So you’re not a complicated person. I get that. And as someone easy going and carefree, you want your home to reflect your subtle personality. The Decorative Touch loves to use the simplicity of an understated palette to make a prominent statement about who you are. Below I’ve gathered ideal pictures that illustrate how to make a dashing impression from a minimalist point of view. The design of your room never has to be overdone or overstated. With a few simple touches, you’ll be amazed how a little really does go a long way.
For example, in this photo we see a mixture of prints, however the colors and patterns are very subdued. No aesthetic drowns out the other.
Mix of Prints
Here, Texas long-leaf pine floors and wood moldings create a stunning canvas. Not too much. Just enough.
Simple Living Room
An all-white environment is both simple and regal, as you’ll see the in the photo below.
All White Bedroom
Are you thinking of redesigning your home? I can help you design the home of your dreams. Just contact me at 913-888-1388 or decorativetouchltd@yahoo.com. Also feel welcome to stop by in person at 14111 W. 95 Street , Lenexa KS. We can help you come up with ideas that will match your home’s look, feel and style.
Photos via Country Living
The Kitchen Office: A Creative Use of Space
/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouchAt The Decorative Touch, we want you to make the most of your space without giving up your personal style. So, we’re always attempting to show you ideas that give you a two-in-one solution with the space you have. The latest idea we came across was the ‘kitchen office’. Sounds kind of like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? But it certainly doesn’t have to be. If you’ll open your eyes, and take a good, long look at your upscale home, you’ll see that your kitchen may offer you more workspace solutions than you ever thought. Take a look at some of the pictures I spotted below on the Web. They are the paradigm of this convenient concept for the working adult.
For example, situate a desk extension at the end of a long counter top. Instant work space.
The Convertible: The Kitchen Office
For those on the go, a stand up station might work best.
Stand-up Station: The Kitchen Office
Plus you can add storage to augment a new work area.
Bonus Built-in: The Kitchen Office
Are you looking to optimize your living space? We can help you get started in the right direction. Just contact the Decorative Touch, and we’ll help with the next step.
Wall Décor
/in In Style, Tips /by decorativetouchDo you have blank walls? Or does the current look of your walls remind you of something straight out of a ’70s movie? Then I say it’s time for a drastic change, and The Decorative Touch can help get you — and your walls — on the right track. If you are a do-it-yourself person, you will love the idea below. Or, with my help, you can turn your walls into instant eye candy, as the new wallpapers of today are not what your grandmothers had.
Dress your walls up or dress them down with vinyl medallion wall decals. This material creates a classy canvas.
Medallion Decals
Tapestries adorn walls because they are intricate works of art. Admittedly, at first thought they might represent old-world decor. But when they are a hand-painted leather tapestry like this one shown, they bring modern style to the room.
Leather Tapestry
Are you ready to transform your space by changing the look of your walls? I can help you successfully and tastefully achieve the dynamic look. Just contact The Decorative Touch to get started today.
Photos via styleathome.com
Simple Home Style
/in In Style /by decorativetouchSo you’re not a complicated person. I get that. And as someone easy going and carefree, you want your home to reflect your subtle personality. The Decorative Touch loves to use the simplicity of an understated palette to make a prominent statement about who you are. Below I’ve gathered ideal pictures that illustrate how to make a dashing impression from a minimalist point of view. The design of your room never has to be overdone or overstated. With a few simple touches, you’ll be amazed how a little really does go a long way.
For example, in this photo we see a mixture of prints, however the colors and patterns are very subdued. No aesthetic drowns out the other.
Mix of Prints
Here, Texas long-leaf pine floors and wood moldings create a stunning canvas. Not too much. Just enough.
Simple Living Room
An all-white environment is both simple and regal, as you’ll see the in the photo below.
All White Bedroom
Are you thinking of redesigning your home? I can help you design the home of your dreams. Just contact me at 913-888-1388 or decorativetouchltd@yahoo.com. Also feel welcome to stop by in person at 14111 W. 95 Street , Lenexa KS. We can help you come up with ideas that will match your home’s look, feel and style.
Photos via Country Living
House of Turquoise
/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouchWhen reading a few online blogs recently, I came across a design philosophy I wholeheartedly agree with: design to celebrate life. To help homeowners celebrate life, I have to know how my clients truly function in their homes — their reality — and still design a space the incorporates how they’d like to live — the fantasy. The combination makes for amazing results. Many times, I’m asked to include an outgoing color pallete into a home. I love challenges like these, figuring out the line between tasteful and tacky when infusing lots of color. Turquoise is a very lively color. But can it be used in a practical, real-life environment? As a design expert I say it can, and I’ve got the pictures to prove it. This cheery Cape Cod-inspired home I’ve featured below is a beautiful blend of turquoise style and function. (To be precise, the color is called Stratoon Blue.) Glance at the photos, and be inspired to splash some exuberant color throughout your home.
House of Turquoise: Living Room
House of Turquoise: Kitchen
House of Turquoise: Home Office
Are you thinking of redesigning your home with an outgoing touch of color? I can help you design the home of your dreams. Just contact me at 913-888-1388 or decorativetouchltd@yahoo.com. Also feel welcome to stop by in person at 14111 W. 95 Street , Lenexa KS. We can help you come up with ideas that will match your home’s look, feel and style.
