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My favorite window treatments right now

Annie Elliott | June 1, 2025

Hello, Gentle Readers! Is it spring? Is it summer? What month is it? What year? Who’s to say? I’m so turned around that I’ve just been putting my head down and focusing on what I do best: spreading joy by making houses beautiful. In doing so, I’ve noticed that there’s a type of window treatment …

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The best window treatments for half coverage

Annie Elliott | June 11, 2023

(I first wrote “the best bottom-only window treatments,” but it sounded kind of gross.) You may have found yourselves in this very situation, Gentle Readers: you want to cover only the bottom half of a window, but you’re not quite sure how. You need some privacy (or you want to obscure something unsightly, such as …

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UPDATE – Tune in to NBC4 this Friday!

Annie Elliott | June 7, 2023

Update 6.12.23: Here is the NBC4 segment, Gentle Readers! I hope you enjoy it! Hello, Gentle Readers! If you lose steam at work this Friday afternoon, NBC4 will be airing an interview with me “during the 4:00 hour.” (This usually means around 4:45!) The subject? My book! My Neighbor Saw Me Naked, and Other Reasons …

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So I wrote a book…

Annie Elliott | May 17, 2023

…and it is HERE, Gentle Readers!!! Available for sale on this very website. Right now! I think people usually write books this way: Usually, people think of an idea for a book, and then they write a book proposal, and then they find an agent, and then the agent gets them a publisher. I think …

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Quick Q&A: Are my drapes too short?

Annie Elliott | December 8, 2022

Dear Annie, I just hung drapes and they are like 4 inches from the floor 🥺 please tell me it’s ok – @michelle_outdoors via TikTok Oh, Michelle. How I wish I could give you the response you seek! But alas, I must be the unfortunate truth-bearer: your drapes are too short. Don’t beat yourself up! …

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My 3 Favorite Kinds of Window Treatments

Annie Elliott | February 14, 2021

Gentle Readers, have you ever been confronted with a naked window and been paralyzed with indecision? You knew in your heart that something must be done, but you didn’t know where to start. Let me encourage you now: please do not ignore the unadorned window. Be strong, be brave, and try one of these, my …

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Annie’s 5 favorite window treatments in The Scout Guide

Annie Elliott | March 1, 2017

Thank you, TSG! Check out Window Treatments 101 in the national edition of The Scout Guide! It’s a guide to bossy color’s favorite, tried-and-true window treatments, from Roman Shades to Brisbees. What’s a Brisbee, you ask? Well, you’ll just have to click through and find out, won’t you? ;) Annie Elliott and her fellow Bossettes design …

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My wish list for 2026! 🌟1. Design another house with the gracious proportions and strong (not ornate) details of the 1910s and 1920s.2. Design a bedroom around a super tall headboard, à la Kit Kemp.3. Paint a room “Arsenic.”4. Find a fantastic resource for high-end bedding.5. Cover a living room in a low-contrast, small-scale wallpaper such as @Schumacher’s Burley in Straw.See my latest blog post for more!

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Annie Elliott Design is seeking a highly motivated Design Assistant who is committed to our firm’s core values: Precision, Professionalism, Quality, Kindness, and Joy. This full-time, in-office position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate on high-end residential projects while supporting the administrative functions of a boutique design firm. In-office, full time (Washington, DC).Please swipe to see the full job description. Submit your resume, portfolio if available, and a cover letter to emma@annieelliottdesign.com.We are accepting applications through Friday, January 30, with employment beginning in late February or early March.Highlights:- Support design concepts- Communicate with showrooms and vendors- Prepare presentations and capture next steps in our project software- Prioritize tasks across multiple projects in different stages of development- Provide general administrative office supportMust-haves:- Google Suite Mastery- Ability to learn complex database systems- Excellent communication skills- Driver’s license and personal vehicle (local travel)Benefits:- Competitive salary (DOE), health insurance reimbursement, PTO, and growth opportunities

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Tilly loves this Narina wallpaper by @cole_and_son_wallpapers. The leaf green colorway makes my foyer so cozy, and I LOVE it in our client’s bathroom!. Look in the mirror as you flip through the images for a sneak peek at next week's Wallpaper Wednesday! 🍃 🐕

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Huff Post asked for my thoughts about this year’s White House holiday decorations. As you can imagine, I have many. Spoiler alert: they’re not positive.Such a delight to be included in this conversation. Thanks @huffpost!#interiordesign #holidaydecor #whitehouse #designopinions #annieelliottdesign

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Check out the beautiful rainbow effect from the chandeliers at my on-site installation this week!

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Thank you to all who came out to the fabulous Crème de la Crème in Leesburg, VA! It was such a delight to chat about interior design, holiday decorating, and creating a home that feels like you. Such a fabulous shop - and the people there are even more fabulous! 🏡✨📚 Thank you for having me, @shopcremedelacremeboutique #leesburgva #interiordesigner

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In our Wardman Park kitchen, I worked with the incredibly talented @billetcollins1 to create a hand-painted Chinoiserie backsplash on reverse-painted glass. It’s a mix of whimsy and craftsmanship; gold leaf for a little sparkle, and birds native to Maryland’s Eastern Shore as a nod to my husband’s roots.People always ask, “But how do you clean it?” Reverse-painted glass means you can Windex it like any other surface. Beauty doesn’t have to be precious ;)#annieelliottdesign #kitchendesign #chinoiserie #customart #interiorstyling #washingtondcdesigner
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