French Moderne Manor - Living Room Design

We took special consideration when designing the living room because we knew it would set the tone for the rest of the home. This room needed to be the perfect blend of French and modern. Here’s the vision: imagine an elegant French fireplace in the palest hue, a fresh take on a traditional coffered ceiling, well-dressed columns lining the hall, sophisticated furniture silhouettes, and a 20 foot wall of windows flanked by the softest linen drapery panels. Sounds dreamy, right? We’re excited for you to see it in person.

Be Bold

As a person I am bold and unapologetic. I love the tense and slightly uncomfortable feelings of adrenaline and competition. I’ve always preferred oomph over subtlety. And my professional design life is no different. I find myself drawn to bold artwork, saturated intense colors in fabric and drama created by mixing things that feel collected and loved – impulse buys. These things make a statement. They are sure of their place in the room where they live, and you KNOW it when you step through the door. If I had my way, each interior I touched would have color, a LOT of it. Piled in, mixed up and I wouldn’t feel bad about it. Color is a basic building block and I say we all ought to add a little more of it in our worlds!

Consider these ideas the next time you need to re-create or update your own space:

A: Color as your background or “neutral”. Use a bold color to fill the room where you’d normally paint it beige or white, it will serve the exact same function but with some zhuzh! Continue decorating as you normally would.

B: Color in the furniture. Maybe fuchsia walls aren’t your jam, that’s ok. How about adding color to an all-white room via furniture? Furniture and art have so much personality and you can get a lot of style points for a dramatic sofa or piece of art.

End of Season Sale! New Lower Prices!

We've lowered the prices! Here's a sample of what we have at our SALT LAKE location.

SOFA - SOLD OTTOMAN - Original Price: $702 | SALE PRICE: $351  $210

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,958 | SALE PRICE: $1,468 $1,174

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $843 $675

NESTING TABLES - Original Price: $487 | SALE PRICE: $365 $243

 SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,025 | SALE PRICE: $615 $512

 PILLOWS - Original Price: $55 - $72 | SALE PRICE: $33 - $43 $27 - $36

 POUFS - Original Price: $286 each | SALE PRICE: $214 EACH $171 EACH

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,037 | SALE PRICE: $518 $311

 ARTWORK - Original Price: $2,487 | SALE PRICE: $1,741 $1,492

We have an assortment of rugs, art, and accessories too!

And here are a few of our favorite pieces in OREM!

 SOFA - Original Price: $2,875 | SALE PRICE: $2,156 $1,725 RUG (under sofa) - Original Price: $1,900 | SALE PRICE: $1,140 $950

 COCKTAIL TABLE - Original Price: $1,674 | SALE PRICE: $1,171 $1,004

ARMOIRE - Original Price: $3,536 | SALE PRICE: $2,121 $1,768

 DINING TABLE - Original Price: $5,500 | SALE PRICE: $3,575 $3,300

 BOOKCASE - Original Price: $2,697 | SALE PRICE: $1,618 $1,348

 

WINGBACK CHAIR - Original Price: $1,526 | SALE PRICE: $1,144 $915

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $843 $675

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,987 | SALE PRICE: $1,490 $1,192

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,650 | SALE PRICE: $1,237 $990

There's a selection of art, accessories, rugs, and bedding as well. Stop in to see what else is on sale!

Stop by to see what else is on sale!!

French Moderne Manor - Parade Home

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but our latest and greatest parade home will be installing in a few short months. We’ve already spent a year designing and specifying and can’t believe the time is almost here! In the coming weeks, we’ll be giving our readers an exclusive peek at the beautiful, fashion-forward home we’re designing, so keep checking back.

Let us introduce you to the house and its owners. The owners are young, cool, and willing to embrace bold design. The house began as a traditional French country estate and through the design process it evolved into something with an edgy twist. With perfect blend of old meets new, our French modern home was born.

Okay, now that we’ve all met each other, let’s jump into the design!

THE EXTERIOR

As we explored concepts for the home’s exterior, we kept coming back to photos with modern black windows – clean and minimal with skinny grids.

We took our inspiration from these photos and dropped them into our drawings. It was as if the house had slipped on its black stiletto heels. Our exterior finally had the right stylish punctuation. Check out our progress!

Mark your calendars for the Utah Valley Parade of Homes June 4-20th, because we’d love to see you all there!

For Your Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts

End of Season Sale - Orem

 

We’re making room for new arrivals and select items are up to 70% off! Here is just a sampling of what we have on sale at our Orem location!

