Thursday, May 17, 2012

interior design obsession

Since I moved back to Chicago, I've been actively searching for jobs. Well, to learn about the interior design industry, and keep busy, I've also been working part-time for Alexandra Berlin Design. 

Ah-mazing. 

It has been so fun learning about the industry, getting lost at the Mart, and most recently perusing a marble warehouse for a client's bathroom - where I fell in love with cararra marble. I love the clean lines and simple colors of white and grey. And did you know that according to the sales lady, it is also the most affordable of the marbles? I'll take two slabs, please.

Here are my favorite spaces using this perfect material.


Sources: 1/2/3/4

Do you just drool for that chevron tiled floor? It's unreal. And, I would just love getting ready in that bathroom every morning. 
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23 comments:

  1. Alex {Things That Sparkle}May 17, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Aw thanks for the shoutout ladyyy!!!

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  2. NatalieMay 17, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Aah how fun that you get to work with Alex!

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  3. JennMay 17, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Love that marble! It's gorgeous in every room - especially loving that kitchen!

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  4. Kim @ keller-creativeMay 17, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I love it in that kitchen!

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  5. SusanMay 17, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    That bathroom is gorgeous! I love it!

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  6. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    1. Super jealous you're working with Alex
    2. This is SUCH a beautiful marble... especially like that it's the most affordable! :)

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  7. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. MillerMay 17, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    I ADORE cararra marble. It's been a long time fav. That chev flooring and kitcneh are unreal! <3!

    Oh...good luck with the job search!

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  8. Sheri Ann || Sprinkles and StyleMay 17, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Love that bathroom and the kitchen backsplash! Lucky you getting to work with Alex! Good luck with the job search!

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  9. Sarah RoadsMay 17, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    I love it too...even if it is the cheap marble. Those chevron floors are beyond spectacular!

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  10. christinMay 17, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I need this, you and Alex in my life. On the asap.

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  11. One Stylish Day at a TimeMay 17, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Obsessing right along with ya! Bathrooms and kitchens, oh my!

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  12. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I'm obsessed too!!! It's just so pretty...any way you use it! xoxo Elizabeth

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  13. vivMay 17, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    It must be so much fun to work with Alex!! And yes, this marble is amazing.

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  14. Bud and LeoMay 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Omg you're working for Alex? What a great experience! You too are going to be amazing together. And I am so obsessed w/ that marble too! xo

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  15. HannahMay 17, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Oooooh I love the marble as a backsplash! And the floor! I feel as though it'd be an easy floor to clean.

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  16. preppyloveMay 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    SO AWESOME. I love those pictures and that is a great idea... carrara marble. I'll have to remember it!

    xoxo

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  17. Allison @ In the Queen CityMay 17, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    wow you are right.. that bathroom is to die for!! amazing what a difference the marble makes.

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  18. Taylor May 17, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I had no idea it was one of the most affordable??!! good to know because it's my favorite..... and right now I can probably still only afford....ehh.... a tile??!! YIPEE!!!

    http://itsthelittlethingsblog.blogspot.com/

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  19. AlexaMay 17, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful. Love that backsplash!

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  20. Carly HasleeMay 17, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Amazing. Dying over that island and that you get to work with Alex and learn so much more about the industry! xo

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  21. JessieMay 18, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    You are so lucky to work with Alex! You are going to learn so much!

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  22. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    I don't think you can ever go wrong with a beautiful marble, despite the price tag! Love these rooms you've shown - that kitchen is one of my all time favourites! xx

    Anna (My Design Ethos)

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  23. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Adore Carrara marble! We re-did our house in Nov. and used it in our Kitchen (risky I know) and bathrooms. The marble warehouses are insane!

    bstylewise.blogspot.com

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