Design Break Down!

Happy Monday Everyone!

For a change, I thought it might be fun to break down one of my designs and show you how I pull an entire space together!

A lot of the clients I meet find the selection process overwhelming because of all the choices that need to be made when you're designing. The trick to designing a space is knowing how you want it to look or feel, and then from there we can break down the different options and see what speaks to you! Design is never wrong. Your space can be whatever you want it to be - that's what makes designing fun!

So as an example, I have taken all the individual pieces of a kitchen I designed below to show you what it looks like when I start to plan for a space. I knew I wanted to design a black and white kitchen that had a modern/contemporary feel. I chose classic elements like black quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and white shaker cabinets and combined them with modern elements such as the industrial pendant lights, stainless steel plumbing fixtures, and 5 panel black interior doors.

On to the paint: I knew I wanted white paint. Sometimes when different shades of white are used throughout a space, they can come across as looking discoloured when the entire space is finished. I wanted the room to look clean and crisp, so to prevent "clashing whites", I chose one shade of white to be used on the kitchen cabinets, walls, and interior trim - Decorator's White CC-20 by Benjamin Moore!

Here's the concept mood board:

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And here's the finished look:

I am really pleased with the end result of this kitchen! It has a modern, yet classic feel and I love how all the finishes came together to create a beautiful look!

What do you think? Want me to do more posts like this one? Comment below!

-MW

Want to work with Meghan? Email her at meghanwinsordesign@gmail.com!

Target's Modern Global Decor Collection Faves!

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Happy New Year Everyone!

I was doing some online design surfing yesterday and came across Target's new home collection, Modern Global Decor. This new spring home collection is absolutely gorgeous - I love its safari vibe!

So obviously, I had to go through the collection and pick out my favourite pieces to show you all!

Items and links are below! Enjoy!

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1. Throw Blanket | 2. Black&Copper Task Lamp | 3. Wood Ladder | 4. Tan Accent Table | 5. Rattan Wingback Chair

 6. Black&White Pillow | 7. Black&Copper Accent Table | 8. Artificial Plant | 9. Hourglass Accent Table

 

Which pieces are your favourite??? Comment below!

I will also be posting my favourites from the Target's Modern Blush Decor collection as well! Coming soon!

-MW

Holiday Gift Wrapping!

 

I know this week everyone will be scrambling to get their last minute shopping done followed by some serious gift wrapping!  So I want to help everyone out with a few wrapping ideas!

Have you ever received a gift so beautifully wrapped that you didn't want to open it right away?

With the craziness of the Christmas season upon us, it can be difficult to put time into the smaller details. There is something heartwarming about receiving a gift that has been wrapped with a special touch - just for you!

So this holiday season, why not try a more personalized approach to wrapping? It can be fun to inject more meaning into your gift giving!

Take a look at these beautiful gift wrap ideas that may inspire your creative Christmas gift wrapping side!

Sometimes adding a personal touch can be just what you need! Absolutely love the idea of adding the gift receiver's initials to the present!

Sometimes adding a personal touch can be just what you need! Absolutely love the idea of adding the gift receiver's initials to the present!

I love the simplicity of these packages! Sometimes the smaller, inexpensive touches can be absolutely beautiful!

I love the simplicity of these packages! Sometimes the smaller, inexpensive touches can be absolutely beautiful!

I love the metallic touches of the jingles bells and the wrapping paper! Plus, adding the bells adds an additional present!

I love the metallic touches of the jingles bells and the wrapping paper! Plus, adding the bells adds an additional present!

I can't tell you how much I love these gorgeous Christmas cookie gift tags!! Want to know how to make them? Click on the picture and it will send you over to Honestly Yum's website for the recipe!

I can't tell you how much I love these gorgeous Christmas cookie gift tags!! Want to know how to make them? Click on the picture and it will send you over to Honestly Yum's website for the recipe!

I always love a good opportunity to be creative! Chalk markers are huge right now & if you can't find wrapping paper that you love then get some gift wrap with a matte finish and go to town with some personal decor! 

I always love a good opportunity to be creative! Chalk markers are huge right now & if you can't find wrapping paper that you love then get some gift wrap with a matte finish and go to town with some personal decor! 

You can never go wrong with the classic colours of red, green, and white for Christmas. So beautiful.

You can never go wrong with the classic colours of red, green, and white for Christmas. So beautiful.

Happy wrapping!!!

-MW