"I'm all about exuberance. We only have one short life to live and we shouldn't waste it being tasteful." -Isaac Mizrahi, fashion designer
My first response to this quote was color.... bold, exuberant, outrageous color, so I found a few 'exuberant' rooms representing that interpretation. I'm not sure I find them particularly tastefully done so that meets the second criteria of
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"I am hired to bring my client’s life to a completely higher level, respecting constantly their way of life. You cannot give them simply what they wish. A designer must think way above that. I want to surprise them. The decor must last a long time, so if they can digest it too easily, how can they not get tired
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I've heard it quoted as gospel over and over by designers and clients alike. To be attractive, things have to be grouped in threes. I'm here to say "bologna".
To illustrate my point, I wandered my house and took pictures of the "not three" groupings I have. Here are a few....
To those who follow conventional wisdom and live by the rule of odd numbers, I want to
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These common decorating mistakes will make me (and any other designer worth their salt) cringe. The good news is, they're easy to fix. If you're guilty of any of these design boo-boo's, now's the time to take action!
The number one offender is: artwork hung too high. I can't tell you how many times I've gone into someone's home for a consultation and
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Repeat, Repeat, Repeat. No, not words, but a motif. A sure way to pull a look together is by repeating a design element around a room and this is a design technique that interior designers use all the time. If you really want to integrate a home, repeat a design motif or elements of a pattern throughout the home, beginning with the
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Your home says alot about who you are. You want it to reflect your style and your view of the world. Guests can come into your home and know you've created a place of vibrant creativity and activity because you've used bold colors in bold ways. Or they can sense that your home is your retreat - it's got muted, soothing colors
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