tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51997450111919053102018-09-17T03:15:48.057-07:00Erica Peters Design - Design Out LoudErica Peters[email protected]Blogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-22166424379877634782014-06-09T13:48:00.003-07:002014-06-09T13:48:53.281-07:00Flipping OutI had the opportunity to transform this property from eek to chic! &nbsp;Some before and afters for your viewing pleasure.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-97n_Dl0zlZs/U5Yct3-WPEI/AAAAAAAAAHg/p9bGGqWrvDQ/s1600/IMG_3672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-97n_Dl0zlZs/U5Yct3-WPEI/AAAAAAAAAHg/p9bGGqWrvDQ/s1600/IMG_3672.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rd4wAEGpXk0/U5YdAbGF-zI/AAAAAAAAAHo/P8C2meCI3Ps/s1600/IMG_3676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rd4wAEGpXk0/U5YdAbGF-zI/AAAAAAAAAHo/P8C2meCI3Ps/s1600/IMG_3676.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-clHY1wIsErA/U5YdAjg9h2I/AAAAAAAAAHs/vUvLYghJJqQ/s1600/IMG_3684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-clHY1wIsErA/U5YdAjg9h2I/AAAAAAAAAHs/vUvLYghJJqQ/s1600/IMG_3684.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;And these are the befores......<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mlFrWFtT0A0/U5YdWgBbvNI/AAAAAAAAAH4/dL-UWxPfpUI/s1600/IMG_3300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mlFrWFtT0A0/U5YdWgBbvNI/AAAAAAAAAH4/dL-UWxPfpUI/s1600/IMG_3300.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T971lcQ0Snc/U5YdW7cBdMI/AAAAAAAAAH8/KGbM4X3BR_E/s1600/IMG_3302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T971lcQ0Snc/U5YdW7cBdMI/AAAAAAAAAH8/KGbM4X3BR_E/s1600/IMG_3302.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7jIBndjmsSw/U5YdW2ClCtI/AAAAAAAAAIA/A9n57BXnrX4/s1600/IMG_3303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7jIBndjmsSw/U5YdW2ClCtI/AAAAAAAAAIA/A9n57BXnrX4/s1600/IMG_3303.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IwWz6vrafGc/U5YdXwNg2yI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/7K3j0eKVtms/s1600/IMG_3341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IwWz6vrafGc/U5YdXwNg2yI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/7K3j0eKVtms/s1600/IMG_3341.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-13382514636917324832013-12-03T08:24:00.000-08:002013-12-03T08:24:00.991-08:00Oh Christmas Tree!It is my most favorite time of the year! &nbsp;I spend about two weeks decorating my house before Thanksgiving (I know, I know:) so that the day after Thanksgiving my family and I can cut down the perfect Oregon Nobel. &nbsp;It never quite feels like Christmas until this happens........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tC9kgE7QELg/Up4FYljrYgI/AAAAAAAAAHA/Z6ud63u0kmQ/s1600/IMG_2718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tC9kgE7QELg/Up4FYljrYgI/AAAAAAAAAHA/Z6ud63u0kmQ/s320/IMG_2718.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-63969501256982449162013-10-29T12:40:00.001-07:002013-10-29T12:40:15.319-07:00MOD-ulousCheck out this modern wall installation using <a href="http://www.modtiles.com/" target="_blank">mod tiles</a>. &nbsp;This is a great option for large scale walls&nbsp;that make a big impact. &nbsp;It blends perfectly with their sleek, gas fireplace. &nbsp;Totally and utterly MOD-ulous!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XKLV6Kt7Rfg/UnAONfFxMRI/AAAAAAAAAGw/9MfknkIdeNs/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XKLV6Kt7Rfg/UnAONfFxMRI/AAAAAAAAAGw/9MfknkIdeNs/s320/photo.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-27662105097583802852013-09-24T14:41:00.003-07:002013-09-24T14:52:37.687-07:00Snowglory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We really lighted up her otherwise dark rooms in Snowglory from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.millerpaint.com/" target="_blank">Miller Paint</a>&nbsp;and painted all of the ceiling beams in white. &nbsp;This gave the rooms a modern and fresh feel immediately!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gXg886xqj40/UkIF-9hFFtI/AAAAAAAAAGY/SepwlS0LFMo/s1600/DSC_0016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gXg886xqj40/UkIF-9hFFtI/AAAAAAAAAGY/SepwlS0LFMo/s320/DSC_0016.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-38370824260094394962013-09-24T14:36:00.001-07:002013-09-24T14:52:23.048-07:00Wall of Shelf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We purchased 3 separate units from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40047675/" target="_blank">Ikea</a>&nbsp;to fill her large wall. &nbsp;It houses all of her treasures and books that she has collected over of the years, along with much needed storage for her young children. &nbsp;These shelving units come in an array of colors and are so affordable!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66anCMdgn5w/UkIEl7Ub2MI/AAAAAAAAAGM/z89VZFffMBA/s1600/DSC_0020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66anCMdgn5w/UkIEl7Ub2MI/AAAAAAAAAGM/z89VZFffMBA/s320/DSC_0020.