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

Photo Credit: Brantley Photography
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 (青い壁、カーペット敷き、グレーの床) 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.”

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

Felt wallpaper, custom built-in desk with hutch, cowhide area rug, reclining reading chair, custom window treatment, sound proof walls & doors, blue, plaid, brown, cream, white

ミネアポリス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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、表し梁) の写真

バンクーバー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 (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真

チャールストンにある高級な広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (青い壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真

マイアミにあるお手頃価格の小さな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、暖炉なし、自立型机、グレーの床、ベージュの壁) の写真

ジャクソンビルにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、造り付け机、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

グランドラピッズにあるラグジュアリーな巨大な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、茶色い床、青い壁) 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

This condo we addressed the layout and making changes to the layout. By opening up the kitchen and turning the space into a great room. With the dining/bar, lanai, and family adding to the space giving it a open and spacious feeling. Then we addressed the hall with its too many doors. Changing the location of the guest bedroom door to accommodate a better furniture layout. The bathrooms we started from scratch The new look is perfectly suited for the clients and their entertaining lifestyle.

グランドラピッズにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (白い壁、塗装フローリング、自立型机、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

コーンウォールにあるお手頃価格の小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (青い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、造り付け机) の写真

バンクーバー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 (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真

バンクーバー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 (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真