Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Q: Any ideas for my extremely drab, boring, long, and narrow “L” shaped hallway? The hardwood flooring is new as are the sisal runners. I moved in 8 years ago and the walls have been bare ever since. I used to have family pictures lining the walls in my previous home, but I have plenty …
If you’re going to do it, DO IT. That should be the banner hung over the entrance to a fantastic apartment I visited the other day. The client, a skillful collector with taste and wit, had summoned me for help only with her home office, so sadly, I can take credit for none of this… …
Hi Annie, I’m going to apologize in advance because this question is somewhat similar to one that you answered in February, but if you bear with me, the ultimate problem does differ. I am working on decorating the living room in my new apartment and just purchased a sofa (leaf green) and a chair/ottoman (paprika); …
No one does kitsch better than Baltimore. That’s my opinion, anyway, and I give it with humility, respect, and a little bit of awe. Welcome to Papermoon Diner, where the fries are curly and the brownie sundaes are warm. There are THINGS glued to every surface. Action figures, toys, cars – what isn’t glued down …
Many of my clients strive for a balance of modern and traditional elements in their homes. I do, too. We like to mix modern furniture with traditional architecture, antiques with mid-century pieces, contemporary art with historic furniture, etc. In the midst of all this mixing it up, it was such fun to walk into this …
The Financial Times‘ Sarah Murray had an article in yesterday’s edition about the trend toward making commercial (or inhospitable) places more homey: “creating pockets of homeliness in otherwise impersonal environments.” Dividing spaces into living-room sized areas, artwork by legitimate artists, residential lighting…these are key elements of the home-away-from-home strategy. Tragically, the online version includes only …
Etsy is cool for so many reasons. It’s not your average shopping site: it’s all kinds of stuff, and everything is handmade, either one-of-a-kind or sold in limited editions. So for all of my friends and clients who want to buy art – who NEED art – but just don’t know where to go or think …