We made some pretty awesome progress on the deck this weekend – even with a big water main break right in front of our house, which resulted in gallons of water rushing down the road until we discovered it and phoned it in. The result? Five men working for around seven hours (with our street’s water turned off) to fix it via a giant hole that they dug in the corner of our yard/the road. Yikes!
But they got ‘er done, and the neighborhood rejoiced (running water is totally one of those things you take for granted until it’s gone – like electricity and Oreos). So all is right with the world again (the water’s back on!) and we’ll be back with a full deck update tomorrow!
In the meantime, we’re pretty much in love with this house. Which is why it’s especially heartbreaking to me that I didn’t get to snoop around in the flesh. We tried to arrange a house crash with Meghan back when we were in Atlanta for Haven, but with our crazy schedule (and her crazy schedule) we just couldn’t make it work. But since Meghan takes some pretty great photos herself – and because I was so in love with her space – I had to share the eye candy with you guys – busy schedules be darned. So let’s go for a virtual house crashing, shall we? Here’s Meghan now, at the front door to greet us:
Meghan actually used to do hotel design in Atlanta (fun, right?) but now does residential interior stuff. So although she’s a bonafide expert, we loved how affordable and inspiring her house was, so anyone could steal a tip or two. Let’s start with her gorgeous living room/dining room. I really like how there’s lots of texture and neutral tones, accented with a few pops of color, like that charming orange accent table (a cheap find from HomeGoods) and the yellow tray on the coffee table. And see that Buddha head next to the lamp? It’s bronze and Meghan carried it back by hand from her honeymoon in Bali. Her husband was not pleased at the time, but thanks her now.
Here’s the other side of the living room, complete with a gleaming grid of mirrors on the wall to toss around even more light. I especially love how there are sleek items (like the acrylic coffee table, which is from CB2 by the way) happily hanging out with more textured and nubby things (like the jute rug and those linen-ish chairs).
Speaking of texture, here’s the dining chandelier. Hubba hubba, right? It’s from West Elm.
Once again Meghan mixed a few sleek items (like those sculptural white chairs) with more rough and textured pieces (like the pendant light and another natural fiber rug) for a balanced and collected-over-time effect.
Now let’s check out the den. Isn’t the grasscloth wallpaper (from a company called Innovations) so gorgeous? Especially paired with the dark sofa, iron coffee table, and the dark frame of the art. I love how this room feels so moody and inviting with warm pops of spicy orange and red to keep things interesting.
Here’s a detail shot of a pretty little collection of vases that Meghan has on display. Once again there’s some awesome texture going on (in the wallpaper, those sea fans from Etsy, and even the vases themselves, which are from Williams Sonoma).
Here’s Meghan’s kitchen, complete with sleek stainless cabinet pulls and appliances. But once again there’s a great dose of rustic texture thrown in there for balance (in the shade over the sink, the tone on tone backsplash tile, and the rug). Speaking of the rug, it’s actually a hand-me-down from Meghan’s husband’s family.
Here’s the bedroom, with dark moody gray walls (you know we love gray walls in the bedroom…) and a gorgeous upholstered headboard that looks pretty darn inviting. Once again (just like the den) there are a few hits of warm reddish orange, and a few sophisticated patterns – like the striped pillows and the graphic rug from Crate & Barrel, which seem to add even more depth and interest to the space.
And if this outdoor space isn’t the bees knees, I don’t know what is. In love. With everything. From the giant sectional to those charming little white lace-like lanterns. Wish I could have soaked up this space in person… I bet it would have been even more amazing. Those blue pillows are from Target and the white lanterns are from HomeGoods by the way.
So that’s Meghan’s beautiful house in Atlanta. We’re so thankful to her for inviting us inside to take a peek, and even though we couldn’t make it work in person, we’re extra thankful that she was able to take so many photos for us and describe each room in detail so I could share the goods! Oh and you can give Meghan a holler if you’re in ATL and want her help with your house (her email is [email protected]), but first let’s play the favorite part game. Mine is definitely that cozy den and the inviting outdoor area while John’s is the dining room – specifically that awesome textured pendant light. What’s yours?
Psst- You can check out dozens of other House Crashing adventures that we’ve shared right here.
Marissa@ohhhsolovely says
that grasscloth is beautiful & i could find myself quite comfy in that outdoor space!!
Ceejay says
Hi-I am wondering too where she got the blue and cream ikat pillows in the living room. LOVE her house. Hope she lets us all know where she got the pillows!
YoungHouseLove says
I think Meghan might be dropping in later with some info for you guys. Here’s hoping!
xo,
s
Lisa S says
Would love to know the name of rug in the bedroom from Crate & Barrel and also where she purchased the outdoor sectional. Beautifully done. Thx
Lauren says
I’d also love to know where the outdoor sectional is from!
Meghan says
The Rug is the charcoal Agra Rug. We bought it a few years ago so I don’t believe that Crate and Barrel still has it in stock. It is wool and has carving around the design if that helps.
The outdoor furniture can be found through Kolo Collection in Atlanta
Lindsey says
Yum-o for the orange end table! And I always am eyeing those clear acrylic tables at CB2. Love ’em!
Leah says
Well hello!! Totally looks like a swanky hotel. LOVE IT!
Erin @ WriteTasty says
I love that double-layered rug look going on in the den. The hide over the jute rug is so pretty! This is such a classic house but still modern. Hard to do!
cara says
Beautiful house. Did the construction guys think you were strange for taking pictures of them?
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- I totally asked and they were like “sure!” – I’m so weird. I bet they all were like “that was a first” when I walked away. Haha.
xo,
s
julia says
what a lovely home! the living room is my fave but i’d really like to know where the sofa in the den is from; i’m looking for one just like it!
xo julesinflats.blogspot.com
Christy says
The backyard. Love everything about it!
