One Room Challenge Week 4: Master Bedroom Refresh With George Nelson Bubble Sconces

As a renter, the common theory is that we deal with whatever the existing ceiling lighting is are and then maybe get some table and/or floor lamps, but that’s not what I wanted. 

I wanted sconces specifically to make the best use of the space — table & floor lamps take up space that I wasn’t willing to spare. After having a table lamp on our nightstand for nearly a year I knew I wanted that surface area back. 

Even as a renter, with a very focused search, I quickly found that I was not limited in my stylish lighting solutions.

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Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowsone room challenge, bedroom, lighting, lumens, sponsored post
One Room Challenge Week 3: Master Bedroom Refresh With Peel & Stick Wood Panels

One of the first things that stood out to me when we moved in was the paint color because it wasn’t my personal cup of tea. Getting a chance to team up with Wallplanks to do an accent wall was like a DREAM!

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Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowswallplanks, renderings, bedroom, nest bedding, one room challenge, sponsored post, reversible design
Who Are Your Home Shopping Favs At High Point Market?

Right before leaving for High Point Market I asked on my Instagram stories what some of your favorite, go to home retailers (p.s. the new questions feature is definitely becoming a new fav!) and the answers I got varied, but with a few repeats — Ashley Furniture, Homegoods/Homesense/TJ Maxx, Target, Wayfair, Overstock, and Z Gallerie.

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Vibe CheckAlbie Knowshigh point market, shopping
One Room Challenge Week 2: Master Bedroom Refresh Design Plan

Having already most of the marquee pieces — bed, rug, seating, window treatments, and nightstand, I wanted to be sure to work with them. I partnered with the amazing team over at From the Forest, the parent company of Wallplanks, chose my planks and knew this was exactly what the room needed to feel cozier, brighter, and more like us. 

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Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowsone room challenge, wallplanks, bedroom, sponsored post, reversible design
Pros & Cons of Moving

So in my lifetime, I've moved 7 times. With every move, I found myself constantly trying to define my life via my space. I'm someone who lives in my head, and with that, someone who's always planning and envisioning and daydreaming. I'd get lost in thought planning changes I'd want to make; because no matter what was happening around me, I needed to be able to control my home. With each move, this has never changed. But also with each move, I've learned just a little bit more about myself, the people in my life, and honestly, the world around me.

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Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowswest coast transplant, design therapy, mompreneur, moving, free resource, small spacesComment
One Room Challenge Week 1: Master Bedroom Hygge Refresh

This past May, I participated in the One Room Challenge for the first time  & it was a great opportunity to show our condo balcony some love — transforming it from an unused storage overflow area to a Hygge inspired outdoor space where we enjoyed the entire spring & summer season! Now it’s time for another One Room Challenge & I’m excited to be participating again, this time with our master bedroom.

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Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowsone room challenge, bedroom, nest bedding
High Point Market: Fall 2018 Noteworthy Events (That You Won't Wanna Miss!)

Whether you’re going to market for the first time, still pretty new to market & getting your feet wet, or a seasoned market veteran going for the umpteenth time, navigating which events are happening when & with whom can be a pretty daunting task. As an e-design community and designpreneurs looking to elevate in the online space, it was amazing quite a few events that really catered to the current industry landscape — tech savvy, social media inspired, systems driven, influencer friendly, and overall really future facing. 

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StudioAlbie Knowshigh point market, edesign, the design influence
My Toddler Bedroom Room Tour & Reveal
My Toddler Bedroom Room Tour & Reveal

Over the summer we decided to give our daughter her own room, which meant moving out of my home office & transitioning that room into a space fit for a threenager — fun but peaceful, child-friendly but chic, and most importantly something she would love!

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Watchlist, Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowsmompreneur, my home, youtube, toddler bedroom
Shop With Me: High Point Market Fall Trends...Now!

Going to High Point Market in a few weeks is going to be a major treat for any interior designer or design industry professional -- it's like our fashion week! After browsing on the trends to look out for and product forecasts (and composing myself, because WOWZA!) a thought occurred to me... If any of these predictions & debuts could be shopped now, or at least something close to & accessible, it's like you'll be ahead of the curve, so I've rounded up some current "dupes" of upcoming drops!

