I am often asked questions along these lines: "What's
new with accessories?" and "What colors are in right
now?" I'm always, somewhat suprisingly, taken aback.
I live in and around design, with its styles ebbing
and flowing around me and have a hard time pin pointing
new trends, since they seem to evolve, rather than just
showing up like, "Hey, it's September first, so it's
time to bring out the oxidized autumn leaves."
Anyway, to belabor a relatively simple question, my
answer is this: New trends are always evolving, but
one way to discover new additions you should make to
your homescape is this; take a look at the world around
you, noticing colors and textures that you're drawn
to, then use them in your decor. Neutrals, mixed with
rough metals, natural greens, and a bit of sparkle really
draw my eye, but then again, my style is considered
Transitional, and I tend to be drawn towards things
that are from nature, but also with a little twist of
Traditional and Contemporary.
So how can you incorporate your personal style, and
things that you love, into your home? While you're clothes
shopping, or getting drawn into a shoe store while window
shopping, pay attention to the details and colors in
the clothing and accessories that you like the most,
and find ways to bring them into your home! You'll feel
happier, and more content, when you're surrounded by
colors, textures, and objects that you find beautiful.
Changing simple details like throw pillows, silk plants,
or the layout of your artwork, can refresh your room
just enough to bring you into a new season in your home.
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"What's New?"
By Wendy at Blackledge's
Favorite Things #1
By Wendy at Blackledge's
...so I'm thinking of having a "favorite things"
list. And to start, I can't say enough good things
about these dining chairs! Not only are they solid
and very sturdy, but I love the transitional design
of the fretwork backs. I've ordered four of these
for myself. Thank you, Steve Silver, for the Richmond
chair!
Retro-Fun
By Wendy at Blackledge's
I just finished up a living room project, and I'm so excited about what we put together! The client has such a fun, spunky side to her, and we've reflected that in her room.
We're doing a fantastic, retro-inspired push-back recliner
in a new red & ivory polka-dot fabric. The lamps repeat
the whimsical print of the fabric - I can't wait to
see it when it arrives.