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-37369070067680257642013-09-24T14:30:00.001-07:002013-09-24T14:51:49.827-07:00Vintage Dining<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We switched out the light fixture and added a glass cabinet to display her collection of vintage salt and pepper shakers. &nbsp;Both from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ikea.com/" target="_blank">Ikea</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N0oD4SOCTTQ/UkID1TChqMI/AAAAAAAAAGA/o4NEsomuI-g/s1600/DSC_0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N0oD4SOCTTQ/UkID1TChqMI/AAAAAAAAAGA/o4NEsomuI-g/s320/DSC_0010.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-73444301805913341982013-09-24T14:27:00.002-07:002013-09-24T15:27:42.878-07:00Art by V.W.Yellowpress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The large piece above the fireplace is another original work by:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vwyellowpress" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/vwyellowpress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fMks0Mk4zPU/UkIDbZ5oKtI/AAAAAAAAAF4/GYdgMZRhgrM/s1600/DSC_0033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fMks0Mk4zPU/UkIDbZ5oKtI/AAAAAAAAAF4/GYdgMZRhgrM/s320/DSC_0033.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-56304547858917661052013-09-24T14:25:00.001-07:002013-09-24T14:48:21.464-07:00Famous Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hallway boasts original pieces by my clients sister. &nbsp;Check out her work at:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vwyellowpress" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/vwyellowpress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrN8_E4QMN4/UkICaSPpwRI/AAAAAAAAAFs/HIPPvvDEDRI/s1600/DSC_0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrN8_E4QMN4/UkICaSPpwRI/AAAAAAAAAFs/HIPPvvDEDRI/s320/DSC_0012.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-44400342793977841552013-09-24T14:20:00.001-07:002013-09-24T14:20:37.848-07:00Couch Verde!It all started with a green couch and freshly painted walls. &nbsp;Here's a peek of my very good friend/client's updated living and dining area. &nbsp;Green with envy?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq8JiyTdWdY/UkICFh7NRpI/AAAAAAAAAFk/jfItoWIZJ9E/s1600/DSC_0027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq8JiyTdWdY/UkICFh7NRpI/AAAAAAAAAFk/jfItoWIZJ9E/s320/DSC_0027.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-48841158211943025252013-09-23T10:43:00.000-07:002013-09-23T14:49:21.557-07:00Clockwork Orange<br />Well, it is officially Halloween at our house! &nbsp;I still have a bit of fine tuning, but am enjoying the fruits of my labor. &nbsp;So, start getting yours out too! &nbsp;You can always start with purchasing really interesting gourds from the grocery store and decorating a dining room table. &nbsp;It's Fall Festiviss!!!<br /><br />Please click on the link to view my entire Halloween Album:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.741951092498552.1073741827.177296815630652&amp;type=3" target="_blank">Halloween Album</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KqXVTcDK4Ug/UkC3NHZ0fmI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/DL-gBTqVIRs/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KqXVTcDK4Ug/UkC3NHZ0fmI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/DL-gBTqVIRs/s320/DSC_0001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-27551577917608725292013-09-16T10:34:00.001-07:002013-09-16T10:34:51.998-07:00Hello Fall!Yesterday finally felt like fall. &nbsp;Football was the background music for the day and I couldn't help but light a pumpkin scented candle and surrender to the fact that yes, I was going to start decorating for Halloween. &nbsp;Here is a preview. &nbsp;I still have 12 more bins to unpack and merchandise, then edit and merchandise again:) &nbsp;Happy Fall to me!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TAl58RQro4E/UjdA2t42IHI/AAAAAAAAAEs/7UxjnKSjhcM/s1600/IMG_2403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TAl58RQro4E/UjdA2t42IHI/AAAAAAAAAEs/7UxjnKSjhcM/s320/IMG_2403.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span id="goog_1082347166"></span><span id="goog_1082347167"></span><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199745011191905310.post-56692737847144644662013-08-22T12:05:00.002-07:002013-09-16T10:37:41.413-07:00Welcome!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Welcome to my blog! <br /><br />Well, I have finally accomplished (with the help of a very good friend - Thanks, Dev!) creating my own design blog. &nbsp;As I was brainstorming with some friends over a glass of wine on what to call my blog, we were throwing out names that had to do with design. &nbsp;Then it shifted to names that described me. &nbsp;My friend said, "Well, when I think of you, I think <i>loud</i>." &nbsp;And there you have it, Design Out Loud! &nbsp;I might not be much of a writer, but I do have a set of pipes! &nbsp;I am passionate about creating great spaces to live, work and entertain in. &nbsp;So, I look forward to sharing my projects and passions with you...Out Loud!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Erica Petershttps://plus.google.com/117282818272452511573[email protected]0