Is that an egg-ish chair out there?
YoungHouseLove says
Hah- yes!
xo,
s
Clarissa says
Hello! Great house! I am loving her use of big succulents as accents in the front and back yards. I am curious what type of succulents they are and where she purchased them. Thanks!!
Meghan says
The succulents are jade plant and to be honest I am not sure what the larger fan style is named. I picked them up at a place called Pike’s Nursery. I do not have a green thumb so succulents and I get along!
Maria says
i don’t post here often, but i really, really, really wanted to tell you guys that i really, really, REALLY miss sherry’s “dude get on to that already” challenge. i think i actually started reading your blog again after being away for a year because i was intrigued to see what she’s going to drag out of the back room this time. how many more animals figures has she got? where will she put this one? can there possibly be more animals!? =)
so if you feel like taking up that challenge again, you would have one helluva greatful reader =)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- thanks Maria! I have been dying to get back to that (the playroom has never been more cluttered) but I think with the deck and the last minute book stuff we somehow fell off! I’d love to get back on the
horsepurple chicken soon!xo,
s
Stephanie says
My favorite part is definitely the entire outdoor area. I want to grab a trashy magazine and a margarita and crash on that outdoor sectional.
Tom Corliss says
I love the whole color theme. Lots of great retro pieces and beautiful texture on both the walls and items in the rooms. The house feels very cozy and comfortable. We are one our way to completing our decor. We will be posting a article later this week on the decorating of all the interior door. http://homeinformationgur.com for lots of home and garden information
Amanda Wells says
Oooh weee, loving that chandelier!! http://www.amandadovewells.com/?p=1675
Alyssa says
This is general but I love the layered look she has goin on everywhere! And Of course the “collected over time” look, have a hard time doing that in our home.
Megan says
I definitely love the outdoor area, not to mention all the textures in her house. I love the grass cloth wallpaper, my aunt had it in her house and it’s one of those things that I can remember vividly, even though she died over 13 years ago and I haven’t been in the house since! Crazy how things just stick with ya! And I agree with others, Meghan (awesome name, btw!) needs a blog.
Bonnie Grace says
I am ga ga for that couch! It’s exactly what I’ve been searching for. Meghan, where is it from???
Christine Witt (Brush Dance) says
Love the outdoor area. We totally need to get our backyard on track again. Have been distracted by the new doggy.
Lauren says
Not sure if I missed this while skimming the comments, but could you post a source for those great bar stools in the kitchen? Thanks!
Amy says
I owned one of those white lanterns! Iiked it but my mom and husband called it “the propane tank.” After I overhead a guest at a party asking somebody else what the heck it was, I sold it at a yard sale :( Feeling a little vindicated now! Great house!
Danna says
Love. LOVE. Love. this house! So glad you guys were able to check it out, even if it was just through pictures! Congrats Meghan and Scott, it’s so beautiful!
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
Congrats on featuring such a fabulous home! I’d love to see more from Meghan, but can’t find a website for her???
YoungHouseLove says
Sadly she doesn’t have one at this time (we always link to one if they’ve got a blog or website). There is an email address at the bottom of the post if anyone is interested in reaching out to her for design help.
-John
Erika says
Love the entire house and especially the bed. We are remodeling our master bath and bedroom and am looking for something just like it – where is it from? (hopefully this isn’t listed above and I missed it!)
susan allison says
It is a beautiful home – I get to stay in the lovely guest room which is not pictured! I love my daughter-in-law’s design style!!!!
Gabriella @ Our Life In Action says
Her home is beautiful! I am just in love with her outdoor sitting area. I could stay there all day!!!
amanda says
I would love to know where om table and the chairs came from, also the duvet in the bedroom? Thanks, very well decorated home.
amanda says
Can you please share where you got your dining room table and the striped pillows and the duvet in the bedroom? Thank you, very well designed house!!
Meghan says
The striped pillows I had custom made from fabric that I picked out. The duvet is from Restoration Hardware and the dining table is from a modern design store in Chicago. Similar: http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=19069&catalog=filter&menuCatalog=room&menuCategory=197&menuSubcategory=152
Hope that helps!
Amy says
I really like this house! I would love to know the paint colors Meghan used.
FYI – The sofa pillow fabric is Chiang Mai Dragon by Schumacher. It is available in multiple colorways. The fabric on the chair pillows is Kalah Blue and is available at Calico Corners.
Whitney says
I love her house!! Where did she get that headboard?? It is ah.maz.ing! Also, where is that outdoor furniture from…and the black planter on the back porch? I want to recreate that look myself! :) Thanks for sharing!
Korie Roberts says
I have been on the hunt for the perfect gray paint… love this. What is the dining room paint color? Is it the same as the bedroom? I am looking to do a gray foyer/living room with a darker gray for my dining room. It’s so hard to find ones that compliment each other. I am for the first time-redecorating a house who’s decor is lost in the 80’s… complete with red velvet carpet and brass fixtures galore! I love you guys!!… hope this isn’t too creepy… (:
Jillian@TheHumbleGourmet says
I’m pretending like that’s exactly what my house is going to look like in, oh, 15 minutes…
Danielle says
Beautiful home. What kind of counters are in the kitchen?! And is the tile backsplash tile? Very unique looking! I really love them!
Scott says
Backsplash is a marble stick tile.
Kristin F says
Did you notice that her DR pendant is eerily similar to the weave basket you put over your head in Rehobeth? Subliminal or intentional?
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, I love it!
xo,
s
Ravi Sehrai says
Your house decor is very creative and impressive, the chandelier and dinning room is very classy.