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Bossy color’s living room, Part 7: The chairs (and the sofa a little bit, too)

Annie Elliott | March 5, 2010

Are you ready for the next installment in the “Me, Me, Me!” series? Well, *I* sure am! The sofa… and chairs… …are now happily ensconced at the upholsterer’s, having the equivalent of a massage and a mani-pedi. (Perhaps tummy tuck and brow lift would be more accurate.) The chairs are a great story, actually. Here’s …

Read more »Bossy color’s living room, Part 7: The chairs (and the sofa a little bit, too)
» Furniture + upholstery, Living Room + Family Room

You asked…about colors (colours, actually) in Canada

Annie Elliott | March 2, 2010

Hi Annie, I came across your blog awhile back and I love it! My boyfriend and I bought our first place here in Canada last April and have been struggling with a colour for our kitchen/dining/living area ever since….the current shade [of green] is Benjamin Moore’s Wind Chime. Unfortunately, I absolutely hate it… Now I …

Read more »You asked…about colors (colours, actually) in Canada
» Art + accessories, Color + paint color, Living Room + Family Room, Rugs

You asked…What IS my style, anyway?

Annie Elliott | February 25, 2010

Well, you didn’t ask that. But you thought it. I heard you. I’ve always been envious of people who say with absolute conviction, “Our style is contemporary,” or, “French Country is my taste,” or, “I like a rustic look.” Many of my clients say their taste is, “transitional.” That’s the word that Pottery Barn and …

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» Living Room + Family Room

You asked…about a color for your built-in bookshelves

Annie Elliott | February 23, 2010

Hello! We just added some built in bookcases and window seat to our dining room. We love them and now we are on to the painting stage – this is my problem. I am a fan of white. Not so with my husband. My husband would like to do something other than white – but …

Read more »You asked…about a color for your built-in bookshelves
» Color + paint color, Dining room, Living Room + Family Room

Bossy color’s living room, Part Whatever: The rug is here!

Annie Elliott | February 19, 2010

And it’s great!!! I have to dash off to an appointment, but I promised to let you know the second it arrived. My lovely neighbor signed for it yesterday afternoon, so last night we left the girls in front of the Olympics (don’t call social services; it was women’s hockey – excellent girl power infusion) …

Read more »Bossy color’s living room, Part Whatever: The rug is here!
» Living Room + Family Room, Rugs

You asked…about finding a bargain rug in a blue/green palette

Annie Elliott | February 16, 2010

Hey, lady! I’ve been trying to follow your advice and find a rug first for my new apartment, and I am struggling to find something I like. Where do you look for rugs under $200 and approximately 5×8? I found a picture of a napkin and I love the colors and pattern on it — …

Read more »You asked…about finding a bargain rug in a blue/green palette
» Rugs

Bossy color’s living room, Part 5: Kickin’ it into high gear (Or: Oh good Lord, not the rug again)

Annie Elliott | February 14, 2010

So. Back to me. Aren’t you getting sick of me talking about my living room? I’M sick of me. I know my husband is sick of me. (Happy Valentine’s Day, darling!) But this is kind of his fault. He recently informed me that we would be hosting a party in EARLY MARCH. This is D.C….I …

Read more »Bossy color’s living room, Part 5: Kickin’ it into high gear (Or: Oh good Lord, not the rug again)
» Living Room + Family Room, Rugs
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Apr 13

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Let’s talk about what fabric doesn’t work ❌ for the sectional upholstery in this beach house TV Room. Even though these fabrics are beautiful on their own… they don’t work here. The dark stripes were not lighthearted enough and the smaller scale blue and white pattern was too predictable. Watch to listen to me plead my case for lavender and green! 🏖️#interiordetails #colorfulinteriors #beachhousedesign

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Apr 13

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Here’s the challenge: Imagine you are designing a lighthearted, summer beach house. In the TV Room, there are bookcases, a neutral rug, and a large sectional.What upholstery would you put on the sectional?Comment your pick before you see part 2 👇#designchallenge #interiorsandhome #interiorinspiration

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Apr 8

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When you come home after a long day, do you want your foyer to rev you up or calm you down? Decide which approach you need and run with it. Add large-scale wallpaper and layered rugs for excitement, or paint the walls off-white and be selective with your artwork and mirrors for calm. #foyer #homedesign #foyerinspiration

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Apr 3

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Q: What is one thing you can do to elevate a room❓💬 The first thing you see when you walk into a room needs to look great. In your office, get a nice, big vintage desk. In a living room, paint all the walls a dark color. Avoid satin brass hardware, pills on sofa fabric, and fake wood!#interiordesign #dcdesigner #decorinspo

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Apr 1

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This will come as no surprise, but I think about window treatments a LOT. Especially during the transition from winter to spring, with the change in temperature and light…I’m reminded what a critical design element window treatments are. And then I get to thinking about window treatments through the ages. Who invented drapes? Did the Romans *really* invent Roman shades?I decided to do some digging. Check out my blog to see what I discovered!📸 @stacyzaringoldberg📸 @jennverrierphoto#windowtreatments #drapes #interiordesign

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Mar 25

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It’s Wallpaper Wednesday! Today we feature Brunschwig & Fils’ Les Touches. @brunschwigfils introduced Les Touches in 1965, and the pattern soon became a Brunschwig classic. (Interestingly, “touches” translates to “keys” or “strokes…” I guess that’s close to “dabs,” which is what I’d assumed.) According to handwritten records, Les Touches is inspired by post-WWII black and white photographs, but the connection between this inspiration and the pattern remains a mystery. Referred to most often as a stylized animal print, Les Touches is a staple of the Le Jardin Chinois collection.Today, Les Touches comes in 18 colorways, but the blue colorway remains iconic. I’ve used Les Touches for window treatments and upholstery, but I can’t wait to try it as wallpaper!

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Mar 23

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Here’s what ✨ I ✨ would do… Instead of matching everything, you balance it. Pull one color. Shift the scale. Let each piece do something different. Here’s what ✨ I ✨ would do… Instead of matching everything, you balance it. Pull one color. Shift the scale. Let each piece do something different. Bonus: Change the rug! Suddenly you’d make a completely different window choice.Did you guess it?!Watch part 1 for the challenge context and part 2 for what doesn’t work.#interiorsandhome #fabricdesign #romanshades

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Mar 23

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Let’s talk about what fabric doesn’t work ❌ for the Roman shades in this teenage girl’s bedroom with 2 big windows and a statement ceiling. Even though these fabrics are beautiful on their own… they don’t work here. Biggest mistake: repeating the same motif (moths, butterflies, etc.) across the room. It starts to feel themed instead of designed.Watch part 1 for the full context, and watch part 3 to find out what I would choose.#interiordesign #wallpaper #interiorsandhome

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Mar 23

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Here’s the challenge: a teenage girl’s bedroom. Not huge. Two big windows. Statement ceiling. White walls.Which fabric would you choose for the Roman shades?There’s a right answer… a safe answer… and a couple very wrong ones. Comment your pick before you see part 2 👇#interiordesigner #wallpaper #romanshades
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