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You asked…about so-hideous-it’s-almost-great metallic bathroom wallpaper

Annie Elliott | October 5, 2009

Hi Annie,I have just moved into a room in a rented townhouse. The good news is that the room is quite large at 19’ by 12’ and has three nice-sized windows. The bad news (part 1) is that the bath is wallpapered in this so-hideous-it’s-almost-great wallpaper, which has a silver geometric pattern with a light …

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» Bedroom, Kitchen + bath, Rugs, Wallpaper, Window treatments

Mitchell Gold: some favorites – especially sectionals – and prices

Annie Elliott | September 22, 2009

Happy last day of summer. I had the pleasure – nay, the privilege – of spending some extra special time with one of my daughters recently, because her school started, get this: two and a half weeks after her sister’s. Unfortunately, our babysitter’s school started when daughter #1’s did. We read books. We went to …

Read more »Mitchell Gold: some favorites – especially sectionals – and prices
» Bedroom, Furniture + upholstery, Lighting

You asked…about MORE colors for bedroom/bath suites

Annie Elliott | September 11, 2009

The Gentle Reader who sent in the previous question also wondered about the colors in her guest bedroom and bath suite... Annie – The guest bathroom is near the guest bedroom and although I wanted it to harmonize, I also wanted a little more drama for this bathroom. The pedestal sink, water closet, tub and …

Read more »You asked…about MORE colors for bedroom/bath suites
» Bedroom, Color + paint color, Kitchen + bath

You asked…about paint colors for a bedroom/bath suite

Annie Elliott | September 8, 2009

Hi —I live in Naples, Florida, and purchased a new condo when I moved here 8 years ago….My issue relates to paint for the master bedroom/bath. Master bedroom is a good size. Presently painted Penny (Ben Moore’s 2163-30), but I’m not happy with this color–too orange looking. I want to repaint the bedroom Clinton Brown, …

Read more »You asked…about paint colors for a bedroom/bath suite
» Bedroom, Color + paint color, Kitchen + bath

Traditional Home Bedroom Sweepstakes. Why not?

Annie Elliott | June 3, 2009

Gentle readers, in these trying economic times, I feel duty-bound to tell you about any opportunity for free decorating. Like this contest. Nay, a sweepstakes. The Traditional Home Bedroom Sweepstakes, to be exact, for a $20,000 bedroom makeover. It’s underway now and ends on June 21, with the winner being announced around July 2. If …

Read more »Traditional Home Bedroom Sweepstakes. Why not?
» Bedroom

Girls’ bedroom makeover, with Aura paint

Annie Elliott | April 26, 2009

My daughters had been asking me for a pink room for months. (They’re 4-1/2: pink isn’t just a color, it’s a way of life.) I loved their gender-neutral yellow and light blue room, but it’s been 4 years since we’ve moved in, and some rooms have gotten more paint attention than others…It was probably time …

Read more »Girls’ bedroom makeover, with Aura paint
» Bedroom, Color + paint color, Kids

You asked…about bath “builder’s beige” (blech)

Annie Elliott | February 24, 2009

Hi Annie, I love your blog and read it religiously since discovering it via Washingpost.com. I have a question I’m hoping you can answer. I moved into a relatively new house about a year ago (it was built in 2003), and while the master bath is very spacious, it has very generic “builders beige” tile …

Read more »You asked…about bath “builder’s beige” (blech)
» Bedroom, Color + paint color, Kitchen + bath
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May 11

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I’ve decided that spring cleaning is not enough this year. Spring MAKEOVERS are in store!Read my latest blog post to see before-and-after photos of some past and current projects. It’s heavy on pictures, light on commentary…the blog version of a beach read to give you a jump on summer 🏖️.

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May 8

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It was an honor to be a sponsor of the 87th annual Flower Mart at the National Cathedral! My  daughters have been trekking up to the Cathedral for this event since they were little - wonderful memories. This year, my favorite flower display was the Hong Kong Economic and Trade office; those peonies smelled UNBELIEVABLE! 🌺 🌼 🌷 🌻! Switzerland was a close second ;)

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May 6

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For today’s Wallpaper Wednesday, we discuss Hicks Grand by David Hicks.The British interior designer created the smaller-scale Hicks Hexagon in the 1960s and later scaled up the pattern to create Hicks Grand. The contemporary, geometric, honeycomb repeat adds intrigue and depth to any room. I have only used the smaller Hicks Hexagon (stairway picture), but I LOVE the scale of Hicks Grand. Fun fact: The Hicks Hexagon pattern was used on the rugs in the Overlook Hotel’ hallways in The Shining 😱#wallpaperinspo #interiorinspiration #hicksandgrand

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Apr 30

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Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.But nothing says spring like flowers! 🌷 🌻 🌸 (And birds!)

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Apr 28

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Your house should reflect *you*. My recent visits to Eudora Welty’s house and the Mississippi Museum of Art reminded me of that. If the wallpaper you put up makes you happy, it’s a success! If you need help figuring out how to translate your personality and lifestyle into your home’s function and appearance, I’m here 😉.Read my new blog post for more!

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Apr 24

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Annie Elliott Design is a proud sponsor of the 87th annual @flowermartdc! I hope to see you all there! I will be there on May 1st shopping for peonies, yellow roses, and Black-Eyed Susans. 🌸 🌹 💐 #flowermartdc #springflowers #interiordesign

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Apr 22

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The star of today’s Wallpaper Wednesday is Farrow & Ball’s Lotus!The dramatic Lotus pattern is in the Art Nouveau style of the late 19th century and veeeeery early part of the 20th. (The pattern’s curved, stylized, botanical shapes are a classic indicator of Art Nouveau style.) Today, Lotus wallpaper is available in 19 colorways — or coloUrways, since Farrow & Ball is British ☺️ — and the metallic ones are quite spectacular. F&B changes its wallpaper colorways with annoying regularity; once they cease making a paper, that colorway is considered “archived.” But fear not: ANY F&B wallpaper pattern can be made in ANY F&B paint…all it takes is time and money.If you’re a Succession fan (I struggled, but I made it through), you may remember Lotus from Season 3, in Rava Roy’s foyer.#interiordesign #wallpaper

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Apr 20

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You know my thoughts about small rooms and wallpaper: bold, large-scale paper totally works! Your gateway drug is powder rooms. They’re the perfect place to experiment with whimsical patterns and bright colors because you don’t spend a ton of time in there. Although * I * argue that when you have the right wallpaper, you’ll want to ;)

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Apr 8

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When you come home after a long day, do you want your foyer to rev you up or calm you down? Decide which approach you need and run with it. Add large-scale wallpaper and layered rugs for excitement, or paint the walls off-white and be selective with your artwork and mirrors for calm. #foyer #homedesign #foyerinspiration
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