David and Romeo Beckham share a rare look inside the family's Cotswolds living room

This blog post details the new construction home of Tyler and Amanda Tarver in Benton, highlighting their design choices and experiences. The couple's journey began with an inspiring trip to Israel, where they connected with the author, Tanner Cangelosi. Upon visiting their new home, Cangelosi was impressed by the detailed design and unique style, suggesting Amanda pursue a career in contracting. The Tarvers shared insights into their family life, including Amanda's role at New Life Church Saline County, her support for Tyler's YouTube Channel (Tarver Academy), and their three children: Titus (8), Ezra (6), and Finnick (2). Tyler is the dean of NLC College and manages multiple YouTube channels. Their home's design plans were largely spearheaded by Amanda, who conducted extensive research using platforms like Pinterest, Google, and Instagram to compile a 'highlight reel' of open-floor plans and 'hipster features'. These compiled ideas were then provided to a draftsperson to create their custom blueprints. Tyler contributed his opinions for consideration throughout the process. Key aspects of their new home that the Tarvers love most include the open floor plan, which integrates the kitchen, living room, and dining area. This design choice allows Amanda to feel included in family activities while cooking and provides ample space for hosting guests. The inclusion of a pool is also a cherished feature for future enjoyment. Another favorite is the kitchen bar, which serves as a versatile space for family gatherings, meals, and children's homework or craft projects, fostering more family time. The design emphasizes functionality and communal living. The Tarvers also provided five money-saving tips for those considering building a house. Their advice includes utilizing Amazon.com for comparing quotes and purchasing items, undertaking non-dangerous tasks independently, and being present during construction to minimize material waste by subcontractors. They also highlighted the importance of managing return timelines for purchases and finishing certain areas of the house independently to reduce costs associated with per-square-footage charges. They deliberately chose smaller room sizes for their children, recognizing that the kids prefer to spend time in the main living area, thus maximizing space in shared zones and simplifying cleaning and decorating. The daughter’s private bathroom is also appreciated. The fixtures in their home were sourced from a variety of retailers, including West Elm, Cb2, and Wayfair, with Amanda noting that her favorite light fixture surprisingly came from Walmart. The color palette was selected by Amanda from Instagram photos, aiming for a bright, clean, and open feel with added character. The base color is white, complemented by wood tones, blacks, and golds, reflecting current popular trends and personal style. Both Tyler and Amanda expressed interest in building again in the future or assisting others with their construction projects, fueled by Amanda's passion for design and navigating the building process. #HomeDesign #NewConstruction #OpenFloorPlan #InteriorDesign #MoneySavingTips #FamilyHome #CustomBuild #DesignInspiration #ModernLiving

This article highlights the interior design approach taken in a Ridgewood, New Jersey, colonial home, where the designer successfully created a beautifully appointed space that accommodates a young family with two small children and an English bulldog. Interior designer Kerri Pilchik, renowned for her sophisticated and layered interiors, was tasked with a first-floor refresh, focusing on creating an environment that was both aesthetically pleasing and functional for a busy family life and entertaining. The homeowners, despite having active children and a pet, expressed a desire for delicate decor details, including scalloped edges and pretty upholstery trim, indicating a preference for elegant design rather than solely child-proofing the space. The design strategy acknowledged that the children had dedicated play areas in the family room and lower level, allowing the main living spaces to feature more refined elements. The design scheme for the home’s first level revolved around a cheerful, soft-pastel color palette, intended to create a cohesive flow between rooms. The designer incorporated sculptural furniture, organic textures, and a variety of objets d’art to enhance the overall aesthetic. Upon entering the home, visitors are greeted by a pale-blue front door and a complementary blue mirror by Ooomph in the foyer, which is further defined by an updated oushak rug and a gilded-leaf ceiling light, setting an inviting and elegant tone. In the living room, natural grass-cloth wall covering provides a textured backdrop for custom-color lighting by Colleen & Company, framed bird prints, and a repurposed mid-century china cabinet serving as a cocktail bar. The room features a comfortable sofa upholstered in performance fabric, acknowledging the