Falling back into like with Interior Design

We moved into a new place a few months ago. I call it "the compound" because it's this huge gated community with meditation gardens, a man made river with ducks and koi fish, a club house complete with theater gym and rock climbing wall and a fabulous pool.

In a former life I was a designer and specialized in custom kitchens, bathrooms and room additions. After more than a decade I hit a wall and fell out of love with interior design. I joke that I just couldn't deal with another housewife whose priorities were so out of whack that a less than perfect grout line caused so much distress in her life. I was so tired of it I couldn't even watch HGTV anymore.

So imagine my surprise when I actually started to get excited about decorating our new place! I made an inspiration board with images and paint chips and such and even started watching, yep, HGTV again.

Below are some of the results. We've only been here for a month and a half so I have a bit more to do. So far I'm pretty pleased tho.

Custom Re-Upholstered Headboard in Grey Velour

Chevron Striped Walls

I bought the Mercury Glass lamps from World Market and the  fretwork inspired Lamp Shapes from Target. I painted the chevron strips in high gloss charcoal paint. The blue pillows are Pottery Barn and the grey are Ikea pillow cases.  

Our Bar complete with Wine Fridge

Crate and Barrel Parson Chairs

I reupholstered these Crate and Barrel parson chairs.