Home Bunch - Interior Design Ideas

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Beautiful Homes of Instagram became one of Home Bunch’s most popular (and pinned) series almost the moment it was launched and I believe one of the main reasons is that we, you and I, can read and learn about a new homeowner each week. Most of these people are not interior designers but they have plenty of talent, knowledge and they are not afraid to decorate their home following their own style. Seeing a different home and getting to know a new homeowner is what keeps this series fresh and interesting week after week.

I started following Mel from @whistiques, on instagram the moment I saw how she meticulously embraces her own personality in every space of her home. There’s not a space that lacks style or beauty, and the attention to detail is evident in every room of her beautiful home.

To say that I am honored to have Mel here with us is an understatement and I hope you feel as happy as I am to have yet another talented homeowner opening the door for us all to come in! Thank you, Mel!

 

My name is Mel and I am behind IG account, Whistiques. I am very honored to be included in the Home Bunch IG series, ‘Beautiful Homes of Instagram’ as I am a huge fan of Luciane and her incredible social media platform. Home Bunch is the perfect source for gorgeous homes in such a variety of styles. I enjoy learning about the owners and their design influences. The attention to extra details such as paint and product/material sources are a huge resource for me.

I am a married mother of three teenagers. My former career was in public relations and corporate fundraising, but I am currently a stay-at-home mom.

I have lived all over the United States, initially in the East Coast where many relatives still reside and I’ve spent many summers. We have embraced opportunities to relocate through my husband’s career and have lived in Austin, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and currently, Dallas. We have had six homes along the way. Some homes required renovations, others were new builds. As we have moved every few years, we have developed an interest in design, landscaping and decor. We enjoy (for the most part) the process and challenge of creating a comfortable inviting home for our family and friends as well as a home that will be marketable when it’s time to move.

Living in different parts of the United States as well as our travels in Europe and Australia have influenced my taste over the years. Some very talented friends with design backgrounds and social media creatives have also influenced my style. Currently, my style would best be described as transitional, classic and chic. My palette is neutral, but I like to incorporate pops of color. I love the contrast of light/dark and am a huge fan of black/white & stripes. I also love adding a bit of fashion and pop art to decor. I have found some amazing artists through IG and have included some of their art in my home.

We currently live in a suburb between Dallas and Forth worth. We enjoy the unique culture of both cities. Our current home was a new build in a relatively new neighborhood. The homes were built by a variety of custom home builders, creating a unique look to each home.

This home was a spec home by Toll Brothers. It was already half-finished when we came in, but we could include some of our own choices and finishes.

The landscaping and pool was designed by my husband in conjunction with local landscaping companies and a pool company. My husband and I have become a good team: My interest and knowledge is with interiors and his is exteriors. In fact, my husband purchased three of our previous homes sight-unseen by me (but with my approval) because we are familiar with each other’s wish lists and must-haves. In some cases, we are also on a time crunch with a relocation, so the decision must be made quickly. Each of our homes’ exteriors and interiors have been quite different and our tastes and styles have changed over the years. But our goal is always to create a comfortable space with a pleasing aesthetic. We welcome you to our Dallas home and hope you enjoy the tour!

 

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Mel’s home is breathtaking! I love the classic architectural details.

Front Door

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Front door: Elegante Iron

Brick: Boral – Copper Canyon

Stone: Leuders Chopped

Living Room

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You can’t never get bored at Mel’s home. She is always changing the decor and making it interesting. I also love that hardwood flooring!

Flooring: nail-down narrow handscraped hardwood scraped against grain; Chocolate Mocha.

Large green vase: Ross

Palm branches: Michaels

Settee

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Settee is from Overstock.

Black frame mirror: Tuesday Morning

Black suede pillow: Ralph Lauren

Zebra pillows: Pottery Barn

Fur pillows: Homegoods

Paint Color

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Most of interior including main floor (kitchen, living, foyer, master) is Benjamin Moore Maritime White. I love this color because it flows so well from room to room and it’s an off white that works so well with my (vintage velvet sand) sofas from Restoration Hardware.

Coffee tables (2) pushed together: IKEA

Coffee Table Book

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This homeowner knows how to decorate her coffee table like no one else!

Book: Homegoods

Safari Inspo

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Ceramic zebra tray: Tuesday Morning

Fireplace

Stone Fireplace. Stone Fireplace. Fireplace: Chopped Leuders (stone). Cedar mantel & corbels: Stain espresso. Stone Fireplace. Stone Fireplace. Stone Fireplace. Stone Fireplace #StoneFireplace Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Fireplace: Chopped Leuders (stone).

