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Best of Houzz 2017 – Kansas City Interior Design

We are so pleased to be honored with the Houzz Best of Award in Design and Service for 2017. We continue to attribute our success to our wonderful clients we have worked with throughout the years! Check out the article from Houzz below on this special award.

Janine Terstriep in Lenexa, KS on Houzz

Houzz Announces Best Of Houzz 2017 Winners

January 17, 2017

Annual Survey and Analysis of Community of Over 40 Million Monthly Users Reveals the Top-Rated Home Remodeling Professionals and Most Popular Home Designs

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, today announced the community’s picks for Best Of Houzz 2017, a homeowner-to-homeowner guide to the top home builders, architects, interior designers, landscape pros and other residential remodeling professionals on Houzz from cabinetry or roofing pros to painters.

“We are so pleased to award Best of Houzz 2017 to this incredible group of talented and customer-focused professionals,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “Each of these businesses was singled out for recognition by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts for helping to turn their home improvement dreams into reality.”

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of recent client reviews. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award.

A “Best Of Houzz 2017” badge appears on winners’ profiles, as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz. Winners will be announced globally throughout the month.

To see the most popular designs: http://www.houzz.com/best-of-houzz-2017

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.

Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe

Sherwin Williams’ 2017 Color of the Year is the new neutral!

Sherwin-Williams is announcing Poised Taupe as the defining color of 2017. They explain this timeless neutral as a “modern, classic and a beautiful balance of warm and cool” and we couldn’t agree more! Poised Taupe is the perfect transition for the love of greys back to the warmth of those beiges. House Beautiful explains it as, “it’s like gray and brown had a baby”.

The best part about this color is that it will work well with your already existing grey color scheme and and brings to some new life to the warm hues of the approaching fall season.

Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe

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Kathy Ireland and Norwalk Furniture

Norwalk Furniture featured on Modern Living with kathy ireland®

We have sold Norwalk Furniture, a U.S. based custom furniture company that offers exciting designs and over 850 fabric and leathers, for more than 20 years and continue to experience stellar quality and pricing for our clients.

Watch, Caroline Hipple, President of Norwalk Furniture discussing the latest trends in home furnishings with Kathy Ireland on her show, Modern Living with kathy ireland®.

If you are interested in finding that special piece of furniture to set your room apart, contact us at 913-888-1388 today for all of your custom furniture needs.

Why hire a professional?

As a professional designer, I follow other professionals in the design industry’s blogs and articles on interior design.  One of my favorite writers is Maria Killam.  I follow Maria’s blog, as I respect her and much of what she has done in the design industry.

I feel she is right on target with her latest blog post on “How Do I Know What My Style Is?” I love this question from one of her readers…as it is one that I get from my clients as well.

Her answer is perfect, and well said… (I couldn’t say it better myself.) …there is a reason one hires a professional for advice in every category of their life.

When you are tackling the interior of your home there is no difference.  Mistakes are costly.  I value the experts who have invested in the time, energy and education to become experts in their field of study.  Interior designers are no different, and finding a good one, is a treasure.

Click here to read Maria’s blog post on the subject.

-Janine

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3 Inspiring Rooms with Color

The beginning of a new year is a great time to step up the style in your house. Interior design in 2013 is all about using color to brighten up your home. If you’ve shied away from color in the past, now’s the time to step out of your comfort zone and discover how great it feels to have a room pop with color. Here are a few places to start.

  • A billiard room is already fun, so it’s a great place to play with color. Let the centerpiece of the room — the pool table — set the tone for everything from the walls to the carpet. Let the classic burgundy tabletop play stunningly into upholstered walls, stunning club chairs and patterned carpet.
  • When you gather around the table to enjoy a delicious meal, you want the atmosphere to match the occasion. In the dining room, create that warm feeling with rich golds and browns on Parisian chairs, an elegant mirror, a classic chandelier and hard-wood flooring. Balance out the room with a cooler shade of cream on the walls and window panels.
  • Another room where neutrals work well is the den, a room made for relaxation. Boost the subtlety of the color palate by using exciting patterns on the window panels, carpet and throw pillows.

To revamp your home’s style for the new year contact The Decorative Touch .

Source: TraditionalHome.com.

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4 Things to Consider in the Kitchen

It’s inevitable; whether simply you and your family catching up after a busy day or a large group of friends over for a party, people tend to gather in the kitchen. So why settle for a boring, run-of-the-mill design? Here are some easy ways to step up the look of your kitchen.

