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Online Living Room Design Plan

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

Jonathan Adler

Recently an online client wrote and asked if I could help her with a design plan for her living room working with a color palette she fell in love with. She found this combination at designseeds.com :

Italian Colors

I also love these colors! So pretty. I found a couple pillows at crateandbarrel.com and here and there online that I sent her. I wanted to see which see loved best to get a better sense of her style:

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And the winner for favorite pillow:

She had a white sofa (easy to work with!) and this is the design plan I presented her:

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She was very happy with everything and is going to purchase the items over time. I just wanted to share with you!

Have a great weekend my friends!

If you need help decorating your home, contact me today.

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It’s All in the Details Baby!

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Jonathan Adler

What makes a home happy? I think it is the little details you add (or take away) from the room to make it special and yours.

Paying attention to the little things, such as switch plates:

Look at that! Please learn from me. Paint those switch plates the same color as wall or they will stick out like a sore thumb.

Lampshades: Time to update them? Just carry them to the store with you to be sure you get the right fit. Take a look at yours- are they straight with the seam in the back? Little details.

Steven Gambrel

Is your art work hung correctly? For height, I usually bring in down three inches from where I think it would be right. Works every time. What is wrong with these pictures?

If you have a pair or set of prints, bring them together with only 2” apart to make them more of a statement.

Did you know you are supposed to have a black object in every room? By adding a black element such as a black box, a black picture frame or other black accent, you clarify and enhance all the other colors in the room.

Another detail we should all be aware of is having a place to rest your eyes in the room. You should leave some empty wall space so your eyes are not overloaded! I also follow the design rule that states that any wall less than 36” wide should be left empty to avoid looking cluttered. That especially goes for between the windows!

Flowers! I know, I know but they make such a big impact on detail!

And my favorite ‘detail’ that I always am sure to include? At least one item per room that you love, vintage or new, quirky or silly, that makes you smile when you look at it. That is what makes a home happy!

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It’s all in the details my friends! ( see in the picture above how I forgot another detail? Can you guess what it is?) Comments?

If you need help making your home happy, contact me today!

Beautiful Extraordinary Chandeliers

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Are you in the market for a new chandelier? Why not make it the focal point of the room? Look at these gorgeous, sometimes unusual, lighting masterpieces:

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The Turquoise Empire Chandelier is by Marjorie Skouras.

Designer Tom Stringer gave the above antique chandelier a makeover with white paint.

Niermann Weeks Avignon chandelier

Ashley Whittaker

Iron chandelier from Dennis & Leen

The above chandelier is actually a vintage hanging lamp that is made from circles of stainless steel and frosted glass by designer Michael Berman.

A black and glass chandelier from France.

Designed by Myra Hoefer, this modern dining room features the Zettel’z 5 chandelier by Ingo Maurer, which is made of love letters on Japanese paper.

Meg Braff Asian Design

Barbie’s Malibu Dream Home Jonathan Adler

This beautiful chandelier, coated completely in blue and green Swarovski crystals is offered by Lizard Brooch Chandeliers. These custom made chandeliers are priced and available upon request.

If you could afford to buy any of these chandeliers, which would be your favorite?

Elle Decor

Just making sure you were paying attention! This was a marketing strategy recently used by a new bike shop owner in Germany. Doesn’t that look so cool?

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Which Color to Instantly Update a Room?

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

In researching and writing my blog for the past year and a half now, I have seen a lot of beautiful rooms. It is amazing to have seen, and continue to see, so many different trends that just seem to come and go.

Jamie Drake

One color that I have noticed, that when introduced in a room, it seems to invoke instant happiness. Can you guess by these photos which color that might be?

Jamie Drake

It is the color apple green. A nature inspired, neutral color. Don’t you think that it just infuses freshness and life?

Jamie Drake

When I picture apple green, this is what I think of:

Apple Green

A fresh clean green. Green is such a great neutral that works with so many colors (just look outside! Actually do not look now if you are in the NE, it is all white!). But take a look at this bright green apple color and notice how it just seems to “sing” in the room. Marshall Watson

Looking for ways to use some of this green in your home? Accessories are a great way to bring in new color without spending a lot. Below are a few great accessory pieces I found at Crate&Barrel online that will instantly bring some color into your home.

I WANT this little vase for me!

I just love it! I wish it came in a set or with a coordinating bowl because it is only 5 1/2 inches high. You can also use a glass bowl or vase filled with limes to instantly add a splash of green into your kitchen. Use the inspiration from my previous blog “Easy Decorating With My Favorite Books” and use green book jacket covers as your accents. Anything from pillows, vases, paintings, or soft throws can instantly add that beautiful apple green color to any room of your choice.