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Customer Appreciation Day at Exclusive Interiors

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It’s that time again to  “save the date” for April 1st. And yes, I know its April Fool’s Day, but we aren’t FOOLIN’! We will be having a Customer Appreciation Open House that Friday from 10am – 7pm.

So mark your calendar now, as Spring is fast approaching, thank the Lord no more snow! All in-stock designer samples will be 20% off, so you can spruce up your home just in time for the Easter Bunny.

Norwalk Furniture and CRLaine Furniture are supporting us with a factory authorized custom upholstery sale presenting 20% off your personal choice of special order furniture.

Refreshments will be served throughout the day and from 4pm – 7pm Happy Hour wine and cheese! Come out and fool with us on April 1st.

-Janine

Kansas City St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the 38th Annual Parade

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Kansas City St. Patrick's DayWhether you have Irish roots or not, come out this Thursday and celebrate with the rest of Kansas City at the 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s theme boosts the title, ‘No Small Potatoes: A Tribute to the Wee Irish.’ As one of the largest celebratory parades this year’s guests will enjoy large floats reminiscent of the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, leprechauns and a shower of lucky charms. Just as the theme for this year’s parade pays tribute to the wee Irish the Wee Irish Village will include a moonwalk, face painting, balloon animals and much more. Be sure to head out this Thursday for a good time in Kansas City and honor the Irish with the community. If you can’t make it to the parade watch the live broadcast on Fox 4.

  • What: 38th Annual Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • When: Thursday March 17 @ 11:30am
  • Where: Midtown/Broadway/Westport
  • For additional parade and parking information visit KC Irish Parade

Image from KC Irish Parade

Add Accessories to Your Room for a New Look

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With a new season on its way in are you looking to switch up the decor in your room without having to completely redesign it? The easiest and quickest way to transform the look of your room is with accessories. Just as an outfit can transform into something new with the addition of a cocktail ring, pendant necklace or gorgeous pair of chandelier earrings, so can the interior design of your room with a few accessories. Keep these tips in mind to bring a new look to your room with accessories.

  • Follow the season. Add accessories that match the weather of the current season and your design will always have a fresh look.
  • Add a new rug. Breathe new life into your room with a rug that pulls everything together in a new way.
  • Play with pillows. Bring texture to your sofa by adding pillows with touches of colors and bold designs.
  • Use more than one. Accessorize your room by adding multiple numbers of the same item.

Need more help adding accessories to your room for a new look? Put your home in the hands of Janine Terstriep of The Decorative Touch by calling 913-888-1388.

Tips adapted from House Beautiful.

Image from decor pad.

Blue and White Dish Decor

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We’ve all visited a friend’s house or passed through the fine china section of a department store and gushed over the classic blue and white china. If you’ve been contemplating adding the timeless dinnerware to your home now is the time. The classic blue and white color combination is heavily in demand and probably not in the way you think. Instead of displaying your dishes in a china cabinet decorate your home with them.

By displaying the dishes whose colors represent the serene sky and sea throughout your home you can bring in a true feeling of warmth and comfort. You can arrange the dishes in a mosaic to be featured on the wall or as part of a vignette to be displayed on your coffee or entryway table. Not crazy about the idea of using dishes to decorate? Take the design and color of the dishes and translate them into your room instead. Check out these examples and let us know what you think!

Images from shelterpop

2011 Kips Bay Decorator Show House

Kips Bay Chooses 2011 Show House

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2011 Kips Bay Decorator Show HouseHave you all heard of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House? It’s the annual fundraiser for the Kips Bay Boys and Girl’s Club in the form of an interior design show house featuring the top designers. Last year’s 38th annual show house was hosted on the Upper East Side of New York, after suffering a set back from its first location choice. The home chosen was a six story home that featured a 17 room renovation.

This year’s 2011 show house location was recently chose and released to the public. The renovation will once again take place on the Upper East Side in a mansion on 63rd Street. The mansion features a neo-Federalist style complete with four stories, 16 rooms and 10,000 square feet. The show will begin April 28, 2011 and run until May 26, 2011 with ticket prices set at $30. Be sure to check back for the list of interior designers, landscape artists, and photographers participating, as well as pictures!

Image from daily fix.

The New Kitchen Island: Oversized Dinner Tables

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Aside from the every day appliances what is the one thing you will more than likely see when entering a home’s kitchen? An island. Ever since kitchen islands broke onto the scene they have been a kitchen staple. Many include various features such as storage, cooking space, and additional amenities. As interior design has evolved the kitchen island has taken on a new form and function. And depending on your lifestyle you may find them to be more functional than ever before.

