interior design tips: Design Trends 2018
- 02/22/18 02:13 PM
I sat down with my friend and interior designer Deb Bettcher recently to discuss Design Trends in 2018. We had a lively discussion and although the video is a little longer than our usual videos time flew and I did not want to lose the impact. Who knew you needed three levels of lighting, and not to have all your furniture at the same height especially in open plan rooms. I do admit something went wrong towards the end in the editing and voice and picture got out of sync, you may not watch it to that point but I hope you enjoy and … (14 comments)
interior design tips: Face lift your room!
- 04/13/11 12:53 AM
Any time of year can be a great time to spruce up your home - with new colors, new styles, even a few new furniture and accessory pieces to breathe life and energy into a tired old space! Here are a few great ideas - guaranteed to "uplift" any tired room! 1. Lighten and Brighten! Declutter! What a great word! Try clearing your rooms of excessive clutter - even consider downsizing your precious collections. Brighten your floors with a new area rug! Change out your window treatments to lighten your room! Add a few accent pillows to your furniture for a … (5 comments)
interior design tips: Bringing your new floorplan to life
- 04/12/11 01:10 AM
You know the old saying, "measure twice, cut once?" Taking that extra step to make sure your calculations are just right can mean the difference between excitement and disappointment on the day of new furniture delivery. Floor plans to scale are a great "first measure". But the best way to make sure you've checked twice is achieved with the use of a little painter's tape! Taking the dimensions of a piece of furniture and "taping" them out on the floor where you're thinking about placing your new furniture is a great way to bring your floor plan to life! This … (0 comments)
interior design tips: Three Sure Fire Decorating Ideas
- 04/11/11 06:49 AM
My friend Deb Bettcher a local interior designer and owner of the Devon franchise of Decorating Den Interiors is my contributing author today. Thanks Deb great article.
ONE: RAISE THOSE WALLS! If your rooms feature low ceilings, you can definitely fool the eye and add more height to your walls by some clever wall accents. Try selecting a vertical stripe design pattern, perhaps in wall covering or in a painted faux finish. Even a carefully hung asymmetrical picture grouping would add a bit of height to your low ceiling walls and give you the added bonus of creating some exciting … (3 comments)
interior design tips: Creating your personal decorating plan!
- 08/25/09 11:49 PM
Another interior design post from our series by Deborah Bettcher of Decorating Den Interiors A beautiful home doesn't just happen. Good decorating is the result of good planning and should start by developing a comprehensive, detailed decorating plan. What should be included in your decorating plan? Everything that needs to be done, including timing priorities and budget. It's vitally important to write down everything and be as specific as possible. Most people feel they need assistance in creating and implementing their decorating plan. Professional interior decorators have the talent, experience and specialized knowledge to help you pull it all together. They … (1 comments)
interior design tips: Frequently asked decorating questions.
- 08/21/09 02:28 AM
To continue our decorating series. Any ideas what the universal decorating question might be? Well, here it is! "I want to redecorate but need help picking a color/s. I just don't know what color/s to use"! So, here are a few color tips that I hope you find helpful in beginning the color selection process. And, don't forget, a professional decorator can provide you with valuable assistance in making these all important color decisions! Decide on your dominant color. You might want to repeat that color elsewhere - at least once. Use colors unequally for better color proportion and balance. Color-connecting … (0 comments)
interior design tips: Enhance Your Decorating Confidence
- 08/17/09 02:48 AM
Another part of our Decorating Series by Deborah Bettcher of Decorating Den Interiors, contact details at end. I often times here my clients say "I don't know what my style is or what I like - you need to tell me". When this happens, I usually try to help them by asking a few key questions. My clients have also found it helpful to practice a few simple visual exercises that I also recomment to help them identify what they like. And once you know why you like and why, it becomes easier to develop and enhance your own decorating style … (0 comments)
I sat down with my friend and interior designer Deb Bettcher recently to discuss Design Trends in 2018. We had a lively discussion and although the video is a little longer than our usual videos time flew and I did not want to lose the impact.
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