Designer Series: The Art of the Design with ASR Design Studio
Another month, another wonderful designer to enter our studio! This month we welcomed Ariel from @ASRDesignStudio! She is a soon-to-be mother and a true Californian who loves nature, the beach, hiking and paddleboarding. She takes inspiration from life and content she absorbs from social media to combine breathtaking designs. But keep her away from monochromatic rooms and things that are super trendy because those are part of her “no’s” in interior design.
A little bit about her amazing professional life is that she is a business owner who has over 16 years of experience in the interior design field. We were blown away with that she not only has a bachelor’s degree of sciences in interior design but also a master’s in interior architecture! While working in a large design firm she realized she didn’t have the creative freedom she wanted, so she set out on her own to build, what is now ASR Design Studio and has been in business for 5 years. The design studio mostly caters to the Southern San Diego area, but they offer e-design for anyone anywhere. Their projects can take up to 5 months to a year depending on the needs of the customer and how intricate the redesign is. She really takes pride in delivering what her clients envision for their space and how to bring it out of conception into reality. This new design is no different than that of a client. We are absolutely thrilled to bits to see what she’ll bring to our pieces!
The Plan
We provided Ariel with the Niki Modular Sofa in Tweed Gray for the first set, and the Francisco Dining Table in Gray paired with the Crispin Side Chairs in Marine Blue for the second set.
The Prep
She styled each room using a blend of Mor Furniture accents as well as her own décor pieces brought in from her collection.
Set One: The Niki Modular Sofa in Tweed gray
The Result:
See The Products:
Niki Armless Chair in Tweed Gray
Niki Ottoman in Tweed Gray
Kisper Coffee Table in Brown
Kisper End Table in Brown
Ancel Table Lamp
Lanport Accent Table in Champagne White
Posy Tray in Gold
When we saw how Ariel styled the Niki Modular Sofa, our jaws hit the floor! Ariel’s design is so unique and colorful and so much different than anything we’ve brought to the studio so far. Not only did she make the room feel lived in and playful, but it is also practical and natural. She used so many of our items and styled them in a way that we would have never thought of. The Niki was edited to her chosen customization and it did not disappoint. She chose to use the Niki 1 Arm Chair (left facing), Niki Armless Chair, and the Niki Ottoman which is an ode to a uniquely styled one arm sofa we know and love. The Niki collection can be purchased to tailor your space and budget. Individual pieces can be mixed and matched to create the perfect seating area in your living room.
If there’s one thing Ariel incorporates into her designs, it’s color. This living space is bursting with so many fun and vibrant hues. “Don’t be afraid of color,” she says. And boy was she right! The colors pop out and create a fun bohemian Southern California beach feel that you can easily relax in. She brought in wall art depicting beautiful sceneries of natural landscapes of rugged wild nature and added a splash of geometric blocks of color through the pillows, throw blankets, and books that help warm up the space against the neutral gray sofa. The Kisper Coffee Table in Brown and the Kisper End Table in Brown bring in retro vibes with its sleek design and chestnut finish. She styled the end table by adding the compact but shapely Ancel Table Lamp, stacked books and dainty décor for a more lived in look. We loved how she filled out the Posh Tray in Gold with greenery peeking through the coffee table and plants added throughout the set bringing in warmth and cozy. We loved how the Lanport Accent Table in Champagne White is tucked behind the sofa but can still be easily accessed – a true versatile piece. It’s the little touches by Ariel that pull the room together and you can tell this room was designed by someone who is experienced with room structure and impeccable planning.
Set Two: The Francisco Dining Table in Gray + Crispin Side Chairs in Marine Blue
The Result:
The Francisco Dining Table in Gray is a gorgeous table with its sleek geometrical design and beautiful marbling of the tabletop making it a perfect table for anyone who wants to mix modern and classic with a hint of contemporary. Ariel mixed and matched the table with the Crispin Side Chairs in Marine Blue which was a pleasant surprise to us as the blue chairs matched wonderfully with the table creating contrast to the gray table. The dark wood of the legs of the chairs matched with the base of the table to create a cohesive look. Ariel brought in a beautiful floral centerpiece that was absolutely stunning, gorgeous and any other adjective to describe it as we were blown away with it. It stole the show with how voluminously it flowed out of the vases. The fauna display bounced with natural colors that harmonized so well with the bowl of pomegranates that gave the room a natural but also modern feel.
The up-close green plant wall art piece and the wicker round wall accents brought the perfect amount of scenery to the room and didn’t take away from the dining set but instead accentuated the highlights of the table with the added use of beautiful modern accent pieces. Lastly, Ariel brings in the Abington Rug in 10123 Gray 8x10 pulling the whole room together for contrast and balance.
Feel Inspired by Ariel’s design? Check her out at @ASRDesignStudio
Her Blog: https://asrdesignstudio.com/blog/mor-furniture-collaboration
