The Unexpected

When we think of great design, we believe that each room needs to have an "unexpected design element" in the space.   It is that piece in a room that makes you think, "HMMM"  I would not have thought to put that there- but IT works!  And when I say it works- I mean - IT MAKES THE SPACE FABULOUS!

  Here are some photos that make us say HMMM!  That unexpected element really makes the space!  Hope you enjoy!!!!  

Also, I will be having a baby next week and will be taking off 3 months from blogging!  Brooke will continue to blog while I am on maternity leave!

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In this photo, the designer placed a small sunburst mirror over the window and while that in itself is very unexpected and beautiful -  it also creates the most amazing shadow on the tile floor - again adding a dimension to the room that most people would never dream of!  Amazing!

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The glass bubble light fixture, black mirrors, juxtaposed with the orange square boxes makes this vignette seem like a piece of art

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This designer chose to use a very neutral palette but in such an unexpected way

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Love the idea of using a floating bookcase to separate a room - creates such a unique focal point

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We love the way this designer use an entire wall to display an art installation - makes such an amazing impact on the space!

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When most people look at a very large space like this one above- they find it daunting and a bit overwhelming - but here this designer designed a clever separation of space by using a double sofa - it creates such a great focal point and is perfect for group conversations

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A simple little detail like running the trim vertical really makes this chair unique and stunning!

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Unexpected use of fabric!  

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Love the way this designer covered the what could have been an unsightly eye soar (sliding closet doors) and turned it into something FAB-U-LOUS   with wallpaper!

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This room has an amazing ceiling- again most people would just do a typical drywalled painted ceiling- but here Phoebe Howard used a wooden ceiling to create warmth in this very neutral and calming space ... we also love the pop of gold with the fun and whimsical tree floor lamp 

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We love the way the balusters are almost "cut out like" - it creates such a great detail in what can be such a boring space in your home

Images 1) housebeautiful.com, 2) thedecorista.com 3) simplified.typepad.com 4-6) elledecor.com 7-9) massuccowarnermiller.com 10-11) www.phoebehoward.net/