Studio Living

I don't move into my flat for a few more weeks, but I'm already dreaming about how I'm going to decorate my new little space in London. Today, I'm sharing a few sneak peaks of my flat from the property owner's website. That's then followed by some massive pinterest idea binging I did this morning. Big progress here, big progress.

 
Yes, there is a tiny little balcony outside the bay windows! I love how much light this flat gets. Oh and those trees across the street; part of the private neighborhood park I'll soon be sunning in (I get my own little key!).

Now below are my quick iPhone photos the first day I viewed the flat. It's got an adorable little loft where I plan on putting an air mattress for visitors (come visit!). Through the door is a MASSIVE closet (you know I need that) and a cute little bathroom that I forgot to take a pic of.

How gorgeous is that crown molding! I love it. My itty bitty kitchen is over on the right.

So with this new flat I'm am THRILLED to start injecting it with my style. Here are a few pinterest ideas I'm considering.

I'm obsessed with the idea of a "wall mounted bar." If this doesn't scream, 'Alicia' I don't know what does.

image from Decor8

I love the idea of breaking up space with this IKEA shelving system. It's also a good place to store shoes. I totally got this idea from my lovely friend, Maureen, back in Chicago. She makes this look good!

image from pinterest

I'm likely going to need some extra storage space, and I adore this color coded wire rack system.

image from pinterest

Very smart bath towel storing probably needs to be in my life here.

image from pinterest

How perfect is this little wall mounted drop down desk? I envision it doing double duty for a dinner party. In white of course.

image from pinterest

I love to cook so I'm going to need some more kitchen space. This kitchen cabinet from IKEA could be perfect. It opens up to double the counter space.

image from IKEA

And just in case I need it, more closet space via hanging rack.

image from pinterest

Into the Grey

I'm in Chicago and finally have internet! It's warm and sunny here so I'm happy. My first order of business was to update the master bedroom to give it my own flair.

Here's the before. Darker walls but great inceiling lighting.

We painted over the walls in pure white and my Dad being the engineer that he is, marked off the walls for 12 inch grey stripes.

 Here's the final product! Grey striped bedroom walls that I love. Now just waiting for some furniture to finally arrive sometime today.

I know this picture is a little blurry, but the walk-in closet is amazing! Big step up from my DC shoebox.

Here's the kitchen/living room from the entrance. I picked up some stools and a TV last weekend, but still am in need of a couch. I'm thinking about a chocolate one.

Here's a view of the living room/entrance from the opposite view. Stairs to downstairs are on the left.

 And here's a nice view of the little patio area outside. I've probably spent more time sitting out here then inside. I'm thinking about upgrading the seating area though :)



Puckered

I'm starting to get ready for Chicago! First thing I've been dying to do for ages is update my duvet cover to something more fun and grown up. I found this one at West Elm and fell in love with it! Don't you just love that store?

Illustrator

I realized I never showed you my last project from my graphic design class. We had to pick a shoe (umm, just one?!) and then trace it in Illustrator to create a basic illustration of the shoe. Designer's use this program to create logos and other fun designs.

I started of with this cute peep toe pump from Zara.

This is the illustration I created. Pretty cool right? I loved this project.

I want to redecorate

Do you even wake up one morning (or see a Pottery Barn catalog) and think, man I need to change it up. I mean, I am a grown up now. Then you think frantically of all the great ways you can spruce up your space for less and eventually end up get just a fluffy pillow at Target? Here's to whimsical dreaming of inspiration. If you make them a reality..or not.
I'm loving all these gorgeous spaces.

images from designlovefest, erineverafter, oh joy!, love creative rooms, pottery barn, coco+kelley,