Reader Design: Kathleen's Impeccable Emerald Accents

I have a question for you.  What's better than a Friday?  How about a fall Friday?  Nay - how about a...  

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As Chelsea posted about here and here, we are keen on green this season. Well not only do we have a stunning home tour courtesy of Kathleen from Lindsay Hill Interiors for you today, we have more of our favorite trending fall color: emerald.

From Kathleen:

I would describe my style as crisp, clean, and cozy. I love in a small and cozy much more than big and ornate! I love using white backgrounds and adding interest with pops of color and with wood and texture. I always add something vintage, or antique, or a family heirloom to every room. I think old things have such charm and character, and they help keep us connected to our past and to those we love.
[This is my] dining area with plate wall and old buffet that I painted. I don't love my table, but I'm making it work for now! Also, I removed the inner drum shade lining from the chandelier so the crystals could sparkle.
The Kitchen is my favorite room in the house! I have a thing for white kitchens, and I love adding pops of color to them.

Would you look at those excellent green accents people!?

I snagged this vintage tin canister set at a local antique shop. It's become my favorite kitchen accessory!
My kitchen, living room, and dining area are all open to each other. This sofa, though a nice quality, was a boring brown tweed. I decided to sew slipcovers for my living room furniture (crazy idea, since I had never sewn a slipcover in my life!), but I love how they turned out and how they tie all those open areas together now.
My husband thought I was crazy when I dragged this old door into the house (he still thinks I'm crazy!), but I love using it for seasonal decorating.

I have one of those myself Kathleen [both the decorative door and the less-than-thrilled husband].  Decorative doors unite!

This slate topped entry table is perfect for little vignettes, and to hold my white-headed lady.
This little settee [in the entry] also got covered in a white slipcover. In fact, I started my slipcovering experience with this settee, which was probably a mistake since it was the curviest of the pieces I covered!

Ok well you can't tell this was your inaugural slipcover Kathleen.  And how chic and fun is that typographic wall art and those touches of brass?!

I love the built-ins [in the mudroom] for hiding all those not-so-pretty necessities.
I originally wanted wallpaper [in the hall bath], but when I priced out the one I wanted, I just couldn't bring myself to spend the money. So I went to my local dollar store, bought a cheap stencil, and this is the end result. I love how it perks up this space.
My office is my happy room where I do my creating.
This [master bedroom sitting area] is where I retire to before bed to read, browse IG, and relax.
I love the feature wall behind the bed [in the master bedroom] - it adds a lovely tailored touch.

Thank you so much Kathleen for this incredible gem of a home tour!  And if you are not in on this already, be sure to follow Kathleen @lindsay_hill_interiors for more STUNNING home decor and design.

Want to see your own fall tour on our SPACES page?  We do too!  Tag your your home pics with #stylemuttspaces on instagram or post directly to our Facebook wall.  

Reader Design: Kristina's New Home Love

You guys, I don't think I've ever looked forward to a Friday more in my life! Our twins started kindergarten this week and I've missed them so very much. It's wild how suddenly we've found ourselves in a completely different stage of life just like that! Happy to be moving forward, and sad for what we leave behind.

Speaking of moving! This is the FIRST time we are sharing a Reader Design from someone we've already featured before!! Last year we had the pleasure of sharing sweet friend Kristina's beautiful apartment, decked out for Fall! Here's a refresher:

So soft and pretty, right!? Well guess what - Kristina and her man bought a foreclosure in Gaithersburg, MD this past spring and spent a solid 2 months renovating it back to life. I was ecstatic when she agreed to come back and share her new home here! 

From Kristina: 

When I first saw the house I wasn't crazy about the colors of this house, but I must admit the updates have made me fall in love with this very patriotic colonial home. The first thing we did after signing the paperwork for this house was drive straight to Home Depot to replace the hideous brass lighting. We also replaced the brick stoop which was falling apart, added a new front door (a much brighter red) and updated the landscaping. It's amazing what a little TLC can do!

Entryway

The entryway was pretty standard, not terrible, however after some paint, new flooring, and a new front door it is much brighter and welcoming. I also purchased that perfect little rustic shelf that is the perfect size for holding my key bowl.

Family Room

I love how bright this space is! Also, I spy some gorgeous drift wood... :) It's so cool seeing Kristina's personal style translated from an apartment to this new home. Her last Reader Design was highlighted with beautiful coastal elements, and it's fun to see how she's carried that laid back feel over here too!

Living Room

The living room was a blank slate. We added recessed lighting in the ceiling, painted it the same color as the rest of the bottom level (Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore), and mounted a tv over the fireplace. The original fireplace surround was marble and cracking along the sides so we replaced it with brick to match the casual feel of the house and the fireplace in the family room. Its a great place for entertaining now!

Dining Room

Now this is a room I could linger in long after a meal is over! So fresh and inviting!

Kitchen

Oh the kitchen, our biggest project yet! The things I loved about this kitchen when I saw it were the size, the new appliances (albeit not stainless but NEW!), and the fact that it was a blank canvas for us to create in our own style. We chose light grey soap stone countertops for a more natural look, classic white subway tile with light grey grout, under cabinet lighting, and my favorite, this huge cast iron farmhouse sink! I stripped, sanded, primed, and painted the cabinets myself and BOY what a chore that was! I have to admit though they turned out better than I had imagined. New hardware ties it all together and it is now our favorite place in the house!

Seriously, Kristina! Way to get er' done, girl! This looks incredible! Your hard work more than paid off!

Thank you so much, Kristina, for showing us around your new home! I'm in complete awe and admiration of what you've done. May your years here be wonderfully blessed, friend!

You can follow more of Kristina's reno-adventures on her informative blog, New Home Love! All our featured home and room tours are on our growing SPACES page and we encourage you to tag your own photos with #stylemuttspaces on Instagram or directly to our Facebook wall! We're hoping to line up our Friday Reader Designs a month in advance so it helps us to see who's interested!

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!!

Reader Design: Julie's Breath of Fresh Air in SoCal

Alright, friends. It's Friday, you've gotten this far, and we are ready to treat you to another spectacular Reader Design home tour for StyleMutt Home Spaces. There will be no loud exclamation points. No all caps. This quiet beauty lends itself well to relaxation and a cup of tea, if you're in the mood. So make yourself comfortable and come on in. :)

Our hostess du jour is one of our dear distant friends from across the country in Southern California, Julie. We've had the pleasure of getting to know Julie on Instagram, (@juler54), and her home is such a reflection of her kind and gentle spirit. She has a true hostess heart and I imagine her door is often open.

So let's take a peek inside, shall we? :)

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bedrooms

Patio

Can you believe this view?! It just doesn't quit!

Aren't you feeling refreshed after that? I know I am. Thank you so much, Julie, for inviting us in to your beautiful home!

Don't forget you can post your home photos on our Facebook wall or tag #stylemuttspaces on Instagram to express interest in sharing your home tour here at StyleMutt Home! We've got a stellar growing collection of tours on our Spaces page and would love to add yours!

Thank you all for stopping by and enjoy your weekend! If you're local we would LOVE to see you this weekend at the Sweet Clover Barn 'Back to Style' Labor Day sale! Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm, 4051 Stanford Ct. Frederick, MD!