A Beautiful Mess Home: Rustic Modern With Heart

To find beauty in imperfection…within unconventional objects and places, takes a discerning, lovely eye. To celebrate such beauty…to elevate it, requires a joyful spirit. To invite others to join the feast and thereby discover the treasures of the tumbledown, demands a gracious heart.

A Beautiful Mess Home: Rustic Modern With Heart

Our designer in today’s spotlight indeed possesses all three of these gifts of grace. 

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Images: Courtesy of A Beautiful Mess Home

Meet the Heart Who Dreamed Up A Beautiful Mess Home

It has been so long, I cannot seem to remember precisely how I became acquainted with this designer’s inspiring work. I only know it has been pure pleasure watching success bloom for California-based, Kymberley Fraser. She is a treasure seeker…yes, but more importantly, she is the treasure.

A Beautiful Mess Home - Kimberley Fraser

The Beautiful Mess Shop

The unique, chic, and modern rustic shop, A Beautiful Mess Home, she founded offers industrial, primitive, and European antiques as well as unusual gifts, lighting, art, and so much more for infusing character into a home.

Beautiful Mess Home - interior design by Kymberley Fraser. #oldworldstyle #antiquedoors

Interior designers who frequent the shop, rely on Fraser’s artful eye for curating one of a kind items, many from Europe, and customers often become clients since she offers design services.

A Beautiful Mess Home has a brick and mortar presence 30 minutes west of LA in Agoura Hills (28861 Agoura Hills Rd.) as well as an online presence right here.

Rustic Modern Design Inspiration from A Beautiful Mess Home and Kymberley Fraser.
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Staying True to Her Roots

In the early days of A Beautiful Mess Home, Kymberley Fraser was designing her signature pillows and handbags created from an amazing collection of antique French linens and German grain sacks. While we stopped seeing these custom beauties for a stretch, they reappeared to the delight of her loyal customers!

Here’s my favorite…her EVERYTHING bag which just happens to feature my favorite number (and maybe yours!):

Antique grain sack tote bag. A Beautiful Mess Home by Kymberley Fraser.“Alles” means “Everything” in German. This “go to” messenger bag has been spotted being used at flea markets, farmers markets, malls, beaches and high schools. Our most popular creation made from antique French linen and German grain sacks, cotton ecru lining with zippered pocket and cell phone holder. Measurements: 40 1/2" tall. 20 1/2" shoulder strap.
“Alles” bag from A Beautiful Mess Home: FIND HERE.

German Grain Sacks

You may recall seeing a certain German grain sack from A Beautiful Mess Home float about my own home in various spots (and various homes!). Table runner, pillow cover, wall art, these pieces bring rustic European country flavor and imperfect lovely while also adding a slightly modern vibe. Let’s face it. Lettered everything is still very now and going strong.

A Beautiful Mess Home - Kymberley Fraser

These handbags embody perfectly that spirit of ‘a beautiful mess’ and seem to reflect the heart-fullness of their designer.

Antique grain sack as table runner in Nordic French dining room by Hello Lovely Studio. #grainsack #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #galvanized #hydrange #diningroom
Love my German grain sack from A Beautiful Mess Home. Hello Lovely Studio.

Today, we will journey into the modern rustic magic that is A Beautiful Mess Home and get to know its founder a bit better through her very own lens. If you love the designer’s aesthetic, you will certainly want to follow Beautiful Mess Home on Instagram!

Rustic & Refined

Dining room design by Kymberley Fraser of A Beautiful Mess Home.
Interior Design: Kymberley Fraser. Rustic modern design inspiration from A Beautiful Mess Home.
Beautiful bathroom design with rich deep brown walls. Design by Kymberley Fraser of A Beautiful Mess Home. #bathroom #brownwalls #farrowandballtannersbrown
Interior Design: Kymberley Fraser. Rustic modern design inspiration from A Beautiful Mess Home.

Simple & Sophisticated

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Wonky & Wonderful

One of her favorite design moments in the shop is in the dressing room which sports a most charming look. She dreamed up this idea to cover the walls with a few antique textiles from her collection. The ceiling light is made from antique Victorian lamp parts found on a buying trip. They are hung at different levels, and the ceiling plate is an antique French brass scale plate.

Beautiful Mess Home - Kymberley Fraser designed antique German grainsack pillows and throws on bed in shop. #antiquegrainsacks

Kymberley Fraser: Her Own Home

What’s her style?

“I guess you could say it’s ‘my look’ but it’s filled with everything that’s touched my life over the years or spoke to me one way or another on my travels. I don’t follow many trends in my own home and believe so much that styles can be mixed… I’ve always believed that you should make it your own and if you love it and it speaks to you, then own it.”

