Oftentimes, clients will want us to incorporate some of their existing furniture into the new design…because the pieces are meaningful or sentimental, or simply because the design budget can be better spent elsewhere.
In this dining room, we kept the table and buffet (sans the top china part). But look how different these pieces look with a more updated color pallet!
Hope I’ve inspired!
I love fabrics! Each one is a piece of art!
I remember, it wasn’t that long ago, when you walked into a fabric store you’d find a myriad of fabrics in all colors and patterns. But recently, I stopped by Cutting Corner fabric store in Addison TX and I was a little surprised at what I found….a sea of blues, grays, tans, and neutrals…and nothing else!
Even their carpet selections were all in the blue and neutral tones.
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Of course there isn’t just ONE Color of the Year, in fact, all the top color giants pick their own color every year, and it’s always fun to see the varied spectrum of colors that are chosen. This year, with the exception of Benjamin Moore’s “Metropolitan” (a very neutral light gray), all the choices are deep, warm earth tones. Probably an indication of people’s yearning for more warmth and comfort amidst all the challenges of today’s outside world. I’m liking this palette! Continue reading…
Last week I stopped in at Capel Rugs. For a long time, Capel has been one of my favorite Dallas-area retail suppliers of area rugs. They have everything from reasonably priced machine made rugs, to exquisite hand knotted masterpieces. But the best part, is that the rugs are all hanging instead of laying one on top of the other on the floor. I can take my time and flip through the selections at my own pace. Once I want to see one on the floor, the staff is fast and accommodating.
I loved seeing all the new arrivals. Here’s a few of what I saw.
Yellow and gray, one of my favorite combinations, continues to be popular in home decor.
Every year during this time the three “Giants of Color” announce their picks for Color of the Year. These colors will aide the design industry, the fashion industry, the floral industry and many other consumer-oriented companies to guide their designs and planning for future products. This year the 2015 colors are:
“Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors. Continue reading…
On September 23, Sherwin Williams and 10 Sponsors presented the design community with a special color forecast event: Colormix 2015
Hundreds of designers showed up for the event at Dallas Market Center. The speaker was Jackie L Jordan, Director of Color Marketing for Sherwin Williams. Wine was served as the guests mingled and viewed several stunning vignettes from select showrooms, then a sit-down lunch followed by the presentation. 
The gold rush is on! But don’t worry, this is not that old gold of the 80’s that immediately pops to mind. Today, brushed gold and matte finishes create a softer look. And it’s showing up everywhere, specially home decor. So if you prefer gold to silver you’ll love the images to follow…
Blue, blue, my love is blue. ..and gray…and green!
According to a survey by Home Accents Today and Apartment Therapy, three out of 10 consumers list Blue as their go-to design color. That includes navy turquoise, peacock, teal, cobalt, blue-gray, pale blue and robin’s egg blue. Continue reading…
As it is now tradition in the retail/marketing world,the Color Of The Year derby has been launched…
We start with Pantone: the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries. This year’s Pantone Color of the Year is Emerald Green.
Soon, it’ll be time once again to enjoy the outdoors, at least more frequently than in these current 105 degree Dallas days! Next month is September with promises of cooler temperatures. A wonderful time of year to enjoy dining and drinking under the stars.
This year, why not try a little mood lighting?String lights are most popular during the Christmas holidays, but they can be used year round. In Europe, they’re commonplace in many gardens and patios. They’re an economical and not-permanent lighting option that is more about “mood” than about light.
You certainly don’t want to go overboard like you would at Christmas, but go ahead and border the perimeter or outline your overhang. It’ll transform your outdoor space to a magical place.
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