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  • The pantry is often a cluttered, catch-all mess, but by taking a little time to use matching containers and keep things organized, you’ll want to leave the pantry door open to show off this beautiful space.
  • Remove some upper cabinet doors to create showcase space for your beautiful dishes, whether a group of matching antique mugs or stunning modern plates.
  • Get organized by painting over part of your pantry door with chalkboard paint to create a visible and easily accessible spot to keep notes and make grocery lists.
  • Granite countertops are a winner because of their classic look and durability. You can make them fit the style of your kitchen by using different cuts on the edges, like playing to a modern room with a straight edge.
  • Deep, oversized sinks work well in kitchens with limited counter space as you can keep dirty dishes and prep items out of the way until it’s time for cleanup.

For help creating a new interior design in your kitchen call The Decorative Touch  today!

eclectic-kids room with teepee

Fun and Creative Ways to Design your Teen’s Room

It’s a fact that our teenagers can sometimes be the pickiest people in the world! However, that doesn’t mean you can’t work together to design the perfect fun and creative bedroom for your teen. Encourage your son or daughter with a room designed specifically for their interests and comfort. Take a look at a few creative ideas The Decorative Touch came across that could be the perfect design touch to get your teen excited about a room makeover.

eclectic-kids room with teepee

Photo via Houzz.com

What other teen in the neighborhood has a teepee as a cool reading spot or a place to relax and watch their favorite videos?

 

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Photo via bilvil.com

Does your son have a love of eclectic music and urban flare? Try creating an urban bedroom that has a touch of musical inspiration.

 

Teen Girl corner office

Photo Credit: aldovega.com

Your daughter will love a beautiful corner office accented with decorative wallpaper and a funky designer chair.

 

teens room acFor those racing fans, this great teen boy’s room features eclectic racing art from Aaron Christensen.

 What great design ideas have you seen for a teen room makeover?

The Convertible: The Kitchen Office

The Kitchen Office: A Creative Use of Space

At The Decorative Touch, we want you to make the most of your space without giving up your personal style. So, we’re always attempting to show you ideas that give you a two-in-one solution with the space you have. The latest idea we came across was the ‘kitchen office’. Sounds kind of like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? But it certainly doesn’t have to be. If you’ll open your eyes, and take a good, long look at your upscale home, you’ll see that your kitchen may offer you more workspace solutions than you ever thought. Take a look at some of the pictures I spotted below on the Web. They are the paradigm of this convenient concept for the working adult.

For example, situate a desk extension at the end of a long counter top. Instant work space.

The Convertible: The Kitchen Office

The Convertible: The Kitchen Office

For those on the go, a stand up station might work best.

Stand-up Station: The Kitchen Office

Stand-up Station: The Kitchen Office

Plus you can add storage to augment a new work area.

Bonus Built-in: The Kitchen Office

Bonus Built-in: The Kitchen Office

Are you looking to optimize your living space? We can help you get started in the right direction.  Just contact the Decorative Touch, and we’ll help with the next step.

 

The Round Mirror: The Bathroom

The Round Mirror

We found lots of round mirrors, all placed in many different rooms in the house when we searched the Web recently. In the home, the round mirror is almost like eye candy, drawing you closer simply because of its aesthetic.  I’m a fan of round mirrors for interior designer because of the clean, simple look of the shape. Round mirrors are a great add to an elegant space. The round mirror is very versatile in every home, whether you place the mirror over a fireplace, in a bathroom, over a bed, a window seat, in a hallway or the living room.  The possibilities are unending. And the simple, eye-catching, spherical shape is classic. I’ve placed below a few excellent examples of how the round mirror is being used lovely-looking homes.

The Round Mirror: The Bathroom

The Round Mirror: The Bathroom

 

The Round Mirror: The Bedroom

The Round Mirror: The Bedroom

The Round Mirror: The Rustic Dining Area

The Round Mirror: The Rustic Dining Area

The Round Mirror: The Work Desk

The Round Mirror: The Work Desk

Are you looking to create a personal feel in your home? Visit me at 14111 W 95th St Lenexa, Ks 66215 or call me at 913-219-7333. Talk soon.

Chic Basements

Basements can be cozy, chic and captivating as well. Gone are the days where a basement is an at-home, over-sized storage unit.  As we rummaged through designer pictures on the Web, we found some photos that are the paradigm of  enjoyable basement living. Look through these examples, showing how to take an underused space of your home — the basement — and unveil its potential. These spaces utilize stunning color palettes, cozy furnishings and functional layouts to create the basement of the homeowner’s dream.

This basement radiates warmth from the vibrant red hue on its walls that uses a chili-pepper red glass backsplash. The wide-plank hardwood is a nice complimenting, modern touch.

 

A neutral palette is the main decor for this multi-functional basement.  Here, this basement not only encourages relaxation with the comfortable furniture and media center, but the area also touts a workout zone.

Need a place for your teenagers and their friends to hang and be safe? Then this basement is ideal for you and them.

Reach out to The Decorative Touch, and we can help you transform your basement into a glamorous haven you will enjoy.

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