Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
Dear Annie:I need help with my living room. It’s time for the red to go away. I want something more sophisticated. We have a “great room” layout with a vaulted ceiling that attaches to the dining area and kitchen. I’d like to use one color for both rooms. I’m thinking of a pale bluish-gray. Or …
The challenge: update a tired kitchen without breaking the bank. The solution: paint – rather than replace – the cabinetry and enliven the space with a bold countertop. Let’s hear it for Formica Microdot! It has a tiny pattern of dots that gives the material a contemporary, almost tech-y feel. This is #6903 Cassis. I’ve …
Happy last day of summer. I had the pleasure – nay, the privilege – of spending some extra special time with one of my daughters recently, because her school started, get this: two and a half weeks after her sister’s. Unfortunately, our babysitter’s school started when daughter #1’s did. We read books. We went to …
Gentle Readers, have you ever walked into an ugly room, looked around, thrown up your hands and asked aloud, to no one in particular, “Where do I begin?” Well, wonder no more. Sidle on over here. Closer… Start with the rug. That’s right: start with the rug. Whether you’re working with the one you have …
Annie – Can you give me any suggestions for a funkier and/or more contemporary exterior stain color for my new modern house? This color has faded a bit in the past two years from southern exposure.Thanks! Susan Dear Susan: I would love to see your house a medium – not Cape-Cod light – grey. Too …
The Gentle Reader who sent in the previous question also wondered about the colors in her guest bedroom and bath suite... Annie – The guest bathroom is near the guest bedroom and although I wanted it to harmonize, I also wanted a little more drama for this bathroom. The pedestal sink, water closet, tub and …
Hi —I live in Naples, Florida, and purchased a new condo when I moved here 8 years ago….My issue relates to paint for the master bedroom/bath. Master bedroom is a good size. Presently painted Penny (Ben Moore’s 2163-30), but I’m not happy with this color–too orange looking. I want to repaint the bedroom Clinton Brown, …