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People ask me all the time when decorating a home what will really give a space impact? What should I splurge on? And every time my answer is always the same. Lighting. Lighting can transform a space in ways no piece of furniture can. It’s the jewelry of the home. It’s the place your eye should immediately be drawn. It’s what gives a space warmth, and when done right can be equal parts functionality and art. I simply adore lighting, specifically these 12 pieces. truly, MKR
It’s official; everything Nate Berkus touches turns to gold. Case in point: his amazing new fall/holiday collection at Target.
I’ve been a fan of Nate’s for what seems like forever, and anytime he releases a new Nate Berkus at Target Collection I’ve been known to rush to my nearest Target at all hours of the day or night to get my hands on pieces from the line. So when I got the opportunity to collaborate on the Nate Berkus at Target fall/holiday line I of course jumped at the chance to add a few of his latest and greatest to my home.
If you remember, this isn’t our first collaboration with Nate. Last year I collaborated on a spring living room refresh and you’ll still find all of the pieces scattered throughout my home and office. That collection was all about laid-back California vibes, making it perfect for the freshness and warmth that spring always seems to bring. But this collection is completely different, and completely perfect for switching things up as temps begin to drop and the holidays begin to sneak up on us.
And I must say, this most recent collection may have any collections from the past beat, because this time he’s introduced furniture to the line! That’s right…furniture. And in all of its black and white and gold goodness, it’s really a no-brainer that it’s going to be a hit. The whole collection is so strong, but I think it’s the furniture that is truly the strongest. I was extremely impressed with the construction of the pieces, especially at the wallet-friendly price point.
With the look of the fall line (textured neutrals, elegant metallics and subtle glam details), I knew immediately I wanted to incorporate these pieces into my bedroom sitting room. This time of year, it’s where you’ll find me with a glass of wine, my favorite magazines by the fire. And as you’ll remember, the space doesn’t shy from the drama; the walls are painted a deep, rich grey and includes a cozy spot with a coffee table and two grand statement armchairs. Pretty much perfect for a little black, white and gold, no?
I was quick to grab this gorgeous gold side table. In any part of my home, I like to have little tables like this for drinks, candles, magazines…you name it. They’re easy to move around, and perfect for when you’re cuddled in a corner and have no plans on moving.
I also picked up this great little black and rattan ottoman. As you can see in the photos, it’s intricate construction makes this piece really stand out, and works wonderfully next to the chairs.
Naturally I have a bar cart in the room, so I picked up these cool gold obelisks as accent pieces as well as this white vase to house my collected quail feathers.
On our coffee table, I added this wood studded box (for stashing the not-so-pretty necessities such as remotes!) and this beautiful starburst gold bowl for my collection of matches. And of course no coffee table is complete without a tray, and this striking black and gold hexagon tray, is both a piece of art and also serves a most functional purpose.
Lastly, throw pillows. I’m one of those people that change out my throw pillows every season, so I was quick at the draw with this faux sheepskin one(it feels very wintery), as well as this fun geo pillow with tassels and denim studded pillow. Those along with his striped tassel throw will help make it hard to leave once settled in.
Obsessed much? Yes, yes I am. But my excitement over the finds doubled (tripled really) at the chance to chat with Nate about the collection. I loved hearing that he really does travel to Target’s HQ in Minnesota, to do a little quality control on every product. That means touching and testing every single sample. And if something doesn’t feel right? In his own words “it’s either fixed or pitched.” Knowing that he signs off on everything that makes it to the shelves makes me love, and trust everything that much more.
I also asked him if it was hard to design within Target’s friendly price point? To my surprise he quickly responded that it wasn’t. Explaining that Target is super open-minded when it comes to his ideas on materials and designs and trying to make what he’s envisioning come to life.
Finally, we of course talked about inspiration. Nate said he’s the most inspired by his globe trotting ways; and is constantly bringing back samples, pieces, and textures from all over the world that he tries to work into his designs. And as if he could get any cuter, he mentioned how much he loves seeing how everyone styles the pieces in their own homes. So get to Instagramming, because NB is watching what you share!
P.S. I’ll be sharinga few more great finds from the collection as part of the big ORC reveal (wait till you see the bathroom rugs), so stay tuned! xo
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Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha | This post is in collaboration with Target and Nate Berkus, both brands we love and adore. All opinions are 100% our own.
I’ve always been a fan of the daybed, and as of late daybeds are showing up everywhere in the home. Outdoor space, add a daybed. Nursery, add a daybed. Breakfast nook, add a daybed. Plus they’re chicer than ever. Take for example this Avalon rattan daybed from Serena and Lily. When I first spied it I knew I had to find a space for it. That space turned out to be my sitting room in my bedroom.
Let’s pause right here to discuss something for perspectives sake. When you read the sentence above you probably thought, if I have a sitting room in my bedroom then my home must be quite spacious. Not exactly. My home is great, but it’s not a McMansion by any stretch of the imagination. For some reason when they built our home they added a sitting room to the master making it larger than our family room and dining room combined. However, because we don’t have a basement and only a family room, I was committed to making the sitting area an actual space that was used and not just a pretty room to look at.
Since my husband and his abnormally large television took over the family room, I naturally retreated to our bedroom. Which was fine by me because the bedroom is, and always has been, my favorite room in every home I’ve ever lived in. I know most sleep experts would warn against it, but there’s nothing I look forward to more than cozying up in my bed with a stack of magazines, a great glass of wine, and the apple tv fired up and ready. It’s like that Drake song; “I only love my bed and my momma.” Preach Drake, preach.
Anyway, I’ve gotten off track, back to the Avalon rattan daybed. Before the daybed entered our life I had a whole sitting area set up with two very large chairs, a coffee table and ottomans. That worked, but over the years how I’ve used the space has changed. Before I really only used it to watch a movie. Now I was craving a new space I could spend my morning quiet time, work, and watch a movie when the mood hit. And the daybed was the perfect way to make this new vision become a reality.
The chairs and coffee table went bye-bye, and the whole room shifted. I put the Avalon rattan daybed against the wall and loaded it down with my favorite gingham sheet set and quilt from Serena and Lily plus a few throws, and a good amount of pillows. This created the perfect, and most cozy spot, to spend quiet time in the morning and movie time at night. Because there wasn’t room for a coffee table I added an end table that can easily move around to where it’s needed most. And lastly, I brought a small white desk up and placed it opposite the daybed. By positioning the furniture like this I maintained the square shape which helps it feel like a separate space rather than just an extension of the bedroom.
I’ve been living with this new set up for a few weeks now and I’m loving it. And I’m not the only one, you can see that Addison has really taken to the daybed as well! Truly, MKR
Photography, Rustic White Interiors | This post was in collaboration with Serena & Lily. A brand I love and adore. Opinions are 100% my own.
