Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
I have mixed feelings about curved sofas, Gentle Readers, and I want to tell you about them. In a recent LA Times article, the lovely Dina Cheney accurately quoted me as saying that I am…how shall we say…not a fan of curved sofas. The language was a bit stronger, but you get the gist. That …
(I paraphrased.) Dear Annie, Purchased a grey couch on whim but it isn’t my vibe. Can you help me warm up the space? Paint color and coordinating fabrics for curtains/area rug – TikTok user THAT, my dear TikTok user, is what we call a blank canvas. Since you mention “coordinating fabrics” and not “off the …
I don’t have to tell you, Gentle Readers, that buying a sofa is a BIG DEAL. Unless you have a wonderful interior designer to guide you (ahem), it may be helpful to know a few things about what kind of sofa will look best in your space. The most important thing when purchasing a sofa …
Reupholstering is expensive. There. I’ve said it. Being bossy color is not always a fun job, but someone has to tell you the dirty truth. I’d rather you hear it from me than on the street somewhere. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t re-upholster that eccentric little chair; it just means you need to consider a …
