Have you ever driven by a house, saw something you loved, got out of your car, approached the homeowner, asked if you could take pictures of there lovely home and exchanged numbers? Well I have!!! And boy was I right about seeing something I loved!! Tracy Cochran is an Interior Designer here in Boise. She is married to Bart and together they have a fantastic abode. Tracy not only has an eye for commercial but she knows what she wants in her personal home. She did confess to being more comfortable with big commercial projects over her own home. (What??!! She is a true designer!!) I honestly could have stayed and lounged in her amazing abode. Especially in that kitchen. Great job Bart and Tracy!
Name: Bart and Tracy Cochran
Occupation: Interior Designer
What inspires you when decorating? Mid Century modern aesthetic, Scandinavian Design. Nature.
Describe your decorating style: Modern with respect to historic styles, fresh and crisp.
What is your favorite room and why? Kitchen, it’s bright and happy and it seems to be the place where we gather the most.
Where do you but most of your furniture and accessories? Thrift Stores, Consignment stores, Ikea. Any funky place i can find.
Best design advice ever given to you? Mies Van Der Rohe didn’t give this advice to me directly (i wish he had!), but “Less is More”
What is your favorite furniture piece in your home? Our sofa, a great vintage find that we recovered in awesome wool felt.
Check out Tracy’s design firm Seed Interiors.
For more pictures of Tracy’s house go here.
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next time you stop by to visit tracy could you please ask her what color of paint she used in her living room. that grey-ish color. i love it. i've been on a hunt and i'm having a hard time finding the right shade.
thanks for all the lovely going on over here.
love, lindsay
I think its fantastic that you live in a town where you felt comfortable to do that! I live in LA, and even though I live in a good neighborhood – I don't know if I'd be able to do it! Thanks for being Gutsy – you got a fantastic story!!
Would you not be so thrilled if someone liked you house enough to stop and ask about it? I have seen homes I would love to in but I am not as brave as you!!
how cool are you to jump out of the car and knock on someone's door? "hey, i'm crazy lady can i take some pictures of your house?"
love it.
love that dresser with the number pulls.
There are so many fantastic elements here! That bar code is amazing, and I love the gold and black chair. Great interview, Grovey…love that you did this:) xx
Oh, I love to look into other's houses.
This was super cute and fun.
Oh, I love to look into other's houses.
This was super cute and fun.
I love this home!! And…it seriously makes me miss Boise. There are some definite fab designers there!
I found a grey paint for our home….but, wow – I love hers!! Can you ask my dear friend?!?
Does Tracy live in the North End?
I think I've seen her house!!
I will ask her about the paint color and get back to you guys!
Haha….Yes, only in Boise could I do that!!
I'm loving the chest of drawers with the blue knobs – adorable
I made the pillow that's on her chair!!
what a beautiful home!
I am in love with this house. Everything about it! The colors, the layout, the little details… I could go on.
And to answer your question, no I have never done that. Girl, you curazzey.
I am a fan of yer blog, btw.
{J}- I know! I told her that I thought you made it. She got it from White Pine:)
amazing!! good call on stopping by her house! you found an amazing designer! and i love that she has a merry mishap pillow!
I love those aqua colored pair of chairs! So cool! She has a great home!
Fabulous!
wow. love the barcode, numbers on the set of drawers as handles and the circus july 4 poster. actually, who am i kidding, i love it all. thanks for sharing bella x
so glad you stopped when you saw something you liked!!! was it the green door?
beautiful home.
I am like her, I feel more comfortable doing large commercial projects over my home. I think that is why it is taking my so long to design my house!!
so glad you stopped at her house!
love love love! had to kirtsy!
xoxo. karey m.
What a great house…thanks for stopping in so all of us could enjoy. The barcode is so unique! Have a great weekend!
Wow, wow, wow. Mixing old and new and having it look this fantastic is my goal. Thanks for featuring this — it's totally inspiring!!
That's interesting to have a bar code on the wall…very unexpected. I love the drawer pulls, number are neat!
Thanks for the house tour, LOVE it!
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What a fantastic story! You are so brave to walk up and knock on the door. Love it!
I continue to love your blog! How anbelievable to find a plce like this..speechless! Cutie!
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