Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
I wrote about wallpaper accent walls last spring, but since we’re seeing them EVERYWHERE, I think we should examine the latest trends. Don’t you? But first, a reminder: follow the same rules you would for PAINTED accent walls. Accentuate unbroken, prominent walls. The best wall is usually the first one you see when you enter the room. Trend …
Like stainless steel appliances, painted accent walls are here to stay. Fascinatingly, after more than five — count ’em: 5! — years of blogging, “The Accent Wall: Friend or Foe?“ remains one of my most-read posts. Can you believe it? I’ll be honest: I still have mixed feelings. But there are several trends in accent walls that give me …
Have you noticed that GRAY is the in color for nurseries these days? Yep. If you’re preoccupied with what’s “trending” (hate that word), get yourself a gray nursery, pronto. What’s that? Sorry — I didn’t hear you. I was yawning :) Can I be honest with you? In addition to striking me as just plum …
Who knew I’d end up embracing Pantone’s Color of the Year so wholeheartedly? Emerald Green, I apologize! I’m sorry I doubted you! I was counting on a liberal interpretation of the color — grassy green, yellowy green, limey green — to get me through 2013. Turns out I don’t need to! I mean, look at that …
Dear bossy color, What I want: cellular window shades with blackout backing. What I have discovered I don’t want to pay the price of: See above. I have 9 feet to cover and am looking at at least $500. What I think I can afford that will accomplish what I need: curtains What I loathe: …
Yes, Gentle Readers, the rumors are true. Emerald, aka 17-5641, is Pantone’s color of the year for 2013. Hooray! I’m going to be honest. Emerald green as “emerald green”, emerald as I think of it, a true jewel tone, green with a little blue in it, really saturated, really deep… It’s not my fave. Greens of …
The ever-adorable Nate Berkus was the cover story in Sunday's Parade Magazine.
I'm loathe to disagree with Nate about anything. I mean, have you seen him? (Of course you have. You don't live under a rock.) He's a doll....