For those who’ve been a reader because the starting you probably bear in mind Em’s motto of “Model. Play. On a regular basis.” And whereas we’ve put deal with issues like renovations, having enjoyable with styling remains to be our core and the place our hearts actually lie. I imply, it’s essentially the most enjoyable! In order that’s what immediately’s put up is about. Having enjoyable and mixing it up however in simple, approachable methods. Our properties needs to be playful and filled with issues that convey us pleasure. In any other case, what’s the purpose?? For those who’re wanting tips on how to add some character and quirk to your house, you’ve come to the best place. Let’s begin with an EHD basic…
Grown-Up Mobiles
Mobiles aren’t only for nurseries, y’all! Take Em’s outdated main bed room again in 2015. Don’t you assume that picket cellular by Noah Spencer not solely brings up your eye however provides such a enjoyable ingredient to this house (ignore the wallpaper seams, there was a mishap:)) With out the cellular, this nonetheless would have been a wonderfully lovely room. However with it, it has extra character. Okay, case closed, finish of put up. Ha, yay proper. I’m simply getting began.
Then 4 years later, the EHD workforce grabbed this classic cellular and put it in this front room reveal. Inform me it doesn’t make this room search for enjoyable. You possibly can’t:) I wish to know the one who lives right here (sadly, nobody really does as a result of it was a staged front room however you get it)
A number of months later, Em determined to snag that very same cellular for the mountain home loft and it regarded perhaps extra good in there!
Scorching Tip: If you would like your house to really feel extra playful however love a impartial monochrome shade palette, simply add a cool cellular and also you’re set:) I feel this loft is proof of that.
However there’s some wiggle room within the “add a cellular” world (not less than to me). If a conventional cellular isn’t your look however you wish to hold one thing enjoyable out of your ceiling, head to your native classic store and see what the choices are. We acquired to shoot Erica Reitman’s house the place she had this beautiful unbelievable hanging perched toucan. It’s surprising, colourful, and simply enjoyable.
The only route of implementing a dangling object is, in fact, the hanging plant. It’s simple, brings in literal life to an area, and you’ll have enjoyable with the model of the planter. It’s a two-fer in that manner! Each Emily Bowser and Velinda put them of their tasks they usually look wonderful.
Mini Objects
Emily Henderson LOVES a mini decor piece. Little ladders, cloches, chairs, you title it. And what’s even higher is there are a ton of how to include them into your house. Let me stroll you thru a few of our favorites beginning with these mini picket sculptures on Emily’s hearth mantel.
Mini collections are an effective way to usher in one thing distinctive to you and your house. These little wooden sculptures are SO cool, add an amazing distinction stylistically to the extra farmhouse really feel of the furnishings and residential, and are additionally simply cute. It’s a win/win/win.
Way back to I can bear in mind, Emily has liked mini ladders, and for good cause. Once more, so cute, sculptural, and might add top to a vignette. Take Emily Bowser’s workplace desk space. That little ladder is the right visible steadiness for the mini artwork gallery on the opposite facet of her Body TV. Plus it provides texture and playfulness (sorry, that’s a phrase I’m going to make use of much more on this put up). Then Emily Henderson used her mini ladder on her front room gallery wall and man, I find it irresistible a lot. Provides quirk and balances out the wooden sculpture on the best.
Right here, EHD alumn Ginny Macdonald added a candy little trio of mini vases to her bookcase cutout. There’s simply one thing about mini objects that make a house really feel extra inviting and layered.
However again to playfulness, Including a mini object on high of an image body is the best technique to obtain that. I can’t bear in mind if it was Erik or Sara who I discovered this trick from however I’ll do it for the remainder of my life. In my outdated condo (the center photograph), I added a mini artwork sculpture I had of my mother’s and a pencil cigarette that Brady gave the workforce he acquired on a visit he went on (so candy). I liked having these further private touches on high of recent artwork items I actually liked.
