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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 …

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» 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

Soho Dhurrie rug: versatile, durable, fantastic-uhl

Annie Elliott | February 10, 2010

It isn’t bossy color’s usual way, dedicating an entire post to a specific product, but I’ve seen this rug so often lately that I felt compelled to spread the news. (As you know, I’ve had rugs on the brain recently… …and, as you also may know, we’re into our 39th inch of snow here in …

Read more »Soho Dhurrie rug: versatile, durable, fantastic-uhl
» Rugs

You asked…about making a new sofa WORK!

Annie Elliott | February 9, 2010

Where to start? I recently bought a new couch (The Bailey Sofa from Boston Interiors in tan-ice blue) for the living room in my condo. Looking at the couch in the showroom and examining the swatch at home, the fabric seemed quite neutral. I thought it would be an easy switch with my old taupe …

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» Color + paint color, Furniture + upholstery, Living Room + Family Room

You asked…about blue, blue, blue!

Annie Elliott | February 5, 2010

It’s my understanding that painting each room in an apartment a different color is a no-no, in terms of flow, so I’m wondering how many colors to use in a two-bedroom. I’m definitely a fan of bright/vibrant colors, so I don’t want it to be jarring as you move from room to room. I know …

Read more »You asked…about blue, blue, blue!
» Color + paint color, Living Room + Family Room
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Jun 17

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“Much of the wallpaper [in the Victorian era]—fabric, too—was made with arsenic,’ explains Elliott. ‘There are worse ways to go, I suppose.’”I loved speaking with @allisonpduncan @vogueliving about the art of using two wallpapers in one room. Happy Wallpaper Wednesday!#interiordesign #wallpaper #vogueliving #designopinions #annieelliottdesignSlide 1 📸  by Stacy Zarin Goldberg, Design by Annie ElliottSlide 2 📸 by Leslee Mitchell, Design by Kim ScodroSlide 3 📸 by Donna Dotan, Design by Ariel OkinSlide 4 📸 by Gordon Gregory, Design by Jenny Holladay

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Jun 13

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Pink, light yellow, and gold-y tan combine to create a soft, unexpected color palette. The quiet colors are sophisticated together, and the palette will age beautifully as this tween moves through high school and college. (Her parents won’t even have to redecorate if it becomes a guest bedroom someday! But one step at a time…)#homedesign #paintinspo #bedroomdesign

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Jun 10

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Deep down, I believe that a house isn’t a home without wallpaper 😊 My latest blog post identifies five unexpected places you can use wallpaper — and some are small! Wallpapering the space behind your island stools could be your gateway to my favorite home furnishing. If you have other creative spots for wallpaper, I’d love to hear about them!#wallpaperinspo #interiordesign #wallpaper

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Jun 9

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Welcome to my new before-and-after series! 🥰 I take you through my thinking as I design a space — my “process,” as it were. Pretty pictures are involved too, of course. I hope you enjoy it!This was a super fun project: a historic townhouse with the challenge of a loooong shoebox-shaped front room. You know the kind. Here’s how we made this color-and-pattern-loving client’s challenging space amazing. Like this series? Please let me know! #interiordesigner #windowtreatments #wallpaper

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Jun 5

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Don’t let your porch be a throwaway space! Make it a room. Get a high quality indoor/outdoor rug. Make sure your furniture is COMFY. Find a cordless lamp (they’re everywhere now!). Hang art! You can even add a vintage console table or cabinet if you’re ok with it weathering over time 🕰️. #interiordesign #porchdesign

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Jun 3

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It’s Wallpaper Wednesday! This week we feature Paper Trail by Lewis and Wood. Lewis and Wood launched Paper Trail in the fall of 2025 as one of four patterns in their History Papers Collection. Paper Trail was inspired by ancient rock carvings - 600–2,000 years old! - from various sites in America. It was named after the site Newspaper Rock, Utah.You know I love anything with an animal :) But there are 2 genres, right? Juvenile and…let’s call it *versatile*. To me, Paper Trail falls into the latter category, featuring deer, horses, buffalo, and foxes on a background that resembles the texture of rocks. It’s primitive, not cartoonish. I could see using this in a small bedroom; a breakfast nook (why? Can’t tell you, it’s just a feeling); or a hallway, because the pattern isn’t overwhelming.#wallpaperinspo #interiordesign #homedesign

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May 28

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For those of you lucky enough to have a beach house, now’s the time to start thinking about decorating beyond traditional “costal decor!” Step one? Consider a color palette other than blue and white ;) See my latest blog post for more! 🏖️ 🐚#beachhouseinteriors #interiordesign #eastcoast

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May 22

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I follow two rules when mixing patterns in the same space: vary the scale, and vary the subject.I was excited to share this and other insights on pattern splicing with @ericafinamore from @apartmenttherapy! #interiordesign #patternsplicing #patternmixing #designopinions #annieelliottdesign

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May 20

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It’s Wallpaper Wednesday! This week we’re featuring Deconstructed Stripe by Schumacher (in collaboration with Miles Redd).This pattern pays tribute to the legendary decorator Albert Hadley. Redd was inspired by Hadley’s contemporary, streamlined designs that played with scale and proportion. Deconstructed Stripe is impactful on its own but also looks INCREDIBLE next to other patterns.@schumacher1889 #designinspo #wallpaper #interiordesigner
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