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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

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Photos via housebeautiful.com

Captivating Courtyards

June 5, 2012/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouch

The Decorative Touch wants to make sure that outliving living for you and your family is just as comfortable as the indoors. And with the ideas we’ve included in this blog, you may never want to go back inside. As we look all about the Web, we find and bring you some pictures of courtyards that add so much elegance, definition, style and class to the upscale homes. They represent what The Decorative Touch is all about. Below you’ll see a whole new way to sit court side.

Captivating Courtyards

What do you think of these photos? Aren’t you in love? We want to know what you think. Just leave a comment below, and tell us how you really feel. Or join us on Facebook, and reach out to us there. And of course, if you have an interior design need for your outdoor space, then connect with The Decorative Touch. We’ll help your space captivate like never before.913.888.1388

Photos via materialgirlsblog.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

Aerin Lauder Will Launch a New Home Accessories Line Summer 2012

May 22, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

The granddaughter of beauty pioneer Estée Lauder is launching an eponymous home accessories and beauty line, simply called Aerin. Currently, Aerin Lauder is the creative executive and tastemaker of Estée Lauder, but this summer her efforts will also include this new business endeavor. Apparently she has her the same style, taste and business savvy as her iconic grandmother.

Architectural Digest got a look at her Manhattan offices, which sits on 57th Street and Madison Avenue — a quintessential intersection of hustle and bustle in NYC. The editors of architecturaldigest.com shared the photos of the design of the upscale space online. The office certainly is breathtaking and takes on the ambiance of the brand that long stood before her, Estée Lauder. And so The Decorative Touch is sharing the with you photos — to be inspired.

Take a look at the pictures we’ve included in this blog, and sound off below by leaving a comment.

Aerin Lauder Will Launch a New Home Accessories Line Summer 2012

Photos via architecturaldigest.com

Libraries with a Unique Design

May 17, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

When many of us think of a library in the home, we are tempted to conjure up thoughts of traditional decor. But these days, libraries can show off different styles just as much as any room in the home. On the blog desiretoinspire.net, I spotted some beautiful examples of the avant-garde flavor that a library can have. These rooms make it very trendy to love to read books. The color palette incorporates neutral and muted tones as well as crisp and modern. These images from photographer R. Brad Knipstein are simply divine. What do you think of the pictures I’ve placed below? Are you in love? Leave a comment, or just drop me a line on Facebook.

Libraries with a Unique Design

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Photos via desiretoinspire.net

Cottage Kitchen Designs

May 15, 2012/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouch

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 Designs

Photos via myhomeideas.com

Cool Kids’ Rooms

May 5, 2012/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouch

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

Cheery and Modern

Pretty in Pink

Rock-and-Roll

Photos via housebeautiful.com

Add Marble Accents to Your Home

May 2, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

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.

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

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

April 25, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

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)

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: Yellow Wallpaper

Ringwold: Yellow Wallpaper

Lavezzi: Yellow Wallpaper

Photos via House Beautiful

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.