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Let me be clear – I am no camper. but I have had a pipe dream for years about restoring an Airstream trailer.
Wouldn’t it be fun to decorate it out all retro-dreamy, like a giant dollhouse?
My girls could use it as a playhouse in the backyard. [Read more...]
In my last post, I wrote about a recent Elle Decor article where high-end designers were deeming certain decor trends to be “so out.” I obviously disagreed with them and (judging from the unprecedented amount of responses from you guys) so did you! Several of you wanted to know what’s on the The Decorologist’s list of trends that should be thrown out the window.
In working with real clients in real homes, I don’t get bogged down in what design trend is hot or not. However, I am going to tell my clients if they have something going on in their home that makes it look “dated” and is holding them back from having a beautiful space. So here’s my top 5:
Well, the Christmas countdown is on. I’m sharing my short list of gifts to give this Christmas, or maybe to put on your own wish list. Just click on the links provided for more information.
There are so many decorating and design books out there that are just full of lovely photographs, but that do little to instruct you how to actually implement design ideas. These are two of my very favorite decorating books because they inspire and instruct in a way that even the design-challenged will love. [Read more...]
Here are a few great ideas to keep in mind if you are ready to redesign a room in your home, which are illustrated in this recent before-and-after of a client’s den.
1. Stay true to who you are. With children no longer in her home, this client was ready to redesign her den and make it a warm and welcoming place to hang out with her husband and enjoy informal gatherings with their friends. This is where we started:
Happy Friday, fellow Decor Junkies! Today I’m sharing a Virtual Design I did for a client’s living room a few months back. The inspiration for the entire room was the fabulously fun rug, plus the pair of art pieces you see below:
Virtual Design by The Decorologist
My client had recently purchased the rug and also wanted to use her existing art in the new room. I love the color combination of blue, purple, and teal! When I create these kind of Virtual Designs for long distance clients, I provide a list of resources and prices of all the items included in the design. That way they can simply order the items they love or find similar items on their own to achieve the look of the Inspiration Board.
Would love to hear what you think about this design and color combination! Have a lovely weekend.
Creating furniture arrangements that make people feel welcomed and invited into a space is an art. Rooms that have all the seating facing the television makes guests feel, well, unimportant. Or at least not as important as that dang television.
Fabulous Conversation Area
Not everyone is able to start from scratch in their bedroom. I have a client who is fortunate enough to be getting rid of her dated bedroom suite and bedding and starting anew. While her tastes are still traditional, she wants a look that is current and takes her forward without being trendy. She wants a peaceful, neutral bedroom that will appeal to both her husband and herself. This is the Inspiration Board I recently created to cast a vision for her space.
Bedroom Inspiration Board by The Decorologist
We decided to use an updated neutral on the walls and a grayed blue on the ceiling. Notice that this is not a “matched set” bedroom. If you are buying new bedroom furniture, please don’t buy a bedroom “suite” or matching set! The creamy painted bedside tables and desk keep things light and current, but are anything but trendy. Go for larger bedside tables than you are used to – maybe a pair of small dressers if you have room. A bench at the end of the bed is the perfect place to take off your shoes or pile up your decorative pillows at night. Finally, don’t forget to treat yourself to a really special hanging light fixture like the one pictured here.
Everything in this virtual design is not “made” to go together, but it all blends well. I think it’s so much more interesting than a matchy-matchy bedroom suite. Are you “over” traditional bedroom suites?
| Happy Friday! I’m having a fabulous time hanging out in Atlanta, soaking up all the good color knowledge that Color Guru – I mean Colour Guru, Maria Killam, can dish out. Friends, I am in training this week to be a newly-certified True Colour Expert! Who knew education could be this much fun? |  |
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Here’s me and my new Canadian BFF, Maria Killam. Isn’t she darling? |
I’m learning all there is to know about undertones . . .
In addition to attending this intensive color training workshop, I am also blessed to get to spend some time with my dear friend, LaJuana Gill, who is a very talented interior designer herself. She and her husband recently moved from Nashville to Atlanta, so I am staying at their lovely home. How lucky am I to have even more reason to chat with LaJuana about decorating?
Hope you all have as fabulous a weekend as I will have, but I seriously doubt you will!
Happy Friday, people! Today I wanted to share with you this amazing living room I recently found on my friend [Read more...]
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, sweet inspiration for your home in the shades of pink and red. |
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