A Designer's World

Thursday

Sweet Dreams

Are you looking for a way to change the look and feel of your bedroom? Consider making your headboard the focal point of the room with an upholstered headboard. Upholstered headboards can add elegance & drama to any room. They are available in various styles (from traditional to ultra contemporary) and materials (from leather to silk). Upholstered headboards can be customized to fit your personal style and can be used in any bedroom in your home.

Plush & Tufted

Traditional

Fun & Funky

Sweet & Simple

Dramatic

With Nail Head Trim

Transitional

Why not frame your bed in comfort and create an elegant focal point in your bedroom

-Stel

Monday

Living Room "Must-Haves"

The living room is a place for family and friends to gather and visit, so special effort should be made to create a comfortable environment. No matter what your style, the primary design goal for living rooms is to achieve a functional yet inviting living space. There are certain fundamental pieces that every home, large or small, formal or casual, should have - the ‘must-have’ pieces that will create the most comfortable conversation area possible. Provided you have the space, those basic pieces include:

A Sofa or Two Love Seats

One or Two Armchairs

Table Lamps
A Coffee Table or Piece of Furniture that Functions as one (an ottoman, or a hinged wooden trunk)

A Side Table in Easy Reach of Every Seat

If it's time to replace a piece of furniture, buy something that you really love. You'll be living with it for a long time. Experiment with different styles - don't limit yourself. After all, the fun of decorating is adding new pieces that have personal meaning for you.

-Stel

Tuesday

DON'T MISS IT!!!! PATIO SALE

Join us on the Patio
Saturday, January 29th
10 am - 4 pm

Friday

And The Color Is.....

Pantone announced Honeysuckle 18-2120 as the 2011 Color of the Year. Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color for a brave new world.

Benjamin Moore's color designers are forecasting Vintage Wine as Envision Color 2011's Color of the Year. Vintage Wine is a rich hue with a deep brown base and a hint of smoky violet that makes a rich statement in any interior.

ICI Dulux's 2011 Colour of the Year is Citrus Yellow. Light, airy, citrus yellow that symbolizes a freer spirit, sense of fun and positive energy. Conveys a feeling of fizzy sherbert, new growth, relaxed fun and the goodness and vitality of sunshine.

Sherwin Williams celebrates individualism with 39 colors grouped into 4 separate palettes.

Purely Refned

Blues, Lilacs, Greens and Grays interwoven with understated neutrals

Bold Intervention

Vivid Greens, intense Turquoises and Blues with Hot Reds & Neutrals to provide balance - all inspired by Latin American Pop

Restless Nomad

Dusky darks, Hot Vibrant Pinks & Reds and Earthy hues that evoke Eggplant & Cabbage all characterized by colors of Morocco and Turkey

Gentle Medley

A soft, romantic and refreshing color palette includes Neutral Tans, Freshwater Blue, Mint Green, Copper, Chartreuse Pastels and Safari Greens & Browns for depth

So what do you think? Any favorites? We'd love to hear from you!

-Stel

Wednesday

A Room With a View

The holidays are over and the decorations are put away. Is your interior looking a little drab? Maybe it's time to freshen up a bit. You'd be surprised what a difference some simple changes can make. Check out our article in Klatch Magazine for some inspiration, then call us for appointment.

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