These little glimpses into the homes of interior designers give me so many ideas for my own space. True, I live in an apartment and not a gigantic house in Portland but the spirit of the space can be interpreted in so many ways. Green interior designer Jessica Helgerson's Craftsman style home is one I can imagine moving right into! Wanting a clean and serene home for her little ones Jessica and her husband utilized many green design principles in their space - recycled glass for the bathroom floor, reclaimed windows and doors, vintage lighting fixtures, non-toxic paint, and much of the gorgeous furniture you see is antique or vintage.
In the couple's master bedroom I love the way the Tord Boontje chandelier is subtly echoed by the Indian-inspired painted wall treatment. The pale green wall against the white linens and lamp lend a wonderfully tranquil feeling.
Choose furniture that your kids will grow into rather than sets they grow out of. This prevents constant re-buying and gives you an opportunity to spend a little more on something really special like this gorgeous antique bed. Lighten up the room with the use of a fun striped fabric and a basket of vintage-inspired plush toys.
Glass bottles are one of those easy-to-find vintage objects. Alone, they're not so spectacular but group them together and the differences in their colors and shapes become an elegant statement.
I imagine dishes wouldn't feel like such a chore in this rustic kitchen especially with the breeze from that large picture window streaming in!
Who didn't fantasize about a little place to cozy up as a child? Well, wish granted! Take advantage of your unused spaces by tucking in a little office or library. Here, Jessica has created a small reading nook out of an often over-looked stair landing - perfect for story-time!
DO LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! DO YOU KNOW WHERE SHE GOT THE WALLPAPER FOR HER BEDROOM?I"VE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SIMILAR.KEEP UP THE GOOD POSTS!
Posted by: Roberta | December 20, 2007 at 12:46 AM
It's actually not wallpaper - I paint it on the wall - it's inspired by Mehdi which are the temporary henna tatoos of India and North Africa. . .
Posted by: Jessica Helgerson | December 20, 2007 at 03:56 PM
Very pretty, I'm very inspired and would like to paint my own wall that way. Great idea.
Posted by: Sandy | December 20, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Wow! So pretty. I hope to see more from thi designer.
Posted by: Sara | December 22, 2007 at 01:12 AM
Oh, thanks! Did you use a stencil? Where could I find one?
Posted by: Roberta | December 22, 2007 at 09:40 PM
Awww... what a lovely white kitchen.
The colored glass bottles are also cool. I personally love bottles for decor. They are just so nice to look at especially if you put them in a place where some sunshine or light can shine on them.
Posted by: Ann | April 11, 2008 at 08:57 AM