Show off your Closet

Spring is coming....you know what that means...new wardrobe pieces! Make room for your new fashion finds by cleaning out your closet and donating what you haven't worn in a year! Doesn't it feel good to open up your closet door and have everything hanging in order? I love when I can actually see everything I own without struggling through the hangers! Keep only those pieces that you love! Toss those items that still have a tag on them from two years ago -someone else will love to wear them and you get more square footage in your closet! 

Tory Burch

This oversized closet has geometrical pattern appeal!

These closet doors are lined inside with fabric. Use 

a coordinating fabric from your bedroom to pull it

all together.

via fashion-plate

A large mirror is a must! 

If you have a spare room in your home, why 

not convert it into your own closet sanctuary? 

House & Home

Beautiful idea to paint the drawers with a pop of color!

No room for doors to swing out? Use curtains on a 

curtain rod to hide the closet. With these great drawers

I would show it off!

via pinterest

This color combo of black, white and silver is trés chic!

jennifer staedt

Add some fun in your closet by wallpapering it!

HGTV

Love this tailored closet with a pocket door.

If you own a walk in closet this is how it

could look like with custom cabinetry.

Don't forget to add some bling with the chandelier!

via theaestate

Strips of wallpaper on bifold closet doors make them seem

like a million dollars! Don't you agree?

via Mary McGee

This closet has a place for everything and

everything is in its place (except the growing 

shoe collection!)

Color coding your t-shirts and sweaters makes

it easy to get ready in the morning.

Add a chair or ottoman to put your shoes on.

Get inspired and get going! Need help redecorating your closet? 
Contact me to make an appointment. 
Be ready for spring!

Happy decorating!
Ana Alicia

Thumbs up or thumbs down?

Did you watch last night's HGTV premiere of Secrets of a Stylist? Emily Henderson redecorated a living room for a couple in a 1920's style home in L.A. The space has great features but is not inviting. Emily's purpose on the show is to get the house to match the owner's personal style based on the style diagnostic of the homeowners. In this case the wife was labeled "Hollywood Regency" for her love of glamour and luxury and the husband was labeled "Country Club Chic" as he has a more traditional and relaxed style. First Emily Henderson transformed the living room based ONLY on "Hollywood Regency" and has a first reveal (see picture below). I saw it as her first draft. Then the homeowners came in and gave their own opinions about the space, the likes and dislikes. As you can imagine the husband was NOT loving it and showed on his face....I was cracking up! He was not feeling it at all, he even said he liked it only about 20 to 25% (I think he was being generous!) Then Emily layered "Country Club Chic" style and has the last reveal. In other words, the show has two big reveal moments.

As I mentioned on yesterday's post I was very excited to watch this first episode, poured a glass of red wine and started watching...... mmmmh...thought the whole process was a little painful to watch. Emily is quirky, natural and fun, but the style diagnostic and two reveals made it seem endless. I hope she tweaks her show a little to make it more viewer friendly. I really like the chandelier out of acrylic and brass (she drops one piece while assembling it.....I held my breath thinking at first it was crystal....nothing broke and with a sigh of relief she says: "And that's why God made acrylic!") Stunning for the space! Also loved the Asian panels on the wall. Did not love the color palette and end result...the homewoner did and that's ultimately what counts! What did you think about her painting the walls twice???.....not very eco-friendly, I found that to be a waste if she does that on every show! However,I do like her design sense and will be watching again.  

Pictures courtesy of HGTV

Before: 1920's style home has high ceiling and good bones.

The first transformation based on Hollywood Regency

The final reveal: A blend of wife's Hollywood Regency
 and husband's Country Club Chic style

What do you think of her first makeover?
I give it a thumbs down! 

Would love to hear your comments!

Happy decorating!

Ana Alicia