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Dining Room looks that Kill.

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

Well these Dining rooms won't actually kill but they are good looking anyway! Some inspiration and ways to achieve a similiar look.
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Get the Look Shop @ Graham & Brown
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Love the Rattan Shade- West Elm has a great one. Similiar Windsor Chairs found at Pottery Barn.
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Be like Designer Gretchen Bellinger and add a Library within your Dining Room. It's multi-use since your Dining room really doesn't get a lot of use anyway?
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Make one wall pop by adding a fun printed wallpaper! Less expensive as well! Some of my favorite prints are by: 

photos via elle decor and living ect.

Stylize Your Fireplace

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

As Fall approaches I can't help but think of nights spent by the cozy fireplace. Here are some ideas to spruce up your fireplace mantle.

 

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Eclectic-Adobe Styled Fireplace. I love the sunburst mirror above with two flanking sconces near by for more light.
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French Fireplace. A great gold gilded mirror and the mantle is used as liquor storage for those of you who enjoy a hard drink by the fireplace.
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Modern Fireplace. It's interesting how they tucked the fireplace between two built-ins and becomes one unit! The black and white is classic and clean. Do you see the burst of a coral colored chandelier in the mirror reflection? Great pop of color.
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Country Cottage Fireplace. How beautiful is just a simple fireplace surround? Here they used an old rustic wood surround with barely a mantle! I like how your eye attracts to one main element in the room. 
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Rustic Woods. A great use of simple unfinished wood yet still so naturally beautiful.
What style of fireplace do you prefer?
Personally #1 is my favorite. Now I'm inspired to find an interesting mirror and new objects for my mantle this fall!

 

 

Best Foot Forward Friday

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

 

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& put your Best Foot Forward. Have a great weekend!

 

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image via what anna loves tumblr

 

 

Shop Antiquaire in Highland Park

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

Welcome to Antiquaire.

This one of my favorite shops in Highland Park to visit. I unfortunately can only browse at the beautiful antiques but if your lucky enough to purchase some of her amazing pieces, this is a great place to find that perfect something!

 

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Owner Melissa Edelmann has the best European collections of Swedish antiques, industrial cabinets, french lighting, and my favorite metal tolix chairs!

 

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Wouldn't this clock be great in a kitchen!
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There is always new stuff coming in! Be Sure and stop in sometime...

 

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Remodel Your Office

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

Happy Monday Morning...

We are in the midst of trying to finish our Office/Guest Bedroom at my home. It got a fresh paint job recently and we quickly just filled the room but it still has a long way to go!

Our goal is to add a Twin Daybed from West Elm for guests and lounging. Add new striped carpet tiles from Flor. But our main challenge has become what type of desk should we buy? I work from home so I need something to serve my day to day mess (as shown below) while my fiance likes things a little more tidy! Also I might add this will be his football room come fall so it can't be girly either! Hum struggle?

 

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Current Situation:
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So I would like to move out the current desk because it's too big for the space and incorporate one wall unit that serves as a desk and provides more shelving above. Here is some inspiration. Stay Tuned...Any small desk or wall unit suggestions please comment!

 

 

Best Foot Forward Friday

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

 

As the weekend approaches and we finish up a long week.
Have confidence and take time to be with people you love!
Put your Best Foot Forward Today.
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*Also wanted to share some amazing Black and White Interiors by Jessica Helgerson!

 

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*I love how the trim, doors and built-ins are all in glossy jet black paint!
It connects each room with a strong statement.
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*A soft gray & white mix is a timeless look.

This is also one of my favorite wallpapers of all time!

Wallpaper: Neisha Crosland Beaded Stripe

 

 

 

Colorful Collection

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

Today's Colorful Collection is a mix of soft blues and warm neutrals.
I picked a few color palates from Sherwin Williams 2011 Color Forecast.
This palate of color is not only successful in a bedroom setting but could be used in a kitchen perhaps, library or a warm sunroom?
Hope this inspires a new color in your home.

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Pillows Under $100

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

I am always on a hunt for new decorative pillows. 
They are a great inexpensive way to spruce up a space in your home! 
These are some favorties..

Welcome Home.

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

Sneak peak into Brooklyn NY Pad.
I found great inspiration from this home. 
*The Clean lines, pure white color palate, with a mix of natural woods.
ENJOY!
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images via the selby
interior designer lyndsay caleo

Interiors with Tory Burch.

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Amy Leaf design blog covers interior design, decor, home projects and anything that captures design inspiration! I am a practicing interior designer who loves to share what inspires me daily in hopes it will inspire you!

Not only does Tory Burch create the hottest clothing trends but also the hottest interiors! Come Inside with me...
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I came across an image of one of her New York stores and had to take a moment to process. 
The use of color and pattern is so playful yet sophisticated. 
It inspires me to be bold but yet classy in my own home. 
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I love the use of Lime and Deep Purple- Purple is in!Tory-Burch-Palm-Beach1.jpg
Palm Beach Graphics
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 Orange Curtains- Would You Dare?
Check out Tory's Blog

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