The new kitchen island is something we’ve seen before, only on a larger scale. Kitchen islands are now imitating the design of oversized dinner tables. They can be seen featuring leg forms commonly found on tables with less storage space if any. The classic dinner table design is even more exemplified when seating is include on multiple sides.

Take a look at a few of the new kitchen islands we found and let us know what you think!

Images from houzz

Pantone Fall 2011 Color Report

Pantone Releases Fall 2011 Color Report

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Does it seem as though Pantone just recently released the 2o11 color of the year? Well now they’ve released their Fall 2011 Color Report during New York Fashion Week. Every year a team of fashion designers reveal their color inspirations for the design industry which always end up being the most popular and sought after. This year designers have combined bright colors with staple neutrals. The combination is stated to be reminiscent of the complementing colors artists use in paintings.

This year’s must have colors for fall include Bamboo, Emberglow, Honeysuckle, Phlox, Cedar, Deep Teal, Nougat, Orchid Hush, and Quarry. And as fashion and interior design so often go hand in hand, these colors will play major roles in interiors throughout the year. While surfing the net for inspiration we came across a few examples of the colors translated into interior design, take a look…

Pantone Fall 2011 Color Report

Want to include colors from Pantone’s Fall 2011 Color Report in your home? Call The Decorative Touch today!

DVF Home Floral Batik

Launch of Diane von Furstenberg Home

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Are you ready to wear home? We hope so because iconic women’s wear designer Diane von Furstenberg officially launched her home line. DVF Home debuted this past Monday during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The fashion designer dropped by Bloomingdale’s in New York to perform a personal walk through of each collection in her home line.

Mimicking von Furstenberg’s ready to wear clothing line, DVF Home features bold patterns paired with bright colors. The collections include Urban Jungle, Sun Stripe, Animal Garden and Floral Batik, which were all inspired by nature and contemporary art. Each collection consists of tabletop decor as well as bedding. In addition to DVF Home hitting stores, the Star Lounge VIP area at the Lincoln center was  designed with the collection. We think DVF is fresh and extremely eye-catching, take a peek for yourself…

DVF Home Animal Garden

DVF Home Animal Garden

DVF Home Mirco Flowers dinner ware

DVF Home Mirco Flowers dinner ware

DVF Home throws

DVF Home throws

DVF Home Floral Batik

DVF Home Floral Batik

Images from Bloomingdale’s

After seeing von Furstenberg’s home line, are you ready to wear home? Leave a comment and let us know!

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Add Romance to Your Interior Design

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Do you love all things romantic and flirty, but it doesn’t translate through the interior design of your home? Romantic decor is gaining popularity and the flirty look can be achieved with a few key pieces. Feminine and romantic decorative accessories soften a room and deliver just the right amount of romanticism. Keep these tips in mind if you want to add romance to your interior design:

romantic interior design

  • Use pink. Incorporate the ultimate romantic color in any room with small pieces in light or dark shades.
  • Keep it soft. Add soft textured fabrics such as silk, velvet or faux fur, avoid denim, microsuede and leather.
  • Make a statement. Add a large mirror to make a statement and brighten up a room.
  • Remember the details. When it comes to upholstery choose tufting and nailhead trims to play up the romance.
  • Add pattern. Use floral patterns in small amounts such as a decorative pillow or small ottoman so the design isn’t overbearing.

If you are in the Kansas City area and want to discuss additional ways to add romance to your interior design? Call Janine of The Decorative Touch today to begin brainstorming for your design!

Tips and image from shelterpop.

Bathroom interior design by The Decorative Touch

Lock Lloyd Master Bathroom Addition

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Today I am happy to show a photo of a newly completed renovation in a secluded subdivision in Kansas City called Lock Lloyd that I was fortunate enough to work on! This master bathroom project was so exceptional that it’s easy to see how  fabulous taste and great design come together. I honestly think this bathroom is some of my best work ever.

The addition called for a specific need to create a “slip resistant” area due to the steps leading up to the soaking tub. I drew a “carpet look” runner made out of mosaic tile so that the grout lines would create a more durable surface. The result ended up being a gorgeous, custom tile creation that is truly a focal point in the bathroom.  The bath is a true oasis of relaxation and elegance, from the spa blue wall-covering to the crystal chandelier, and all the beautiful accent tile. The homeowner is truly reflected in their choices of materials, and our design has brought together interior design perfection!

Take a look at just how beautiful the project turned out to be…

Bathroom interior design by The Decorative Touch

Interior design by The Decorative Touch.