Trend: Gingham Gingham is an ideal pattern for both men and women. To put a gender-neutral spin on gingham, choose a feminine color such as pink or coral for tailored upholstery and use chrome nail-heads. The combination will create a menswear-inspired look that’s also female-friendly. Trend: Sporty Chic A gallery […]
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Vibrant-Yet-Livable Complementary colors such as orange and blue in bright shades come on strong, yet the right decorating strategy ensures people aren’t reaching for their sunglasses. Sprinkling the shades in against a backdrop of white softens the effect. Using the colors in patterns, rather than large blocks, also tones down […]
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Choosing Your Patterns Odd numbers just seem to make things work, whether you’re combining colors or planting shrubs. Three is the minimum number of patterns you should use, and the key to successful mixing is to vary the scale of the patterns, from small to large. Take baby steps when […]
READ MOREThis is a fascinating article on why we like symmetry in design. “We all know an example of good interior design when we see it. In fact, most of us can make that judgment almost instantly. Have you ever wondered why that ability seems to come to us so instinctually, […]
READ MOREWallpaper. I bet you all have horror stories. From removal to applying it, just about everyone has had some sort of nightmarish issue with this devil. For years, wallpaper has had to deal with this bad reputation, but lately, wallpaper is becoming less of a dirty word with all the […]
READ MOREWilliam Morris, an English Textile designer, said, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” We are all drawn to shiny whose-its and what-its, but sometimes those purchases are not quite right and start causing clutter in your house. […]
READ MOREI like to think that these words are more than just a phrase found in vinyl letters adorning most kitchen walls or on weathered wood plaques over doorways. They speak to the very desire we all have to not only exist in our dwellings, but thrive there. Creating an environment […]
READ MOREWarm weather is here, and everyone is getting the winter blues out of their homes. The most obvious way to do this is with the obligatory spring cleaning list. We all know it, and most of us hate it (at least until all of it done and you get to […]
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