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Interior Trim Ideas for Your Home

June 30, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

Oftentimes I discuss interior trim and the various ways we can take advantage of for your home. To show you exactly how trimming can enhance your decor, I wanted you to know of ways to use trimming as an accent.

Window Casing

No. 1 Base: Using trimming where the wall and floor come together is called the base or the baseboard. The trim will cover gaps between floor and wall finishes plus will protect the wall finish from swinging feet, jostled furniture, and more.

No. 2 Chair Rail: In a practical sense, a chair rail protects the wall finish from any furniture that gets placed against the wall. Also from an interior design prospective, the chair splits the wall into horizontal layers, which help with the proportions of the wall in your home. It looks stunning too.

No. 3 Waiscot: The space between the chair rail and baseboard can be a paneled area. Think of including simple wood panels, beadboard, raised panels or horizontal wood paneling.

No. 4 Window Casing: The traditional method of casing a window or a door is supposed to be used to separate pieces on the side, top and bottom. But you can also use it from a design standpoint. The trim can be richly detailed.

For more trim ideas, go to houzz.com to read about additional options for interior trims. And if you are interested in adding such lovely detailing to your home, contact The Decorative Touch.

Office Space

June 25, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Much of our time is spent in the office. With a standard, 40-hour workweek, we can expect to spend 2,080 hours a year at work. So with all of that time spent at the office, it’s important to make your work space comfortable and productive. Adding touches of style, lots of trends and a few personal ideas will inspire great thinking and a plethora of productivity. There are seemingly endless choices for the perfect office décor – including everything from traditional to modern or feminine and masculine. Take a look of some of the office spaces The Decorative Touch has chosen as great ways to liven up your work space. Leave a comment or tell us on Facebook some of your home office décor ideas.

Traditional Office

Modern Office

Masculine Office

Feminine Office

Mod Design in the Summertime

June 22, 2012/in In Style /by decorativetouch

Summer is a great time of year to transform your home into a space with simple, bright, modern décor. I feel one great way to achieve that look is the mod trend. The mod culture originated in London during the 1950s and today is the perfect trend for those in favor of simple lines, minimal approach and elegant touches. Summertime gives way to the light and bright touches of the mod décor. And I’ve chosen some great ways you can incorporate mod style into your home. Try a few accent pieces or coffee tables made from glass, artwork with sharp geometric shapes or installing wood floors that are bleached oak. Just take a look below to see how these ideas can fit seamlessly into any space. Then let us know what you think by commenting below or join The Decorative Touch on our Facebook page.

Geometric Shapes in Wall Art

Glass Table

Mod Design

A Whole New Way to Use Tuft

June 17, 2012/in Tips /by decorativetouch

OK. Random thought. What if we saw the true potential in tufting? What if we can see how it can add glamour to any room or any space? How about if we don’t just assume it belongs in our grandmother’s living room but instead maximize all that its beauty can be. And that’s exactly what the Decorative Touch loves to do — tuft our hearts galore. We saw some amazingly beautiful pictures in Elle, and these photos prove our point. No matter the room — the bedroom, living room or dining room — somehow in some way, it just seems to work. And we can make it work for you. Connect with us at the Decorative Touch if this look is something you’d like to try. We can help. And in the meantime be moved by the glamorous pictures below.

Dining Room

Tuft Headboard

Tuft Accent Wall

Tuft Settee

Nail-Head Tuft Work Space

Photos via materialgirlsblog.com

Summertime Kitchen Design

June 15, 2012/in In Style, News, Tips /by decorativetouch

I consider the kitchen the heart of the home. So it’s no surprise that I dedicated this blog to the design and style of the summertime kitchen. When creating and shaping a space for this time year, I love to embody the essence that this season naturally brings. The lighthearted feel. The airy look. The carefree flavor. It all meshes so well together when it transcends from idea to reality.

To give you a few ideas of what a summer personified looks like, I’ve chosen these stellar photos that do just that: personify the summer. Take a look at what I’ve curated for you , and leave a comment below to let me know which is your favorite. And if you need help molding your summertime design into something divine, just give me a call: 913-888-1388. Enjoy.