Wallcolor Wednesday {pretty turquoise blue}

At BlogFest, we got these great new House Beauitful books and its all about BLUE!  I just love a turquoise bedroom. As a decorator, I adore using turquoise because it is one of those colors that just soothes the senses and pleases everybody. I know I could always use a bit of turquoise in a room.
This very traditional bedroom is one of my all time favorite rooms. It's very sophisticated and lush, I could absolutely relax in this lovely space.
In addition to a very serene bedroom, turquoise is perfect in the living room, too!
I love these perfectly aqua hued rooms, dark wood floors are the perfect companion to the bright and bold colors. They both are uber delicious and every bit of turquoise I could ever need.

Wallcolor Wednesday...working with white

As I am still on the hunt for the perfect place to live in NYC, I keep running into to the realization that so many people here have to rent. The biggest downside to renting is the possibility that you are stuck working with white walls. Don't fret my pets, there is always a way around white walls and surprisingly you can still have a very chic space. Here, I will share with you my room inspirations with white walls. I must say, I am rather quickly falling for the charm.


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Wallcolor Wednesday... Spring time shades

A very dear friend of mine hates pastels and I am trying to convince her that pastels can actually still be modern and stylish. They aren't just for grandma's country house anymore. Especially with spring coming around, I have fallen for the look of pastel walls. It could be a lovely guest room or bathroom or even your master bedroom. Nothing says relaxing like a soft and romantic pastel wall. 




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Wallcolor Wednesday... multi faceted color

How fabulous is this mutli colored room? Reminds me a little of a global or exotic hotel that I'm dying to escape to. I love that there are 3 different colors of paint used here... its just so rich + saturated. I am all about bold colors + mixing it up lately. Which lead me to believe a little bit more in mixing wall colors, I am usually not a fan but these well done combinations are twisting my arm and have me thinking...
"I can work with that!"


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bliss in the kitch' {how to add a dash of color to your cooking space}

It's not easy to get color in a kitchen when you have white cabintery and stainless steel appliances, which is pretty standard. Modern kitchens are more often than not...colorless. Do not fret, I found the perfect solution. A gorgeous pop of glossy color on the ceiling makes for the perfect place to add a dash of your favorite color. So smitten by the pop of aqua in this beautiful + modern kitch'. Genius!


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Wallcolor Wednesday... lovely light blue

There are so many color options for walls that just the thought of painting a new apartment is daunting. Luckily, I am already leaning in one particular direction...right now I am entranced by the beautiful bright colors of spring but for some reason I am loving lovely light almost a pastel, tiffany blue on the walls. It's incredibly calming and serene and everything you need for a beautiful room this spring.


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Wallcolor Wednesday... signature decorista PINK

Pink is all the rage this year. It's everywhere you look... fashion, accessories and home decor. Hot pink is  The Decorista signature color so  I will always be a huge supporter of pink on the walls. True, most people will be intimidated by the color (especially the male population) but that doesn't make it any less worthy of being used. It always makes for a great accent wall and I hardly think it will leave you with a boring looking home. So, today I have corralled a post of beautiful PINK inspiration....

(I have also added a new feature to the blog to allow for easier reading...you can choose the posts you want to read by clicking on the jump)






Pretty in PINK...a perfectly wallpapered living room

Good morning my lovely Decoristas! I loved all of the feedback on the wallpaper I love...thanks so much! After that post, my adorable reader Jackie sent me these photos of her living room, I fell instantly. So bright and cheerful, I love the way aqua blue just makes a space so happy. I also love how she just used dramatic wallpaper on one wall, which is a clever and easy thing to do. Have any of you guys tried using wallpaper in your home? 
If so, send me photos...ashlina@thedecorista.com. I'd love to see!

Wallcolor Wednesday...beautiful, bold and black

You can do so many magical things with black. I am extremely fond of the combination of black and brass...its completely glamorous. However, greens and blues also look so very rich and decadent against black. Anything from nature like botanicals or pretty pink flowers will pop against an all black backdrop. This old spread from Domino (via moodboard showcases just how beautiful black walls can be. 

The Decorista TV: an e-decorating solution


I had to share this genius idea with you all. One of my new e-decorating clients made this adorable video  to show me, in detail, her Brooklyn apartment. How cute is she?
I love this video idea and hoping that for all my future projects we can incorporate a video like this.





So far with Becky, we have decided that we are going to paint her entire apartment a very light shade of blue, so it will be like a beautiful jewel box in the heart of Brooklyn. Benjamin Moore Antiguan Sky is one of my all time favorite shades of blue. Just wait till you guys see the final product, It is sure to be fantastic. I promise to post pics soon. 


why I absolutely adore blue on the walls...


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Wallcolor Wednesday...sunny shades of yellow

Never underestimate the power of a yellow colored room. It might seem a bit much at first thought but yellow is jam packed with happiness. I think yellow can be beautiful when used with discretion. 
Yellow is not for everyone but how grand does this gorgeous yellow entryway look in the first photo? I really think it works well here and with a dash of pink...its perfection. I also happen to adore this gorgeous and cheery living room via martha stewart. Very martha, very traditional, very palm beach...i dig it. 


Now if all yellow on the walls is a bit too much for you...try going with stripes. They work too.



photos via livelikeyou + effortlesstyle

wallcolor wednesday... metallic love



Right now I am completely crushing on the seductiveness of this metallic wallpaper. I am loving this delicious silver rope print covering these gorgeous closet walls. I have a huge crush on metallic wallpaper right now.
Oh so glamorous and absolutely do-able in your home. Go for a small closet, entryway or bathroom.
How perfect is this metallic toile? I adore the teal green color pattern most of all.
I'm also fond of sweet metallic prints as well... a floral print has just stolen my heart.

Wall color wonderful!

Deep, saturated jewel tone hues are going to be all the rage this coming year. I have always been a lover of gorgeous color on walls, but this beautiful shade of teal had me swooning for more. This lovely London home is gorgeous. Elements of traditional are jazzed up to perfection... notice the gorgeous green fabrics on the chairs. The gold lighting in the library literally took my breath away, so creative and chic.

How beautiful does Colette Van Den Thillart look in her london digs? She is the creative director for
NH Design. Her taste is absolutely incredible... a well deserved House + Home feature! 
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