Greens are IN
It’s the time of year in the Pacific Northwest where we all work to find a little more green in our lives but this year, the look and feel of green is prevelant in interior design. It’s a great way to add a pop of color as well as a deeper, more luxurious look and feel to your home.
According to Lux Deco “From that Kips Bay Show House dining room to India Mahdavi’s Ladurée salon for the Hôtel des Bergues, green shows up in the most prestigious of places and, unlike its blue counterparts, is always slightly unexpected, making it a confident design choice.”
Home Decor Tips for a Mental Health Boost
The inside of your home can influence your mood, emotions and even your overall health. “Our ability to find physical comfort and visual inspiration in our home is vital to our well-being,” says Noel Gatts, interior designer and a host of HGTV's Home Inspector Joe. “Universal comforts—like shelter, privacy, natural light, running water, and clean air—are important for every body and mind. The ability to surround ourselves with home spaces that speak our love language is a bit trickier to master.” While this topic has been at the forefront for the last few years when people were spending much more time at home - and even working from home - decluttering has been the focus. But decor and design elements can make your home a magical and peaceful place to be. This article focuses on the wisdom and science based strategies for making a space that lifts your mood and supports your mental health.
6 Design Trends that are (sadly) on Their Way Out
Looking to start the new year with a new look? Maybe in a home that feels fresh and modern? Before you can embrace the new design trends there are a few that are on their way out.
Closing on Barn Doors
For 2021 barn doors are on their way out to pasture and pocket doors or French doors are on their way in.
Interiors Go to the Dark Side
Designers are working to pump new life into these bright airy spaces with jewel tones and deeper colors.
Shiplap Goes Down with the Ship
The has begun setting on shiplap; this wildly popular paneling trend is on the way out, while stone and metallic are on trend for the new year.
Matching Furniture Is Out
No longer do we stress about matching furniture - the idea is that we throw caution to the wind and only have pieces that we really love instead of perfect symmetry.
Accent Walls Lose Their Sparkle
It’s all about wallpaper now; we’ve come full circle in my lifetime, but the wallpapers that are available to us now are absolutely stunning and well worth playing with.
No Longer Pretty in Pink
And finally, to my complete chagrin, Rose gold’s luster fades from “pretty in pink” and brass is the new shiny.
If you’re looking to love where you live, give me a buzz and we’ll get a virtual cup of coffee and talk about your next steps!
Great Living Room Design Hacks
Is it time to spice up your living room? Here are a few ideas to get you started.
With Covid still puttering around the country a lot of us are at home considering changes to the decor that we’ve been staring at for a half a year. While a complete design overhaul may seem out of the question (and budget), there are still some simple ways to create a look and feel that makes you feel at home. From framed wallpaper art to clever furniture upcycling, here are a few tips from top interior designers will transform your living room - or any other room - in no time.
We all know the woes of limited square footage; according to designer Kimberly Valente of Brick + Beam Studio, however, the key to the lack of space problem is finding furniture that pulls double duty in a room. “Select furnishings that can serve multiple functions to make the most of your budget and square footage,” she explains.
According to Beth Diana Smith, owner and principal designer of Beth Diana Smith Interior Design, using a favorite wallpaper swatch to create your own custom art is a great way to bring texture and pattern into a space without adding a huge project like wallpapering. “I love to frame unexpected items such as fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap,” she says. “The pattern choices are endless, and I’m usually inspired by the pattern itself or the colorway.”