This series of posts has covered much of the basics of using accessories successfully. I've talked about decorating your walls, displaying your collections or favorite treasures, using flowers and plants, lighting and today I'll wrap up with a dash of color.
We all stress about color - is it too bright? Does it match my other colors? Is it too bland or
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Karen, a reader from sunny California has a dilemma. She wrote, "My living room is so blah and I don't know which direction to take the wall color. The sofas are a soft green, the art and rug also have that sage green in them. Do I paint the walls more green or should I try something different?"
THE CURRENT ROOM
Karen,
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As a designer, one of the first questions I'm usually asked is, "What's the hot new color/style going to be?". I answer with predictions made by industry forecasters but the "hottest" new colors in fabrics and accessories are usually available only through interior designers. Forecasters are usually a year or two ahead of when the colors will actually be readily
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Stripes show up everywhere from our country's flag to fashion, from walls to floors, from food to mother nature. Every design style can benefit from the use of stripes because they pair so well with florals, big graphics, small ginghams and geometrics. The easy to remember rule of thumb when using stripes as discussed in an earlier post is to
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I'm a quote junkie. I collect them obsessively and love to share them, so today is all about the cleverness of others. I hope you find one that strikes a chord, touches your heart or motivates you.
"The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize." - Clairee Belcher, Steel Magnolias
Don't you love this concept? I guess
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A reader in Washington faces a dilemma that I'm sure is shared by many homeowners. What to do with a 2 story entry wall. Here's her specific problem:
"I can't figure out what color to paint the large stairwell wall in my open floor plan family room/kitchen. My cabinets are maple, light oak flooring, chocolate brown sofa and the fireplace wall
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