by Karen Davis on January 30, 2012
With a well-designed room it is all about the details. When decorating your home focusing on the details can create an ideal interior. I thought about what makes a well-designed room after receiving my belated birthday gift to myself, a coach hand bag. I love the packaging – the bow, the box and bright pink interior…
What I like about my coach bag…
The classic style – it goes with most everything. It’s shape and style is timeless
The design is a tote that allows me easy access to get what I want out makes the most of the bag and is the right fit for my shoulder.
The little surprise of the color inside- love that feature!
What I like about a well-dressed room
A classic look – to me the most timeless classic designer out there is Barbara Barry. I like that her rooms are refined and use classic colors and styles that could fit with most decor.
Using the space at its maximum is best served like this breakfast area that uses all the wall space for seating and storage..
Photo from Decor Pad
The little details like this bookcase – adding color to the back really draws your eye into the room…
photo from Elle Decor
Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos DC Home
Happy Decorating!
Karen
by Karen Davis on January 25, 2012
I thought I would have a little fun today and use the color trends of 2012 to show which palette suits the design personalities from our quiz…
A Trendy personality would embrace the color of the year from Pantone…
Tangerine Tango
photo from pantone.com
Using this bold color with accents in the room really can bring it into style for 2012 like this study from designer Cristi Holcombe
Sentimental types are more Traditional, sticking with colors that are warm and neutral. Sherwin Williams Neutrals palette is the perfect blend for this type of design personality
Photo from Sherwin Williams
Adding a few modern accents can freshen up a more traditional room
Photo from House Beautiful designer Barry Dixon
Free-Spirited would use a great mix. Like Eclectic Elegance -
Color palette from Benjamin Moore
Photo from Benjaminmoore.com
Using two or three items in the latest color trends, will create an update and give balance with a more eclectic space
Photo from House Beautiful designer Jonathan Berger
Classic would love the more refined palette like this one from Farrow and Ball
Photo from farrow and ball.com
Keeping it simple and clean is what any classic would do but this year using the classic look with a dark and light contrast is a definite do…
photo from Tiffany Eastman Interiors
Take our free quiz to find out more details on your design personality style just on the right of the page.
Happy Decorating!
Karen