Photos via houseofturquoise.com
Gorgeous Game Rooms
/in In Style /by decorativetouchI know that you work hard and deserve to be able to relax when you come home. To help you relax, think of having a game room designed for your house, a room at your disposal whenever you need to loosen up or feel at ease. If you have a space that you would like to convert to your calm haven, then take a look at the game rooms we’ve picked out below. Peruse the inspiring photos, and of course let me know if I can help you create the game room of your dreams.
Relaxing Space: Gorgeous Game Rooms
Transitional-Style Game Room: Gorgeous Game Room
Moroccan-Style Billiard Room: Gorgeous Games Rooms
Are you looking to create a game room for your living space? We can help you get started in the right direction. Just contact the Decorative Touch, and we’ll help with the next step.
Photos: HGTV.com
The Round Mirror
/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouchWe found lots of round mirrors, all placed in many different rooms in the house when we searched the Web recently. In the home, the round mirror is almost like eye candy, drawing you closer simply because of its aesthetic. I’m a fan of round mirrors for interior designer because of the clean, simple look of the shape. Round mirrors are a great add to an elegant space. The round mirror is very versatile in every home, whether you place the mirror over a fireplace, in a bathroom, over a bed, a window seat, in a hallway or the living room. The possibilities are unending. And the simple, eye-catching, spherical shape is classic. I’ve placed below a few excellent examples of how the round mirror is being used lovely-looking homes.
The Round Mirror: The Bathroom
The Round Mirror: The Bedroom
The Round Mirror: The Rustic Dining Area
The Round Mirror: The Work Desk
Are you looking to create a personal feel in your home? Visit me at 14111 W 95th St Lenexa, Ks 66215 or call me at 913-219-7333. Talk soon.
Chic Basements
/in In Style, slider, Tips /by decorativetouchBasements can be cozy, chic and captivating as well. Gone are the days where a basement is an at-home, over-sized storage unit. As we rummaged through designer pictures on the Web, we found some photos that are the paradigm of enjoyable basement living. Look through these examples, showing how to take an underused space of your home — the basement — and unveil its potential. These spaces utilize stunning color palettes, cozy furnishings and functional layouts to create the basement of the homeowner’s dream.
This basement radiates warmth from the vibrant red hue on its walls that uses a chili-pepper red glass backsplash. The wide-plank hardwood is a nice complimenting, modern touch.
A neutral palette is the main decor for this multi-functional basement. Here, this basement not only encourages relaxation with the comfortable furniture and media center, but the area also touts a workout zone.
Need a place for your teenagers and their friends to hang and be safe? Then this basement is ideal for you and them.
Reach out to The Decorative Touch, and we can help you transform your basement into a glamorous haven you will enjoy.
Rustic, Traditional, and a Touch of Modern Décor
/in In Style, slider /by decorativetouchGoing Green: Adding Green in Your Home
/in slider, Tips /by decorativetouchDo you want a fresh mix of color and great pattern? Then think about adding the color green as a theme in your home decor. Any upscale, timeless home will embrace the color. You can use the color green in many rooms throughout the house. I’ve collected several gorgeous pictures from interior design blogs that illustrate my point. Hopefully when you finish reading this post, you’ll be consider having me help you go green — literally. Let’s start by looking at the sunny breakfast room, infused with green by using the green chairs.
Breakfast Area: Going Green
And I’ve always loved to use the kitchen island as a way to add a pop of color as you’ll see in my recent blog The Extraordinary Kitchen Island. The green island and green color on the ceiling (another technique I love to incorporate) works well.
Kitchen: Going Green
Finally, this living room is stunning, using the combination green and blue.
Living Room: Going Green
Are you ready to transform your space by infusing the lively color of green? I can help you successfully and tastefully achieve the dynamic look. Just contact The Decorative Touch to get started today.
Photos: House of Turquoise
The Decorative Touch Featured in Kansas City Homes and Gardens Magazine
/in News, Our Projects, slider /by decorativetouchWe are beyond elated to be published in the Jan./Feb. issue of Kansas City Home and Garden. The article is entitled Fit for Family where the editors examine our task of designing the interior of a home adding 5,000 square feet to the already 5,500 square-foot space. The homeowners — who I have had the pleasure of working with a few years before— hired the Decorative Touch to work in tandem with the builder to not only increase living space but also focus on perpetual style that appeals to the family-centered nature of the owners. As the interior designer, I clearly understood the vision for the home, which I reiterated in the article.
It takes a great team to achieve this type of result on a home, from architect and builder to designer and homeowner. I was delighted to be part of the talent that made this all come together. To read the entire article, grab the Jan./Feb. issue of KCH&G, or just click on the screen grab below.
Kansas City Home and Garden: Fit for Family
Photo: Kansas City Home and Garden
Are you looking to establish a new style with your home’s interior design? We can help you get started. Just contact the Decorative Touch, and we’ll help with the next step.