LOTUS + LILAC
JOURNAL
We’ve Been Nominated for an HGTV Designer of the Year Award
We are thrilled to announce that Lotus and Lilac Design Studio has been nominated for the 2019 HGTV Designer Of The Year Awards. One of our recent projects was nominated in the Master Retreat Category. We couldn’t be more honored, as we loved designing this oasis for a lovely client of ours. We would love your support! Please vote for us daily until September 26th.
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Before + After: Watercolor Master Bedroom
The homeowners’ aesthetic has a more traditional bent, so we kept that in mind when planning the master bedroom. Coral accent pillows on the bed are cheerful contrast in the predominantly blue and white space. The watercolor collage, made by the homeowner’s mother, over the chair was the room’s color inspiration.
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Healthy Home Tips to Promote Wellness: Indoor Plants for Cleaner Air
In our modern lives, most of us spend the majority of our lives inside working, learning and playing. As interior designers, we are cognizant that our interior environment should be functional and beautiful, but most importantly it should support our health!
We often talk a lot about the benefits of a well planned interior to support the functionality of our daily lives and for our mental well being. However, we are just as mindful of the use of materials and need to plan our interiors to support our physical health. The integration of these philosophies is the foundation of our work as holistic interior designers.
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Spotlight on Services: Design Consultation
Looking for help with a DIY, seeking a fresh pair of eyes on your space, or a push in the right direction prior to starting a renovation or redecorating project? Or are you ready to embark on a full service interior design project?
The 90 minute consult might be just what you need to jump start your project! We offer space planning, architectural details, furnishings and style insights, and assistance with color!
HGTV Feature: 30 Dining Room Decorating Ideas You Have to Try
Our Botanical Inspired Dining Room was featured on HGTV in a trending article and as the cover image for that article. If you are gathering ideas for a dining room renovation or refresh, check out the story for 30 ideas in different design styles.
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Bucks County Designer House + Gardens Reveal
When we were asked to submit a design for the 44th Annual Bucks County Designer House and Gardens, I was immediately inspired to create a space that was evocative of vintage Parisian design. The industrial nature of French bistros in the early 19th century, lent itself well to the architecture of the 1860s farmhouse selected for the designer house, Peppermint Farm.
I envisioned this space being used by the homeowners, a couple who have lived abroad in France, but have chosen to settle down in a country home. They will sit at their bistro table to drink a cup of coffee in the morning while enjoying the newspaper or a favorite book.
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Apartment Therapy Article- 7 Living Room Changes When You’re So Sick and Tired of Winter
Thank goodness it is finally Spring! Apartment Therapy recently interviewed me on how to infuse your living room with Spring vibes! With longer daylight hours and a renewed sense of energy, Spring is the perfect time to tackle home repairs and bring the season indoors to gain a sense of invigoration.
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Bucks County Designer House and Gardens 2019: Before Photos + Design Plans
We are pleased to be designing a space in the 2019 Bucks County Designer House + Gardens. This is the 44th Designer House and Gardens to benefit the VIA and Doylestown Hospital. We will be designing Space #1. Read more to discover the history of the house, the before photos of our space and our design plans.
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Realtor.com- Decluttering as a Couple
Looking to Marie Kondo your home without strangling your significant other? Check out this piece on Realtor.com where we provided tips for keeping the peace while finding what objects spark joy in your life!
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