Lexington/Sligh
ソルトレイクシティにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、自立型机、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真

マイアミにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、自立型机、ベージュの床) の写真

Powder Blue Home Office Wainscotting Saker Style Hand distressed Oaks #buildboswell
ロサンゼルスにある高級な広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、自立型机、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの壁) の写真

他の地域にあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、自立型机) の写真

ポートランドにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (グレーの壁) の写真

他の地域にあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、自立型机、ベージュの床) の写真

チャールストンにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (ライブラリー、グレーの壁、暖炉なし、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、自立型机、茶色い床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、造り付け机、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

マイアミにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (淡色無垢フローリング、自立型机、グレーの壁) の写真

オーランドにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、自立型机、茶色い床) の写真

Photography by Jessica Glynn
マイアミにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、自立型机、茶色い床) の写真

When it comes to finding inspiration for your house or apartment design, there are a variety of routes you can take. For some, it is important to dive into the latest trends in fashion and art, using only the most popular decor pieces and embracing the color palettes seen on runways or in home and garden magazines. But for others, it’s simply about discovering what feels most like “home.” Ashley Steele, the creator of A Styled Affair, was part of the latter group. “Since my husband and I were moving into a space that was previously owned, I needed a way to make it feel like it was truly ours, and unique to us,” she told our team. A Styled Affair sprang from Ashley’s passion for fashion, and need for a creative outlet. But it soon became more than that. She developed a following, and it quickly became a place where she could share her personal style, travel adventures, and lifestyle tips. “While the blogging industry has become overwhelmed with people sharing their favorite home decor or make-up tips, I think what sets A Styled Affair apart is my commitment to stay true to my unique taste. I have always marched to the beat of my own drum – and that carries through in the clothes I wear, the decor I select for our home, and the travels I plan.” Paintzen connected with Ashley as she was settling into her new home in Boston’s Seaport District. Although she and her husband have lived in Boston for almost 8 years, they were used to smaller, more traditional spaces. Their new home is much bigger, and more modern, than any place they lived before. “I wanted to select colors of comfort, simplicity, and sophistication so we could elevate the space and make it feel more like a home.” Ashley also accurately pointed out that new construction can sometimes feel a little cold and sterile, almost industrial. “I wanted our home to feel like a peaceful oasis after coming in from the bustling city.” Ashley chose soft white paint for her walls to bring a sense of comfort and zen. With lots of wall decor, art work and carefully selected furniture, the walls serve as a clean and comfortable palette, and allowed her more freedom when making her other design decisions throughout the space. Ashley kept the overall palette fairly neutral, and incorporated “modern bohemian” inspired decor throughout the home; the final product was clean and simple, and catered to her style. We asked Ashley what she was most excited for now. “I’m most excited to continue to find new decor pieces to compliment the paint colors and decor we’ve already found for the space. We have been really patient with decorating and selected each piece really careful to make sure it is cohesive and flows from room to room. I’m looking forward to enjoying the space with my husband and dog, and entertaining friends and family in the spring and summer!” A few final questions for Ashley on her experience with Paintzen: “I would highly recommend Paintzen to anyone, especially those that live in the city. There are so many different paint companies and contractors to choose from but going through Paintzen simplified the process and made me feel comfortable that we had the right team working on our space. Their platform for booking services and choosing paint colors made the process seamless and was a great way to keep track of what we booked and chose for colors. Most importantly, the customer service team was outstanding whenever we had a question or needed to make an adjustment.” And advice she would give someone repainting their home: “Patience. I would recommend taking your time and doing your research before selecting paint colors. Lighting changes every color so make sure to bring paint swatches and samples into the space and look at it throughout the day to see the different tones that the light will pick up. I would also recommend researching color trends and recommendations for colors in the family you are looking for. We found our living room color through a blog post listing top-used colors by interior designers and it looks amazing.”

チャールストンにある小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、造り付け机、茶色い床、グレーの壁) の写真

A Hamptons inspired home office and lounge featuring a double desk/entertainment custom built-in and a separate seating area.
デトロイトにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、造り付け机、ベージュの床、白い天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、造り付け机、白い床) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなアトリエ・スタジオ (無垢フローリング、自立型机、グレーの壁) の写真

グランドラピッズにある小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、自立型机、茶色い床) の写真