 SOFA - Original Price: $2,875 | SALE PRICE: $2,156 RUG (under sofa) - Original Price: $1,900 | SALE PRICE: $1,140

 COCKTAIL TABLE - Original Price: $1,674 | SALE PRICE: $1,171

ARMOIRE - Original Price: $3,536 | SALE PRICE: $2,121

 DINING TABLE - Original Price: $5,500 | SALE PRICE: $3,575

 BOOKCASE - Original Price: $2,697 | SALE PRICE: $1,618

 

WINGBACK CHAIR - Original Price: $1,526 | SALE PRICE: $1,144

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $843

 SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,962 | SALE PRICE: $981

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,987 | SALE PRICE: $1,490

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,650 | SALE PRICE: $1,237

There's a selection of art, accessories, rugs, and bedding as well. Stop in to see what else is on sale!

End of Season Sale

Our End of Season Sale is well under way! We're making room for new arrivals and select items are up to 70% off! Here is just a sampling of what we have on sale at our Salt Lake store! Check back to see what's on sale in Orem!

SOFA - Original Price: $3,669 | SALE PRICE: $2,157 OTTOMAN - Original Price: $702 | SALE PRICE: $351

CHAIR - Original Price: $1,958 | SALE PRICE: $1,468

 CHAIR - Original Price: $1,125 | SALE PRICE: $843

NESTING TABLES - Original Price: $487 | SALE PRICE: $365

 SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,025 | SALE PRICE: $615

 SIDE TABLE - Original Price: $1,360 | SALE PRICE: $680

 PILLOWS - Original Price: $55 - $72 | SALE PRICE: $33 - $43

 POUFS - Original Price: $286 each | SALE PRICE: $214 EACH

 CONSOLE TABLE - Original Price: $1,037 | SALE PRICE: $518

 ARTWORK - Original Price: $2,487 | SALE PRICE: $1,741

We have an assortment of rugs, art, and accessories too! Stop by to see what else is on sale!

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day is a holiday to show our love, if not for a significant other then for a friend or family member. My favorite gift idea to show my love and appreciation for another is to keep it simple, sentimental, and straight from the heart.

SIMPLE A bouquet of flowers is a Valentine's Day cliche to some but will always be one of my favorites. Mix it up with a flower arrangement like this to show how special and beautiful that someone is to you.

SENTIMENTAL Nothing says "I love you" like a beautiful piece of jewelry. Especially when taking that extra step to personalize it to make it more meaningful.

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART Cards are always a great way to express in words exactly how you feel about someone. Keep it simple, sentimental, and speak straight from your heart, and you'll end up with the perfect gift for that special someone.

Valentine's Day Sale!

End of Season Sale!

Hurry in to see what's on sale at both locations!

Our Favorite Paint Colors

Whenever I meet with a new client 9 times out of 10 I am asked, “well, what color would you do?”  Here is my answer, “whatever color you want.”  Why do I say that?  Well, there are millions of studies showing how color can make you feel nervous, happy, anxious, and even lose your appetite.  However, the real question is how does it make YOU feel?  Everyone sees color differently.  If you love a certain color, go for it!  Here are some colors I love:

BENJAMIN MOORE - STUNNING  I have always been drawn to navy blue.  This version is dark enough to give you the impact you want, but it isn’t so dark that it will feel black when all the lights aren’t on.

BENJAMIN MOORE - WHITE DOVE Just like a trusty ol’ friend, this white always gets the job done.  I use this on trim work and ceilings in different sheens.  It has a little bit of warmth and a little bit of cool so it is universal with any color scheme.

BENJAMIN MOORE - REVERE PEWTER  We used this color in our Salt Lake showroom.  We get inquiries about it every week.  If you are tired of white walls, but can’t push yourself to do a different color, try this one.  It is enough of a change to add some interest, but not enough to make you sick of it in a month or two.

BENJAMIN MOORE - BABY SEAL BLACK Are you a little gutsy?  Try this one!  I have always wanted a black room for the sheer drama of it.  It is strong and powerful and paired with some great art on the walls to lighten it up a little, this is the color to try out!

BENJAMIN MOORE - AMHERST GRAY Did I just push you over the edge with the thought of black walls?  Well, if you can’t handle that much saturation, but you still want something daring, this one is your color.  It can go masculine or feminine depending on the colors you add and it will still give you that little dose of drama you wanted…without going overboard.

I know we all have a room we have wanted to paint for a long time.  Well, start taping off the walls and grab a bucket or two of one of these colors and get to it!

