A Few Favorite Things for your Home
To quote a song from the beloved movie, The Sound of Music, I’ve decided to call this column, “These are a few of my favorite things.” * Chandeliers in master bedrooms and bathrooms. Add a little...
View ArticleDecorating tips from “A” to “Z”
A- Artwork: Be mindful of where you hang your art. Not too high, please-the middle of the artwork should be approximately 60-65″ up from the floor. B- Bedding: A well-dressed bed is composed of: a bed...
View ArticleWhat to do with your kids’ art
The kids have started school again, and pretty soon parents will be faced with a problem: what to do with all of their kids’ art projects. During the preschool years, the sheer number of paintings and...
View ArticleThree Different Looks for the Same Living Room Set
Q. I have navy blue living room furniture – a sofa and two matching chairs. They are a few years old, but are in good shape and I want to keep them. My walls are white right now and are in need of...
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Secrets to a Successful Monochromatic Room
Interior designers adore color. We are like kids in a candy store when we look through paint swatches and fabric samples. Take us to a tile showroom we become giddy with excitement. So we are delighted...
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Decorating with Orange
Did you know that Pantone selected Tangerine Tango—a vibrant, deep orange color—as the color for 2012? According to Pantone, Tangerine Tango gives us “the energy boost we need to recharge and move...
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Your clothes reveal favorite colors
If you’re having trouble selecting colors for your home, take a look in your clothes closet for inspiration. Have you heard that before? It used to puzzle me when I heard people say it. After all, I...
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Tips for Selecting the Perfect Area Rug
Area rugs can serve many purposes. From an interior design standpoint, rugs support the color scheme and style of the room and can be the perfect starting point for selecting paint and furnishings....
View ArticleDecorating with Blue
Did you know that blue is named by most people as their favorite color? If you study color psychology, a topic I find fascinating, you will learn that being surrounded by blue actually has a calming...
View ArticleHome redecorating an evolving process
A house evolves over time. I’ve said this numerous times to my clients to reassure them when they feel their home is not “finished.” Instead, think of your home as a work in progress. Due to time and...
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Frequently Asked Lighting Questions
A few weeks ago, I answered questions about paint colors. For this article, let’s talk about lighting. These are some questions I get asked all the time. How high should I hang my chandelier above the...
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Tips for Transforming Your Living Room
This living room recently underwent a striking transformation. It’s amazing what some redecorating can accomplish! My client had furniture she liked, but not enough to fill the space. She wanted to...
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Decorating with Green
Green is one of the most versatile colors in interior design. Since it is so prevalent in nature, it can work in almost any room, and almost any design style, from traditional to modern. On the color...
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Enviable Laundry Room
Raise your hand if you enjoy doing laundry. Maybe there are a few hands raised out there, but probably not too many. But what if your laundry room were a very pleasant place to be, rather than a...
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Decorating with Black
In my closet, I have several black garments— dresses, pants, tops and shoes. Black is most definitely a color that is always in style, and one that can be dressed up or dressed down, depending on what...
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Words of Advice for Your Windows
Custom drapes and top treatment add softness and color to this living room, while offering privacy. If it’s time to update the window treatments in your home, please allow me to offer you some advice....
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Decorating with White – Color of the Year for 2016
Interestingly, Benjamin Moore named “Simply White” their color of the year for 2016. Other paint companies like Sherwin Williams, Behr and Gladden have also listed versions of white in their their...
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Home Improvement Trends for 2016
Looking back on the design projects I completed in 2015 gives me some insight into what clients will be asking for in 2016. Here are some of the most common requests from last year that I see...
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Color Makes a Big Difference in Living Room Makeover
This living room recently underwent a makeover. The client was ready to move on from all white walls and the furniture he’d had since college. The end result is a colorful, contemporary and comfortable...
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Put some rhythm in your room
You undoubtedly have heard of rhythm as it relates to music. But did you know that rhythm is also an important concept in interior design? Rhythm in interior design refers to the illusion of movement...
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