Creating Beautiful Spaces...: style

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Robert Allen- A New Selection

Robert Allen Fabrics is a fabric powerhouse in the design world. We at TGHS are ecstatic to now carry this line of fabric, trims, and hardware. If you visit Robert Allen's website, you will instantly respect the company's use of color, pattern, and texture. There is a bit of every style just waiting to accent your space!

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The above image from Robert Allen Fabrics, illustrates an unexpected use of color, pattern, and style to create this interesting living room. Mixing geometric and floral patterns pays homage to both the male and female aesthetics while keeping the space looking clean and eclectic.

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Take a close look at these hardware options for drapery. Also from Robert Allen's website, these finials and rods look original- unlike so many found in stores today. The mix of materials, finishes, and aesthetics offer a wide variety to fit your specifications.

Written by Cameron Coxworth

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Delicious Day Beds

Be the first one of your friends to put one in your Living Room! We LOVE it. In choosing things for one of our favorite new clients, we have re-discovered our love affair with the ever versatile Day Bed.

The Day Bed can play a host of perfect roles in your home. Yes, people can sleep on it. Since there is rarely a back, guests can sit two deep while entertaining large crowds. Even your Dog will love the "no back" versatility for jump on, jump off points!

You can rummage around for one, hitting some of your favorite Antique or Hidden Treasure Haunts. You can buy a pretty, all buttoned up and new one. Or, you can even turn a twin bed into a Day Bed! Huge pillows, throws, unexpected books that excite you and potential guests are all things that come to our minds when thinking "Day Bed!"

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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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Thursday, February 17, 2011

"Less (color) is More"

Spring is in the air! Could be wishful thinking, but it certainly does make us want to decorate!

Look through all your favorite magazines and figure out what style you want to attach to your personal space. Re-upholstery is a quick fix to give some of your favorite pieces a new life. It's always a great idea to add a few fresh new pieces to what you already have to inspire new ideas. Money spent to make your "Nest" your favorite place is an investment you will not regret.

Exploring new color schemes, changing wall colors and addressing your windows with some fabulous new drapery lends an immediate re-do vibe to any space. The monochromatic wall is a recent design trend that will not go out of style. It's fresh, it's clean and it goes with everything. Out are the days of golds and reds and in is the Ahhhhh of creams, grays and simple neutrals.

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Add touches of color in your accessories, and your walls simply act as a canvas for the room to be designed around.

Bring the Outdoors in by having fresh greenery and flowers, growing plants and potted herbs in rooms where it may be unexpected. This freshens any room's personality and makes you feel like you deserve it.

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Enjoy, and don't take yourself seriously. When it comes to decorating, it's all about how it makes you feel.