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Tip of the Week #16: Half Bath Interior Design

October 15, 2010/in Tips /by decorativetouch

This week’s tips supplements my first post from earlier in the week, Beautiful Bathroom Inspiration. Decorating the full bathrooms in your home is important, but don’t forget the interior design of the small, half bath in your home. It can be the one space your guests get to use that allows you to “spoil” them. It’s the place where they can discover the special things that you have been able to select while keeping them in mind.Often times they are surprised to wander into a small room and feel such a luxurious tone. Take a peek at this half bath design and you will see what I mean…

Happy discovery!

Janine

Beautiful Bathroom Inspiration

October 12, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

We’ve talked a great deal about decorating your home, from the interior design in your bedroom, the living room and great room, but not the bathroom. Although it is overlooked, the bathrooms in your home are important. Just because they are practical does not mean that they do not need to be pretty. Your bathrooms are spaces that you and your guests will inevitably spend time in, so they require a well planned and executed interior design.

The interior design of your bathroom can carry many looks. You can choose a design that mimics traditional, elegant and upscale powder rooms, a design that is warm and inviting for guests, or even a family friendly design. Even though it is a smaller space, the design choices are endless. You may choose to have the design theme flow from the rooms around it, or do something completely different. If you haven’t given the design of your bathrooms any thought, or are looking to redesign your bathrooms check out these inspirational designs. Do you see any designs that interest you?

Images from the National Kitchen and Bath Association found on This old House.

Brown on Brown Inspiration

October 8, 2010/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouch

If you are looking to warm up the interior design in your home this fall don’t rule out brown. Although brown is probably not a color you would expect to see dominate a room, it can. Brown rooms with brown furnishings can be welcoming, warm, elegant and comfortable. If you are on the fence about brown rooms with brown furnishing, check out some interior designs we found on Apartment Therapy for some brown on brown inspiration.

Cooking in Celebrity Kitchens

October 4, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

We all have a favorite celebrity, and we all wonder about the way they live outside of the public eye. We wonder how their bedroom is decorated, what direction their celebrity interior designer chose for the great room and what do their kitchens looks like. We know many celebrities have personal chefs , but are the designs of their kitchens the epitome of glamour? Are they contemporary or do they have an welcoming design? We found a few celebrity kitchens on Attic Mag and InStyle. Take a look and tell us what you think. Are they what you expected— over the top or nice and lived in?

Gianda de Laurentiis

Diane Keaton

Kelsey Grammer

Kristen Bell

Ima Garten

Exotic and Chic Animal Prints

October 1, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

It’s true, if used incorrectly animals prints on multiple large surfaces can immediately make a room appear tacky. If used correctly, sparingly throughout, the look will not only be exotic but very chic. We found some interior designs on ELLE Decor that used animal print perfectly. The prints are either on the floor, as upholstery for a few pieces of furniture or the throw pillows. The key to keeping the look elegant is to use prints on a few small pieces, or one large piece such as a rug or carpeting— but never all together. What do you think of the designs, are they exotic and chic?

Images by Simon Upton for ELLE DOCOR

Have Sweet Dreams with a Rustic Headboard

September 28, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Your bedroom is your personal retreat, a tranquil place for you to escape at the end of the day and you want to make sure your decor reflects that. The style of the decor in your room, especially the bed will affect your mood and how easily you can relax. What could be more relaxing than the feel of a lived-in country cottage? Rustic headboards give off a soothing charm and inviting look as the perfect place to have sweet dreams. What do you think of these rustic headboard designs? Do they make you want to climb in the bed for relaxing nap?

Images from houzz

Open House at Exclusive Interiors

September 24, 2010/in News, Our Projects /by decorativetouch

Many of you don’t know this but I own a second business. In addition to The Decorative Touch Ltd I own Exclusive Interiors LLC, a full-service residential and commercial interior design studio. We are kicking off fall with an open house and I want you all to come out!

Sponsored by Exclusive Interiors LLC and The Decorative Touch LTD, the Fall Open House at the studio will take place next week on October 1st and 2nd from 10am-5pm. You will find one of a kind fabric fair with exclusive designer fabrics at exclusive savings that will never seen again! Be sure to bring bring your window measurements, as you will want to place your order on the spot.

Also, our entire store will be 10% off and, 10% of our proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure so come help us fight breast cancer. There will also be raffles with great prizes from Sherwin Williams paint, Seabrook Wallcovering, Hunter Douglas, York Wallcovering and many more. Refreshments will also be served throughout the day.

Don’t miss this event, ’tis the season to get your home ready for those holiday parties! Mark you calendars now and we’ll see you next weekend!

When: October 1st and 2nd; 10am-5pm
Where: 14111 W. 95th Street; Lenexa, Ks 66215
For more information call: 913-888-1388

Janine

Live Like an Heiress

September 20, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

We always hear about the most popular heiresses that are set to inherit comfortable lives of luxury. We imagine the interiors of their family homes being the epitome of lavish elegance. Ralph Lauren Home has recently introduced their latest Fall 2010 collection, The Heiress. A take on interior design that spared no cost for a family’s heiress. The luxurious collection defines vintage bohemian romance in an Old World home fit for royalty. What do you think about the gorgeous, lavish collection, would you mind living like an heiress?

Images from Ralph Lauren Home

Designer to the Stars: Martyn Lawrence-Bullard

September 16, 2010/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a celebrity clientele? However, I hope that my clients feel as though I do treat them like “stars”. They all mean just as much to me! And I know for those of you who have followed my blog, you know it’s so very important to me that your home reflects you, and that your designer be conscience of your personal taste. I do think one of Martyn Lawrence-Bullard strong points is that he does get into the homeowners personality and reflect that in his design work. BRAVO! Take a peek at some of his amazing work…

For Tamara Mellon

For Cher and Cheryl Tieg

For Kid Rock

For Ellen Pompeo

Images from shelterpop

Nate Berkus on Daytime TV

September 13, 2010/in News /by decorativetouch

If you watch Oprah and love interior design then you know who Nate Berkus is. The brilliant interior designer who got his big break on Oprah will begin hosting his own syndicated show today. Nate The Nate Berkus Show will feature interior design but it goes beyond that touching on lifestyle and living well overall. Today’s show will kick off with Berkus surprising a single mother with a kitchen makeover. Tune in to your local station and let us know what you think about Berkus’ show, we’ll be watching. Check here for local listings.

A Chicago apartment designed by Berkus.