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Transitional-Style Game Room: Gorgeous Game Room

Gorgeous Game Rooms

February 17, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

I know that you work hard and deserve to be able to relax when you come home. To help you relax, think of having a game room designed for your house, a room at your disposal whenever you need to loosen up or feel at ease. If you have a space that you would like to convert to your calm haven, then take a look at the game rooms we’ve picked out below. Peruse the inspiring photos, and of course let me know if I can help you create the game room of your dreams.

Relaxing Space: Gorgeous Game Rooms

Transitional-Style Game Room: Gorgeous Game Room

Moroccan-Style Billiard Room: Gorgeous Games Rooms

Are you looking to create a game room for 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.

Photos: HGTV.com

The Round Mirror

February 9, 2012/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouch

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 Bedroom

The Round Mirror: The Rustic Dining Area

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

February 5, 2012/in In Style, slider, Tips /by decorativetouch

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.

Rustic, Traditional, and a Touch of Modern Décor

February 2, 2012/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouch

You’ve heard the old mantra, “Opposites attract.” Believe it or not, this saying couldn’t be more true than in interior design. In fact, I love the mix of rustic and traditional, with just a bit of modern style infused. I saw a lovely home in the magazine Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles that was the ideal paradigm of this concept. These photos illustrate a great mix of styles, merging today with yesterday and modern with timeless.

Photos: greigedesign.blogspot.com

Are you thinking of redesigning your home? We can help you design the home of your dreams. Just contact us at 913-888-1388 or decorativetouchltd@yahoo.com. Also feel welcome to stop by in person at 14111 W. 95 Street , Lenexa KS. We can help you come up with ideas that will match your home’s look, feel and style.

The Colorful Living Room

January 17, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

We love color. And although some homeowners may be afraid of color, it really is a great way to express your personality.

We just met with one of our favorite furniture suppliers last week and learned more about what is up and coming for 2012, and yes, color is coming round the corner in more ways than one. You will see lots of tangerine, wonderful navy blue like its never been seen before, and even tranquil greyed ocean blue is still so restful, and you will find it hard to resist. So, as we show you below, don’t be afraid to use paint in different ways and take a chance on color. There are so many gorgeous things out there to inspire you this year. Be it fabric, area rugs or just a fresh coat of paint dare to be different and express your inner designer.

You’ll see lots of orange in this family room that has been shown before on this blog. This room creates a warm vibrant feeling for family and guests because of the color. We mentioned before how orange (or officially Tangerine Tango) is the 2012 Pantone color of the year. In this space, we used plenty of solid color to set the tone.

Photo: The Decorative Touch

But as you can see in this living room below, patterns can also infuse color into your space. The color certainly doesn’t have to be a monochromatic theme.

The Patterned Living Room/ Photo: BHG.com

If you do not see adding colorful furniture, think about having an interior designer handpick colorful displays. They can even be changed for the season or time of year.

Darling Displays/ Photo: BHG.com

Are you looking to add color to 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 Fabulous Foyer

January 10, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

They say first impressions are everlasting, so since the foyer is the first impression your home will make on guests, we want to inspire you to create a decor for your foyer. The entryway can be just as creative as other parts of your home.

For example, we were drawn to this foyer because of the design of the chair. This seat has been upholstered, allowing the fabric to keep a relevant, updated feel while preserving the antique ambiance of the chair.

The Fabulous Foyer: Pretty and Classic

Photo: HouseBeautiful.com

If you’ve read the last few posts of this blog, you know that we are huge fans of antiques and vintage. The entryway of your home is a great way to let all of your guests know how much you appreciate things of old. In this foyer, antiques included the American hooked rugs. Such a nice touch.

The Fabulous Foyer: The Anitque Entryway

The Fabulous Foyer: The Antique Entryway

Photo: HouseBeautiful.com

This neoclassical foyer uses creamy marble floors, paired with antique Italian commodes that are topped by marble urns. The space is brought together by a Zodiac light.

The Fabulous Foyer: Neoclassical

Photo: HouseBeautiful.com

Are you thinking of redesigning your entryway? We can help you create the foyer of your dreams. Just contact us. We can help you come up with ideas that will match your home’s look and feel.

The Extraordinary Kitchen Island

January 5, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Having a kitchen island in your home can be very advantageous for your living space, assuming that you have an open floor plan. (When you have a small space, a compact kitchen might be the better way to go.) FreshHome.com says that kitchen islands are a more recent development in the space, and we find that this addition is a great approach when you want the stove to be accessible from many sides of the room. It is also helpful when two or even three people cook together at the same time. And furthermore, if you love to invite friends and family over for food, the kitchen island’s counter top can function as a surface for serving meals. Not only are kitchen islands practical, but they can serve as a beautiful aesthetic to the room as well. We decided to share a few kitchen islands we find extremely original and divine, with each island creative in its own way. With all of the options we will show you, we think you may have more clarity as to which type kitchen island to include in your home.

The Extraordinary Kitchen Island (The Decoractive Touch)

Photo: The Decorative Touch

The Extraordinary Kitchen Island

Photos: freshome.com

Please let The Decorative Touch know if you need help deciding on a redesign for the kitchen. We’re always happy to help.

