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The Elephant in the Room

July 18, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

At The Decorative Touch, we’re not afraid to use animals for our interior design plans. In fact we like to add a little animal flavor whenever it’s appropriate. For this blog, I’d like to address the elephant in the room — literally. Elephants are beautiful symbols and when infused into decor in unique, these animals enhance any room. The pure symbolism of elephants draws us, with them representing strength, honor, stability and good luck in many Eastern cultures.

Have the desire to let the animal out of you? Then get inspired with the photos I’ve included with elephant decor. And don’t forget us to let us know what you think. Just leave a comment below. I’d love to hear from you. Enjoy the pics.

The Elephant in the Room

Photo via elementsofstyleblog.com

Sisal Rugs Garner Great Coastal Style

July 9, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

Who says that you have to be seaside to enjoy bona fide beach decor? The Decorative Touch knows just where to start to help establish a coastal look for your home. Think of including the sisal rug of your choice to place over a hardwood floor or wall-to-wall carpeting. Great characteristics of the sisal rug that any homeowner will appreciate are durability and smooth texture. The fiber that makes fiber is very strong, making the sisal rug an ideal flooring choice. Designers often use this rug as a choice to foster the ocean ambiance. And with the right design, a sisal rug can fit into your seaside decor, even beyond. Here are a few pictures below of sisal rugs that show off just how beautiful they can be.

Sisal Rugs Garner Great Coastal Style

Photos via google images

Designing with Linens

July 5, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

Soft. Luxurious. And certainly versatile. When it comes linen, just the word conjures up lovely thoughts for nearly everyone. And by the pure nature of linens, The Decorative Touch encourages clients to think of ways to included linens through and through. The bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen, and beyond. Just a touch of linen can transform a space from utilitarian to cozy and inviting. And we’re in love.

We’ve placed a few visuals showing how to let the linen way manifest through the entire lifestyle of upscale decor. Here are several clever ways to add linens to your home . If you can think of more, jot us a note by leaving a comment below. And enjoy what we like to call linen mania.

Designing with Linens

Photos via greigedesign.blogspot.com

Antique Wood Beams

July 2, 2012/in slider, Tips /by decorativetouch

Want to add a little flavor to your space? Antique beams are an amazingly posh way to do just that. One of my most beloved ways to make a space have its own unique, powerful voice is to add touches of wood in the home. Wooden beams speak resoundingly, and honestly, the look just takes my breath away. Antique beams can be added to many different types of rooms from the den or living room to the kitchen. And in every space that I’ve seen them or dealt with them, they’ve always been the highlight of that space. But you don’t just have to take my word for it. I’ve got pictures that certainly speak for themselves. Leave a comment below and let me know what you think of adding antique wooden beams. We just adore them. This is what The Decorative Touch is all about: 913.888.1388

Antique Wood Beams

Photos via brookegiannetti.typepad.com

Interior Trim Ideas for Your Home

June 30, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

Oftentimes I discuss interior trim and the various ways we can take advantage of for your home. To show you exactly how trimming can enhance your decor, I wanted you to know of ways to use trimming as an accent.

Window Casing

No. 1 Base: Using trimming where the wall and floor come together is called the base or the baseboard. The trim will cover gaps between floor and wall finishes plus will protect the wall finish from swinging feet, jostled furniture, and more.

No. 2 Chair Rail: In a practical sense, a chair rail protects the wall finish from any furniture that gets placed against the wall. Also from an interior design prospective, the chair splits the wall into horizontal layers, which help with the proportions of the wall in your home. It looks stunning too.

No. 3 Waiscot: The space between the chair rail and baseboard can be a paneled area. Think of including simple wood panels, beadboard, raised panels or horizontal wood paneling.

No. 4 Window Casing: The traditional method of casing a window or a door is supposed to be used to separate pieces on the side, top and bottom. But you can also use it from a design standpoint. The trim can be richly detailed.

For more trim ideas, go to houzz.com to read about additional options for interior trims. And if you are interested in adding such lovely detailing to your home, contact The Decorative Touch.

A Whole New Way to Use Tuft

June 17, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

OK. Random thought. What if we saw the true potential in tufting? What if we can see how it can add glamour to any room or any space? How about if we don’t just assume it belongs in our grandmother’s living room but instead maximize all that its beauty can be. And that’s exactly what the Decorative Touch loves to do — tuft our hearts galore. We saw some amazingly beautiful pictures in Elle, and these photos prove our point. No matter the room — the bedroom, living room or dining room — somehow in some way, it just seems to work. And we can make it work for you. Connect with us at the Decorative Touch if this look is something you’d like to try. We can help. And in the meantime be moved by the glamorous pictures below.

Dining Room

Tuft Headboard

Tuft Accent Wall

Tuft Settee

Nail-Head Tuft Work Space

Photos via materialgirlsblog.com

Summertime Kitchen Design

June 15, 2012/in In Style, News, Tips /by decorativetouch

I consider the kitchen the heart of the home. So it’s no surprise that I dedicated this blog to the design and style of the summertime kitchen. When creating and shaping a space for this time year, I love to embody the essence that this season naturally brings. The lighthearted feel. The airy look. The carefree flavor. It all meshes so well together when it transcends from idea to reality.

To give you a few ideas of what a summer personified looks like, I’ve chosen these stellar photos that do just that: personify the summer. Take a look at what I’ve curated for you , and leave a comment below to let me know which is your favorite. And if you need help molding your summertime design into something divine, just give me a call: 913-888-1388. Enjoy.

Summertime Kitchen Design

Photos via houzz.com

Summer Design

June 10, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

Summer is gently knocking at our doors. And The Decorative Touch is ready to welcome her with open arms. In this blog, we’ve got some beautiful suggestions on ways to doll up your Kansas City home for the summertime. And we must say, the pictures say it all. From colorful dining rooms to vibrant living areas, summer-inspired decor can be strewn all throughout the home. Take a look at the pictures included below, and let us know what you think. How do you plan on decorating your home for the summer? Leave a comment below.

Summer Design

Does your home need a summer makeover? Then it’s time to tap into the interior design skills of The Decorative Touch, experts who are ready to tackle the summery challenge: 913-888-1388

Photos via housebeautiful.com

Vintage Doors for Interior Design

May 29, 2012/in slider, Tips /by decorativetouch

As an interior designer, I like to maximize the juxtaposition of modern decor with antique accents in homes. The look is a personal fave of mine because of how dynamic the contrast is. One way to achieve this real-world oxymorom is to infuse antique doors into a transitional-styled home. Of course it takes a design expert to successfully accomplish this delicate balance. Antique doors accent a traditional or modern-minimal looking home very nicely, adding warmth, texture, unique architecture and charm to a home.

In honor of the beauty of old doors, I’ve decided to share this photo from the magazine Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles with you for inspiration. As as lover of vintage, I exhort you to use antique doors to transform spaces when you want to add architectural flavor to your room.

Vintage Doors for Interior Design

Photos via atlantahomesmag.com

Design for the Exterior

April 22, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

Since it’s springtime, it’s safe to assume that most of you will spend more time outdoors during the day than inside. Therefore, you’ll be looking at the decor of your home’s exterior a lot more these days, and you should be thinking of ways to design for outside. Just as important as the inside of your house, the outside of your home is an extension of what you’ve already have designed inside. Is your interior’s design minimal, flamboyant, colorful or monochromatic? Whatever your flavor, let the outside express your style.

So, with that said, check out some great examples I pulled from an interior design blog called Material Girl. These lovely yards are beautiful from the inside out.