Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Dear Annie:I need help with my living room. It’s time for the red to go away. I want something more sophisticated. We have a “great room” layout with a vaulted ceiling that attaches to the dining area and kitchen. I’d like to use one color for both rooms. I’m thinking of a pale bluish-gray. Or …
Annie – Can you give me any suggestions for a funkier and/or more contemporary exterior stain color for my new modern house? This color has faded a bit in the past two years from southern exposure.Thanks! Susan Dear Susan: I would love to see your house a medium – not Cape-Cod light – grey. Too …
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 …
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, …
I was walking up 18th Street in Philadelphia yesterday, and a store window caught my eye. The store is called Premium Steap, and it sells all things tea-related. Now, it’s a little-known fact that I don’t care for hot drinks. I apologize. For the record, I don’t think this is personality quirk is charming or …
Several months ago, a wonderful client allowed me to dissect her “bossy basic” on the blog. Remember this? Well, Audrey wins the “Best Follow-Up” award. She kindly posted in-progress pictures and comments on this Picasa web album. Audrey, you rock. Thank you so much. I thought it might be fun to juxtapose a few “before” …
Hi Annie,I have noticed that you recommend BM Shaker Beige a lot, so I am hoping you can help me with the elusive paint color I am looking for. Most of the first floor of my home has recently been painted in BM Shaker Beige but I am looking for a deeper color that works …