potential for spills from children and pets, alongside a vintage Mastercraft coffee table and Oomph slipper chairs. A cozy window-seat nook is furnished with rattan chairs and bright coral cushions, adding pops of color. The designer carefully balanced color saturation and print scales to achieve harmony, with the living room primarily intended for adults, yet prepared for family use. The adjacent dining room showcases daring petal-pink grass-cloth wallpaper, which acts as a neutral canvas. The window treatments consist of sunny-yellow Roman shades by Brunschwig & Fils and draperies in a large-scale botanical fabric by Schumacher. Dining chairs with rush seats and backs from Redford House contribute to the room's character, while an elaborate glass and brass chandelier serves as a focal point. Two ornate gold mirrors are strategically placed to reflect light and create symmetry, beneath which Chinoiserie cabinets with lacquered white grass-cloth finishes provide essential storage. A hand-painted geometric pattern on the walnut-stained floor, created by Shelly Denning, adds visual interest and prevents the petal-pink walls from appearing overly sweet, especially given the dining room’s constraining dimensions that precluded a traditional area rug. This innovative floor treatment added pattern and individuality to the space. The article concludes by emphasizing that the first level of the home has been transformed into a vibrant hub for the family, seamlessly blending sophisticated design with the practicalities of family life. The imaginative balance of furniture and decor allows for colorful dinner parties and casual gatherings, accommodating adults, children, and pets alike in a beautifully curated environment. Kerri Pilchik, named one of House Beautiful magazine’s Top 15 Next Wave Designers, is highlighted for her ability to create elegant, layered interiors, demonstrating that a home can be both beautiful and family-friendly. #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #FamilyFriendlyDesign #RidgewoodHomes #KerriPilchik #ColorfulInteriors #GrassclothWallpaper #PerformanceFabric #Chinoiserie #PaintedFloors

Victoria Beckham, renowned for her fashion and beauty expertise, has also demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of interior design, as revealed in her recent Netflix documentary with David Beckham. While their stainless steel kitchen and handleless cabinets have previously garnered attention, a recent video posted by Victoria showcased a less conventional design element: a wood-panelled ceiling. This choice, which brings a rustic charm to her home, has sparked interest among design enthusiasts and experts. Wood panelling has seen a resurgence in popularity, commonly used on walls and floors to add texture and character. However, Victoria Beckham's application of distressed, light brown wood panelling on her ceiling, complemented by wooden beams, presents a unique approach. This design creates a rustic country aesthetic that successfully blends traditional and modern sensibilities. Interior designer Gisela Graham highlights that wood-panelled ceilings effectively introduce texture, can visually extend a room, and cultivate a sense of natural calm and coziness, drawing parallels to European design traditions. Augustine Atobatele, Creative Director at Studio Augustine, emphasizes that ceiling panels are an excellent method to imbue a home with richness and connect it to nature. He notes their ability to evoke the classical design of mountain cabins while offering rustic charm when combined with other materials. Beyond aesthetics, panelling provides insulation and cleverly integrates the outdoors, as exemplified in Victoria Beckham's home by the use of forest green on walls and joinery. Regarding the placement of wood-panelled ceilings, Gisela Graham suggests they can enhance almost any space, imparting an understated serenity and style. However, she cautions against overuse, particularly in smaller homes, recommending it be featured in specific areas such as a bedroom, lounge, or workspace rather than throughout the entire dwelling. This approach allows for a distinct design statement without overwhelming the space. For example, it could serve as an alternative to traditional wall panelling in a living room or bedroom. When incorporating ceiling panelling, Augustine Atobatele advises considering how it integrates with the room's overall design. Victoria Beckham, for instance, pairs her rustic panelling with a crystal chandelier, satin wall finishes, and handcrafted objects, creating a harmonious blend of rustic and glamorous elements. Homeowners can either emulate this fusion or fully embrace the rustic aesthetic with wooden furniture, jute rugs, and patterned accessories, depending on their desired ambiance. The key is to ensure all design choices complement the unique character introduced by the wood-panelled ceiling, creating a cohesive and inviting environment. #VictoriaBeckham #InteriorDesign #WoodPanelling #RusticCharm #CeilingDesign #HomeDecor #DesignTrends #CelebrityHomes #ModernTraditional

