Small Space Solution: Puzzle Tables

Besides nesting tables, another great solution to add more flexibility to a small space are

PUZZLE TABLES.

To me, they are all about the cool factor. 

These are the not-quite-as-functional but super stylish cousin to the nesting table. 

Puzzle tables can be bunched together for a large surface area or broken up into small sections.

 

 

Quite the conversation starter, no?

1. Twin Side Tables via Oly

2. Regina Andrew Gold Leaf Puzzle Table Set with Travertine Top via Candelabra

3. George Tri Side Tables via Oly

I'M MOVING TO OHIO!!!

That's right, I'm packing up my little family and heading to the Buckeye state.  My plans change day-to-day but as of right now, we'll hopping in the U-Haul on August 8th. Until then, 

I'M SELLING MY FURNITURE!!!

If you are local here in Utah, take a gander at what I have available:

(FYI, this is all designer furniture which I'm GIVING away at these prices)

Bassett 5th Ave Dining Table, $500 (retailed for over $1200)

Becca Dining Chairs (2 available) $100 each

Candice Olson 100% Hand Tufted Rug 5x8 $75!!! (retailed for $1300+)

(small area of discoloration on one corner due from cleaning)

Bassett West End Bureau $500 (retailed for $1600)

Bassett West End Queen Sleigh Bed $350 (retailed for $1000)

Email any inquiries to brookeherd@yahoo.com

French Dining Chairs with Unfinished-Finished Backs

My jaw dropped when I came across this image of these

FRENCH DINING CHAIRS WITH UNFINISHED-FINISHED BACKS.

(Could that be the most awkward description of a chair? Possibly...)

I adore this unexpected twist to the timeless Neoclassic frame.   

I have been hemming and hawing over dining chairs for YEARS now 

(literally, I've never used my dining table due to the lack of chairs), 

and I think these won my heart! 

Here the chair frame I have my eye on, finished in a creamy white:

and maybe upholster the seats in faux shagreen?

RAAAARRRR.... So sexy...

{images via The Decorista & Online Fabrics}

Greek Key Inspired Style

I have a confession. I'm a design dork. 

When I'm down and need a little pick-me-up, sometimes I'll create 

DESIGN BOARDS.  

When I do this I like to use furniture that I will most likely never be 

able to work with because of the price tag.

Here is one of those boards I created with a mix of designer vintage pieces in an achromatic palette. 

I know gray has been around for awhile but I'm still enamored with this fabulous neutral.

1. Z Gallerie Studio Frames

2. Sheepskin Rug

3. Sciolari Italian 1960s Chandelier

4. Kittenger Greek Key Mandarin 1940s Chest of Drawers

5. Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1960s Tete-a-Tete

Made By Girl Contributor Post: Mad Men Mint + Gold

Today's I'm posting on Made By Girl again!  

In case you haven't noticed, I'm slightly obsessed with Mad Men. 

This installment is about Don Draper's new 

MINT + GOLD 

front door. Rarr....

Love It Leave It: Asymmetrical Furniture

I have started to notice a new design detail showing up in pieces that catch my eye.  

As a designer I like the lines of the pieces I work with to be tailored, purposeful and polished. 

Who says the lines have to be perfect though?  

Adding in a funky unexpected element to a piece gives a fresh new take on classic silhouettes. 

What do you think? 

ASYMMETRICAL FURNITURE 

Could you love it or leave it?

{all images from Dering Hall, except chaise lounge. Chaise via 1st Dibs}

Shades of Peach

Along with mint, I have been obsessed with 

SHADES OF PEACH 

this Spring.

Here's a combo of a painting and lamp that ended up being pinned by each other, 

creating a wonderful happy accident vignette:

 I know this is an iffy color for most.

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON PEACH?

{images via Nick Mauss & Robert Abbey}

Mies Daybed for Dogs

Holy. Cannoli.  

They make a

 MIES DAYBED FOR DOGS?

This is now on my  "I must own this before I die" list.

{via Glamour Mutt}

Brooke Jones Designs on Studio 5 Tomorrow

Wanting to know more about the latest trends in interior design?  I'll be on 

STUDIO 5 TOMORROW

to talk about a trend I'm seeing everywhere lately- floating shelves. 

We'll discuss what rooms to use them in and how to style them for function, as well as beauty.

Catch me on KSL Channel 5, 

Tuesday March 20th @ 11:00

(if you don't live in Utah, I will post the segment later in the week).

Also, I'll announce a 

HUGE GIVE AWAY!!

A give away you say? Yep. You won't want to miss it either.

Check back in tomorrow for your chance to win!

{image via Brooke Jones Designs}

eDesign: Modern Glam Living Room

I was contacted a few weeks back by the fabulous author over at P.S. I Love This, 

who needed some guidance on her formal living room.  Her home is already amazing.  I mean AMAZING. 