Cedar mantel & corbels: Stain espresso

Dual pitchers & dried foliage: Homegoods

Decor

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Large art: Homegoods

Large Mirror: Homegoods

Floor lamps: Homegoods

Sofa table: Pottery Barn

Lamps: Homegoods

Fiddle leaf fig tree: Pottery Barn

Pot: Tuesday Morning

Framed art: Anthropologie

Black side tables: Homegoods

Window bench: Overstock

Fur: Homegoods

Pillows & Decor

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Pillows: Elements by Erin Gates (green)

Stuck on Hue (leopard)

Ralph Lauren (b&w)

Dog statues: At Home (thanks @thriftyniftynest)

Decorative box: Homegoods

Chanel Tray

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Chanel tray is by @adailydoseoffab.

Art

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Antique dresser: antique shop, Fredricksburg, TX

Paris oil: (Paris street art)

Large art: Homegoods

Lamp: Lee Lighting

Rhino: Tuesday Morning

Tray: Homegoods

Chanel Corner

Home Decor. COCO lamp: Sophie Glow Vanity Chanel bag (vintage) Home Decor. Home Decor. Home Decor #HomeDecor Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

COCO lamp: Sophie Glow Vanity

Chanel bag (vintage)

Roses

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Flowers: Trader Joe’s

Rug & Sofas

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That gorgeous black and white striped rug is from Ikea!

Sofas: Restoration Hardware ~ Belgian Track Arm Sofa; luxe depth 43″ 8ft vintage velvet (sand)

Rustic side table: Restoration Hardware

Dining Room

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Wall paint color is Pittsburgh Paints Silver Dollar.

Wool Rug: Overstock

B&W original art: Scissors Drawings

Tiered tray: Homegoods

Topiary: Target

Drapes: Exclusive Fabrics @ Half Price Drapes

Decor

Dining Room. Grey and black and white dining room #DiningRoom #Greydiningroom #blackandwhitediningroom Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Chandeliers: Overstock

Table: RC Willey

Chairs: Safavieh

Table Runner: IKEA

Tray: Tuesday Morning

Flowers: Trader Joe’s

Wreath: Target

Mirrors: Tuesday Morning

David Bowie Print: Gina Julian

Mahogany side table: family heirloom

Mahogany buffet: Antique shop (San Francisco)

Kitchen

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Mel’s kitchen feels so spacious and open. The black and white color scheme is also present in this space.

Lighting: Possini Euro Tanz Satin Brass (Lamps Plus)

Paint Color

White Springs Granite. Countertop is White Springs Granite. White Springs Granite. White Springs Granite. White Springs Granite #WhiteSpringsGranite #Granite #Countertop Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Wall paint color is Benjamin Moore Maritime White.

Black & White Kitchen Paint Color

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Island paint: Pittsburgh Paints Edelweiss.

Perimeter Cabinet stain: Olympic Deep Ebony.

Backsplash Details

Kitchen Backsplash. Backsplash: (offset) Emser/Tumbled Mocha (border) Emser/Trusa Mocha (straight) Daltile/Stone Radience Amos / caramel trav blend Kitchen Backsplash. Kitchen Backsplash. Kitchen Backsplash. Kitchen Backsplash #Kitchen #Backsplash Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Backsplash: (offset) Emser/Tumbled Mocha

(border) Emser/Trusa Mocha

(straight) Daltile/Stone Radience Amos / caramel trav blend

Pot filler: Kingston Brass Concord Pot Filler (vintage brass)

Barstools

Kitchen Counterstools. The counterstools are Christopher Knight (Overstock). Kitchen Counterstools. Kitchen Counterstools. Kitchen Counterstools. Kitchen Counterstools #Kitchen #Counterstools Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

The counterstools are Christopher Knight (Overstock).

Countertop

White granite. White granite countertop. White granite. White granite #Whitegranite #countertop Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Countertop is White Springs Granite. Isn’t this beautiful?!

Flooring & Island

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Flooring is Travertine.

Island size: 5 X 7.5 ft

Faucet: Delta.

Kitchen Runner & Hardware

Kitchen Runner. Runner: Rugs America (Riviera) from Tuesday Morning. Kitchen Runner. Kitchen Runner. Kitchen Runner. Kitchen Runner #KitchenRunner Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Runner: Rugs America (Riviera) from Tuesday Morning.

Cabinet Hardware: Hickory Hardware

Dining Area

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Kitchen table: Pottery Barn

Kitchen chairs: Safavieh (Overstock)

Open Layout

Open dining room to living room. The living room feels connected to the dining, making of this entire space perfect for entertaining. Open dining room to living room. Open dining room to living room design ideas #Opendiningroom #diningroomtolivingroom Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

The living room feels connected to the dining area, making of this entire space perfect for entertaining.

