The World of Whimsical

Being whimsy is like thinking outside the box - doing something in your home that will make guests stop and take a second look or start a conversation!
Depending on how whimsy you want to be, will depend how far outside the box you go. Something as simple as a crazy throw pillow could be just enough for you - check out some of these pillows!

bold and adds movement - mix with a few solid or striped teal and you have a show stopper

geometric shapes are always an easy way to go outside the box and test
 yourself with how daring in design you want to be.

I love this latest trend that I have been seeing - taking the bookshelf to a new level:

A great DIY project.

 







Even on the most recent HGTV design Star the winner created a bookshelf using wood for sides and books for the shelves. A great conversation starter.

Adding bits of  uncommon items in your home reflects who you are as a person. Keeping your large furnishing to a neutral is important in my opinion when you want to play on the edge with some design ideas. For a sitting area you have a couple options as to where you can add your whimsical charm.

Area rug! go crazy make it a piece of artwork on the floor! Have one upholstered piece in a real crazy print or in a solid bright color.

Great area rug - with lots of motion and color

This area rug is just unique - think about the angles and shapes you have in your room,
and add something a little different to the mix

Count the many whimsical pieces! Love the blue chairs! and the very purple one.
(photo from Rachael Reider)

I worked with a client a few months back and we wanted to take his paint colors to the next level - we put a raspberry colored wall as an accent against and appletini colored wall! This really spoke to his outgoing personality.

The different colors helped to create architectural details and lines to a rather standard layout.

 Other quick ideas to add a little whimsy to your home:

    * add beads to lamp shades with a little hot glue

    * take plain curtain panels from the store and add silk flowers and beads to give you a custom look

    * paint your floor (unless you will get in trouble from a landlord)

    * paint your ceiling!

    * wallpaper the back of bookshelves

    * add vinyl wall designs to your oh so plain jane walls

Most important is to have fun when decorating your home - and as I always say - its about you ! so design your home for you!

Happy Designing!