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Planning a room layout and sourcing pieces for a client is one of the most enjoyable aspects of my job. This week I’m sharing a Teenage Boy Design. I concentrated on Blues, Greys and Driftwood tonality of wood and brought in Brass accents. I had to use this cool side table with a built in charging station. Design is all about understanding the use of a space and bringing it to Life!

I sourced elements as a design professional others as a consumer through - All Modern, Amazon, Crate & Barrel, Ikea, Pottery Barn Kids, Raymour & Flanigan, Target, Visual Comfort, Wayfair and West Elm.

  • Bed: West Elm - Kids Avalon Corner Storage Bed - with two headboards I created a corner bed for my son a few years ago using two headboards. Seeing this offered in the marketplace now is wonderful and with storage - perfection!

  • Sheets: Target - Printed Pattern Percale Sheet

  • Comforter: Target - Box Stitch Microfiber Kids' Quilt

  • Light: Visual Comfort - Light Armed Sconce

  • Mirror: All Modern - Sabine Metal Rounded Rectangle Mirror

  • Nightstand: Pottery Barn Kids - Collins Side Table with Charging Station

  • Basketball Speaker: Target - GEMS Basketball Novelty Speaker

  • Dresser: Raymour & Flanigan - Fremont Chest

  • Chair: Ikea - Morabo Armchair

  • Bookcase: Crate & Barrel - Keane 40" Driftwood Storage Bookcase

  • Desk: Wayfair - Computer Desk With Led Lights & Power Outlets

  • Desk Chair: Wayfair - Faux Leather Swiveling PC & Racing Game Chair

  • Rug: West Elm - Elongated Checkered Tile Rug

  • Throw Pillows: Ikea

  • Round Pillow: West Elm - Bearaby Cotton Hugget Pillow

  • Pillow: Target - All Sports Decorative Throw Pillow

  • Neon Light: Amazon - Neon Hockey Wall Sign

  • Lego Art: Lego - Van Gogh Starry Night

  • Art: Etsy - Basketball Hoop

  • Floor Lamp: Target - Brightech Leaf Modern Dimmable Swing Arm

  • Drapery Hardware: West Elm - Elyse Rounded Adjustable Blackout Curtain Rod

  • Draperies: West Elm - Bark Texture Jacquard Blackout Curtains

  • Art: Etsy - Basketball Hoop


A Fine Design is a regular feature. I want to share my work with my readers and I’m excited to source whatever you need for your next project!

Be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

Mansion in May 2025

Something I look forward to attending is Mansion in May. A Designer Showhouse and Gardens with proceeds going to the Morristown Medical Center. This year’s mansion was Wildfair in Chester, NJ.

I attended with my sister Noreen, her daughter Christina, her sister in law Vicki, and my dear friend Kristin.

Wildfair History

The Entry Staircase and view from the upstairs walkway was delightful.

The Entry powder room was spectacular. The designer was tasked with keeping the existing vanity and marble and creating a seamless design.

The study had a private courtyard area.

I would love to lounge here with a book!

The gorgeous Diningroom won the Tulip Award for best Interior Design.

This two floor library space was really cool.

The Family room had a stunning onyx bar.

I loved this combination in the Master Bath.

I matched one of the bedrooms.

This bath by Tile Lab was amazing… it’s all tile. Yes, these images are of tile. I was so impressed I snapped a pic of their contact details.

The lighting was dark but, this bedroom had such a unique design.

I loved the use of Bashful by Benjamin Moore in this bedroom.

This Bathroom leading into the teenage girls room was so fun.

The Teenage girls bedroom was beautiful.

I have the great good fortune to know Susan Farcy the designer of this magnificent guest room. The Hydrangea wallpaper was a delight.

The pool and the pond beyond - is a stunning setting.

This garden was up a level around the side of the property. It was Magic!

After the tour we had lunch and then did a little shopping in the Boutiques.

I picked up this lovely block print fabric and I’ll always enjoy having a reminder of this wonderful day.

Until next time friends be well. I’ll see you over on Instagram and if you’re interested in more about the Mansion in May - click the link below for an article I published in 2023 about all the Mansions I’ve visited since 2001 Mansion in May.

Images: Mansion in May, Noreen, Vicki, Kristin & Me