A Design Story

... stories of design, inspiration and mommyhood

  • The Story
  • Blog
  • House Tours
  • Contact
  • Shop My Instagram
  • Home
  • Advertise
  • Need A Designer?
  • Shop My Instagram

January 10, 2011 by Lindsay

Designed Story:A Seaside Retreat

Last year, I had the opportunity to design a fabulous waterfront condo on Longboat Key, Florida (the beach where Kevin and I got married). The place was beaming with design opportunity and I couldn’t wait to get started!

Here are a just a FEW of the details:

Site/project:

– 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath

– Newly Remodeled

– Needed selections for furniture, rugs, accessories, lighting & everyday household items (sheets, bedding, etc.)

Client’s Style & Wants:

– Loves clean lines

– Really wanted to focus on the view

– Needs everything to be durable since they will have children & grandchildren visiting

– Sleeper Chair in Guest Room

– Loves budget friendlier items that you can replace easily

– Likes Crate and Barrel, West Elm (and stores like that)

– Wanted nothing custom

– A relaxing “vacation” feel

Here’s the blank slate we started with (these are just the main spaces: entryway, bathrooms and closets excluded):

The Kitchen:

The Living/ Dining Room:

 

The Master Bedroom:

The Guest Room:

The Porch & The View:

Stunning, right?

With a view like this one, I felt that the design should completely be driven by that! With that being said, I utilized colors that would bring the outside right in. Using similar colors and textures that replicate nature always aids in creating that inside/outside feel.

After talking the my client about her needs & wants, I came up with (general/conceptual) design boards for the 3 main areas first, each having two options. I like to give conceptual design boards to my local clients to truly give them an idea of where we are headed, so that when we nail down the contract, we can begin with a mutual idea before we begin Design Phase 1. (Other: accessories, rugs, lighting and household items will fit into Design Phase 2).

The Living/ Dining Room:

See Breakdown Here: A Seaside Retreat Breakdown I-1

The Master Bedroom:

See Breakdown Here: A Seaside Retreat Breakdown I-2

The Guest Room:

See Breakdown Here: A Seaside Retreat Breakdown I-3

My client adored the design! Love to hear that! So I am now the interior designer on this project….

Now we can move on into Design Phase 1 and get this condo ready for my clients to move in!

Want your space redesigned and don’t live in my town? No problem! In addition to my local design business, I specialize in E-Decorating! Plus, I am having a Winter Sale. Just use the coupon code: Winter, and take part of the 30% off all design package pricing! Email me @ lindsay@adesignstory.com for questions! Wanna see other projects? Click on our portfolio (but P.S. we are in the midst of adding TONS of projects to the list).

*Please note: All of the budget, specifcation and clients details have been left off of the breakdowns and the board designs for confidentiality reasons. If you love a piece of furniture and want to know where I selected it from, just ask away! All designs, breakdowns and images are property of A Design Story, LLC. Please see privacy information if you have questions.

 

 

 

Related posts:

Gracious Giveaway Winner: Word to the Wall
Warming Your Home up for Winter
Valentine's Gift Guides
Gracious Giveaway: Get your Digits
❮❮ Previous Post
Next Post ❯ ❯

Comments

  1. Melissa says

    January 30, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Where is the sofa from the first option from? Thanks a bunch!(:

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About Me

Hi, I am Lindsay Milner, the designer, fashionista, blogger & mommy behind A Design Story! I am a happy wife & momma that loves all things stylish! I love blogging, interior design, shopping, having fun on the beach, making our house a home, hanging out with family, drinking coffee & running around after our kiddos.

Welcome! Want to know more?
Click here for the full story.

Newsletter

Search

  • Heart Spoken
  • Amazon Store
  • Favorite Posts
  • House Tours
  • Mommyhood
  • Gluten Free Me
  • Family & Living
  • Fresh Picks
  • Videos
  • Our Wedding
  • Facebook Community
  • Loves

Instagram

adesignstory

 473    13422


  • My favorite place to be! Another glorious beach day with the kiddos! ⚓️☀️ Anna Maria is my happy place for sure… I can’t get enough!! I am dreaming of a home on the island in the future! What’s your happy place? . . . #vacayvibes #summerdays #summerlovin #givemethatsunshine #annamariaisland #floridaliving #ilivewhereyouvacation #myhappyplace #summertime #beachlife #beachlover #summerstyle #sunshinestate #floridainfluencer #blueocean #beachday
  • ☀️ Sea + Sun + Smiles We drove across the state last week for a vacay with family! Had a great time and I was so in the moment, I only took a few photos! We had incredible weather and basically lived our best lives all day on the beach and in the pool together! . . I have had a few messages asking where I have been on insta…. The truth is, I have been soaking up time with my kids, working on a few home updates and spending as much time at the beach and in our pool
  • Happy 4th of July! Grateful for America and freedom! Praying blessings over you all on this Independence Day! . . . #july4th #independenceday #freedom #letfreedomring #floridafreedom #america #americanstyle #floridainfluencer #coastallife #coastallifestyle #natebendersonpark #utc #utcmall #fireworks #babyyourafirework #americanfreedom #familylife #redwhiteandblue #sarasota #sarasotaflorida
  • Things are changing around here! I made a to-do list and one by one, I’m getting it done! I love a good re-fresh! This cute wall (mirror + furniture) is being moved to another wall and a fireplace will go in its space! The dining room is getting a new furniture piece and light… almost finished there! Lilah is getting a room re-do perfect for a big girl! Lots more on the list too!! Stay tuned…. What do you have on your home to do list? Anything fun! Share below! Sources on my link—> shop my insta! . . .
  • I was made for vacations like this! Best vacay to Seaside and Watercolor with my favorite people! I may or may not have taken a months worths of pictures… but these will do for now . . . . #30avacay #seaside #santarosabeach #watercolorflorida #vacay #vacaymode #bestvacayever #vacayvibes #beachvacay #familyvacay #familyiseverything #mylittlefam #lovemyfamily #seasideflorida #campwatercolor #travel #floridavacation
  • ✏️Let the school year begin!! 3rd Grade and VPK here they come! Praying for safety over their school and for a wonderful year ahead! . . . #backtoschool #schooldays #schoolkids #lakewoodranch #prayingmom #lovemytribe

Sponsors

[adrotate group="2"]

Categories

DIY Beachy Art

Fall Favorites 2020

DIY Beachy Art

Fall Favorites 2020

  • Blog Info
  • Disclaimer
  • Archives
  • House Tours

Powered by ClikWiz