"Keep daily living magical"

I was honored to be chosen as one of seven professionals to design California Home + Design‘s Small Space Big Style Showhouse. The 3-bedroom, 1,400-square-foot penthouse is located in the heart of Lala Land, in the Hollywood Condos. We were each assigned our own space; mine is the master bedroom and bathroom. On September 14, 2012 the public is invited explore the use of space, design and innovation… tickets are available here!

I was thrilled with the space I was given, especially because of the tall ceilings and natural light. It’s on the small side, which means everything I put into it was not only beautiful but functional as well. I chose a color palette inspired by a photograph by John Russo, which featured watery blues and pops of cerise.

For a bit of glamour, I used the Astra bed, which I designed and features a silver leaf headboard inset with mirror. I accented the high ceilings with a statement piece by Cyan Design, a gorgeous aquaa murano-style glass chandelier. I choose a street-art Japanese rug from Amadi Carpets and dark, laminate floor from Quick-step that looks and feels like real hardwood but is more durable. We also are using beautiful lucite and nickel Flander Lamps from Grace Home Furnishing, and in the bathroom I’m most excited about the bright red faucet paired with wood grain and tile. Other vendors who contributed amazing goods and services for this room include Erin Leigh Interiors, Grace Home Furnishings, Erinn V Maison, Helping Hands, Larsen Fabrics, Milano Granite, Portola Paints and Glazes, Spec Ceramics, Snyder Diamond and Warner Brothers Studio Facilities.

To see the other designers and me in action (and a sneak peek of the space), check out this video.

You can read more about my design of this space here, or see the real thing in person on Friday! Hope to see you then!

Thanks to California Home + Design for the images.