The Polka Dot Trend

January 2, 2012/in In Style, Tips /by decorativetouch

At The Decorative Touch, we draw ideas from our surroundings. We are truly inspired by the plethora of polka dots we see on the fashion runways. This pattern is manifesting in the fabrics and clothes that women will be wearing all of 2012. And you’ll also see the polka dot trend included in the fabrics, design and upholstery in interior decorating for 2012.

I have loved polka dots for as long as I can remember, and so this “trend” is an easy favorite of mine. You might have noticed Kate Spade has lined her purses in polka dots for a while now, and Robert Allen fabrics have had these little dots in there fabric line for years! I have done a nursery or two using these cheerful little prints, and they will never go out of style. Whimsical and elegant depending on the texture, I think polka dots are here to stay.

Designer Luca Luca is the first piece that aroused my enthusiasm for the trend. This floor-length dress is found in the spring 2012 collection. See here the dots are plentiful but not overly large.

Luca Luca Spring 2012

Photo: nymag.com

Interior designers can reincarnate the look by using upscale polka dots linens in more fancy rooms such as the dining room, where the tablecloth, cloth chairs and even napkins can come into play.

The Polka Dot Trend: Dining Room

Photo: Elements of Style

Another fashion picture of inspiration we’d like to show you (illustrating that the polka dot trend is transcending fashion and interior design alike) comes from the American edition of Vogue magazine.

Sarah Jessica Parker: Vogue August 2011

Photo: Vogue.com

We can recreate the look actress Sarah Jessica Parker wears in the August 2011 issue of Vogue, with accents throughout the home sure not to overpower the theme, but to only accentuate the already established feel of the room.

The Polka Dot Trend 2012

The 2012 Polka Dot Trend

Photo: Elements of Style

Of course, polka dots should not be over done, or you might risk losing the graceful touch to your home. For help including this trend in your home in a seamless way, contact us. We’ve got several great ideas for you.

The Decorative Touch: The Master Bedroom

New Year, New Colors, New Look for Your Home

December 22, 2011/in In Style /by decorativetouch

The best part of the impending new year is that we all have the opportunity to start over, and try something different. This thought is not only true for the circumstances in our lives, but also the way we decorate homes. We invite you to try new things, new ideas, and new ways to celebrate the new you in 2012. Let examine several major rooms in your home and how you can incorporate new colors and create a unique look in each room.

Living Room
In this living room featured below, we emphasis color by using an unorthodox method: painting the ceiling. As displayed, we reversed the norm, and instead of putting rich colored walls in the living room, we’ve opted for a vibrant ceiling, accenting the space with the wall art and pillows. With tangerine tango the color of the year, the living room seems like the perfect opportunity to take risks. You may have seen this photo before on this blog, but we didn’t know when this homeowner and I made the decision to use this vibrant burnt orange on her ceiling that it was going to be forecasted as Pantone’s 2012 Color of the Year. So we hope you don’t mind that we are featuring it again, as it is a favorite of mine as well, and an inspiration for you to step out of your comfort zone and see how fabulous color can be on your ceiling.

The Decorative Touch: The Living Room

Kitchen
This coming year, let’s brighten up our kitchen will soft colors such as pastels. These neutral and light hues will evoke an ambiance of contentment and joy, perfect for creating family memories in the kitchen. For pops of rich color, designers should think of using the island counter tops in a kitchen as a centerpiece for color, as shown below we this fun shade of blue.

The Decorative Touch: The Kitchen

Master Bedroom
The master suite is a place of serenity and rest for nearly all of us. Instead of adding rich colors, bedrooms are well served with relaxing tones, allowing you to be lulled to sleep. The wall color in this master bedroom below is accented with the bed comforter, curtains, and the decorative pillows.

The Decorative Touch: The Master Bedroom

Are you thinking of changing your look for the new year in your home? The Decorative Touch can help keep you create the ideal feel and traditional touch. Just contact us, and we are delighted to serve.

Unique Ways to Add Portraits and Painting in the Home

Unique Ways to Add Portraits and Paintings in the Home

December 22, 2011/in In Style, Tips /by decorativetouch

When you think of adding a family portrait to your home, you typically envision a large painting above the fireplace. But there’s more than one way to include this classic tradition. We are urging you to think of the new way to add paintings and portraits to your home.

For instance, pillows are an avant-garde way to add the feel of paintings throughout the home. This way, including paintings becomes much more versatile, with the idea lending itself to the the traditional living room scenario but also in places such as on top of your bed, in a chair, or on a sofa.

Also, portraits can travel with you as a tote bag, and when you come home, you can leave the bag hanging on a hook to display the painting when you are not using it. Be open to putting portraits on accent pieces, such as ceramic jars and throws for the sofa.

Feel free to connect with us, and we can help you add portraits throughout your home. Visit our contact page for more information.

Photos: Decor8.com

Gorgeous Game Rooms

The Round Mirror

Chic Basements

Rustic, Traditional, and a Touch of Modern Décor

The Colorful Living Room

The Fabulous Foyer

The Extraordinary Kitchen Island

The Polka Dot Trend

New Year, New Colors, New Look for Your Home

Unique Ways to Add Portraits and Paintings in the Home

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