Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

Grant K. Gibson’s style was lauded by Elle Decor as “always eclectic, livable and easy on the eyes,” and we couldn’t agree more. Gibson’s core design philosophy is that a home should reflect the personality of those who inhabit it. Considering how much we love his design portfolio, we wouldn’t mind being friends with his clients!

Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

A well-edited kitchen utilizes decor as well as organic materials, fresh flowers and lemons to create pops of yellow that tie the space together without feeling overly decorated.

Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

Key neutral pieces like the chair and rug seen here are a perfect example of the classic design for which Gibson is known.

Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

One of Gibson’s signature talents is using traditional design elements (a regal portrait, secretary, luxe tablecloth) in a way that still feels inviting and relaxed. Below, the color of the year, emerald, makes a strong appearance as the focal point of an eclectic dining room, where Gibson created a unique layered look using colorful accessories.

Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

Although we love his neutral spaces, we’re equally as impressed with Gibson’s ability to create a compelling color-centric space. Here, he mixes several shades of pink resulting in an unusually sophisticated look with depth.

Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

This elegant escape is a perfectly designed in-home getaway, featuring timeless elements such as marble and a Venetian bust.

Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

Gibson himself is an avid chef, so we aren’t surprised that his kitchens receive so much attention. Here, he follows his trend of bringing the outside in with an abundance of fresh florals.

Grant K. Gibson Interior Design

Atlanta-based designer Phoebe Howard’s aesthetic is quintessentially Southern, comfortable, timeless and elegant. Howard is known for her fresh take on traditional style, which is evident in the many of her projects. These are a few of our favorites.

Phoebe Howard

One thing that remains consistent throughout Howard’s work is her masterful use of neutral color palettes. Her work also illustrates the power of symmetry, as seen in this bedroom, which creates a sense of order and formality.

Phoebe Howard

Howard’s expertise extends to choosing and placing accessories. On a coffee table, Howard opts for a well-edited selection of just three glass jugs, a stack of coffee table books and bit of greenery for freshness. Well placed lamps, chandeliers and sconces add plenty of light options throughout her interiors.

Phoebe Howard

A bedroom does double duty as a seating area thanks to a cleverly placed sofa, coffee table and two upholstered chairs at the foot of the bed.

Phoebe Howard

Plush seating areas are a telltale mark of Howard’s work, seen below in the form of a cozy nap-inducing chaise boasting two soft pillows and a throw.

Phoebe Howard

Two detailed antique chairs fill the gaps on either side of a long console

Phoebe Howard

Howard’s advice for pillows on a sofa? Mix and match fabrics and limit patterned fabrics to one set of pillows per sofa. Also, start from the outside with two larger pillows and work your way in, throwing in an odd shape to keep the look from feeling too symmetrical.

Phoebe Howard

Six pieces of framed art are the focal point in a smaller seating area (below right), equipped with a sofa, two upholstered chairs and a small bench for guests to pull up a seat and chat. In another larger seating area, complete with a chaise, the focus is kept on the view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Phoebe Howard

Howard took a risk by placing a bed in the center of the bedroom, but it paid dividends. Just look at this gorgeous space! Not only did this choice help with traffic flow to all corners of the room, it also allows the homeowner to peer through the French doors to the views outside each morning.

Phoebe Howard

Notice anything in particular about these two spaces? In the living room, a painting above the sofa serves as the room’s artwork, while the walls themselves are the art in the bedroom, featuring a mural that creates the perfect backdrop for this beautiful space.

Phoebe Howard

Vintage Sputnik Pendant, DwellStudio Giraffe Push Toy, Animal Art by Sharon Montrose, Pillows covered in John Robshaw Fabric

Layla Grayce co-owners Tiffany Harris and Wendy Estes had the pleasure of co-designing Molly Sims’ nursery alongside Molly’s longtime friend and designer, Kishani Perera. Molly’s own aesthetic of modern bohemian inspired the look: fresh and modern with a vintage twist. And since Molly isn’t afraid of color, mixing and matching patterns, or breaking the so-called “design rules,” it was guaranteed to be fun right from the get-go. 

The New Traditionalists Changing Table, John Robshaw Custom Fabrics in Petra Cobalt and Kota Oyster

John Robshaw block printed fabrics provided a basis for the design, bringing in a palette of blues, pinks and oranges that give the room color and personality, while a soft sky blue on the walls gives the room a light and bright feel. For added functionality, an entire wall of storage and a day bed were installed to make up for the nursery’s lack of closet space.

