splashes of coastal blues—including watercolor artwork by Memory
Layne Creative and throw pillows from Hable Construction—create a
summery vibe. “I like a peaceful room,” Bear says. “Neutrals [make a
room feel] light, but I also like adding color or texture.”
As for her ability to choose furnishings, Bear chalks it up to, well,
instinct. Take the small wooden dresser in the living room, which came
from her parents: Instead of being deterred by its original red stain,
Bear sanded it down and refinished the tiger-maple wood underneath,then added white fabric loops for drawer handles. “I can see the puzzle
pieces like that,” she says. “I’ll know inside me if it doesn’t work.”
And all those Instagram followers agree: That intuition is spot on.DESIGN PROS
Interior design: Elizabeth Bear, Elizabeth Bear Designs
Kitchen design: Aspen Leaf Kitchenssplashes of coastal blues—including watercolor artwork by Memory
Layne Creative and throw pillows from Hable Construction—create a
summery vibe. “I like a peaceful room,” Bear says. “Neutrals [make a
room feel] light, but I also like adding color or texture.”
As for her ability to choose furnishings, Bear chalks it up to, well,
instinct. Take the small wooden dresser in the living room, which came
from her parents: Instead of being deterred by its original red stain,
Bear sanded it down and refinished the tiger-maple wood underneath,
then added white fabric loops for drawer handles. “I can see the puzzle
pieces like that,” she says. “I’ll know inside me if it doesn’t work.”
And all those Instagram followers agree: That intuition is spot on.DESIGN PROS
Interior design: Elizabeth Bear, Elizabeth Bear Designs
Kitchen design: Aspen Leaf Kitchens