A Blended Master Bath

*This post was originally published on March 30, 2016.

Are any of you sick of an all white bathroom? No? Okay... honestly, neither am I. It will always be a beautiful & classic look. However, sometimes I just get in the mood to mix things up and do something a little different. It seems like we lived through so many years of dark wood and travertine tile that we all escaped to bright white cabinets and bright white tile for a little bit of relief. Finally, I think we've reached the sweet spot. I love that we're transitioning into this time where stained woods and colorful tiles are acceptable. We get to blend our two worlds and create spaces that are both modern & timeless.

Photo by Daniel Bear Hunley

I think the goal for any home should be to make things current without being trendy. That was my goal for this bathroom- use modern elements that don't force the room to become "modern," but rather elevate a timeless space.

The newly released tiles from Emser mixed well with hexagonal floor tile and a tall tower of subway tile. It gave the room a slight edge and added intrigue, but we still feel grounded and simple. And, of course- a little marble helps that too ;)

Photo by Daniel Bear Hunley

Don't ever hesitate to mix metals and finishes. As long as you stick to neutrals, you can shake it up as much as you want and you'll still have a space that is both blended and cohesive.

Paint. Everything. Black.

*This post was originally published on March 30, 2016.

Who in the world would want to paint an entire room black? I know, I know. For decades, it was nearly impossible to picture painted black walls without punk rock posters taped to them and an angsty teenager sitting within them. I get it. But, I'm here to tell all of my neutral wearing, sunshine loving friends: Black paint is for you too.

It sounds scary, but this all black office is proof that a dark painted room can be bright and happy too- and this office has all the feels. I want to paint everything black now! Just like in a room that is all white, adding warm wood tones can really finish off the space and make it feel collected. The antique wedding table we used as a desk paired with a few natural colored accessories and the rattan desk chair really softens the room and helps it remain cozy.

Photo by Daniel Bear Hunley

The paint color used here is Sherwin Williams' Tricorn Black. When choosing a color for this project I wanted to make sure to select a true black with no hints of blue or green. Mission accomplished! Now, that's not to say that green isn't black's best friend. As you can see, throwing in that green plant life can really bring life to a space and make it feel fresh and comforting.

Photo by Daniel Bear Hunley

Now. Don't be scared, and go paint something black!

Linen, Cotton, Wood (and more Linen)

*This post was originally published on March 29, 2016.

Here's the thing: Your master bedroom should feel like a retreat. You work all day long and then you finally get home... and you work some more. When we FINALLY get to kick up our feet and chill, all we really want is a bed we can just dive into like a child.

Photo by Daniel Bear Hunley

The goal for this room was just that. We wanted to create an oasis. A place that at any time of day is both bright and cozy at the same time; somewhere that calms you and makes you feel refreshed. I knew immediately this room had to have a lot of linen.

Pro Tip: If you want your space to feel cozy and bright: Go grab one million yards of linen and consider your goal accomplished. BOOM.

Adding a few textures, like these wood night stands and woven roman shades, helps to give the room a little bit of warmth and softens the tone against the bright whites. This gives you that perfect end result of fresh and comfortable.

Photo by Daniel Bear Hunley