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Start with a few simple questions of yourself… write these ideas down to use as a direction.
Describe your perfect room in 3-4 adjectives. Examples: retreat, luxurious, casual, inviting, energizing, organized.
Describe the color palette direction with 2 adjectives. Examples: warm, cool, colorful, subtle, bold, quiet.
Describe 1-3 styles that catch your heart. Examples: European country, modern, traditional, eclectic, retro.
Now, start saving or pulling some magazine or inspiration photos to define even further the look you would like to achieve. Assemble this style file. Refer to it often as you form the Design Plan for your space. Use those initial thoughts to keep you focused when you are planning the space, choosing the color palette and fabrics, shopping for needed the furniture and accessories, and getting the details just right.
Remember… correct and through planning and vision up front makes for a perfect design ending!
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Sometimes the name of a paint color or fabric just stops my in my thoughts and entices me to envision an entire room designed around that vision. Let me show you a few examples of what struck me today…
The image of this chair was pretty on it’s own, but when I investigated a bit further, I discovered that the color of the fabric on the chair is called “Moonbeam”. What a vision that conjures up… a beautifully elegant bedroom with these exquisite antique-velvet textured chairs… I would try them juxtapositioned with a sleek modern bed, and a chipped paint vintage side table, all set against some boldly colored walls.
(photo courtesy of Calico Corners Fabrics)
This next visual is c
omplete when you learn the fabric collection is called “Lemongrass”… doesn’t that just conjure up thoughts of a tropical grassy plant with an aromatic scent? A tranquil room that has a quiet kick to it. This room is an example of that- a bit traditional with a few modern lines and some whimsy to keep it from becoming too expected or boring.
(Photo courtesy of Calico Corners Fabrics)
Sometimes it’s a paint color that just begs to be used… a Benjamin Moore hue… Gossamer Blue… is a subtle blue that is fresh, yet quietly elegant at the same time. I can just see it lacquered on the walls and ceiling of a powder room. Add a crystal chandelier,
a clean-lined black framed mirror, some antique mercury candlesticks, and this pretty side chair with metallic accented fabric named… Jangle. Oohlala!
(Photo courtesy of Calico Corners Fabrics)
So, next time you are out looking for some inspiration, I suggest you browse some of the fabric or paint collections to lead you in an inspiring direction!
a clean-lined black framed mirror, some antique mercury candlesticks, and this pretty side chair with metallic accented fabric named… Jangle. Oohlala!
