Showing posts with label neutral color palette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label neutral color palette. Show all posts

Thursday, December 22, 2011

We Wish You A Merry Christmas!

We at The Great House would love for all of our fabulous readers to take notice of The Great House Magazine we will now be posting on our blog.  Located in the top left of the screen, our newest issue is devoted to Christmas festivities.  As you read along, we will inform you of topics ranging from our own trips across the country to the "do's and don'ts of throwing your own holiday party.

Keeping true to our design roots, we will give you all some fun ideas to creatively wrap your Christmas presents as well as some nontraditional color palettes for the season.  Of course we cannot forget to share some delectable holiday recipes that our own Mrs. Randy Hall tested in her kitchen!  We will also focus on the joys of family traditions- from our own families as well as abroad.

During this memorable Christmas season, while you all curl up in front of the fire, gather with friends and family, and sip hot chocolate, we at The Great House will be thinking of how thankful we are this year for each and every one of you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Modern Style for the "Traditionalist"

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We know that many of us look around our homes and wonder how we might "freshen" our dull abodes.  Being traditional is something that never goes out of style... but how can that style be taken to the next level?  Is it ever OK to break the rules of Tradition and mix it up a bit?  We at The Great House say YES, and here's how!

Freshening up your walls with a neutral palette is a contemporary statement that your traditional pieces will LOVE.  It almost makes everything look rethought out and new.  Taking things out of a room that are "done," dated or unloved is a good beginning to the room's rebirth.

Changing up your upholstered pieces with new fabrics on pillows makes a world of difference.  Re-doing the sofa, the club chairs and the Wing chairs to reflect a more crisp, stream-lined look helps a room seem completely new.  Perhaps switch out the Persian rugs for a more updated choice such as Sea Grass.  Even if done seasonally for a lighter look, it is something you will enjoy.  Adding fresh, modern elements to a traditional setting is Unexpected, and every room deserves a bit of that.

And again, have fun with it... Explore, Experiment and Enjoy!

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