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Soothing Seating

September 3, 2010/in Tips /by decorativetouch

When it comes to the seating areas in your home you want your furniture to help you maintain good posture, but also allow you to relax. What better way to come home than to have soothing seating inviting you off your feet for a few minutes of reflection? It’s one thing to have beautiful furniture, but to have beautiful, well made furniture that is comfortable and makes you feel good is priceless. When considering relaxing seating options think soft, cool, muted plush colors for the ultimate soothing setting. Here are a few relaxing images that are sure to inspire, what do you think? Can you feel yourself relaxing yet?

Images from Traditional Home

Tip of the Week #15: Wall Art

August 26, 2010/in slider, Tips /by decorativetouch

Another great way to display a collection of art is to anchor it on either side of a beautiful bombe chest. This photo is from a new collection from C.R. Laine furniture and was on display at the spring furniture market. I loved how the artwork really helped make the room setting shine.

Accessories and art are the final touches that make all the difference in a room scene. At The Decorative Touch we do all the final touches for you so you can relax! Why not just leave the key under the mat and come home to a beautiful, finished living space you will love to show all your neighbors. Get ready, the holidays are just around the corner.

Janine

Stylish and Practical Nightstand Vignettes

August 23, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Do you know what’s on your nightstand? A book, a glass of unfinished water, reading glasses, a mere lamp even? When decorating the bedroom many people neglect their nightstands. Being right by the bed nightstands need to be practical for everyday use and appealing to the eye. Although small, nightstands can feature their own design and still be usable. Designing a nightstand vignette is a simple way to give your nightstand some style. Grouping 3 to 4 items on your nightstand gives you just enough design to make things interesting while keeping it practical. What do you think about these nightstand vignettes?

Images from Decorica

Dining On Crystals

August 19, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

You love luxury, bling and a nice set of china right? Combine them and you have the Prouna Jewel Collection- luxury, dishwasher safe, chinaware adorned with Swarovski crystals. The bone china dinner and tableware come in various crystal-bonded designs. We think this china would look stunning as your dining room table place settings, in your china cabinet, or as a centerpiece. Just imagine how the light would reflect off the Swarovski crystals during your dinner party. We are completely in love, take a look for yourself. What do you think, would you mind a little crystal bling to go along with your formal china?

Images from if it’s hip, it’s here

To see more of the luxury china visit PROUNA

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August 16, 2010/in News /by decorativetouch

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Tip of the Week #14: Colorful Inspiration

August 13, 2010/in Tips /by decorativetouch

Well, for those of you who fear color, this beautiful photo should inspire you to let your fear subside. This year the words “POP of color” are all the buzz and C.R. Laine Furniture has done a beautiful job to create a room of furniture that not only is gorgeous, but functional as well. When choosing your daring color palette, consider having one room that really dazzles the senses like this one. Shades of peacock blue are the colors this year chosen by Sherwin Williams Paint to be the ones that will really stand out. I think this photo is certainly a representation of an outstanding use of color. Don’t you?

Why not step out of your comfort zone and get a little more daring? Call your designer today.

Happy Inspiration,

Janine

All White in Every Room

August 12, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Yes, we already posted about all white rooms, but in this house every room is white. All white never really goes out of style and it always looks so clean and crisp. And of course we are completely in love with color, but white is so classic. Enough gushing and obsessing take a look for yourself and tell us what you think? Very different from our previous post, more simplistic, homey and lived-in, but just as chic right?Images from COCOCOZY

Upcoming Trend: Kuba Style

August 6, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Adding a little texture to your space is always a good idea. When used in moderation textured fabrics breathe life into your interiors. One trend to watch is Kuba-style fabric. Kuba-style textiles are a classic African fabric. The cloth features geometric interlocking patterns which resemble that of the Greek key design. The current styles boost neutral, natural colors. The hand-woven fabric is sure to bring texture to your sofa or bed through a pillow, or to the floor with a rug. If you prefer a contemporary look to that of the hand-made, the print can be screened onto fabric. What do you think of the Kuba-style fabric?

In the living room

On a chair

On a lucite chair

Tip of the Week #13: Complete with a Lamp

July 30, 2010/in Tips /by decorativetouch

Do you feel like there is just something missing from your room? You can’t quite put your finger on it, but for some reason it doesn’t feel complete. Chances are you’re right, and that finishing touch is a lamp. Adding lighting to your room is one of the most important factors to completing a room. Lamps serve two very distinct functions—to illuminate and decorate.

When choosing the finishing touch for your room the function and style must be taken into consideration. You don’t want a well lit room that doesn’t match your decor. Accent or desk lamps should be used in areas with other focal points because they cast light downward. Table and floor lamps cast warm light which are inviting for multiple situations. And for drama, torchiers should be used because they shine light upward to bounce off the ceiling and wall.

After you figure out what function your lamp will serve you can choose the style. Keep it consistent with what you already have in the room so the design flows. Lamps come in every style so you are sure to find something that fits.

Once you have it place it, plug it in and enjoy the illumination and decoration!

Janine

Lovely Lucite

July 26, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Plastic furniture is no longer regulated only to your child’s play area. Get in on the fun and decorate with Lucite. As we are seeing more and more of the acrylic furnishings, we are noting its design benefits. Being clear Lucite is extremely versatile and will coordinate with any interiors. The furniture will seem barely there giving the illusion of more space. The clean and polished lines of Lucite can be translated through small decorative pieces or larger furniture such as tables or chairs. Just as your kids’ furniture, the plastic is durable and easy to clean should there be any accidents. We are loving this plastic look of elegance, can you picture some lovely Lucite in your rooms?

Images from Odi et Amo