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Show House Part 4: Strength in the Face of Adversity

Annie Elliott | March 15, 2020

SO much adversity!! First, the elephant in the room: COVID-19. I hope you, Gentle Readers, are socially but comfortably isolated, not too stressed-out, and disease-free. What a mess. The design house (talk about a distraction from the news of the world!) has been POSTPONED but not cancelled. The new dates are JUNE 13 – JULY …

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» Bedroom
Glass and brass drinks table by Carrier and Company for Century Furniture

Show House Part 3: The Application, Decision, and a Curve Ball

Annie Elliott | March 2, 2020

Hi hi hi! As I mentioned last time, the first thing we selected for our application to ASPIRE HOUSE McLean was a palette, blush and olive, and a primary fabric, Rutland, by Cowtan & Tout. The second thing we determined was furniture placement, which was straightforward in the room we’d chosen to apply for. A …

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» Bedroom
Green and blue floral linen fabric, Rutland, by Cowtan & Tout

Show House Part 2: The Design Concept

Annie Elliott | February 17, 2020

When we last left our heroines… Senior Designer Amy Oliver Beaupré and I decided that yes, we would apply for a spot in the ASPIRE HOUSE. We selected a bedroom as our ideal space to design. Now remember: just because you apply to design Bedroom #2 doesn’t mean you’ll be assigned Bedroom #2; you may …

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» Bedroom
Woman standing in framed-out house with no walls

Show house! Part 1: Should we apply?

Annie Elliott | February 3, 2020

Hello, hello! As you may have seen on my Insta, Annie Elliott Design was selected to participate in the ASPIRE HOUSE, a designers’ show house, this spring!!! We’re so excited. ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME, a national style magazine dedicated to, well, to high home style, is sponsoring the project, and the beneficiary is Cancer Support …

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» Renovation
Animal-themed chair at High Point

Top 3 Interior Design Trends for 2020 from High Point Market

Annie Elliott | October 22, 2019

High Point. That’s all you have to say in the interior design world and everyone knows what you mean: the semi-annual, 5-day, 2,000-manufacturer, 12-million-square-foot, 75,000-attendee furniture market for trade professionals. In High Point, North Carolina. I love High Point. We generally go in the fall (we just got back), but I’m thinking we may have …

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» Furniture + upholstery
Antique sideboard with green lamp

Annie Elliott Design (and a pretty dining room!)

Annie Elliott | August 19, 2019

You may have noticed, Gentle Readers, that this blog post directs you to a website called, “Annie Elliott Design.” Rest assured: you are in the right place. To communicate more clearly that we are a full-service design firm, I felt a name change was necessary. (I’ve known this for years, actually, thanks to many qualified …

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» Dining room
Wooden bookcase with accessories

What does “luxury” look like? And thank you, Wall Street Journal

Annie Elliott | July 8, 2019

I hope you saw us in The Wall Street Journal on Saturday! Thank you, WSJ Off Duty and Kathryn O’Shea Evans, for featuring one of our recent projects in the House Tours column. The article, “How Color Made a Routine Condo Special,” went online last week, but it wasn’t until I saw the article in …

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» Color + paint color
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Oct 7

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Happy Wallpaper Wednesday! Today we’re talking about one of my favorite things in the whole world: grasscloth. (Which technically makes today *Wallcovering* Wednesday, but tomayto tomahto.) Most grasscloth is made of actual grasses that have been washed, dried, bleached or dyed, and glued to paper. Wallcovering made of sisal, seagrass, raffia, or hemp also is placed under the heading “grasscloth.” Talk about timeless style: while grasscloth had a popularity surge in the 1960s and 70s (thanks to a cultural obsession with living in nature), its first known use was in 107 AD, in China ;) Grasscloth has long been appreciated for its insulative properties and durability. From a decorating perspective, I love it because it adds warmth, texture, and dimension to any space. Picture a room painted white, and then imagine that room with an off-white grasscloth on the walls (and, if you’re me, the ceiling). The second room is still light and bright, but it’s cozier and more interesting.Grasscloth can be minimalist in neutral earth tones or maximalist, dyed bold colors, colorfully painted, or appliquéd with spangles, embroidery, or tape trim. It shows its seams when installed, but that’s part of the charm. I love grasscloth in hallways, living spaces, and bedrooms, but I avoid using it in kitchens and steamy bathrooms because I’m nervous about odor retention and excessive moisture.Enough school for the day, but if you remember nothing else: grasscloth enriches every room it graces. Highly recommend.📸 Michael K. Wilkinson@schumacher_midatlantic @schumacher1889 @phillipjeffriesltd

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Oct 3

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You likely know where I stand on pillows: they NEVER should be an afterthought. Check out my latest blog post for recommendations on size, shape, style, and placement. Link in bio. 📸 @stacyzaringoldberg📸 @kipdawkinsphoto📸 @angieseckinger

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Oct 2

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This client’s gorgeous collection of gold icons in the bookcases puts this room in a league of its own. Whenever you have a collection — of ANYTHING: frog figurines, English engravings of flowers or dogs, snow globes — maximize its impact by bringing the objects together and placing them in a prominent place. These icons are breathtaking, and the sheer number invites you to go closer and study them. With reverence.#eastlake #vintagerug #antiquerug

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Sep 28

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Happy Fall! Ironic, isn’t it, that fall weather is cool, but the colors we associate with the season are warm? The earthy orange grasscloth in this foyer is undeniably “fall” to me. Add deep, warm versions of green and blue, et voilà: a cozy, inviting, autumnal space.

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Sep 23

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For this week’s Wallpaper Wednesday we go into the Woods… Woods is a great example of Cole & Son’s innovation in serigraphy, a traditional method of screen printing. The pattern is available on fabric and wallpaper in a variety of soothing yet elegant colorways. Due (I’m sure) to the booming success of the original, there are now some whimsical variations on Woods: Cole & Son added metallic stars to some colorways and pears to others. As you may imagine, however, this traditionalist prefers the original 🙂For some reason, Woods is especially popular for nurseries. Maybe those babies really wanted out of their cribs. 👶🏼In 2005, Woods deservedly won the ELLE Decoration International Design Award for Wallcovering of the Year. And it’s still going strong.

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Sep 22

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“Isn’t ‘modern farmhouse’ over yet?” I loved speaking with @authordinacheney @washingtonpost about the worst interior design trends! Turns out I’m not the only designer with strong opinions 😊@vincentewolfdesigns @kimletgordon @maxsinsteden #interiordesign #washingtonpost #designopinions #annieelliottdesign

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Sep 18

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Best part of being an interior designer is using your own home as a playground for creative ideas! We changed the paint in our living room again and here’s how it looks now! #interiordesign

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Sep 17

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When you become an empty nester, when is it ok to reclaim your adult child’s space? Check out my latest blog post for my recommendations on how to approach empty nesting!📸 @stacyzaringoldberg📸 @kipdawkinsphoto📸 Michael Wilkinson📸 @angieseckinger

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Sep 10

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Pink, green, and a splash of dark orange come together to create this sunny, summery bedroom 🪷
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