyday items such a hairbrushes, my hairdryer and curling iron, and extra towels. All of my makeup and toiletries are stored in the nearby linen closet. Because we only have 2 sets of towels and sheets, there is ample room for all the normal bathroom toiletries and beauty products! One of my favorite parts of our bathroom is our large soaking tub. I love to take baths when I can and it is the prettiest focal point in our bathroom.
Closet. When we purchased our home, I knew I would be able to have the closet of my dreams. The original closet was huge but lacked any character or actual storage. I painted the ceiling and walls Calamine by Farrow and Ball. It was the perfect jumping off point for the rest of the room. Custom cabinets and lucite hardware lend a classic but sophisticated touch to the room. I even created an en entire bank of cabinets dedicated to handbags and shoes! And the finishing touch is the leopard carpet. I have to say, It is my favorite part of the whole house!
Outdoor. We live in the Bay Area, California where the housing prices are insane and lot sizes are miniscule. So creating an outdoor living area is an extension of our indoors and allows us more room to move about.
Our front porch is a favorite spot year round. We have these 2 Serena and Lily hanging chairs that we just adore! It is the perfect spot to watch the kids play with the neighbors and also a place to enjoy a glass of wine after the kids are in bed.
I love updating the pillows with the season. I like being able to change the color scheme so easily with a quick switch out of pillows. We have an outdoor bar that holds cold drinks and snacks that gets used more often than not!
