My Thoughts On Color, News & Exciting Rugs

Three Topics:

• Color Quiz
• Talking Trends & Color In September
• Surya Rugs Are Cool

Color Quiz

I don't have much time these days to work on my blog as I would like. I wish mine could be as amazing as others that I have found. But alas, it is not to be right now. So when clients and friends tell me about things of interest or something that moves them, I can't wait to post it so anyone who reads this little blog can enjoy it too. Yesterday I received an e-mail from Brian, a very cool and savvy homeowner who has been enthusiastically working on his 1875 remodel (can you believe it!). He sent me a fun color test called The Color Sense Game by Pittsburgh Paints. I took the test and thought it did a good job of figuring me out. Didn't take long so TRY IT!
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Talking Trends & Color In September

September will be interesting in the world of interior design. Color Trends for 2010, upcoming home design trends, and new products will be discussed by the gurus at the Las Vegas Market. I look forward to hearing about it. I have my ideas about what is up and coming in trends and color but so excited to find out!
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Surya Rugs Are Cool



Loving the new lines of Surya rug collections. Large print is HOT and bold colors bring the floor alive! They even make throw pillows, throws and art work that coordinate with most of them.






Decadently Yours,
Shoshana

Retro Glamour In Progress

I have been working with a very hip, very lovely couple in Easton, PA, designing their newly constructed town house with a living room ceiling that soars, and windows that are twelve feet high. It is an awesome space. We are using the color combinations below as our guide, adding in pieces that are retro and contemporary. The turquoise fabric sample you see will become long pleated drapes hanging against creamy white walls. We will incorporate 2 funky shaped arm chairs upholstered in the textured fabric to the left, and add a lounging chaise that will be covered in this cool silver silky fabric with pale blue veins. There will be a scrumptious off white shag underfoot in the living room, and to ground the dining room, we will use a zebra stripe. Lighting will be large and it will sparkle. I will keep you posted on the rooms progress.
I found these lights on line and heart them. They are part of the Fetish collection by Varaluz. Not outrageously priced at all. I can see them in any room in the house, including the bathroom-Fun!

Two more stunners from Varaluz! A mirrored mosaic pendant & pinwheel of twisted aluminum ribbons pendant. I have to find a way to use them all :)

Kids Homework Room

I am very excited this morning! I am going to present my newest room re-design to my client. This is my favorite part. It is also the most nervous part. I worked very hard to make this space, a home office for three young girls, functional (to do homework, read and have some fun). The most important thing was to give them each a sense of individuality and a little lot in the room to claim as their own. Yet tie the room together so it flows well. This was a bit of a challenge considering the moderate size, the floor vents, and two doors. I also incorporated a storage cubby for coats, shoes and backpacks per the momma's wish. I will tell you how it went and, if all goes well, show photos of the AFTER. In the meantime please enjoy this clean budget friendly presentation board.

Below is a close up of two walls in the room where the 3 girls will do homework. I positioned two of the desks on the same wall then, for privacey, added a curtain btwn them. I used 3 colors in the room, each girls' favorite. I wanted to give them a place to sit back and relax, and chose a chaise over a sofa which would have taken up too much needed space.

Cubicles and Home Offices

I have been doing research on another home office project I recently began. This one is for three sisters ranging in age from six to twelve. It will be their homework and craft hub. This has me thinking about my own home office. I twittered late last night about adding zebra stripes to one wall in my all white space. I confess that i was pretty high on chocolate cake at the time, but I may still do it. We should all be able to take on creative control in our offices don't you think? One employer, the Balcom Agency, a full-service Advertising & Public Relations agency in Fort Worth TX does just that. They have allowed their employees to turn their cubicles into personal inspirational cocoons. Check out this fab magenta and zebra stripe one:

And check out more cubicles here. What is your idea of a fun and functional office? Below are some home offices that have ageless charm and oh how I wish corporate offices could look like:

Designer: Jamie Drake Featured in: The House that Hollywood Built

Designer: Nate Berkus Featured in: Honor Guard
ELLE DECOR, September 2008

Designer: Lili Abir Regen Featured in: Country Chic
ELLE DECOR, October 2008

Designer: Ray Booth and John Shea
Featured in: Swept Away ELLE DECOR, September 2007

Designer: Wendell Burnette
Featured in: Metal House on the Prairie Metropolitan Home, June 2008

This is a very thought out closet office that rocks - office. To make it work, the clutter is kept to a minimum and the color palette as well. Organization is KEY.