The master bedroom should be your sanctuary. The place you come to relax and unwind. This room is a private space that doesn't have to reflect anything but your unique fingerprint. Of course, if you have another half who wishes to get his DNA in there, that is something you have to work out between the two of you.
When creating a flow in the living quarters of the house, we have talked about allowing the eye to wander around to the different rooms and tying them together, cohesively. In the private areas of our homes, I don't believe this rule applies. We each need our little spot on this planet and the room that we call our own is that spot.
Master bedrooms should be the colors that you love, the color that makes you happy every time you see it. This is always the jumping off point. I love soothing colors in a bedroom, soft sage, sea glass blue, mushroom, because these colors give me peace. My world is surrounded with color everyday so when I come home and take off my shoes, these are the colors that relax me. This may bore you to tears, but whatever color you love add it to this room and you will love it.
Then pour on the texture, nubby chenille, brushed nickle, mirrored nightstand, all go towards creating the right ambience. I love a matelesse on the bed with a big fluffy duvet on the end of the bed. Double layering always works but not too many pillows. I think 5 on a king size bed is plenty, but make them different textures and that bed will pop. Intimate artwork also looks great in this room, romantic couples dancing, the sun setting on the beach, all are promoting a peaceful, wonderful feeling that is perfect for your space. Clutter is prohibited in this room, no bills, kids stuff, gym clothes or anything that doesn't have to do with calm and tranquility. Lighting is important in this room and the lower wattage, softer lighting enhances all of your better features. Just have the proper lighting for the nightstand and dressers. We have already discussed what I think about overhead lighting, but if you lose a earring, I guess this is the only time this can come on.
Remember, no matter if you love the jungle theme, bohemian, white on white or rubber duckies, this is the room to have fun with and enjoy your own little spot.
Happy decorating!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Hot New Trends
What's Hot in Decorating?
As soon as someone finds out that I am a decorator, this becomes the first question out of their mouth. Decorators have to be one step ahead of the "newest" fad. I love that what is hot for some people is 2 seasons ago for others. To me, as long as you make a change, you are one step ahead of someone who hasn't.
1)BIG PRINTS- with the whole world focused on eco-friendly EVERYTHING, the hottest thing on the market is natural motifs. From gorgeous big sassy flowers to stylized branches, the scale of prints has gone on some serious steroids.
2)Filigree-With our everlasting appreciation of ironworks, scrolls and delicate embroidery, filigree is popping up on walls, bedding and even textures.
3)Bird Chic- All things bird related are popular this year. From owls to parrots, we can't seem to get enough of this exquisite natural motif and is a welcome addition to any room. Again, think ECO-Friendly!
4)ORANGE-It is THE hot color of the season. The new neutral, the color of spice, fruit and sunshine. This great color is the perfect compliment to the cool blues and grays of the last couple of years.
5)Handmade chic- Knitting and crocheting started this epidemic and anything handmade is the rage, now. Embroidery, beading, stitchery are added embellishments to home fashions as well as apparel. Beads and buttons can be found on pillows, bedding, drapes and even walls. So bring out those personal treasures and add some splash.
Happy Spring!!!
As soon as someone finds out that I am a decorator, this becomes the first question out of their mouth. Decorators have to be one step ahead of the "newest" fad. I love that what is hot for some people is 2 seasons ago for others. To me, as long as you make a change, you are one step ahead of someone who hasn't.
1)BIG PRINTS- with the whole world focused on eco-friendly EVERYTHING, the hottest thing on the market is natural motifs. From gorgeous big sassy flowers to stylized branches, the scale of prints has gone on some serious steroids.
2)Filigree-With our everlasting appreciation of ironworks, scrolls and delicate embroidery, filigree is popping up on walls, bedding and even textures.
3)Bird Chic- All things bird related are popular this year. From owls to parrots, we can't seem to get enough of this exquisite natural motif and is a welcome addition to any room. Again, think ECO-Friendly!
4)ORANGE-It is THE hot color of the season. The new neutral, the color of spice, fruit and sunshine. This great color is the perfect compliment to the cool blues and grays of the last couple of years.
