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The Cottage Kitchen

Cottage Kitchen Designs

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In this blog, we give a special,respected nod to the cottage kitchen. It’s beautifully penetrated kitchen design for years and will do so for years to come. Cottage-styled kitchen decor is not only charming, but has a way of making everyone feel welcome and right at home. Because of its motif, the cottage kitchen is comfortable and inviting: light and bright colors, painted and glazed cabinets, woven baskets, beadboard panels, floral accents. Just mentioning the details sounds so heavenly. At the Decorative Touch, we want you to feel inspired by the ambiance that the cottage kitchen brings. Look at some of the pictures I placed below from myhomeideas.com, and you’ll probably see a few details that you may want to place in your kitchen. We can certainly help you achieve this look. Just start with a phone call. Contact the Decorative to revamp your kitchen to exude impeccable taste from the country side.

Cottage Kitchen Design

Cottage Kitchen Designs

Cottage Kitchen Designs

Cottage Kitchen Designs

Cottage Kitchen Designs

Cottage Kitchen Designs

Photos via myhomeideas.com

Cool Kids’ Rooms

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Kids are people too. And they’re people with so much style. So, as an interior designer I love bringing out the personalities of the children by designing their rooms. The challenge for me is to preserve the ambiance and decor of the parents’ home while satisfying the child. It’s a task that I happily take on often.

If you need a little design inspiration for your child’s room, then this blog should help you get started with the creative process. Check out the photos of some of the colorful kids’ rooms that I took a liking to, and use the pics to foster your own ideas.

Let me know what you think of the different looks by commenting below or on Facebook, and of course, when you’re ready give me a call at The Decorative Touch. I can help you achieve any look you desire. Enjoy.

Boat-Themed Boys' Room

Boat-Themed Boys' Room

Cheery and Modern

Cheery and Modern

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

Rock-and-Roll

Rock-and-Roll

Photos via housebeautiful.com

Castors Deadstock table

Add Marble Accents to Your Home

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Marble is such an elegant accent material for upscale homes. Many homeowners typically see marble used for the kitchen countertop, or the bathroom floor. However the The Decorative Touch sees marble as a material for many different uses throughout the home. And we want to show you how. Look at some of the unique ways to use marble, some you may have never seen and all that are eye-catching.

Take notice of the marble pendant lights. This is such a beautiful way to light up your space.

Marble Accents in Your Home

Benjamin Hubert’s Quarry lights

The Castor’s Deadstock table  is made from reclaimed marble from the Bank of Montreal, and the  Benjamin Hubert’s Quarry lights are made from hand-turned marble. Also see that Matter added new lights and tables to their collection that are comprised of marble and stone.

Castor’s Deadstock table

Castor’s Deadstock table

Gabion Table

Gabion Table

Are you ready to redesign your home or office with marvelous marble? Contact the Decorative Touch to start your marble makeover. 913.888.1388

Yellow Wallpaper Brightens Any Room

Yellow Wallpaper Brightens Any Room

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Ahh, the color yellow. Doesn’t that sound lovely for spring?

Psychologists say yellow is a color of cheer. That makes this vibrant hue  perfect for waking up in the morning, drawing attention, or helping people be alert. And it’s also a great choice for interior design, especially in a kitchen or a bedroom of someone who is not a morning person.

A great way to incorportate yellow is by putting up decorative wallpaper. Of course you don’t want something overwhelming, so we chose light and beautiful wallpaper the Decorative Touch would use in design.

For instance, this paper called Trellis (in Citrine) is a great example of how yellow on white can make the pattern more subtle and less flamboyant.

Trellis (in Citrine)

Trellis (in Citrine)

I’ve chosen a few other yellow wallpapers to give you an idea of how gorgeous they can be. You just have to let the designer choose which paper best suites the ambiance of your home. The Decorative Touch can certainly help you pick the right look: 913-888-1388

Here are the other options. Let me know what you think by commenting below.

Oriental Tree

Oriental Tree: Yellow Wallpaper

Ringwold

Ringwold: Yellow Wallpaper

 

Lavezzi

Lavezzi: Yellow Wallpaper

Photos via House Beautiful

Design for the Exterior

Design for the Exterior

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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.

Design for the Exterior

Design for the Exterior

Design for the Exterior

Design for the Exterior

Design for the Exterior

Design for the Exterior

Design for the Exterior

Design for the Exterior

Do you want to design your exterior in an eye-catching, captivating way? Contact the Decorative Touch at 913.888.1388 for ideas for your home.

Photos via Material Girl

Gravel Paito

Perfect Patios and Porches

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OK. It’s spring. So why wouldn’t you want to spend lots and lots of time outside? The Decorative Touch designs outdoor spaces that clients just melt over. And trust me, I can do the same for you. Need a little inspiration for design? Let me help you. Below are some outrageously beautiful patios and porches that need no words. The beauty speaks all on its own.

Farmhouse Porch

Farmhouse Porch

Rustic Enclosed Porch

Rustic Enclosed Porch

Boathouse Deck

Boathouse Deck

Gravel Paito

Gravel Paito

Are you looking to recreate your outdoor space? Contact the Decorative Touch , and let us work our design magic.

Flower Mural

Springtime Brings Spring Flowers

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Floral decor can definitely liven up your home and eradicate the winter blues. There are plenty of ways to infuse this look for a spring appearance. I’ve listed these creative home decorating ideas will turn your home into a bloomin’ domicile.

Fully Bloomed Wall Paneling
An entire wall papered with flora is a bit overwhelming; however, wallpapering just the compartments of a panel with a flowery design brightens the room with some pizzazz.

Flowered Lampshade
A lampshade with outlined flowers is bold, yet elegant, and when the drum-shaped lamp is suspended over your table, it will be a focal point.

Flower-Oultine Lampshade

Flower-Oultine Lampshade

Flower Folding Screen
A folding screen with a flowered print such as a jasmine vine, makes a statement and a daring one at that. This will contribute some attitude to your furnishings.

Jasmine-Vine Folding Screen

Jasmine-Vine Folding Screen

Floral Lined Cabinets
Using floral wallpaper for the backdrop of open cabinets adds a touch of sophistication to your shelves.

Petals on a Pillow
A plain-colored pillow teamed with some ultrasuede flowers of the same color is simple, but very appealing.

Sun-Print Pillow

Sun-Print Pillow

For more fun ideas on decorating with flowers, contact The Decorative Touch at  913-219-7333. Or just drop by: 14111 W 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66215