In a previous post, I talked about the psychology behind our primary colors. So many design options however, use the beautiful array of secondary colors – each eliciting their own emotional responses. When we combine two primary colors, we get secondary colors. The resulting hue will depend on the percentage of the colors being mixed read more…

Did you know…your walls and floors account for 60 percent of your décor? Keep this in mind as you allocate color, pattern, texture and finishes. Whatever you choose to do here will have a huge impact on the final result of your room and how well it accomplishes your desired result. In some rooms, particularly read more…

Insert Image Series 5 – Post 7.jpg Wall covering has come a long way…I think of it as a hidden treasure. Using a wall covering doesn’t mean you have to cover all four walls. In a bedroom it could just be on the wall behind the bed. A nice headboard can extend that look and read more…

Selecting the Right Art for Your Room After the major pieces are specified and placed, you’ll start incorporating the finishing details. Art, area rugs, window treatments, accessories, greenery, and florals all add to the personalization of the room and make the room come to life. Of these, art can have the most impact simply because read more…

Once you’ve established a color palette into the room, you may want to use a patterned textile or wall covering that will carry more than one color. Using patterns in a room allows you to create interest and to intermingle the colors of your theme. Patterns come in three sizes, and there are rules about read more…

When it comes to choosing colors for your design project there are several aspects to consider. One of these considerations is the use of “warm” tones versus “cool” tones. Cool colors have blue undertones whereas warm colors have yellow undertones. These are psychological temperatures. Cool colors include blue and cool whites. Colors with a red read more…

Let’s say you’ve decided you want to redecorate your home. A crucial first step is reviewing each aspect of the room through the lens of how well each detail supports the room’s function and how well the physical space and your personal preferences accommodate the desired function—not how much you like each part of the read more…

The anatomy of a decor project is a sequence of thoughts and actions that begin with something that is “off.” Some people call it a pain point. No matter how large or small, each project relies on the following steps that I’ve compiled, known as the Styleprint Design System: Step 1: Styleprint Discovery • Define read more…

Last week we talked about putting the final touches on a room with personal accessories that make the space “yours” and feel complete. We discussed some of the ways accessories c109 an be overdone as well as offered tips on how to do it properly. Part of this is remembering to group in odd vs. read more…