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So I got rid of my living room furniture…

Annie Elliott | September 27, 2024

Well, not ALL of it, Gentle Readers. Just the stripey loveseat and two chairs. It kind of started with my mother-in-law’s house on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where John and I are trying to spend more time. Some of the furniture in that midcentury gem is fantastic and appropriate (like the leather Swedish safari …

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» Furniture + upholstery
Pair of French Bergeres with leopard print upholstery

How to update an antique chair with animal print

Annie Elliott | September 2, 2024

Happy autumn, Gentle Readers!! Let’s get right to it, shall we? My friend Christina asked me the best question yesterday: “Can I reupholster a Louis XV chair in cowhide?”* I LIVE for questions like this! The answer, dear friend, is yes ;) But why? How? First, about the chair. Christina recently spent an enviable afternoon …

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» Furniture + upholstery
Two chairs poolside

Redux: Trim colors, window treatments, and furniture arrangements

Annie Elliott | August 5, 2024

Hello, Gentle Readers! Have you melted into a puddle? I know it’s so boring to talk about the weather, but GEEZ! And BLECH! August is always a funny time in the interior design business. It’s either absolutely quiet, because people are on vacation, or it’s super busy, because people are going on vacation ;) This …

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» Color + paint color

How to hang art on wallpaper

Annie Elliott | July 14, 2024

Thank you for your patience, Gentle Readers! I apologize for the hiatus. Work got a little hectic for a minute ;) A dear friend has moved into a new apartment, and she asked me an excellent question: Can I hang art on wallpaper? If so, how? I haven’t seen the new place (because it’s, um, …

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» Art, Wallpaper
White dining chairs around a wooden table

The best dining chairs in the world

Annie Elliott | June 10, 2024

That might be a slight exaggeration, Gentle Readers, but not by much. My family has been begging me to include this stool in a blog post ever since we went to Parking Pizza in Barcelona. Behold! That’s right! You put your jacket and bag IN the stool! And then you sit on it! I know: …

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» Furniture + upholstery
Building facade with curved concrete and mosaics

3 things Antoni Gaudì has in common with Frank Lloyd Wright. (Didn’t see that one coming, did you?)

Annie Elliott | May 27, 2024

Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudì was one strange dude, Gentle Readers. I hadn’t been to Barcelona before our recent vacation, so I’d never seen Gaudì’s architecture in person. It’s unusual, to say the least. We visited Casa Batllò, which is an apartment building, and, of course, Sagrada Familia, which has the dubious distinction of being the …

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» Historic house
Traditional dining room with red chairs and blue ceiling

How to style a rectangular dining room table

Annie Elliott | April 29, 2024

This blog post is called “multitasking,” Gentle Readers. Except that I don’t believe in multitasking. So let’s call it “killing two birds with one stone.” Except that I like birds. Sigh. You get the picture. I don’t know why I thought I’d be able to squeeze in a photo shoot amongst all the client deadlines* …

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Jul 21

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For a recent article in @vogueliving, I was asked how to mix wallpapers — either in the same room or adjacent rooms. I have a few pieces of advice to offer 😊See my latest blog post for more…#interiordesign #designblog #wallpaperinspo

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Jul 8

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Star-studded wallpaper on the ceiling childish? Not necessarily! Here are the differences between babyish and grown-up star themed wallpaper. #wallpaper #interiordesign

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Jul 4

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Happy Independence Day! I happen to love a room decorated in red, white, and blue. It’s not always gimmicky; wouldn’t you agree that the dining room below is bold and sophisticated? 🤪 My advice: vary the shades (clash those blues if you have to!), throw some large-scale patterns into the mix, and add texture. A grasscloth ceiling, for example 😉 Have a great 4th, everyone!#interiordesign #homedecor #pattermixing

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Jul 3

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I was honored to co-chair — with the inimitable @ianthainteriors — the design competition, America at 250: The New Look of American Design, a project conceived by the nonprofit MADE: In America.Design students from Howard University partnered with Washington Design Center showrooms to create storyboards and vignettes reflecting their vision of “American style.” The Design Center is showcasing the students’ work through July 10; admission is free and open to the public. Details may be found at the link in the @washingtondesigncenter’s bio.I encourage you to visit! It’s so important to support the next generation of designers, and I was delighted to participate in this event. Iantha and I are grateful to James De Lorbe, Chairman of MADE: In America; and we extend our warmest thanks to jurors @melissacolganinteriors, @mariella.cruzado,  @gaildavisdesigns, @val_hawkins_architect, @hadleykeller, @byronrisdon, and @jazmynedesignstudio.

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Jul 1

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Happy Wallpaper Wednesday! This week’s guest star: Schumacher’s Birds & Butterflies. It’s so whimsical, yet so grown up! Creatures on wallpaper can be a tough sell to adults, but Birds & Butterflies’ black and white background is quite sophisticated. (That’s why the Multi on White is my favorite colorway. I wouldn’t bother with the others.)The pattern is derived from a hand-printed 1960s wallpaper in the Schumacher archive. It’s certainly earned its place in the Exuberant Prints collection, don’t you think?#wallpaperinspo #interiordesign #roomdesign

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Jun 26

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Before and after part 2: a NYC pied-a-terre part deux! In this video we move to the primary bedroom, guest bedroom/office/workout area (remember: it’s NY! Gotta maximize your space!) and the tiniest powder room in the world. Such a fabulous, fun project!Mentioned:@Schumacher_midatlantic@leejofa@visualcomfort@fornasetti#interiordesign #wallpaper #nycdesign

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Jun 26

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Another installment of my Before and After video series! This project is in NYC. SO fun!!! We start with a VERY challenging living space/kitchen and then…well, then there’s Part 2!Mentioned:@Schumacher_midatlantic@leejofa@visualcomfort@fornasetti

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Jun 23

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Having sworn I never would wield a paintbrush again, I recently found myself helping my daughter paint her first apartment. Thus a tutorial about paint sheens for her, thus a recap for you!My latest blog post explains the differences between paint sheens and tells you what goes where ;)Link in bio to read. #interiordesigner #paintinspo #apartmenrdecor

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Jun 22

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There’s no other word for it: Sheila Bridges’ pattern Harlem Toile De Jouy has become an American icon. Iconic and ironic: the pattern conflates her experiences as a Black woman living in Harlem with pastoral motifs from 1700s French toile. Delightful and lighthearted at first glance, the pattern gives you plenty to think about. Bridges created Harlem Toile as a wallpaper but later expanded the collection to include fabric, bedding, plates, glassware, umbrellas, and clothing. I strongly recommend getting a piece of this pattern any way you can. @harlemtoilegirl#interiordesign #harlemtoile #patterninspo
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