Bringing Luxury into the Bedroom

Nothing says luxury like a custom upholstered headboard. It softens and adds character to your bedroom and with so many fabrics to choose from, you can be sure to find the perfect fabric to match your space.

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When you are thinking about which headboard style to choose, think about the feeling that you want your room to have. If you want a more casual, classic look you may want a natural fabric such as linen with simple, clean lines.

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If you prefer a more glamorous feeling, look for fabrics that have a bit of a sheen to them like velvet and faux silks. You can add details such as tufting, nail heads and a more curvaceous shape to add to the feminine quality. However, do not go over board! Choose one or two of the above details, but do not try to do all of them. 

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Before settling on a headboard, make sure to compare the fabric with your bedding. If you are not ready to purchase new bedding, look to the future, pull an entire pallet together so that you know things will fall smoothly into place when you are ready to take the next step!

Also, when it comes to care and maintenance, you might want to think about the clean-ability of your fabric. You may also want to think about adding Euro shams to your bed to create a buffer between you and the headboard. That way you do not have to worry about hair products and oil transferring onto your fabric.

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In the end who doesn't want to come home to a little slice of heaven?!

Kyla Jonson

Modern Vintage

The modern vintage style is still going strong in the design world today. You see it in different ways-- whether it be the Restoration Hardware look, a more feminine shabby chic look, the industrial look, or an eclectic look. Reclaimed furniture is everywhere, along with linens, character alanine leathers, velvets and silks. People are realizing that it is okay to mix your furniture and that you do not need to have everything matching. Take occasional tables for instance, you can mix a set of end tables with a different coffee table or fabric ottoman. Look at coordinating pieces, rather than matching pieces to add interest to your space.

Coordinating furniture pieces rather than matching them as well as the choice of rustic woods and natural fabrics create a more relaxed, comfortable feel. It adds a hint of luxury and quality but also feels a bit more casual, offering you a place that you feel you can actually live in!

Feel free to mix patterns as long as they associate with each other. For instance, if you have a bold pattern, mix it with other patterns that are very simple, not too detailed and have a similar scale.

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 If you are mixing your lamps, make sure that if they have metal bases, that they are in the same color family. Make sure that the lamp shades are the same color as well. Also, think about mixing textures. Instead of using all leather in a furniture grouping, mix in some fabrics making sure you have pattern in either your chairs or toss cushions. Look at adding texture in your area rug, throws, draperies and blinds.

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Do you have an old cabinet from your Grandmother that you just can't part with? Perfect! Breath new life into it by re-finishing, or painting it a fun color! As long as the piece has good bones and the scale of it works with the rest of your furniture, it can add character to your setting.

If you are overwhelmed with the idea of mixing all of these items together, ask a qualified Designer for some help. A quick consultation can go a long way!

Kyla Jonson

The Five most Popular Questions Interior Designers Hears and their Answers

Do I have to have all of my woods matching? Do I have to have all of my hardware matching? The answer is no. When you are putting your woods together, just make sure they are in the same color family. Try to keep your red and orange based woods together and your grey browns together. If there is too much wood happening in your room, look to metal tables or painted tables.

As far as hardware goes, most people these days are leaning toward stainless steal appliances in their kitchen. That does not mean you have to have brushed nickel hardware, otherwise we would all have the same color! If you have warm cabinets and copper colors in your granite, you may lean towards oil rubbed bronze hardware. There needs to be a balance when mixing metals. Not everything has to be "matchy - matchy", but it has to relate. If you do not understand this concept, seek a professional's opinion.

What is the trend right now? The trend is, that there is no specific trend. Find what you are drawn to. Greys are still very popular, rustic reclaimed pieces are also prevalent. Large, focal pieces of art have taken over. Fun i-kat, haring bone and chevron patterns are all around us. Metallics of all shades are showing up in rose golds, silvers and soft champagne golds.

What color should I paint my walls? First ask yourself how you want your space to feel. Do you want it to feel warm and cozy, light and airy or whimsical and fresh? Colors and lighting change the mood of a room very quickly. Next look for inspirations to find your color palette, through art, fabric or an area rug. It is a good idea to start with those pieces before you pick a paint color!

Are drapes and valances still in style? Heck yes!! Watch the latest Sarah Richardson show and you will notice she never leaves a window uncovered. It is a great way to finish off a space and give it some real character. We are staying away from ornately designed treatments like swags or treatments with layers of heavy fabric and sheers and are leaning towards straight, clean side panels, simple sheers and simple valances. Less is more in this case!

Do I need the same blinds through my entire house? If you have an open concept it would be nice to keep your blinds the same. However, each blind has it's own function and benefits depending on the window type and where it is located. If you have a blind over your sink for instance, you may want something wipe-able. In this case, you want a product like a screen shade or a wood or faux wood. If you have a patio door, maybe a screen shade is not your best option; you may need a panel track, a vertical blind or a set of custom drapes. If it is not possible to have the same blinds on all windows, try to coordinate your fabrics and colors so that they still flow nicely through your house.