LOVE IS IN THE HOUSE.
Imagine that instead of decorating just the table for Valentine's Day (one vase of flowers, anyone?) that you spread the love and infused pinks, reds and a serious heart motif into every room of the house!? Well, that's exactly what designer Jennifer Brouwer did with this client's home - and the result is surprisingly fun, fresh and not even close to tacky.
The trick to doing this well is simply swapping out a few elements in your existing home with pieces that pack a punch like a huge heart welcome rug! The white lamps were given a little makeover with cutout hearts - easily removed after the holiday.
I love the living room space because these elements so obviously work outside of Valentine's Day.
I mean - that ottoman - shut UP! The biggest additions here were a Burberry inspired accent wall and heart artwork. Too over the top for you? Just leave the palette to speak for itself. A few red throw pillows get the message across, and matte black walls are as sexy as they are sophisticated... all year round.
My favorite area (no surprise!) is the dining room! The walls received a pink and cream zebra treatment for fun, and the ceiling coated in red paper. An Ikea pendant gets an extra fun detail with heart stickers placed in the middle of each 'flower'. Of course, if you don't have a lacquered red table, a red tablecloth will do just fine. Maybe some pink pillows on your chairs?
And finally - the girls' room. Seriously, if I were a 5-year-old and walked into this room, I would FREAK. OUT. As Jenn put it, "This idea goes far beyond heart shape sandwiches in the lunch box."
Again, some easy to replicate details make all the difference. No need to reupholster the headboard when it's simply painted on! And, pretty little hearts placed randomly in the lighting fixture make a big impact. If you're like me and a bit of a cynic when it comes to this holiday, the least you can do is spread the love to your little ones and make their day with some of these fun touches!
What do you think? Are you inspired to add an extra dose of pink and red or some heart-shaped elements to your home for Valentine's Day?
*photography by donna griffith. design by jennifer brouwer interior design
30 comments:
is that wallpaper in the girls' room? love it! valentine's day doesn't own pink and red, it's great year 'round! check out my pink and red post: http://politicsandfashionblog.com/2012/02/03/valentines-day-doesnt-own-pink-and-red/
I'm not sure I could do the whole house in it but I definitely am inspired to throw in more pops of red and pink here and there! Great find!
I'm definitely up for spreading a bit of love around the house but not sure I could go the whole hog and have it all year round! Love some of the items in this house though :)
Emma x
awww this is so inspiring,
I found high gloss lacquered red end tables that I love and now I have inspiration and reason to go back and buy them ;)
I can't get over this house!! It's so wild, but yet works. I want to drink too much champagne and eat too much cake and feel like I'm Alice in Valentineland here. Great post!!
Adore the dining room area!!!
xo
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Kinda obsessing over that plaid accent wall. Just say'n. Love that room.
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So beautiful!
Teres
axoxo
Wow, what a fun project that must have been to work on??? Love it!
XO~JD
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Beautiful love! Definitely creating my room into a love room for valentine's day :)
WOW! Talk about LOVE! Cute.
oops my comment was not suppose to be anonymous oops!!
Thanks so much for the designer spotlight Cassandra! Im so thrilled and honored to be a part of Coco and Kelley!
I love the love as you can clearly see.. It was super fun to create a fun little wild design that so many people have an appreciation for . Being on your blog and reading all of these amazing comments has made my day!!
xoxoxo from Canada!!
Oh my goodness! How cute is this?! I just adore all the pinks and reds. Beautiful!
This is amazing and just warmed by heart. I love the heart rug, the dining room and the girls room the best!
wow- valentine overkill. I love it! :)
love the heart rug and the chalk board frames inspiration! cant wait to use that idea on my chalkboard wall at home!
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this. is. awesome. if only! Thanks for sharing!! :)
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I like it. I don't think I could stomach my entire house decorated like this but I love the living room!
I don't know if I'm loving it, but I do like a few elements.
You just never know...if I keep seeing more posts like this I might just find myself in the Valentine aisle. :)
Oh my, soo beautiful.
i love that ikea lamp with the little hearts... great idea!
Nice pictures!.We have a lot in our blog. Kisses.
Wow, I cannot believe they decorated the whole home in a Valentine's Day theme! It came out really nice, totally not what you'd expect.
Not sure I could handle that all year long, but for the month of February heck yeah!
wow, I find it a bit overwhelming I guess... maybe some spots here and there yes! hope you have a lovely weekend, Cassandra! xo
What an awesome post! You never think to incorporate your entire house with a seasonal theme such as Valentine's day. Loved when you mentioned the part about freaking out if you had walked into that room as a 5 year old girl. Haha. I can relate. Thank you for sharing!
Love spreading a bit of love about the house, images are so pretty. Engagement Rings Dublin
Holy Cuteness!!!
Love the use of chalkboard paint in this room. Very clever and easy to change as the preferences of those young girls change (and it will)
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