February 8th, 2010
We are excited to be featured on CocoCozy: A stylish interior design blog featuring decorating ideas, interior design trends and new products. Check out the article: Before & After: Back to Basic Room Makeovers that Work!
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February 4th, 2010
I just came across this photo I snapped at DIFFA’s (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Dining by Design event in November. I loved this room as a whole, but especially the clever idea of updating antique dining chairs with plastic seats and chair backs instead of the standard of reupholstering. The curves of the chair really stand out…So smart!
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February 2nd, 2010
Wallpaper is back…without the small florals and pastel colors. Thankfully there are loads of graphic, bold prints to choose from these days. My favorite source is Osborne & Little, a British company carrying stylish patterns in papers and fabrics.
Installation day 2 tackled the powder room and a teenage girl’s bedroom.
Osborne & Little's Pompadour "Du Barry" livens up this powder room
The subtle metallic sheen makes for a sophisticated statement.
Kravet Pattern #3013 adds a girly touch with a hint of rock and roll.
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February 1st, 2010
Selecting paint colors is one of the biggest challenges I face as an interior designer. The tone of a wall will change with every hour of the day, making it virtually impossible to show a client what a room will look like before it’s actually painted. While I can’t select the perfect paint color for you in a newsletter, I can offer some inspiring color combinations for various rooms in the home. Bust out those rollers and bring some color into your home!
Guest bedroom designed by Niche Interiors. Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Wales Green #2028-50
ENTRYWAY. More often than not, entryways are cluttered, overlooked and poorly lit. After installing good lighting (or adding a table lamp to your console), consider painting an accent wall in a bold hue. It will add some life to a small space, making you smile every time you come and go. Here are some great options:
Teal
Fuchsia
Bold stripes . Tape off wide vertical stripes with painters tape for a cheap alternative to wallpaper!
KITCHEN. Dining rooms and kitchens require a little more thought than other rooms of the house. Color theories suggest that certain hues are more appetizing than others, blue being the color least expected to inspire eating. Here are some surefire winners:
Yellow. A cheery and fun color. Best when tempered with white moldings and wood tones.
White. Classic, clean, crisp.
Soft green. Look for subtle tones similar to jade.
A yellow kitchen doesn’t have to be stuck in the 1950’s!
BEDROOM. Tone it down a bit in the bedroom. Restful, calming colors in soft hues are safe bets. My favorites are:
Dove grey
Taupe
Light blue
Ivory
Tip: Keep your home healthy – use low or zero VOC paints. You will notice the difference! Almost all paint lines offer this option.
NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP? Start 2010 off right with a more functional and beautiful home. From color consultations to remodeling, Niche Interiors will help turn your vision into reality. Visit our Services page for more information. Call today for a free in-home consultation!
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January 28th, 2010
As an interior designer I receive TONS of catalogs. Today I actually flipped through the new Sundance catalog and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. Vintage-inspired stools, reclaimed wood tables, industrial chic pendant lights…the list goes on. Here are my three favorite new products.
Scrivener's Stool, $295. Iron & wood.
Belden kitchen island, $895. Functional and made of reclaimed pine.
Meridian pendant light, $175.
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