Monday, March 30, 2009

Gorgeous tile!

Check out these porcelain tiles! They are unbelievable.
"Glam" by Ceramiche Caesar www.caesar.it - To find them in Florida, contact www.tropicaltile.com
BEAUTIFUL!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Obsessed with Mirrored Furniture!

These pieces are not just practical but you can also mix and match with any other style of furniture. You can combine them with any colors and they can become an astonishing focal point of any room.
Mirrored furniture adds elegance and appeal with a little glamour to any room and can completely transform a space. The light reflected , adds a sparkle to small areas, making them appear much larger than they are. Parents, beware if you have small children, it could take a lot of work to polish the mirrored surfaces and remove the smudgy fingerprints to keep it looking stunning.
Horchow - Mirrored Entry Table

Horchow - "Circles" Mirrored Cabinet


Horchow - "Gracie" Cocktail Table


Horchow - Maitland-Smith Ebony Mirrored Chest


Brocade Home - Lattice Flocked Foil Wallpaper


The Paris Apartment - Rococo French Vintage Desk


Brocade Home - Venetian Mirror


Rosen Berry Rooms - Isabella Mirrored Armoire


Lamps Plus - Candice Olson


William Sonoma Home - Horn Mirror Candle Sconce

Sunday, March 22, 2009

A Few Of My Absolute Fav's From Horchow!

Hey everyone! Don't you just love Horchow? At Root Studio we LOVE them. Every chance we can, we try and incorporate a few of their pieces in our client's design. They're stylish and beautiful and these pieces in particular, can be used with almost any design style. So take a look, make a list, and get inspired! Happy decorating!


Laguna Sofa with some pretty fabulous toufted tables.

Baroque Style Mirror
Mercury Lamp. In one word...gorgeous.

Horchow Monroe Sofa..isn't it dreamy?

Bella Crystal Ceiling Fixture, adds an elegant feel to any decor!

Annie Selke Settee... classic with a hint of retro.

Black Shade Sconce

Friday, March 20, 2009

Inspiration Pieces!


Decorating can be a bit daunting. Sometimes just the thought of going shopping for furniture and accessories, can have even the most seasoned decorator thinking that lime green couch they purchased at a thrift store back in college, really doesn't look so bad! Which is why most people prefer to hire a professional, or forgo re-decorating all together.

We've all been to that friend's house, you know the one I'm referring to. She has the perfect clothes, just the most unbelievable shoes and accessories and can put it all together in five seconds flat and still manage to look flawless! But her house, on the other hand, congers up images of a fraternity house just after an all night kegger! It's a mess! Missed matched furniture. Old and outdated accessories and a kitchen that even your grandmother would hate! She, just like countless others I encounter everyday, is suffering from a lack of inspiration and of course, a deep seated fear of not knowing where to start.

But I'm hear to tell you... it doesn't have to be a daunting task. It can even be fun. All you have to do is find an inspiration piece. It can be as big as a sofa, or as small as a crystal vase. Maybe it's a really cool piece of art, or that beautiful chandelier you saw in that vintage store last weekend. Just so long as it's amazing to you and inspires you to think big, it's worth having in your home! Once you've found your inspiration, everything else falls into place.
But don't rush it and please don't go into one of those one stop furniture stores that puts it all together for you. Yes, it is easier, but where's the fun in that? Take your time and find pieces that say who you are. When it's all finished, your friends will be begging you to help them decorate their homes!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

WELCOME!

Hello everyone! This is our first blog and we are so excited!!!!

Root Studio was officially created a couple months ago so this is a dream come true!

Root Studio is composed by my good friend Christina and I, Nathalie. Through this blog, we'll offer design tips, amazing buys we find and any other thoughts we might have!

Please, join our blog and post your own comments and ideas.

We look forward to this new great adventure!!!