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Tag Archives: interior design
Four Fantastic Sources for Inspiration
While you may think designers create entirely from their own thoughts, we typically derive inspiration elsewhere. Inspiration can come from any source, but the goal is to see things with a fresh perspective.
Though there are countless sources for design inspiration, here are a few I gravitate toward when I need a boost:
Nature
I love being outside, regardless of the season [...]
Attention to Details
Sometimes clients will elect to send their own fabric for the upholstery pieces that they have selected. This is known as “COM,” an abbreviation for Customer’s Own Material. Doing this can help tie the space together with what is in the rest of the rooms, draperies, etc. COM fabrics require special attention to detail and careful [...]
Back to Basics ~ Black and White
It’s no surprise to me that I’m a big fan of black and white interiors {about 95% of my business attire is black and white}. While I enjoy the beauty color adds to an interior, black and white spaces evoke elegance and class. They create rich, upscale interiors that last for decades {b&w color schemes [...]
The Tribal Vibe Beats on…
Decor drawing from native cultures will continue to expand in 2012 and beyond, inspiring furnishings with a historical perspective.
This nomadic trend draws heavily from North & South America, with details from Middle Eastern cultures, and island tribes sprinkled in for an even more eclectic statement.
Geometric patterns, stripes with a hand drawn feel, kilims, and animal-skin [...]
The Finishing Touch
Perhaps you have a good looking room to start with, but if you’re like me I always think “What can I do to make it better?”
I recently had a client with excellent taste whose rooms had great bones, but needed a few items to “finish” them. The pieces that she selected really helped pull her look [...]
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Super Bowl Shuffle
It’s almost Super Bowl time! Some of you have probably never heard of the Super Bowl Shuffle, but for the guys reading this post, it should bring back the days of the Chicago Bears: Jim McMahon and William “The Refrigerator” Perry.
How many of you are hosting a party for the big day? This may be the [...]
Glamour is Forever in Style
Think Old Hollywood style – the glamour of Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe with the sophistication of Cary Grant and Clark Gable. This style draws greatly from the “Roaring 20’s” with lots of jazz-age sizzle. It incorporates 21st century classical styling, modern traditional styling, and a touch of glitz and glam into a [...]
Design on a Dime
Design is often seen as a pricy matter. From end tables to rugs, the bill can really stack up. I tend to be the “budget-conscious” type. One of my greatest joys in life is finding a GREAT DEAL. This month at Furnitureland South, our MAGIC NUMBER is $3,999. For qualifying states, that number means FREE [...]
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Scale & Proportion, Part 1: The Basics