So let’s look back and see what mood boards I came up with.
The first was inspired by my father’s side of the family . . .
They are kind of traditional and classic. Lots of gold/brass, mirrors, and wallpaper with hints of natural elements sprinkled in there.
The other moodboard was inspired by my mother’s side of the family . . .
The other moodboard was inspired by my mother’s side of the family . . .
They are a bit more rustic. Lots of leather, classic farm pieces, wood, and femine touches from my grandmother.
I thought about these boards, my grandparents, my happy childhood memories, and then went to work trying to combine these pretty different styles into one that I would want to bring into my own home. This is what I came up with . . .
I thought about these boards, my grandparents, my happy childhood memories, and then went to work trying to combine these pretty different styles into one that I would want to bring into my own home. This is what I came up with . . .
It surprised me how rustic it ended up turning out, but
there are just so many great rustic pieces out there right now. Now, I don’t
think I can actually afford many of these pieces (of course) but this is an
inspiration board after all, so it is just something to aspire to.
Here is the breakdown of what I was thinking-
Wallpaper: I like the idea of using wallpaper or a painting
treatment to mimic wallpaper, since my grandmother uses wallpaper often
throughout her house. But instead of mauve florals, I like the idea of using an
earthier grass cloth. I have seriously always been in love with the stuff (it
also reminds me of going to church, every LDS building in the west seems to
have textured wallpaper). I am not sure if Jeff would ever allow it, or if we
have the right space for it in this house, but one day I WILL get to use it!
Painting: I really want to collect paintings and art like
mine and Jeff’s grandparents did. I feel like original art from an artist is
maybe less available than it was for them, but thanks to Etsy and popular
website like 20 x 200, great copies of art are more available than ever. I have
always loved this print from 20 X 200. I could “imagine” the art piece without
the typography in any of my family members’ homes, but the typography makes it
more modern and suitable to our homes style. Jeff and I are already slowly
starting our own art collection and I am excited to see it grow.
Light Fixture: I LOVE this light. It totally reminds me of
the father’s mother! She loves glass and brass, it is all over her house, and
the round globes kind of give the light a mid-century modern feeling to me,
which also reminds me of her. I think if she were to redecorate a room right
now she would totally want this light!
Mirror: This mirror was a good combination of both sides I
thought. It’s a mirror, for my father’s side, but the rope and iron frame
totally makes it work for my mother’s side. I would hang this up in my house in
a second.
Chair: This chair was another great combination of my two
worlds. The leather is totally up my cowboy lovin’ families alley, but the
classically modern shape, kind of mid-century again, makes this chair reminiscent
of the modern classic pieces the other side of my family uses. It’s a wonderful
fit for my place, I love mid-century modern, have you seen my couch? Now only
if I had a few grand to purchase two of them.
Side Table: This is me and my grandmother through and
through. Every table in her house has a glass top and brass legs. It is just
her. But again, the unique and modern shape would make it totally workable for
a young family like mine.
Ottoman: There is just something I have always loved about
ottomans. The idea of having one covered in a cowhide just blows my mind though.
It is awesome sauce! (I know the thought of real animal hide at home may turn
the stomach of many people out there, I get that, but having one or two hides around
has just always been the way it was for me. However, having a stuffed and
preserved deer head in my home would totally gross me out, so I get it. )
Sideboard: This sideboard from West Elm is amazing. It
totally reminds me of the old barn wood that my grandparents used to panel
their walls up at the cabin. I love how it is rustic, but with really clean and
simple lines.
Rug: Since the cowhide is on the ottoman, I needed to do
something else for the rug. And as much as I like the apple green shag carpet
that my grandparents use to have, I decided to go with a more modern white shag
rug. It would never survive in my house in real life, but it’s nice to dream!
Accessories: The drift wood, owl lamp, and geological rock
book ends are a complete tribute to my father’s parents. The brass figurines,
antler inspired candle holder, and vintage books are in tribute to my mother’s
parents. They were all given a little bit of a fresh twist from how they
display similar items in their homes but I think they work. I must say they all
live quiet well together. My grandmother already gave me the brass giraffes who live in our guest room - I love them.
So that is that. I have enjoyed this experimental
examination of my families style and how I could bring their touch into a more
modern and family friendly space that I could create in my own home. Even if I
can’t really afford many of these exact pieces, it gives me a great point of
view to follow when I am shopping, rummaging in an old antique furniture store,
or at my local thrift store. It defiantly feels homey and cozy to me.
(PS if you are worried that I’m not including my hubster in
this style inspiration, I did try. I asked him about what he could remember
from his grandparents’ places and what style of theirs he liked. I got a huge
blank, yet confused, look from him. But I think his grandparent’s style was
somewhat similar to my grandparents. One side was farmers/cowboys, another
grandparent was also a math teacher, and in visits with his grandmother, I can
see that they also appreciate original art. His great grandmother and great grandmother
used to be quite the artist themselves.) Sorry if I forgot to link any image sources, I linked as many as I could remember.
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