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Ducduc Austin Crib, Aden + Anais Sold Blue Crib Sheet, John Robshaw Custom Bedding in Shali Lapis, Animal Art by Sharon Montrose

Molly instantly fell in love with the DucDuc modern furnishing line, and many of the room’s pieces, including the crib’s tie-die finish, feature custom finishes. Kishani found the vintage sputnik pendant, vintage pillows and added the sweet animal art. For all of us, working with Molly was a joyful process from start to finish and Layla Grayce is so excited to have been a part of designing such an amazing nursery for baby Brooks Stuber.

Make your dream nursery a reality with a moodboard that expresses your unique style, and you may find yourself winning big!

Through November, we’re hosting a series of Olioboard contests including our “Design Your Dream Nursery Contest,” which runs October 29 – November 11. Design the ultimate sitting room using anything you desire from Layla Grayce. The top three winners – chosen exclusively by Molly Sims – will earn cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250. *Remember to use at least two products from our sponsor ducduc to be eligible to win.

Winners will be announced November 13. May the best design enthusiast win!

How to Enter:

1: Click on the ‘Join Now’ button located in the top right corner of the Contest Page. Fill out the form and click ‘Create Account.’ 

2: Once your account is created, click “Add an Entry’ to begin.

3: After the moodboard creator is open, pull items onto the canvas from the right-side panel to create your design. Save your entry by hitting the ‘Save Draft’ button in the top right.

4: To add your design to the Contest, visit the Contest Page and click ‘Add an Entry’ and select the board you wish to enter by clicking the ‘Click to Add’ button. Alternatively, you can click ‘Publish’ directly from the creation screen during the creation process.

5: Share your moodboard on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for more votes! Our judge will choose the Grand Prize Winner and Runners Up from among the most popular moodboards.

P.S. Not an Olioboard expert? No problem! You can find quick and easy tutorials here.

Make your dream living room a reality with a moodboard that expresses your unique style, and you may find yourself winning big!

Through November, we’re hosting a series of Olioboard contests including our “Design Your Dream Living Room Contest,” which runs October 15 – 28. Design the ultimate sitting room using anything you desire from Layla Grayce. The top three winners – chosen exclusively by Jonathan Adler – will earn cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250. *Remember to use at least two products from our sponsor Jonathan Adler to be eligible to win.

Winners will be announced October 29. May the best design enthusiast win!

How to Enter:

1: Click on the ‘Join Now’ button located in the top right corner of the Contest Page. Fill out the form and click ‘Create Account.’ 

2: Once your account is created, click “Add an Entry’ to begin.

3: After the moodboard creator is open, pull items onto the canvas from the right-side panel to create your design. Save your entry by hitting the ‘Save Draft’ button in the top right.

4: To add your design to the Contest, visit the Contest Page and click ‘Add an Entry’ and select the board you wish to enter by clicking the ‘Click to Add’ button. Alternatively, you can click ‘Publish’ directly from the creation screen during the creation process.

5: Share your moodboard on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for more votes! Our judge will choose the Grand Prize Winner and Runners Up from among the most popular moodboards.

P.S. Not an Olioboard expert? No problem! You can find quick and easy tutorials here.

Make your dream bedroom a reality with a moodboard that expresses your unique style, and you may find yourself winning big!

Through November, we’re hosting a series of Olioboard contests beginning with our “Design Your Dream Bedroom Contest,” which runs October 1- 14. Design the ultimate sleeping sanctuary using anything you desire from Layla Grayce. The top three winners – chosen exclusively by Rue Magazine’s Co-Founder and Editor in Chief Crystal Gentilello – will earn cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250. *Remember to use at least two products from our sponsors Pine Cone Hill and/or Dash & Albert to be eligible to win.

Winners will be announced October 16. May the best design enthusiast win!

How to Enter:

1: Click on the ‘Join Now’ button located in the top right corner of the Contest Page. Fill out the form and click ‘Create Account.’ 

2: Once your account is created, click “Add an Entry’ to begin.

3: After the moodboard creator is open, pull items onto the canvas from the right-side panel to create your design. Save your entry by hitting the ‘Save Draft’ button in the top right.

4: To add your design to the Contest, visit the Contest Page and click ‘Add an Entry’ and select the board you wish to enter by clicking the ‘Click to Add’ button. Alternatively, you can click ‘Publish’ directly from the creation screen during the creation process.

5: Share your moodboard on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for more votes! Our judge will choose the Grand Prize Winner and Runners Up from among the most popular moodboards.

P.S. Not an Olioboard expert? No problem! You can find quick and easy tutorials here.

