vision comes to life

April 13, 2011

Cailen Ascher

bucks county designer house, interior decorating, interior design, lifestyle maven

when i graduated college, i started an interior design company, cailen ascher design. since its inception my focus has migrated more towards living fabulously in every aspect of one's life, rather than just creating fabulous interiors. that said, it's so much fun to see your vision come to life! jillian from cornflake dreams is having a "decorate this space" blog crawl, so i thought it would be fun to share one of my decorated spaces : )

this is a bedroom i created for a designer show house. each year the show house committee selects a handful of designers to overhaul spaces, and then they open the house to the public to raise money for a local hospital. for this room i went for a 1940s hollywood glam look.

the rough space. yikes!

my vision for the bedroom

and the room after the makeover. much better, right?

can you sense the grace kelly-esque nature of the space? it's feminine and glamorous and a lovely place to repose. it wasn't easy but with the help of my family (and especially my mom), we pulled it off, and i must say, i was really pleased with the final result.

.

December 2, 2010

Cailen Ascher

bookshelves, cozy, interior decorating, interior design, nooks

nooks & books

December 2, 2010

Cailen Ascher

bookshelves, cozy, interior decorating, interior design, nooks

i love nooks & books. whenever i see a cozy space to curl up and indulge in my favorite read, i can't help but wish it were mine : ) below are just a few of the nooks with books that i love.

picture credit {here}

cozy bedroom

picture credit {here}

so cozy. so charming. so homey. i would just love to settle in with a cup of tea and a great novel. peyton place, anyone? the only thing that would make these nooks even better (in my opinion) would be if they each had a blazing fire and it was snowing outside : )

so, what would be your read of choice, if you had a lovely nook to enjoy?

.

April 9, 2010

Cailen Ascher

Cailen Ascher Design, interior decorating, interior design, spring decorating, tips for well-designed living, well-designed living

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas!!!

April 9, 2010

Cailen Ascher

Cailen Ascher Design, interior decorating, interior design, spring decorating, tips for well-designed living, well-designed living

1. Lighten up! Remove "heavy" pieces such as blankets, dark wool rugs and wintery drapes. Use a light sisal rug to lighten up the space and if you need some window adornment look for simple shades to block light or panel sheers to add visual interest.

2. Add color! If you're feeling adventurous, consider painting an accent wall a bright or vibrant color. For color inspiration look to your favorite accessory pieces - a lamp, beautiful bowl or painting. If you're not ready to commit to a new wall color, bring in fresh colors throughout the space in small doses - switch out a lamp shade or add a few new throw pillows.

3. Bring the outdoors in! When the weather begins to warm up, it's a great time to think about bringing new life into your home. Fresh flowers and beautiful potted plants are a wonderful way to add a spring touch to your home. Also, plants can be functional - think about a small pot of your favorite herbs in the kitchen to inspire healthy recipes!

4. New bedding! Switching out your winter quilt for a light, comfy bedspread is an easy (and affordable) way to transform your bedroom instantly. Be sure to choose a bedspread that still compliments the colors and furniture in your room but brings in a fun new color or pattern. Want an easy solution - go for a white down comforter - you can't go wrong with white!

Hope these tips inspire beautiful living!

.