Pantone’s just released its 2012 Fall Color Palette! (Press release) “From love potions and the magical hour of sunset to witches and warlocks, fantasy and illusion are inspiring designers this fall season. With an unexpected mix of darks, brights and neutrals, they cleverly manipulate reality to transport consumers to an enchanting place, free from the […]
No matter who took home an Oscar last night, Clayton Gray Home loves the Oscar Greenroom! Created by interior designer Waldo Fernandez, the Architectural Digest Greenroom is actually decked out in shades of gray. “It’s soft light, so they will feel comfortable and they will look beautiful,” Fernandez said Thursday before the Oscars. “We wanted to […]
We posted this week’s design tips on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. In case you missed them, here is a quick review…plus a few extra photos for added inspiration. Monday’s Tip: Create a sample board when planning a room. A sample board is a collection of fabric scraps, paint chips, finish samples, flooring bits, photos of furnishings that tells the room’s design story. Make it […]
We thought it would be fun to pick our favorite interiors from the Best Picture nominees. Which movie set do you think is oscar worthy? Take a look at the photos below and cast your vote on our Facebook page. Cast your vote on our Facebook page up until Oscar Day , February 26, 2012!
In honor of Mardi Gras, take a look at some stunning examples of classic New Orleans architecture. According to about.com, during the early 1700s, French colonists settled in the Mississippi Valley, especially in Louisiana. They learned building practices from the Caribbean and the West Indies to design practical dwellings for a territory prone to flooding. One example […]
More people work from home these days. And we continue to notice a few “home office” trends that we adore. While each office is different, some elements remain constant. 1) Great lighting — and multiple sources of it. Photo from Houzz 2) Excellent use of vertical space for shelving and storage. 3) Desk placement in front of a bookcase […]
Happy Presidents Day! In honor of our past, present and future Presidents, our blog post is about the Campaign Desk. Not campaign as in elections or politics. Campaign Desk…as in furniture. According to wikipedia “a campaign desk is an antique desk of normal size which was used by officers and their staffs in rear areas during a military campaign. The campaign […]
We recently posted design tips (from a few of our favorite decorating resources) on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. In case you missed them, here is a quick review…plus a few extra photos for added inspiration. Tip#1: Establish an entryway with a chest and a chair placed near the door. (Domino: The Book of Decorating. Photos from Pinterest.) Tip#2: Use a barn […]
(www.trinaturk.com) “Trina Turk considers herself lucky on two counts. First because she knew at a fairly young age what she wanted to do when she grew up – to design clothing professionally and second, because she is succeeding at doing it and has successfully evolved what began as a women’s contemporary clothing line into a mini lifestyle brand. Born […]
Moss is back. And we are not referring to Kate. According to gardendesign.com, moss was “a fad in the late 19th century, when newly discovered plants were being carried across the globe, and Victorian gardeners and armchair horticulturalists enjoyed domestic dalliances by cultivating mosses in terrariums and mosseries. When the craze abated, though, mosses were more […]