The traditional style is warm and homey yet has a sense of formality. The room layout is very balanced using a great deal of symmetry. Colors are rich, muted and warm. Think of burgundies, greens and browns which add a sense of richness to the room. The style uses antique furniture and architectural elements, such… Continue reading Traditional Style
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Let’s Paint Built In Shelves
An interesting trend that is being seen is painting built in cabinets in dining and living spaces the same color as the wall. Many homes during the fifties and sixties had built in shelves and cupboards in other rooms besides the kitchen. If yours are not in good condition, or you need a room style… Continue reading Let’s Paint Built In Shelves
The ColorSnap App
Sherwin Williams has introduced a Android and IPhone App called ColorSnap. It’s a great tool for helping you choose a color palette and wall colors for your home. Find it in the App Store or on Google play. Below are highlights of some of the great features that the app has! You can select a… Continue reading The ColorSnap App
Green Wall Makeover
If your a renter, either in an apartment, duplex or home, decorating can be a challenge when you end up with a place you love but a difficult wall color to design around. What if you end up with a dark green room? Using a distraction technique you can create a beautiful room regardless of… Continue reading Green Wall Makeover
Proportion and Scale
When your placing items in your room don’t forget about proportion and scale. Proportion and scale refer to the size of the items in your room in relation to each other. Using the correct proportions in your elements lets the eye travel naturally through the room, enhances the focal point of the room and creates… Continue reading Proportion and Scale
Dark Wall Trends
Everywhere you look, design and decorating magazines, HGTV and Pinterest, we’re seeing the use of the dark gray, dark taupe and sometimes even black walls. To open the space and increase contrast try to use light colored furniture and accessories to offset the richness of the dark walls. If a whole room is too much… Continue reading Dark Wall Trends