Add A Stripe
One other factor that’s been well-documented on this weblog is our love for stripes. They’re enjoyable however basic so that you by no means have to fret about them going out of fashion. Plus, they add an prompt burst of sample in any house they’re in. Take a look at the 2 vases in Em’s outdated front room. They aren’t visually loud per se, however they make the general room really feel extra layered and have extra character. If you would like extra concepts on tips on how to add a bit of little bit of sample to your house this put up is perhaps very useful for you:)
Okay, I do know Em’s bolster pillow is extra of a plaid but it surely’s additionally fairly stripey in the event you ask me. And what a distinction it makes within the room, proper?! It’s such a enjoyable pop of sample that’s sure, completely playful. Then in Emily Bowser’s front room, her striped pillow is far more minimal but it surely’s nonetheless an superior distinction to the opposite strong pillows on the couch and makes the house look extra intentional.
design by dee murphy | styled by velinda hellen | photograph by sara ligorria-tramp | from: dee murphy’s house tour is giving us all wallpaper envy
Clearly, Dee Murphy doesn’t want assist in the sample division however I like that she determined so as to add a striped rug over her braided woven rug. It’s enjoyable y’all!
Classic Trunks
One other EHD love, classic trunks! They’re simply so versatile, look extraordinarily cool, add soul to a room, and are useful…so what’s to not love? I like how stylist, Scott Horne used his trunk as a TV stand. Excellent! It makes an already wonderful room even cooler and extra textured.
This house clearly doesn’t want any assist in the “soulful” division however I like the classic trunk getting used as a espresso desk. It appears nice, feels distinctive, and might maintain issues like further blankets and/or pillows. Em’s has additionally used a steel model in this notorious front room.
| center: front room replace – once more | proper: a fast replace: the adjustments i’ve made to my la front room
I assumed it will even be enjoyable to point out you three completely different variations of Em utilizing her classic trunk as a facet desk in her outdated LA front room. Discover how completely different the styling is in every of them and in addition how she determined to show the trunk horizontally. Child, there are countless choices with these trunks.
Lastly, Brady used his trunk as extra of a storage console and appears simply as wonderful as the opposite examples. The ethical of the story is that you simply actually can’t lose with a classic trunk if you’re considering you may want one. Or in case you have one in storage get that sucker out and put it to work.
Desk Lamps In Unconventional Locations
Whereas I known as the lamps in kitchen development again in 2020 it clearly wasn’t a brand new concept. However as I predicted it has actually picked up steam since that 12 months. I like how simple it’s to do and that it’s additionally useful. How cute is that little lamp Ginny put within the kitchen above? It provides shade, texture, and such a sweetness.
However I’m not saying kitchens are the one place for a desk lamp (though 99% of my examples are simply that…use your creativeness with me!). Sara styled the identical lamp in each her kitchen (earlier than it was completed) and on her bar cart. In each locations, they’re barely unconventional and but good! Little lamps are additionally nice in a bookcase, a toilet, and even the ground if it’s the proper of lamp. Enjoying with scale is basically enjoyable so go for it.
Emily additionally added this classic lamp to the bar space in her kitchen. It’s not “essential” but it surely does add a enjoyable layer and makes the world really feel extra particular.
“Physique Half” Objects
Again in 2021, Caitlin wrote a weblog put up known as “Are Physique Half Decor Items Again? And Are They The Final Dialog Starter??” however within the EHD world I don’t assume they’ve ever actually gone anyplace. They’re quirky but additionally cool. They add dimension and naturally character. Emily is an enormous picket hand sculpture fan as you may see from the photographs above however in fact, there are extra choices:)
Sara took the nonwooden route and selected what appears like a doll hand after which a bit of marble bust. Each distinctive, each enjoyable, and produce a humorousness to the styling of the house. LOVE. Additionally, peep that min picket rattan chair!
So these are some simple styling hacks to probably incorporate into your house. Styling needs to be enjoyable and may showcase your character and private model. Oh and right here’s an amazing put up about hanging artwork in surprising locations in case you needed some artwork suggestions:) Model. Play. On a regular basis, child!
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Opening Picture Credit: Design by Scott Horne | Styled Velinda Hellen and Erik Kenneth Staalberg | Picture Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: Tour My Stylist Good friend Scott Horne’s House That We Shot For My Ebook + Why We Love It So A lot
