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If you are like most women, you spend a considerable amount of time in your kitchen and like most women (and men) , a refreshing new look would lift your spirit. How do you accomplish that and not break the bank? The answer is mixing finishes. Urban Grace Interiors You can incorporate black and gold to any stainless steel kitchen appliances and achieve a bolder, lived-in edge. South Park Design Build If you are remodeling or refreshing, cabinet pulls, light fixtures, faucets and other hardware are the easiest ways to achieve a kitchen change and experience the upbeat pleasure of new. Clearcut Construction Inc. While oil-rubbed bronze and brass were the most recent haves, people are now experimenting with a variety of metal finishes, including champagne brass and charcoal stainless. Jeff King & Company There are many beautiful options besides the once popular brass. I like to mix finishes, and I think my clients are comfortable with that. A cl...

People like to sit down even though they should be up and running. But the truth is, we love our favorite chairs. We can’t wait to cuddle up in them, preferably near a fireplace. Spencer Wood-Framed Leather Recliner @ West Elm What about a chair with flair? One that is so eye-catching you love looking at it?             Ulla Petite Accent Chair @ Anthropologie Marte Lounge Chair Slope Leather Lounge Chair @ west Elm There are so many styles from which to choose but you’ll know it when you see it. How? You’ll either chuckle or immediately want to sit in it. It will turn any room into a showpiece and stand out especially when your basic colors are neutral. Look for a chair with personality. Zoey chair Zoey chair back Some people like lots of bold, they crave color as well as form. Nothing wrong with flair!   Think scale, frame and cushions. Make sure the cushions are comfortable and durable for lou...

But shouldn’t romantic settings be a part of people’s lives all year? February 14 is when the florists and the candy stores and jewelry counters get lots of attention. However, the intimacy of romance is often centered in the bedroom. Is yours an invitation for romance or so neuter it’s uninspiring? Too often for longtime marrieds, romantic bedrooms aren’t high on the list. Maybe they should be? Here are some suggestions for making your bedroom more sensuous …set the scene of snuggling together with loving words. Mood Lighting  Wired-in lighting …in the form of pendants, as seen here, or plug-in -wall lighting …can free up your bedside table. Help your space feel luxurious with artfully placed lighting for maximum tranquility and quality time with the one you love. Think flowers, candles, and charming frames and stay away from working in your bedroom. Pendant lights should not be bright and in your face. Think flexible wall sconces with swing arms and adjustable hei...

What makes interior design such an interesting field is that new ideas from creative designers are never-ending. Tradition is not a negative, but creatively adding different ways of enhancing space is exciting. Du interiors is all for using imagination to the fullest. Transforming spaces into coziness, glamor, a sanctuary or welcoming is an art form. It lifts the spirit and turns bland into bold, ordinary into extraordinary. If 2019 is the year you go from dreaming to doing, we want to share new design trends from Houzz with you.  Because some people are intimated by hiring an interior designer, let me assure you that there are many ways to achieve what you want with a creative designer whose goal is pleasing her clients! A consultation helps me understand what you want to achieve in your personal space. For the last several months, I have enjoyed reading about trends in my field. What are the BIG THREE Design Trends I like best? For kitchens, the most dominant t...

A styling element every home needs... ©Elle M Photography As temperatures drop and leaves fall from the trees, adding greenery inside can help ease the winter blues. Here are places where plants can bring style and good cheer to your home. In a white room with warm wood, a few strategically placed plants provide all the personality and color that’s needed. Elegant and cozy! ©Elle M Photography Natural or faux plants and flowers can transform a space all on their own, and for relatively little money. When paired with elegant, traditional details such as a high-quality antique sofa, a sparse, modern interior can feel downright upscale with a glass vase with flowers. ©Elle M Photography Trees can give some life and add interest to an awkward corner of your home. ©Elle M Photography To create a calm aura in your bedroom you can add a small vase that soothe you and b ring you joy. Here we have fresh flower on the left and faux flowers on the right. ©Elle M Phot...