Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
“Finishing touches.” “Accessories.” “Objets d’art.” Those extra things that make a room look complete. Putting those items together — “styling” — is harder than it looks, Gentle Readers, and rules are, well, arbitrary. As our friend Mr. Picasso was known to say, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an …
Hello, Gentle Readers! I was going to write about the historic houses I would be visiting if I were allowed to go anywhere, but I thought it would be too depressing. Instead, I shall embrace our circumstances and take a moment to discuss bookcases. Why, you ask? Well, last time, I mentioned that the next …
Georgie and Ruthie are now 13, and they’ll be starting high school in the fall. Because they’re beginning a NEW, REALLY IMPORTANT phase of life, the girls have announced that they need (not want, mind you — need) “new rooms.” Didn’t we just do this? Didn’t we just buy a little loveseat to go under Ruthie’s …
THANK YOU, PANTONE!!! Thank you, thank you, for giving us Greenery this year! Talk about a much-needed lift! 15-0343 Greenery. What a fresh, optimistic color! Cause for celebration! A grassy green with enough lime to give it some energy and playfulness. Greenery is a straightforward, honest green that wants the best for all of us. It turns …
I think hanging a big old painting on the front of a bookcase is one of the most elegant looks around. [photo deleted] There’s more than one way to hang art on bookcases, of course. (Notice that I didn’t say, “right or wrong way,” which shows amazing restraint.) My favorite style is layered and casual — almost …
You say, "hallway," I say, "library."
This area a master suite was woefully underused. It's too wide to be considered a true hallway, but it's too narrow to be treated like a room.
Since this client is a GENIUS with photographs and has roughly a gazillion, we thought it might be handy to have some shelves where she could store completed albums as well as unframed pictures in boxes. Open shelves and closed storage, in other words....
I'm a fan of Design Within Reach's Cubitec shelving, as you know. I've used it in my daughter's bedroom - twice, in fact - and I've recommended it for clients' offices, family rooms, and TV rooms.
But here's the thing. It's not dirt cheap. Not if you want more than six boxes, which is what constitutes one kit...
Enter Ikea's Expedit. It's enormous. And it's $199 for aaalllll those little boxes....
