Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Yesterday I engaged in a full-immersion cabinetry experience at a showroom in Virginia. It can be a little overwhelming, even to a seasoned pro such as bossy color :) . So we understand the impulse to throw our magazine clippings in the air, turn on our heels, and run, screaming, “There must be a better …
Greetings from the flood-ravaged wetlands of Maryland’s Eastern Shore! Having survived yesterday’s tsunami, I was delighted to see that bossy color is featured today in The Washington Examiner. DeShuna Spencer’s story is about powder rooms, and the myriad things you can do to make these tiny spaces shine. Thanks, Examiner, and enjoy, Gentle Readers! Annie …
Reader kbfenner left an interesting comment on this post the other day: Oh, dear. I was all hepped on on color after your WashPo chat, and the article, etc. Then I see the Room and Board photos–so serene…so white! What to do? Is it possible to get that clean, light serenity with colors? Naturally, *I* …
All of us here in Washington, D.C. are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Room & Board on 14th Street. Perhaps “feverishly” would be a better word. In case you didn’t know, 14th Street is the coolest place to go furniture shopping in D.C. When I first heard about Room & Board’s plans, I got nervous …
WOW! What a great way to start your day! The Washington Post’s online chat just concluded, and it was a ton of fun! Thanks to all who wrote in. You can read the whole chat here, but here’s a sampling to tide you over – Seeking restful but cheery color for grandma’s guest room Hi. …
We all know that there are questions you should ask yourself before investing in built-in bookshelves. If you’re not going to be in the house for a while, or if you can’t afford a GREAT carpenter just yet, you might want to investigate nice freestanding options, of which there are many. Once you’ve met the …
When’s the last time you thought about grout? Have you EVER thought about grout? Even if you’ve done a kitchen or bath renovation, did you think about grout THEN? Don’t feel bad if you haven’t. I mean, of all the amazing things to think about in this universe, I bet grout isn’t in your top …