Color Tips & Trick

Creating a beautiful room involves many different elements: color, creativity, placement, furniture and accessorizing. One of the most important and intimidating is the process of color. Many of my clients will fall back to neutral beiges, which may result in a room feeling half done (when done correctly can be very soothing). Working with a certified "Color With No Regrets" specialist can help take the guess work out of the process, resulting in a beautiful room.

Here are just a few tips to consider when choosing color:

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1. Keeping the wall and floor color in similar tone will make the room appear larger.

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2. Lighting makes a huge impact in a room. Will you be using incandescent, LED, or florescent? Each gives off its own effect.

                         

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4. Using color at least 3 times and in 3 different zones will create interest and movement in a room.

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5. Ceilings are a great area for adding interest to a room.

These are just some of the things to consider when decorating a room. As a certified color specialist, I have seen rooms that would have otherwise been beautiful, fail due to the fact they chose the wrong color. Don't make that mistake!! Hiring a color specialist is pennies on the dollar, when you consider what the labor and paint will cost you!!

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The Art of Accessorizing

The appeal of a beautiful room has many aspects, physically, visually, and emotionally. Every room needs careful attention, from floor to ceiling. Each step builds upon the next. Careful consideration must be taken when accessorizing and creating a room. Keep in mind the style and "feel" you are trying to create. What story are you trying to convey?

Here are just some things to consider:

1.  Create interest by using unexpected art for accessorizing.

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2. Shop at many different stores. This will help create a room that does not appear to be from a "Rooms to Go" catalog.

3. When decorating, odd numbers work best.

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4. Placing a mirror over a mantel will only reflect the floor, so don't do it!

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5. Use old windows, textiles, etc to create unique displays.

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6. Create your own art or accessories.

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7. Hire a professional. They're not as expensive as you think and you will have a one-of-a kind room.

Whatever you do, have fun doing it. The key is to use art and accessories that feel personal and reflect your taste!

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Home Decor Rules of Placement

Ever wanted to know the guidelines to where things should go as for as home decor in your house? How high should I hang my wall art? How many inches away from the table should my chandelier be? Well this checklist should help resolve your dilemma.   

• The perfect viewing height for wall art is 60"center, from the floor.
• The perfect amount of space between wall art  and top of mantle is 7".
• The ideal height to hang your flat screen TV is eye level when you're in the viewing position. The ideal viewing distance is 1 1/2 times the size of your flat screen TV.
• A bench at the foot of the bed should be no less the 2" shorter then the mattress width.
• Keep a minimum of 15" between coffee tables and sofa
• Don't use end tables lower then 30". The lamps will be much better and the proportion is better.
• There should be a minimum of 36" of space around your dining table to allow better flow and use.
• Light switches should be 36" above the floor and 1 1/2" - 2" off the side. This way they are out of the way of wall art and door casing.
• The optimal height for a coffee table is 18" to 20".
• Typical scone height for a bathroom is 66" above the finish floor to the center of the fixture.
• A 36" rectangular table is ideal width. It allows for conversation to the left , right, and most importantly across.
• Typically an Island should be no more the 8' long by 5' wide. Anything bigger will make it harder to clean and look to huge.
• Keep you sofa at 6'6" to 7' long. Any smaller and they look dwarf, any larger and they look like an airport lounge.
• Lighting. Multiply length x width, then multiply 1.5 = amount of wattage needed.
• Kitchen lighting. Multiply length x width, then multiply 2.5 = amount of wattage needed.
• Chandelier for rooms. Add length plus width to get the width of the chandelier, ex 16'x20' room use 36" chandelier. 
• Chandelier over table should be 30" - 34" from table top. And half the width of the table. A 48" table, use 24" width chandelier.

When it's all said and done, rules are sometimes meant to be broken! So if you think it looks and works better a certain way, then by all means go for it!!

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Halloween decorating Tips!

Halloween is just around the corner. It's one of my favorite holiday of the season. I love to decorate for Halloween. There is so much out there to choose!! One of the easiest way to decorate is by layering. It can take your decor to whole new level. It's simply. Here's how to do it.

Start with your favorite decor. I found these metal pumpkins at HomeGoods last year.

I brought some small-to-medium size pine cones from Michael's. You can purchase them at any local craft store.

These items come wrapped in a bunch. Very inexpensive. I took them apart and used florists tape to bind and secure them into smaller bunches.

I also purchased these as well. Different shapes and sizes. That will give it depth and interest.

These leaves actually came in a vine. I took them apart. Easy enough to do.

Next step is to layer them. First the leaves. I like to leave enough room so you can see them once I put my items on top.

Then come the pumpkins. You can chose any shape and size. Play with it until you get the right combination that you are pleased with.

Add the pine cones in different shapes and sizes.

Viola! The finished product!! You can add interest into an otherwise plain arrangement. Layering adds texture and depth to any center piece. 

It works well with any decor you may have, for any holiday or special occasion. As you can see I added even more layers in this arrangement. Let your imagination run free! You'll be amazed at the results!!

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Long Island Treasures

Who doesn't enjoy a glass of wine every so often? How about this beautiful weather we've been having? Put the two of them together, and you have the perfect combination! Living on Long Island gives you the best of both!!

Enjoying this beautiful day out eastern Long Island.

Enjoying a nice glass of wine!

The Hidden Vineyard out in Calverton NY.

Straight from the barrels.

 You don't need to go very far, if you live on the Island. Take a ride out east and enjoy the wine, scenery and the company of good friends.

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Tufted anyone?

Have you noticed lately everything is tufted? Don't get me wrong, I love the tufted look. In fact, my sofa is tufted. But have you every noticed that when a trend becomes popular, it's everywhere?!! Recently I was in Macy's and noticed all the furniture that was tufted.

Tufted headboard with tufted ottoman

Leather tufted sofa

Sectional leather tufted sofa

This one is only tufted on the back and not on the seating area.

Tufted sofas has been around since the mid-18th century. Doesn't look like it's going away any time soon. It comes in all different fabric and shape. One thing is for sure, it's very popular. Tufted anyone?!!

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Don't pass on damage pieces!!

How many times how you been in stores and have seen something marked down because it's damaged? Do you walk away from it? Yes? Well don't. Sometimes they are easy fixes and you can save a tremendous amount of money!

I recently was in Pier One, one of my favorite store, and saw this gem, a buffet. It was damaged and marked down to $417.99. Originally priced at $599.95. I got it marked down to $399.99. And I had a coupon for 20% off! It cost me $325 when it was all said and done!!

Then I got to work fixing the damage. Wasn't that hard. This is what I did.

Here is the piece I mentioned. 

That was the original price.

As you can see, it's damaged!

First I tried Old English. 

Didn't work. I can still see it.

Then I tried  Mini Wax Wood Finish stain maker. Not so good either!!

Finally I tried my preferred method (always works for me)

Mixing paint to get the right color and then applying it.

So much better!! Can hardly see it!!

Perfect!! So the next time you see a damaged item, think to yourself, "Can I fix it? Is it a simple fix?" If the answer is yes, then go for it!!

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