Last month in Design 101 we discussed how repeating similar colors throughout the home helps create a home that has a nice sense of flow and cohesiveness. The principle of repeating colors also pertains to decorating a room. If you use a color once in a room be sure to use it at least one or …
Design 101-Flow Pt.2 & Color Repetition
Last month we discussed the design element of flow as it pertains to the functional flow of a space. In this month’s Design 101 we will explore flow with an emphasis on aesthetic flow, or in other words, how easily the eye can move throughout a space. Good flow allows the eye to move effortlessly. Not …
Abstract Art in Traditional Design
A current trend I’m seeing these days is abstract canvas art. Abstract canvas art is not new on the scene for design styles such as modern and eclectic but I have been surprised at how common it has become in the traditional decorating arena. What comes to mind when I think of traditional artwork is a very orderly print in a nice …
Design 101- Flow (Pt. 1)
My goal is to do Design 101 posts monthly. It’s hard for me to believe that it’s already been a month since I wrote the first Design 101 post on Layers! Time flies when you’re having fun. So when people talk about flow in design they are referring to two aspects of the word. First, the functionality …
25 Stylish, Budget-Friendly Chairs
It used to be that a family room was made up of a sofa, a loveseat, and a BIG comfy chair. I’ve noticed that there are a lot more recliners and oversized chairs on Craigslist these days and an abundance of smaller, matching, streamlined accent chairs in the magazines. A strange coincidence or a sign of the times? …
Design 101- Layers
Once upon a time I only knew of the term layers as a really cute way women get their hair done. source Since, I’ve discovered layers to be a very important design element in creating a beautiful, eye-pleasing, inviting roomscape (haha spellcheck thought I meant to write rooms ape, because that makes much SO more sense …