Curated Bar Stools To Update Your Kitchen Space

Curated Bar Stools To Update Your Kitchen Space

“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” ~ Barbara Johnson

Marie Flanigan Interiors

Marie Flanigan Interiors

As the leaves are beginning to fall and the thought of comfort food, having friends over to watch football games and gathering for the holidays is near, we all know that the kitchen becomes the center of all the action. The smell of freshly baked goods and savory slow cooked meals warms up the senses bringing people together to entertain. A simple way to refresh the style of your kitchen space for upcoming events this time of year is to update the look of your bar or counter stools. Whether your personal style is “Sleek and Stylish” or “Casually Refined”, your seating style can draw the right attention.

So get your favorite charcuterie board and wine pairing and check out some of our faves!

If you’re curious about any of these styles, finishes or height measurements contact us to get more information. We love to chat about design furnishings… all things classic contemporary and of course what our new seasonal finds are. A personal customized search to source new bar stools for your space may be more of what you’re looking for. With a few short questions we can start to source fresh styles to fit your space that will be sure to dazzle your upcoming guests.

Cheers to the start of Fall!

Melissa Mathe

Contact us for all your Interior Design and Decorating needs @mathedesign.com

Stylish Study Spaces For Every School Age

Stylish Study Spaces For Every School Age

“The more that you read, the more that you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go." ~ Dr. Seuss

Opal House

Opal House

As everyone gets ready to go back-to-school in the prepping mode… buzzing around gathering new school supplies and fun new clothes. We relish in savoring the end of summer and look forward to a new season coming upon us. A reminder that schedules will have a new order and the idea of getting organized hits like in the Disney ‘Enchanted’ movie where Giselle is singing with the animals while cleaning up (wink, wink)… well maybe not completely. However parents raise excitement by getting their new Elementary students backpacks monogrammed while others are putting together new dorm essentials to spruce up the space of their recent graduates new adventures in college education. This may also happen to inspire the creation of new study spaces that can be personalized with style and functional organization, to keep the ho-hum out of the homework struggles. We’ve rounded up a bunch of desks, chairs and accessories to spark new decor ideas for your students study spaces.

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Pottery Barn Kids

Pottery Barn Kids

Elementary Students are full of energy and excitement a lot of the time in their back-to-school adventures. Keeping arts and craft supplies well organized is essential for these young students. With all of the markers, pencils and notebooks to keep track of having defined areas to store them by using containers, helps reduce clutter and productivity.

Colorful furniture and accessories are eye catching… making a space feel more exciting to be in while focusing on daily projects.

KIDS DESK ACCESSORIES

MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Pottery Barn Teen

Pottery Barn Teen

As children age and enter Middle School and High School their desks and chairs need to accommodate for their larger bodies. A great time to pass their older furniture along or to be sold for new items. Thinking about the selection of these items and their longevity into High School graduation can be important. Depending on your needs you may find more cost effective furniture or decide to invest in an upgraded style or quality to be kept in the family long term.

THE ART OF ORGANIZATION

At this age, girls especially may find organization to be exciting. Sparking enjoyment in picking out stylish accessories, as they become more independent in their studies and keeping their spaces tidy. By hanging wall organizers and incorporating desk accessories the clutter has a place to land besides the floor. Writing notes and displaying their favorite photos becomes a weekly ritual for family and friends to share in seeing.

TRENDING TECH ACCESSORIES & LIGHTING

As technology is a large part of daily life we’ve found some functional and stylish tech accessories that include USB and charging capabilities. If you’ve ever caught yourself talking to your teenager and realizing they didn’t hear a word you were saying because of their ear pods… you’re not alone.

STYLISH DESK CHAIRS

Pottery Barn Teen

Pottery Barn Teen

Who said desk chairs have to be boring… sleek or super comfortable there is no need to sacrifice style in a home study space. Here are a few design inspired options to show a different side of the old “Office Chair”.

STYLISH DESKS

Wayfair

Wayfair

As designers we have special resources to find unique furniture pieces. If you’re interested in having one sourced we can find it.

COLLEGE STUDENTS

Target

Target

As study, sleep and common space can often times become one in dorm settings. We’ve looked at a different take on where papers and projects can be accomplished. Imagine sitting in a comfy chair and pulling up a small side table for a laptop which can easily become a space where later people gather for social time or a study group. These C-tables and laptop carts provide a compact hard surface space that can be used for multiple purposes.

COMFY LOUNGE CHAIRS

We’ve recently been enjoying helping a client design their daughters dorm space. Bringing elements of subtle color and texture into a space can give those smaller living and study areas a sense of style and personality. And with a little imagination a dorm or small apartment will feel more inviting and cozy to be in.

Pottery Barn Dorm

Pottery Barn Dorm

Going along with the idea of space become a minimum. We’ve thought of finding useful decor and accessories like storage ottomans and carts to store things and keep small objects out of walking paths… and shared spaces with other college roomies.

DORM ACCESSORIES

As back-to-school approaches we hope you find everything you need to make it a successful year. Tackling study spaces with a sense of design and style makes it all the more fun-ctional!

Cheers!
Melissa Mathe

Contact us to inquire about pricing on an item! And for all your Interior Design and Decorating needs @mathedesign.com