Bathrooms can often overwhelming and costly to decorate, but there are lots of easy tricks to create a warm, luxe, lounge-worthy bath! Even if you can't remodel to get your dream space, how about trying any of these ways of infusing a little style and softness in your bath? I live in a rental but even adding a small bud vase of cut orchids, a yummy rosemary scented candle, and a few pretty rattan baskets made a huge difference {now, if only my landlord would just remove all those awful golden colored stone tiles!}

{1} Pick a calming wall color or color palette. Our mood is so easily affected by color! Pick a soothing hue or just one that makes you happy {ohhh.... I am thinking lavender}

{2} De-clutter + organize! There are tons of great decorative baskets, trays, and boxes out there and hiding away some of the daily bathroom clutter can give the whole space a more peaceful feel. This can be a free but very effective way to start.

{3} Add dimmer or decorative light fixtures for soft lighting - harsh, overhead lighting can spoil the mood in even a spa! Sometimes just switching out your bulbs can create more inviting lighting.

{4} Infuse your bath with a beautiful scent – candles or diffusers help the whole space feel instantly more relaxing and lush.

{5} Buy some plush, oversized towels - getting out of the shower or bath to a thick, cozy towel makes me feel like I am at a fancy hotel!

{6} Add upholstered furniture pieces - a soft stool to sit on makes a huge difference, try indoor-outdoor fabrics to help with wear and tear. 

{7} Add art - why not? Art in the bath creates visual interested and brings in color.

{8} Incorporate at least one antique or vintage piece – it helps take the hard edge off a cold looking bathroom and lends some patina! {art will help this too}

{9} Bring in nature - plants and flowers are a super simple and really lovely touch! 

Hope one or two of these ideas help you add a little luxe to your bath! 

xoxo 

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Design Dilema: Velvet Sofas?

I was just discussing velvet sofas with a close friend here in Singapore. I adore the lush, inviting look of velvet sofas {no design dilema there!} but what about in a tropical climate? The extra hot and humid weather can really limit your design options here at times. I rounded up some inspirational images that visually lend themselves to warmer locations and look great but what about the feel? I think I might prefer linens and cottons only for Singapore - it's just so sticky! {well, maybe if we keep the air con on and the doors shut!} 

What do you think, can velvet work when it's hot year round? 

I especially love the rich depth of color and texture this indigo sofa in the 1st image brings! 

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House Tour: Marjorie Skouras

For those of you who missed it, I had to share the eclectic home of lighting designer Marjorie Skouras {I lusted over her amazing semi-precious stone chandeliers yesterday!} Her L.A. home was featured in Apartment Therapy recently and gave us a sneak peak into her creative mind . . . such dramatic, unexpected, color soaked, playful interiors! 

Certainly a bit quirky! It so amazing to see the homes of artists - wonderful to see their creative process via an interior. I just love the slate gray exterior with those mossy green canopies! 

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