The Designer Show House, a biennial event sponsored by the Village Improvement Association in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, showcases diverse interior and exterior design inspirations across its 6,000 square feet of space and nearly an acre of outdoor areas. This event serves as a platform for regional designers to present their expertise and offers visitors a wealth of ideas for their own homes. One featured space is a sunken living room, designed by Kate FitzGerald-Wilks of Timeless Design in Landenberg, Pennsylvania. This room embodies a West Indies aesthetic, characterized by bold lines, soft sandy hues, and rich textures. Key elements include vintage stick bamboo chairs painted black, adorned with Kuba cloth and Ralph Lauren zebra-stripe pillows on a slipcovered camel-backed sofa. A mid-century hutch is repurposed as a cocktail bar, complemented by sculptural metal and glass console tables flanking the fireplace. Wood mirrors with faux tortoise shell lean against textured wallpaper, while modern sculptures and art blend with antique books and global treasures. FitzGerald-Wilks also designed the dining room, aiming for a dramatic effect with a backdrop of 200 wine bottles and a striking Dolcetti chandelier crafted from shells and crystals, evoking sea glass. An 8-foot-long reclaimed wine rack sits atop a buffet. The room's color palette consists of soft creams and tans, punctuated by emerald green accents in the chandelier and wine bottles. Windows are framed with woven ikat print panels. An airy sunroom, conceived by Alfred Wolf Home (a new venture from Design Center of Rehoboth or DCOR), was designed to create a light-filled, contemporary transition between the house and garden. This involved removing existing French doors and window grills, painting the room in various shades of white and French gray-green, and incorporating textural elements of white canvas, iron, and marble. The family room, also by DCOR, maintained the warmth of its original paneling and fireplace stone, setting the foundation for a soft khaki and cream palette. The room is furnished with herringbone, tweed, and leather fabrics, offset by tortoise shell wood finishes and local tidal scene artwork. Mary Stewart of M. Stewart Interiors in Bear designed the upstairs hobby room, named "Just Us," intended as a shared family space for various pastimes like painting, photography, reading, chess, and Lego building. The room features updated cherished family heirlooms and is painted simply white to highlight paintings by Nadia Zychal. Nile Johnson of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, designed the second-floor paneled library, drawing inspiration from Rehoboth's laid-back yet cosmopolitan atmosphere. This space offers an updated interpretation of a classic library, decorated in layers of sandy tans. Cyndi and Ron Oronzio and Cathie Sheetz of Dreamweaver Interiors of Rehoboth Beach decorated a bedroom and bath, inspired by vibrantly patterned fabrics. They utilized Robert Allen fabrics as wallpaper for an accent wall, building the room's design around this print. The team selected fabrics for their depth, crisp patterns, contrasting textures, and detailed embroidery, incorporating a bright coral pink accent color and rhinestone embellishments for a feminine touch. Brenda Carder of blcINTERIORS of Rehoboth Beach designed a small guest bedroom, combining natural cotton and linen fabrics with metal and reclaimed wood. Crown moldings add formality. To compensate for limited sunlight, the room was kept light and bright, with a deep navy blue accent wall and touches of bright yellow for warmth. The second floor features art by Libby Zando of Zando Designs and Art Affects in Milton, alongside works by award-winning regional artists. Boardwalk Builders of Rehoboth transformed a hallway into a gallery space by adding wainscot paneling, creating an updated cottage aesthetic that visually broadened the hallway. Mark A. Polo of The Urban Dweller in Boonton, New Jersey, designed the master suite, aiming for comfort with soft textural colors ranging from taupe to blue. The furniture is upholstered to enhance the room's softness, featuring taupe draperies of embroidered sheer linen and silk edged in leather and freshwater pearls. Blonde floors are softened by a long-fiber rug. Outdoors, Erin Walls and Justin Bartels of Bella Terra Landscaping in Lincoln repurposed existing flagstone patios and walkways, adding new stones to create a Celtic-inspired design. The layout divides the space into a grand area for social gatherings and secluded nooks for quiet retreats. Creative Concepts Furniture of Lewes and Ocean View furnished the patios as outdoor rooms with bright coastal colors, including a sectional, loveseat, dining area for six, and lounge chairs, inviting visitors to envision themselves in the setting. #DesignerShowHouse #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #RehobothBeach #DelawareDesign #LuxuryInteriors #OutdoorLiving #DesignInspiration