In preparation for the upcoming Layla Grayce Moodboard Design Challenge we have decided to share several blog posts to provide some great tips and tricks on using Olioboard to help you create gorgeous room designs. This is the final installment.

Our friend Stacy Naquin has already provided a nicely detailed overview on the basics of using Olioboard. You can find that post here. This post will focus on some of the advanced tools with video tutorials. We will show you how to use them to manipulate the images on your moodboard and create more detailed and polished looking room designs. So let’s begin!!

Tip 1: Use the background and texture libraries to create a base for your 3D design When creating room designs on Olioboard you can opt to create 2D collages (like the one below), made up of a collection of images or you can choose to create a 3D space (like the one above).

If you are interested in creating a 3D moodboard design, the best place to start is in our background and texture libraries. Olioboard has a collection of empty room images that you can use as a base for your moodboard design. The room images include various styles such as contemporary, industrial, traditional, and outdoor spaces. Once you have chosen your background image, you can customize the image using our texture library. The texture library contains various textures like, brick, stone, barn boards and more. In this video tutorial you will learn about the libraries and how to build your 3D moodboard design with perspective in mind.

Tip 2: The Crop tool is your best friend You’ll find that this tool will be one of the tools you rely on the most. This video tutorial will show you how to use the crop tool to manipulate images, create clean moodboard designs and how to crop and rotate visuals so they appear to be half hidden by walls or railings.

Tip 3: Make the most of the advanced background removal tools Olioboard’s background removal tool can help you separate the background from an image you wish to incorporate into you design. It can also help you clean up the edges of the product to create a more polished look. This video tutorial will show you how to use the advanced background removal options to maximize the look of your room design.

Tip 4: Creating 3D moldboards on Olioboard In this 15 minute in-depth video tutorial, we take you through every step, from beginning to end on creating 3D room designs on Olioboard. This tutorial covers all the tools in detail and in repetition.

I hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We can’t wait to see all the entries in the upcoming Layla Grayce Design Contest. Good luck to you all and happy Olioboarding!

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

Interior Design by: Suzanne Rheinstein

A New Orleans native, interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein is internationally known for her elegant, sophisticated aesthetic. Her motto? Fewer things but better things, focusing on a mixture of beautiful objects, furniture styles, personal art, painted surfaces, and great attention to comfort, textures, details and light. In homage, we rounded up a few of our favorite spaces from Rheinstein’s vast portfolio, all of which illustrate her powerful belief that “living well every day is much more important than getting your house together only for special occasions.”

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Troy Thies Styling by: Shannon Gale

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Troy Thies

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Susan Gilmore

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Troy Thies Styling by: Shannon Gale

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Troy Thies Styling by: Shannon Gale

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Susan Gilmore

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Susan Gilmore

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Susan Gilmore Styling by: Shannon Gale

Interior Design by: Martha O’Hara Interiors Photography by: Troy Thies Styling by: Shannon Gale

Creating spaces for the modern world that incorporate classic, timeless pieces is one of our favorite things to do at Layla Grayce, so naturally we feel a connection to the stunning work of Martha O’Hara Interiors. With designers based across the United States, you’re likely to see their work in national publications, such as Elle Decor, as well as in many of the wonderful regional home decor magazines. While we love their traditional work (with just a hint of a modern edge!) they also do some cutting-edge contemporary work, always being sure to reflect the personality of their clients. Which space featured here do you love most?

Interior design by: Samantha Pynn Photography by: Virginia Macdonald

Interior design by: Samantha Pynn Photography by: Virginia Macdonald

Interior design by: Samantha Pynn Photography by: Virginia Macdonald

Interior design by: Samantha Pynn Photography by: Virginia Macdonald

Clockwise from Top Left: Oly Studio Kira Mirror, Oly Studio Serena One Tier Chandelier, Bungalow 5 Pink Baluster Table Lamp Base, Bungalow 5 Brigitte White One Drawer Side Table, Oly Studio Hilary Bench, Smithsonian Ivory Hand Tufted Rug, Layla Grayce Garfias Chair, Indigo Printed W Embroidery Blue Pillow Pair

We love Samantha Pynn’s fresh, feminine style. Her ability to mix modern elements with classic staples creates a very livable space that’s still high on style. Samantha has been a fixture in the decorating world for the past 11 years – you can obsess over her work weekly on her current HGTV Canada series, Summer Home. We’re obsessed with pink at Layla Grayce, and we love the way Samantha scattered hints of this color throughout her own home. The rest of Samantha’s work is just as gorgeous. Check it out!