Interior design

There’s something about Green Wall Color

January 28, 2016

Well, when it comes to choosing a paint color for your interiors, I doubt if green would be the first choice on anyone’s mind. At least it will definitely not be on mine. However, there’s something about green wall color that evokes a feeling of nostalgia within me and I seem to be drawn towards it. A couple of days ago, I shared a post on why I love rooms with all white walls. And I still do but some of these pictures I’ve come across are making me feel, I might have another favorite.
Would I paint the whole house in green? I don’t think so. However, I would definitely consider a small room or a vignette somewhere. I am more inclined to the darker and rusty shades of green like sage, olives, greenish grays, bottle green as opposed to the brighter and lighter shades.

I love the character it is giving to this particular corner. Feels like the room is telling some sort of story.

As soon as I saw this pic I thought it would be perfect for a photo shoot. The tall ceiling is creating a lovely backdrop. I would do a flower photo-shoot with pink and white peonies or some kind of clothing style shoot that involved a lot of lace and tulle.

Love the vintage look of this one. It almost feels like the walls have grown moss over the period of time due to moisture and is taking me back in time.

Everything about this is just perfect specially that bright orange wall art.

The combination of the purple couch with the light pink juju hat on that green wall is just incredible. (I would take a juju hat in every color btw)

There is so much drama created in this 1950’s designed room. Love the warm pops of color with the dark green walls.

This green is just so soothing to look at and instantly calms me down. The grey linen sheets are adding to the effect.

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

13 Reasons To Love White Wall Rooms

November 4, 2015

Styling homes with all white rooms is becoming a trend these days, however there is still some apprehension around it. A lot of people do not consider white as a color. There is a belief that if there is no color hue means the walls are bare and a worry that the house may look unfinished. So today I wanted to share with you ‘13 Reasons To Love White Wall Rooms’.
Also at the end there is a before-after makeover of a room, which shows what paint can do to transform a room.
1) Light & Airy: White is the best color to reflect light and hence makes the room look brighter and more open. It’s a trick to make small spaces look bigger than they actually are. I love it when rooms with big large windows have white walls, which reflect all the beautiful beaming sunlight that comes in. ( Pic: 1/2)

2) Makes artwork stand out: You can literally put any kind of artwork on these walls. Weather it’s a big painting or a gallery wall, everything looks good on what is essentially a blank canvas. This can also be useful when you want to change your artwork and put something else. You don’t have to think if it’s going to match your color.(Pic:1,2)Continue Reading

Light Giveaway – Parrot Uncle

October 20, 2015

You can now win a cool light fixture from Parrot Uncle in our light giveaway this week . They have some fun light fixtures on their website. Good lighting can create a great mood in any room and don’t you agree? – patios and terraces included! (open to international readers) yay!

I love the industrial look on this one and how you can see the light bulb through the glass. These will look so cool over kitchen islands.

How fun are these colored bottle-shaped ones? and this modern wooden collection? They’ll make a pretty awesome holiday gift too! I also like some of their decorative industrial wall scones for the bedroom.

All the lights are 20% off and sales products are 30% off. (Click here to know Parrot Uncle) They have a good collection of affordable lights. You can also check them on their Facebook page.

Here is how to enter:
1) Follow designforsoul on instagram!
2) Take a look around the Parrot Uncle website!
3) Leave a comment below telling us which one is your favorite light and where you would use it!
(Also leave your instagram handle so that we can verify)

One lucky winner will win a light worth $50 and will be chosen on Friday, 30th October 2015 by 10am PST. Open to international readers! – ( CLOSED )

A-Frame Room Design Ideas

September 8, 2015

While I am packing for our move, wanted to share some interior design inspiration with ya. Although our apartment in Canada is as square as it can possibly be, I’m really loving some of these a-frame room design ideas that I came across on pinterest. You could literally convert these awkward space into any room of your choice – even kitchens! and make them feel cozy and welcoming. Here are some of my favorites.Continue Reading

6 ideas to spruce up your home for spring!

February 24, 2015

Spring is just around the corner and its time to make changes. Its time to put away the wools and furs and bring in the the bright and fresh. Here are some budget friendly ideas and beautiful inspirations to spruce up your homes ( big or small ) for spring.

Sources: 1 (One of the latest projects from the very talented Dabito of Old Brand New)

2 ( Bri Emery’s fabulous 2 bedroom apt which also available to rent on air bnb for spring guys ! check the deets here)

3 (love the wall art! you guys have to check out this full post on the talented interior stylist Susanna Vento’s blog)

4 & 5 (check out the entire tour of interior designer Justina Blakaney’s studio)

6 ( Leif is one of my favorite online shops. Specially love their living and tableware )

Have a great week ahead with spring on your mind ya’ll..

favorite pins/2 -Vignettes

February 17, 2015

Many of you may have come across this term ‘Vignette’ also pronounced as ‘Vin Yet’ ! in home decor magazines or heard it on HGTV ( which is where I first heard it .. on dear genevieve! a show I loved). A vignette for a graphic designer could be like vine/leaf-shaped design used to separate chapters in books or for photographers it could be loss in clarity towards the corners and sides of an image. For an interior designer it means to create a small scene that focuses on one moment and gives an insight on the character of a bigger scene. In simple words , vignettes are moments created for you to pause! Many stores create these for merchandising their products. For e.g. If you go to a store like pottery barn or williams sonoma , you will see beautiful table settings which will make you want to but everything.

We all have vignettes scattered in our houses . From a group of candles and a flower vase kept on the table top to the way you have arranged the mirror in your bathroom with rest of the goodies. These small moments help us to appreciate the beauty of the little things. We all have different collectibles in our houses right? things we have bought on our journeys abroad, gifts we have received, cute accents we have bought from etsy shops, mirrors, artwork, vintage chairs etc.. you get the point. But only when we put these things together in an artistic way is when we can really appreciate their beauty. The pictures below are some examples of vignettes I love.

Left: The Navy wall creates the perfect backdrop for the accents. Right: Love this modular casing.

Left: The combination of the antique mirror with the pink is great. Right: The pink juju hat on the green wall is to die for.

Left: Love the simple shapes. Right: Simplicity is the key here.

Left: Great book shelf. Right: Black,red and gold ! gorgeous color combo.

Left: Focal point of the wall. Right: The pink and green chair is just creating a moment there.

Hope you guys were inspired to see these as I was. See more beautiful Vignettes on my pinterest page !

Which artwork goes best with my room?

February 10, 2015

Have you ever come across an artwork/painting which you really loved but then thought “where would this go?” “should I put this in the living room or bedroom?” art goes hand in hand with the rest of your home décor and helps set the tone of the room. As an artist myself i feel subconsciously we all gravitate towards art that clicks an emotional chord with us somewhere. Well i think that’s your answer! Go with whatever connects with you the most. You would probably face the same question above when you come across a piece of furniture or any other home accessories too. At the end of the day when you look back, you will see that that your home is actually the reflection of who you are. It builds up a character around the things you like and the stories you want tell. Here are pics of some rooms /spaces that I am going ga ga over. I love how the artwork in each of the rooms sets the mood and blends in with the rest of the décor.

Oh and in case you are an art collector or just looking to buy some paintings in near future you should totally checkout this site called invaluable.com. They are one of the largest online auction marketplaces of fine and decorative arts, antiques, collectibles, and estate sales.

genevieve gorder’s gorgeous living room in new york