 I was so honored when she asked me to put together an eDesign board for her

MODERN GLAM LIVING ROOM.

Seriously, I have never met someone with such similar style to mine.  I kept telling my husband we have to be twins separated at birth. I would source an item for her design board, then peruse her blog and see a post about the EXACT product.  It's clients like her that make my job the best in the world!

Here are my favorite shots of her 

STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL19th CENTURY HOME:

I am so blessed to even be a small part of this home!

You can read more about the renovation and 

my eDesign at P.S. I LOVE THIS...

{design board by Brooke Jones Designs, LLC and images via P.S. I Love This}

The Dark Side of Pinterest

Yesterday a friend and I were discussing all the styles of interiors found on Pinterest.  

In her opinion, all the pins were too light and airy.

She wants to see more dark, warm, moody interiors with character 

In honor of my friend, here is

THE DARK SIDE OF PINTEREST.

I am still enamored with the off-black look that is happening right now.
Dark is SEXY, no?


{images via Pinterest}

Made By Girl Contributor Post: Platner Style

I'm guest posting over at 

MADE BY GIRL. 

I'm talking about Platner style, so come on over and check it out!

White Washed Brick

Every modern space needs a touch of something old.  

When I am creating a room from scratch, I try to find a way to add in a

 vintage piece of furniture or some architectural materials that add a sense of history to a space.

What could be better than

WHITE WASHED BRICK? 

It punches up the ubiquitous white subway tile a bit, don't you think?

The rough brick is the perfect contrast to the sleek lacquered cabinets.

{images via Convoy}

Modern Masculine Chic

I love boys.  I love boys with style. 

I love interiors that are clean and tailored with a dabble of boyish ruggedness. 

Here is a collection of images I like to deem as

MODERN MASCULINE CHIC.

Most people think of furs as glamorous and feminine but 

look how amazing they are when styled more manly. Rarrr...

Oh, uhh.... sorry.  I have masculine chic on my mind and, uh... ya... Ryan's hot. 

Ok, back to hot rooms...

Let's here it for the boys!

{images via Convoy & Pinterest}

Shine by S.H.O.

I am always on the look out for pieces of furniture that are clean and classic 

but with some unexpected twists. When I stumbled across

  SHINE BY S.H.O.

I feel head over heals.  Take the classic wingback, for example.

The wingback has been around for centuries dating back to the old European estates

(designed to lock in the warmth of a fireplace).  Shine cleaned up the ornamentation, exaggerated 

a few sexy curves and BINGO! A modern take on a classic piece:

They did the same with a French settee:

a chaise lounge:

and a Greek Key side table:

A good wallop of white doesn't hurt either! 

What do you think?  Do you like putting a twist on a classic piece 

or is it a travesty to mess with a good thing?

{images via SHINE}

Guest Post: Modern Bar Carts and Accessories

Hi! My name is Jenn and I am a writer for Design Shuffle, a popular social media and networking website that follows the work of top interior designers and interior design trends worldwide. Every day I get to write about home decor and scour the web for inspiring websites, and one that I’ve had bookmarked for some time is The Modern Sophisticate, where the posts are beautiful and always creative.
I was so happy when I heard I’d be guest posting here today and blogging about 

MODERN BAR CARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

 Thanks for having me! 

 Sometimes what may seem like a small detail is actually the aspect of a space that truly defines it. Such is the case with modern bar carts and accessories. Streamlined and elegant, a well-stocked bar cart is not only welcoming but a stylish home decor idea too. Here are eight stunning modern bar carts and accessories.

   

 A bar cart in glass is ideal because it mimics the glass bottles it displays. Here, the lower shelf is used for liqueurs while the top half is a display shelf.

   

A brass bar cart is decked out with modern-day features like a built-in wine glass rack and bottle holder. The wall hanging and red chair give this vignette some colour and character.

   

This great room begs to play host - the stainless steel bar cart looks stately below the mounted ceramic deer head, and the adjoining kitchen design includes a sleek bar table with contemporary chairs.

   

 A trendy acrylic bar cart somehow fits in with this somewhat dated space - the chrome frame gives the piece loads of metallic allure.

   

This sterling silver gem, with glistening cocktail shakers and double wine buckets on the end of the cart, make for a distinguished modern bar cart and accessories.

   

Need dining room design ideas? An industrial-infused bar cart such as this is a great accent and usability to your dining room design.

   

What’s so interesting about this modern bar cart set-up is not only its circular configuration but also the beverage-inspired drink prints on the walls above it.

   

Living room designs with a luxe modern bar cart and accessories in black and steel can look  fashionable as well as practical when topped with a grand slab of marble. [ Images 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 ] 

Love adding accents to your interiors? You can find inspirational interiors with various accents at Design Shuffle. Design Shuffle is full of inspiration from top interior designers including San Francisco interior designers and Boston interior designers.