Her style imparts such personality and warmth…and there are all of these delicious contrasts happening. Not just with black and white, but in unexpected pairings of the understated with the bold that keep you intrigued.

 About the coffee table in her living room, Fraser says, “I created this table using an antique Adirondack bed from the 1800’s that I found in Maine. I loved the texture and the fact that it was made by hand and of course the history behind it…that I decided to put a piece of glass on top and make it a coffee table. Another piece near and dear to my heart that I will never part with.”[/caption] Interior Design: Kymberley Fraser. Rustic modern design inspiration from A Beautiful Mess Home. European antiques, primitives, and industrial decor finds.

Kymberley Fraser: Interior Design Projects

Kymberley’s work has been featured in: The New York Times, The Orange County Register, Romantic Homes Magazine, Country Living Magazine, Washington Spaces Magazine, Romantic Country Magazine, Santa Barbara Magazine, 805 Living Magazine, Souvenir Lifestyle Magazine, Calabasas Style Magazine, Hidden Hills Magazine, Flea Market Style Magazine and French Country Style Magazine.

Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown in a gorgeous bathroom design by Kymberley Fraser of A Beautiful Mess Home. #farrowandball #tannersbrown #abeautifulmesshome #bathroomdesign #brownpaintcolor
Interior Design: Kymberley Fraser. Rustic modern design inspiration from A Beautiful Mess Home. Paint color: FARROW & BALL Tanner’s Brown.
Tanner's Brown - Paint Colours - Farrow & Ball. #farrowandballtannersbrown
Farrow & Ball Tanner’s Brown.
Detail of a linen Belgian style sofa with black accents on pillows in a modern rustic living room with design by @beautifulmesshome. #modernrustic #livingroom #belgianstyle
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What Inspires the Designer?

Family.

Faith.

Have you read Merton? He’s no longer with us but has got it going on!

Timelessness.

Her styling is kind of perfect.

Genuine people.

Preach.

Antiques.

A Swedish treasure!

Oddities.

For you equestrian lovelies.

Unique Gifts.

Vellum books again, but I couldn’t stop myself…the pale lovely just kills me.

The sea.

Or as she likes to call it, “her church.”

Inspiring the designer.

Wabi-Sabi.

FIND THE BOOK HERE!

Things of quality.

Oooh ..this I like and must pin!

German Grain Sacks.

German grain sacks at A Beautiful Mess Home.

California.

Malibu.

Transformation.

You will never change your life until you change something you o daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.

Contrasts…black and white.

Wit.

A Beautiful Mess Home.

Creating beautiful things.

In a transcendent move, Fraser paired an antique French table base with a brass top.

Wise words.

Let me live this more fully everyday!

What Can You Find in Her Shop A Beautiful Mess Home?

Dining room finds from A Beautiful Mess Home.

 Rustic modern design inspiration from A Beautiful Mess and Kymberley Fraser on Hello Lovely. Come tour interiors and vignettes with European antiques, primitives, and industrial style. #modernrustic #rusticdecor #interiordesign #abeautifulmesshome
Rustic modern design inspiration from A Beautiful Mess Home.

European antiques, primitives, and industrial decor finds. Antique vellum throughout and our newest addition of vellum shelf sconces.. Rustic modern design inspiration from A Beautiful Mess Home. European antiques, primitives, and industrial decor finds. Rustic modern design inspiration from A Beautiful Mess Home. Antique French apothecary jars. French industrial storage box.

Isn’t her eye for beauty an exceptional one?

This three-legged side table from France from her shop tells such a charming story about messy beautiful, oui?

Do visit A Beautiful Mess Home in person or online and deliver hugs for the designer from this admirer!

Thank you, my friend, KF, for bringing forth all of this beauty.

Antique German grainsack pillows on bed and framed vintage nature prints - Beautiful Mess Home by Kymberley Fraser. #modernrustic

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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2 Comments

  1. Connie
    August 14, 2018 / 8:12 am

    All so lovely! Her style is what most people around where I live would call “fancy” or “elegant” and certainly not “messy” at all. 😉 No matter what descriptive name it is, it is most decidedly beautiful to my eye. Love it all!

    • michele
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      August 14, 2018 / 11:59 am

      Ha! I guess it depends on how you translate ‘messy.’ In this case it implies, unfussy, undone, unpolished, kick up your feet, don’t mind the scratches or dents, patina lovely flavor of mess. It’s such a casual approach to living beautifully. 🙂

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Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
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Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
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Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
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