Trend Update: Birds

Trend Update: Birds

"Birds of a feather flock together" and that certainly is true this season. Birds are everywhere from accent pillows, bedding, accessories, lamps and even custom draperies. Nature has always served as a great inspiration for interior design. You will see this trend linger into spring of 2013. Coincidentally, "nesting" tables are also a top pick for interior design this year, too.

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Eat-In Kitchen? Dining room? Take your pick...

Eat-In Kitchen? Dining room? Take your pick...

Where does your family eat most of their meals? Do you use your dining room, breakfast room or eat-in kitchen? With families running in so many directions each day, many of us never step foot in our formal dining rooms, except for holidays and special occasions. Breakfast nooks or large eat-in kitchens are becoming the central hub of the house for family meals and gathering.

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Eclectic Chic, 101

Eclectic Chic, 101

"Eclectic Chic"…what does that mean? The word "eclectic" is used in interior design to describe a room that does not match. The furniture and accessories may come from different genres. The pieces and accessories do not look like they were purchased to go together. They look as if they have been gathered or collected over time. But somehow, everything comes together to create a finished look. In some rooms it is as if the pieces tell a story…a very unique and personal glimpse of the owner.

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Fall into color...

Fall into color...

Wouldn't you like this look for your living room? The Bernhardt sofa and blue patterned accent bench work so well with the blue walls and accent pieces in this living room. The blues contrast with the gorgeous hard wood floors for a finished designer look. The color blue, particularly Olympian Blue, is showing up everywhere in interior design for fall. It exudes a cool, calm serenity that reminds us of the water.

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