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Vibe CheckAlbie Knowshigh point market, favorites, design therapy, shopping
What I’m Looking Forward To At Fall 2018 High Point Market

Last Spring, I had the honor and pleasure of being invited to my first ever High Point Market. I went from having no interest in this “fashion week” of the home industry to booking a last minute flight for a 72-hour trip — 48 hours travel & 24 hours actually at High Point! Fast forward a couple of months, during which I launched a second business specifically for e-designers — The E-Design Experience — I am prepping to make my return to High Point Market, and this time for more than a day. 

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Vibe CheckAlbie Knowshigh point market, edesign, the design network, behind the scenes
Shop With Me: What's On My Fall Home Decor Wishlist

It's that wonderful time of year when the air is less sticky, the coffee is more pumpkin spicey, and wearing layers is not only acceptable, it's preferred -- welcome to Fall. If you're my people, then you've probably been low key (high key) coveting a few pieces here and there for your home for the new season, so I thought I'd share with you what's on my Fall wishlist -- some I'll get, some I'll admire from a safe, budget-friendly distance. 

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Albie Knowsfavorites, holiday season, shopping, fall
Lessons I Learned Buying A Mattress Online (And Mistakes To Avoid)

This post is in partnership with Nest Bedding, but all the opinions & experiences are my own. For many, a bedroom refresh usually means some new furnishings and decor, maybe a fresh coat of paint, or finally hanging some window treatments. For us, after moving our daughter into her own room, our bedroom refresh started underneath the sheets -- with the mattress!

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WatchlistAlbie Knowsbedroom, nest bedding, youtube, sponsored post
How To Decorate After Moving

The one common thread for me every time I've moved is that I'd slowly get my marquee pieces then I'd layer in my decor. Now, this isn't because I have amazing self-control -- I wish! But for me, it's a few things that keep my impulses in check, with budget reigning in at #1.

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Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowsmoving, edesign, design therapy, shoppingComment
Clean With Me: Carpet Deep Clean & End of Summer Tablescaping

Overdue for some carpet cleaning in the dining room, I pulled out my Bissell Proheat Essentials and also took the opportunity to also squeeze in some tablescaping to tone down the summer vibes & get ready for fall. 

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Watchlist, Look BookAlbie Knowsdining room, cleaning, tablescaping, youtube, reversible design
Renter Friendly Upgrade With Removable Wallpaper

Time and time again you hear about what isn't possible as a renter, with one of those things being wallpapering! But to be fair, almost no one likes to wallpaper, not even homeowners, because when you think of the removal process all you know is that it sucks! This is why I've been a long time fan of removable (or "peel and stick") wallpaper.

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Watchlist, Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowswallpaper, bedroom, behind the scenes, mompreneur, toddler bedroom, reversible design
What You Need To Know About Web Based Design Tools: Roomstyler & Homestyler

No matter if you're an in-person designer or an online designer, deliverables are a huge part of our client experience, and for many of us, rendered designs are often part of those deliverables. For creating renderings there is no shortage of amazing resources. There are also two web-based platforms that are super affordable (how does free sound?) and all things considered, easy to use.

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StudioAlbie Knowsdesignpreneur, behind the scenes, the design influence, the design network, roomstyler, homestyler
Design Plan: Cozy Princess Hideaway

When you search “bedrooms for little girls” on Pinterest, you get a hodgepodge of ideas from inspiration rooms to diy projects, so needless to say I had to think long & hard about exactly what my vision for her room would be. My daughter has had all of one request — pink! I put together a design that featured a mix of colors & textures that would be soft enough of for a little girl, but also chic & timeless, because the last thing I wanted was to change her room every couple of months.

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Vibe Check, Look BookAlbie Knowsrenderings, decor styling, mompreneur, toddler bedroom, reversible design
Quick Tips For Styling Your Console Table

I can't tell you how many times I will see someone purchase an amazing console table & then just leave it there -- at the entryway, behind the sofa, along the hall wall -- naked & unstyled. While the ultimate style of a vignette comes down to your personal aesthetic, there are certain basic elements you can keep in mind to make pulling the look together fun & easy. 

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Vibe CheckAlbie Knowsdesign therapy, renderings