[images from Emily A. Clark, Architectural Digest, and Pinterest]

Madeline's Pick

Details are what make a house a home, so why not choose something that can add a little life and color into your room. Peonies are my favorite flowers, and I have yet to find a more beautiful arrangement of them.

It's sometimes hard to find the right forever flowers, but this arrangement looks so real. The best part is, you can place them anywhere from your nightstand to the center of your dining room table -- you can't go wrong! Whether it's these pink peonies or another arrangement we have here in the store, (we have plenty to choose from) they will add just the right amount of elegance & beauty to your home!

The White Sale Ends Today!

Dressing the Bed

Designer Confession: I have made MANY beds in my life, but very few rarely is the bed that I make my own. Scandalous, right? So with the New Year, and goal setting happening all around me, I’ve made up my mind – this year my resolution is to get my bed dressed!

Of course, a big part of dressing my bed is going to include finally figuring out my bedding aesthetic. When it comes to my own bedding, I’ve long been a perpetrator of buying what I like in the moment, without thinking through my overall design intent. My own style schizophrenia has resulted in years of miss matched sheets, duvets, coverlets and pillows! Actually, the sheets always match each other. I’m not savage.

This darling illustration from One Kings Lane got me thinking: what does my bed say about me? So far, nothing good….

(Hint – if all this pillow talk is making you uncomfortable, you my friend, may be a Minimalist)

Before I pull the trigger on a total bedding revamp, I’m having the age old internal debate: white vs. color. While I love the crisp simplicity of an all-white “hotel” look, I’m really digging the idea of layering a few colors and textures. The two images below are both making an excellent case for themselves.

Yeah, I could get used to waking up here…

Luckily, The White Sale is happening right now! Our stores have literal piles of lovely linen sheets, special pillows and uber soft blankets on sale – it’s truly the stuff good dreams are made of!

[images via Elle Décor, One Kings Lane, New England Home, Lonny Magazine]

The White Sale Extended!

Cambri's Picks

Ottomans are great. There's nothing like getting home after a long day and kicking your feet up on a soft ottoman while you finish that novel.

One of my favorite arrivals at Alice Lane is this vintage rug ottoman. One-of-a-kind pieces like these are special additions to a home. The colors and craftsmanship are beautiful. This ottoman brings the perfect amount of interest and function to a sitting room. It has enough color to get your attention but doesn't distract from the rest of the space. It blends well with a number of color schemes. Not only is this piece beautiful, but the vintage rug upholstery makes it strong and durable. This ottoman will be able to keep your eyes and your tired feet happy longer than the original ottomans were around. (Which was 624 years...I checked.)

Shop The White Sale

Picking the Perfect PIllows

With the magic of Christmas just a sweet memory until next year, your home can seem a little lack luster leaving you with the felling that a complete home-makeover is necessary. Luckily there is a way to chase away the winter blues with a simple solution that will raise your spirits and add freshness to your space - pillows! Changing or adding pillows to your sofas, chairs, or bed is an easy, effective, and stylish way to transform your space with each season.

Using a bold color or vibrant pattern on a sofa or chair will add oomph, helping your space feel new and alive! If a lot of color seems too loud for you, try grounding the setting with some soft neutrals, this adds depth, allows your eye a place to rest, and helps the color you do use pop!

Sparkle is not just for the holiday season! Liven up your space with metallic or sequined pillows that will leave your bed or sofa feeling chic. Try adding fur into the mix with a throw or pillow. This trend is not only cozy for the winter, but makes your space feel layered, eclectic, and chic - and who doesn’t want that?!

Just like accessorizing, odd numbers are pleasing to the eye, so try using just 3 throw pillows on your sofa or bed. Most importantly, make your space inviting by mixing the textures, patterns, and sizes of your pillows. Whether you use all neutrals or pops of color, different textures and fabrics add dimension and interest leaving your space feeling attractive and complete.

Now for the best part... all of our bedding, pillows, and throws are 20% off through the 24^th of this month! So stop by Alice Lane for some ideas to spruce up your home for the new year!

[photos from Houzz, Rue, Pinterest]

Olivia's Pick

Add a bit of drama and elegance to your bedroom with our gorgeous new Palatino upholstered platform bed. Everything from the detailed nailhead trim to the artful shaped headboard creates a chic and sophisticated vibe. Choose a plush and luxurious fabric for a more glamorous look or a simple linen for sophisticated simplicity.

Stop in today to claim this one as yours and add this beautiful statement piece to your favorite room in the house. If a new bed isn't in your future fluff up your existing bed with some lovely linen sheets or a comfy quilt! Take advantage of The White Sale going on now!

Don't miss the Caitlin Wilson Trunk Show!