Master Bathroom

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Mel’s master bath is very spacious and that tub is not only inviting but also romantic! 🙂

Paint color is Benjamin Moore Maritime White.

Floor Tile: Marble Emser Taverna Noce.

Stone Tile

Master Bathroom. Classic Master Bathroom. Tub stone tile is Daltile/Plateau Warm Beige; Daltile/Emperador Dark. Master Bathroom. Master Bathroom #MasterBathroom Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Stone: Daltile/Plateau Warm Beige; Daltile/Emperador Dark.

Cabinet paint: Pittsburgh Paints Edelweiss

Cabinet Hardware: Hickory Hardware

Freshness

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Soap Jar: Homegoods

Wall prints/art: Homegoods

Guest Room

Quatrefoil Bedding. Paint color is Pittsburgh Paints Silver Dollar. Grey Quatrefoil Bedding #QuatrefoilBedding Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

I wouldn’t mind if Mel invited me over! Isn’t this guest bedroom gorgeous? Paint color is Pittsburgh Paints Silver Dollar.

Throw Blanket: Gucci

Antique round cream side table: antique shop (Fredericksburg, TX)

Bed & Breakfast

White and grey bedding. White and grey bedding. Comforter: Downlite Bedding Duvet & Shams: Homegoods White and grey bedding. White and grey bedding #Whiteandgreybedding Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Headboard: Marshalls

Tray: Homegoods

Comforter: Downlite Bedding

Duvet & Shams: Homegoods

Pillows: TJ Maxx

Mudroom & Laundry Room

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This is one of my favorite room in this house! Mel did an amazing job here as well!

White Mudroom Cabinet Paint Color: Pittsburgh Paints Edelweiss.

Galvanized containers: Target

Book bag: Strand Bookstore

Boots: Hunter

Racquet: Dunlop vintage

Purse: Gucci vintage

Hat: Nordstrom

Built-in Hardware: Lowe’s

Rug: Homegoods

Laundry Room Details

Neutral Laundry room paint color Pittsburgh Paints Silver Dollar. Neutral Laundry room paint color Pittsburgh Paints Silver Dollar. Neutral Laundry room paint color Pittsburgh Paints Silver Dollar Neutral Laundry room paint color Pittsburgh Paints Silver Dollar #Neutral #Laundryroom #paintcolor #PittsburghPaintsSilverDollar Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Wall paint: Pittsburgh Paints Silver Dollar.

Tile: Daltile/ Plateau BE48 warm beige

Countertop: White Springs Granite

Hand soap: Olivia Blake London

Runner: Tuesday Morning

Wall prints: Homegoods

Cabinet Color

Creamy white laundry room cabinet. Creamy white laundry room cabinet. Creamy white laundry room cabinet. Creamy white laundry room cabinet #Creamywhitecabinet #laundryroom #cabinet Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Cabinets paint: Pittsburgh Paints Edelweiss

Washer/dryer: LG

Cabinet Hardware: Lowe’s

Laundry Baskets: Homegoods

Built-ins

Benjamin Moore Stone. Built in desk with grey back bookshelves painted in Benjamin Moore Stone. Benjamin Moore Stone #BenjaminMooreStone Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

If you have kids you know how useful a built-in like this can be! The grey accent color is Benjamin Moore Stone.

Cabinet Paint: Pittsburgh Paints, Edelweiss

Chairs: Ross

Pillows: Hobby Lobby

Clock and print: Homegoods

Lighting: Circa Lighting

Backyard

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Mel’s home is beautiful inside and out! This backyard is perfect at any time of the year!

Mug: Anthropologie (gift from @thedecordiet)

Teak Chair: Glouster

Teak table: Glouster

Tray: Homegoods

Topiary: Homegoods

Pool Design

Pool and spa Ideas. Pool and spa Ideas. Pool and spa Ideas. Pool and spa Ideas. Pool and spa Ideas #Poolandspa #PoolandspaIdeas Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

Pool/spa: Claffey Pools.

Large trees: Italian Cypress

Float!

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You can’t help but smile with this, right? Too cute! 🙂

Black & White

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B&W striped pillows & cushion Sunbrella (Home Depot)

Play!

Hedges. Backyard with hedges. #hedges Beautiful Homes of Instagram @whistiques

This huge backyard is great for everyone in the family, including her kids.

Night, Night

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Timeless beauty!

 

Many thanks to the designer for sharing the details above!

Make sure to follow Mel from @Whistiques on Instagram to see more photos of her beautiful home! 🙂

 

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