5)Handmade chic- Knitting and crocheting started this epidemic and anything handmade is the rage, now. Embroidery, beading, stitchery are added embellishments to home fashions as well as apparel. Beads and buttons can be found on pillows, bedding, drapes and even walls. So bring out those personal treasures and add some splash.
Happy Spring!!!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
The BIGGEST mistake in decorating!
NOT MAKING A DECISION!!!!
I am an instant gratification kind of person. I want what I want- today. I am unafraid to make a decision and act on it, sometimes immediately. This has rarely proven to be a wrong move. In all honesty, I realize that everyone isn't the same and not everyone is likely to wallpaper and paint their ceiling, but people-JUST MAKE A DECISION.
While decorating is a constant changing business, some people will get overwhelmed with the idea of WHAT IF?
What if, What?!!!!!!
So what the colors might not be in style today of your favorite fabric or pattern. So what, that as soon as you paint the dining room pumpkin harvest orange, you no longer can find ANYTHING to go with that color.
Decorating takes a little planning. Sometimes a lot of effort. But in the end it delivers a HUGE payoff.
Our homes should reflect how we live and who we are. If 2/3 of the house is taken over by the kids stuff, that is how that family lives. If the homeowners are outdoors people, that love to bike and hike and have pets that are their kids, that is how that family lives. Adjust your decorating style to accommodate your lifestyle and everything else will fall into place.
Just start in one room- It can be the most private room in the house(usually the master bedroom) or the biggest traffic area. It can be a small project like the 1/2 bath or the most cluttered. Pick a room and tackle it. Take that project by horns and conquer it.
If you decide you can't afford a decorator there are hundreds of other options. People that you know and enjoy their own sense of style, the thousands of publications that are out there, internet websites, friends and family, the list goes on and on.
Don't get stuck in a rut because everything will get stuck in there with you.
GET TO DECORATING!!!!
I am an instant gratification kind of person. I want what I want- today. I am unafraid to make a decision and act on it, sometimes immediately. This has rarely proven to be a wrong move. In all honesty, I realize that everyone isn't the same and not everyone is likely to wallpaper and paint their ceiling, but people-JUST MAKE A DECISION.
While decorating is a constant changing business, some people will get overwhelmed with the idea of WHAT IF?
What if, What?!!!!!!
So what the colors might not be in style today of your favorite fabric or pattern. So what, that as soon as you paint the dining room pumpkin harvest orange, you no longer can find ANYTHING to go with that color.
Decorating takes a little planning. Sometimes a lot of effort. But in the end it delivers a HUGE payoff.
Our homes should reflect how we live and who we are. If 2/3 of the house is taken over by the kids stuff, that is how that family lives. If the homeowners are outdoors people, that love to bike and hike and have pets that are their kids, that is how that family lives. Adjust your decorating style to accommodate your lifestyle and everything else will fall into place.
Just start in one room- It can be the most private room in the house(usually the master bedroom) or the biggest traffic area. It can be a small project like the 1/2 bath or the most cluttered. Pick a room and tackle it. Take that project by horns and conquer it.
If you decide you can't afford a decorator there are hundreds of other options. People that you know and enjoy their own sense of style, the thousands of publications that are out there, internet websites, friends and family, the list goes on and on.
Don't get stuck in a rut because everything will get stuck in there with you.
GET TO DECORATING!!!!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Home Shows
There are some amazing things to be learned from the Home Shows. I am working my second straight one this weekend and I am very impressed with the amount of stuff that is out there. In the beginning, when these shows started, they seemed to be one booth after another of the same stuff. Siding, windows, landscape mulch, etc; Now days, there is everything out there from the newest way to cook outdoors(not to mention gorgeous outdoor kitchens), one package pools, custom vinyl that imitates beautiful dentil moulding, but never needs painting. Go to one of these shows with an open mind and be ready to learn. The people in those booths have a wealth of information to share and it all comes with the price of ticket. Check out the latest craze and see if it is something that tickles your fancy. Your next step in home decorating might start there.
Happy hunting.
Happy hunting.
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