Smile!

Everyone needs a bath mat like this one! What a great way to make you smile in the morning! Love it! - http://studiokddesign.blogspot.com.

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Time to Paint!.....?

                                                    { credit:  Thomas Bateman Architecture}

Spring is quickly on it's way....and it's time to paint the house.  Just thinking about this can cause an enormous amount of anxiety.  Should you keep the colors the same, should you try something different...and if you do decide to change it up-how do you decide on a color palette?

I am currently working with a client on this very decision.  She has 10 different color samples "decorating" the side of her home and is still having a tough time selecting a color.  This can be a daunting task, but here are a few guidelines to help you get on the right path to making a good decision.

#1 - Look for Inspiration - this inspiration could come from your neighborhood, a magazine or your favorite TV show.  Study the elements of the houses that you drawn to.  

#2 - Consider the style or your home - it's so important to remember that certain colors work on certain homes.  A Colorado rustic home just wouldn't feel right painted purple.

#3 - Consider your landscape and other substantial details that surround your home.  If you are lucky enough to have a beautiful landscaped yard with flowering trees and gardens.  You may want to think about using a more neutral color so that it works as a backdrop.  You want your exterior to coordinate not clash.

#4 - Think about the overall look that you want.  Your home should exude your personality.  Are you a fun, outgoing type that loves color and a sense a whimsy?  Be a little daring with color.  If you are more of a formal, organized type that appreciates order, maybe your paint color should be a little more safe and neutral.

#5 - Take some time to really invest in your color decision.  Get several paint chips and pin them up somewhere on the exterior of your home where you get several different levels of light.  Hang them there for a week or so - and take the time to look at them at different times of the day.  Paint colors will change dramatically during the morning and evening hours.  Use the process of elimination as you question some of your choices.  The color winner will be the sample that looks good - day or night, sunny or cloudy.

Good luck and Happy painting!

Let the Spring begin!

How I love the sun!  It inspires me to get moving and do the things that have been on my to-do list for weeks!

First thing on my list...update my blog.   This blog will be a place to inspire you with your own home design.  I will be sharing new products, helpful design tips and trends, and things that inspire me.  I'll also share the progress of current design projects.

Let's work together to make your house become the home that you've always dreamed of.  Whether is be an in-home consultation, a "e-design" package that we can do by email, or an answer to a question that has become a "design block".  Let's get your design dilemmas off your to do list so you can enjoy your home more fully.

Let the Spring begin!

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