Couch - furniture for sitting or reclining

If you follow along on IG and of course you do - haha! than you’ve seen the new additions around the Chalet livingroom. In today’s post - I’m focusing on arguably the largest and most important element in the room. The Couch. I will forever say Couch because I looked up the definition of Sofa, Davenport and Couch and discovered the first two both state they may be convertible into a bed. So Couch it is!

West Elm: Goodwin

This is the best image I could find of our now discontinued old couch The Goodwin from West Elm. It served us well for 10+ years and will continue to; now that we’ve moved it into the basement playroom.

You’ll notice a theme - I like simple 2 cushion - clean lines.

Pottery Barn Carlisle

Because I am a realist - even when it comes to decor I won’t let myself fall in love with something I can’t afford. My list of new couch options was short. While we do have Pottery Barn rugs in our livingroom - and that room is even featured on the Pottery Barn site - I only liked one option from them the Carlisle - but, the very low arms which I thought I loved on-line didn’t work well when I saw it in person.

Onto my go-to retailer for many items in the Chalet over the years - Crate & Barrel and they did not disappoint!

Petrie Midcentury Sofa

Jenny Green Velvet Sofa

Rochelle Midcentury Modern Apartment Sofa

Torino 3-Seat Sofa

After researching on-line these were my top picks … I know they are all mid-century in feel and I wasn’t sure how that would play out with the other pieces we have but, after taking a single turn around the Mall at Short Hills location my heart and my behind quickly fell in deep love with - the Montclair!

Montclair

We also bought the matching ottoman. Our livingroom is too tight for a sectional - so having an ottoman against the couch offers that functionality and the ability to move it out of the way or to be used as extra seating.

The other important point that made Crate & Barrel rise to the top is how customizable the pieces are. You can choose arms type, leg finish and fabric.

Its a cotton poly blend fabric with a herringbone pattern mix of beige, white, taupe and grey mixed in. I’m in heaven! I’ll write about the rest of the changes in a future post!

Til next time.

a study in scenic walls

This trend while not new in the world of Interior Design has found a fresh vision and I for one am a huge fan of the large scale graphic elements of these patterns. I hope you’ll find these spaces as inspirational as I do. Here’s a bit of history: In the 18th Century hand-blocked wallpaper designs included large panoramic views of Architecture, Landscapes and Pastoral subjects.

This gorgeous space was designed with Rebel Walls paper by Emily Henderson for her daughter. (image @em_Henderson)

This beautiful Master Bedroom belongs to my friend Kimberly Duran she designed it with paper by Rebel Walls. (image @swoonworthyblog )

“The room is quite a good size so I really wanted something that made a big impact as soon as you walked in but which didn't overwhelm the space. This mural worked perfectly the black and white design had the wow factor I was looking for without distracting from the other elements in the space.”

Kimberly Duran

This Bath Designed by Etons of Bath Is Breathtakingly Elevated with paper by De Gournay. (Image @etonsofbath) Could you image this as your bath. The grand scale is amazing. The de Gournay paper moves this space from utilitarian to palatial.

High Seas - Rebel Walls (image @Rebelwalls) I wish oh how I wish I had room at the Chalet to accommodate this wall mural!

another example of exquisite de gournay wallpaper in this design by Dina Bandman. (Image @dinabandmaninteriors) in the 2017 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.

how dreamy is this paper - i want to take a walk by this river. (image by @papiersdeparis)

Another exceptional Rebel Walls paper showcased in this master bedroom by Kristin Laing (image @k.laingdesign)

how adorable is this pattern London houses by Rebel Walls? (Image Rebel Walls)

(Image Rebel Walls) I love the dark background of this pattern. when I was a child my mother had black wallpaper with a floral pattern in our powder room. it was striking. Rita knew for the highest impact to wallpaper the ceiling too!

The two companies that are highlighted in this piece are de Gournay and Rebel Walls. I encourage you to click the links and feast your eyes. This is not a sponsored post I simply love sharing what inspires me here at Chaletmomma.

Til next time.

Design Inspiration

Today I’m sharing some inspiring images.

I snapped this image at a Decorator Show House 3 years ago and it’s been on my phone ever since.

A little piece of art in a bookshelf. Holy Moly friends I’m in heaven.

Everything about this entryway in my friend Diane Rath’s home is stunning! @therathproject

The bold pops of black in the neutral setting of Michelle Adams livingroom make me seriously happy! This is a room I want to live in! And Rufus is pretty cute too! @michelle_adams_

Rita Konig’s eye for detail is delightful. I love all the bits on her mantel. @ritakonig

Gal pal Tiina Treasure’s apartment pulls me in - I want to sit, poke around her stuff, get comfy and drink wine. @llaayyeerrss

My sweet friend Ginny Stalker is always switching things up in her lovely barn. There is always new fun things to enchant your eye! @aupetitsalondesign

Hayley’s home is indigo dreamy! @mumlittleloves

Sarah Jacobson’s brick wall is enough to make anyone swoon but, then she’s layered her space with focused design that tells a wonderful story and I adore it - ALL! @thegrandapt

Brought to you by thrifting… that’s my friend Morgan’s tag line…her home tells such a precious story. @thehappycocoon

Here’s another image I’ve had on my phone since Michelle Adams took over @thenest in July 2017. @michelle_adams_

There are more words than simply blue to describe the brilliant accents in dear friend Jane’s home. She has navy, azure, cerulean, sapphire and it’s all gorgeous! @jane_athome

I am a huge fan of the home my friend Nicole has created in her Manhattan high-rise. I love her design choices and her style which is modern with a touch of boho is so fun! @sweet_domicile

Elizabeth Bear is a talented designer and friend! I’m especially fond of her family room, the built-ins and all the wonderful art she has curated makes her space so distinct! @elizabethbeardesigns

Now my friend Bev Wilson has an eye for minimalist style with classical touches.

No one but Bev would pair a pine dresser (with custom knobs of course) with this amazing gold framed oil painting and simple light fixture. @roomsauce

Bev’s livingrooom epitomizes her striking style - the furnishings, the gallery wall, the plants! @roomsauce

Til next time.