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E-Decorators, new look without a high cost of decorator

Posted on March 30, 2016 | Leave a comment

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The concept: a virtual service that democratizes home decorating and beautifies the world, one middle-class living room at a time.

Here’s how it works: Choose a package of services from one of several cyber-savvy design companies. Average prices range from $200 to $700 (although one “mini package” from e-decorator Havenly rings in at $79). Next, take an online quiz designed to reveal your style personality. Then upload digital images and measurements of your space to the website.

You’re then matched with a designer or short list of designers who suit your style. Communication is done through e-mail, Pinterest, phone calls, Skype or direct messaging. Designers never step foot in the room. Virtual concept or mood boards are delivered for review and revision. For the finale, you receive a final room design and layout along with a personalized shopping list. Who does the ordering and shipping depends on the company and the package, but for the most part, you’re on your own when it comes to installation.

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2016 Decorating Trends for Spring

Posted on March 11, 2016 | Leave a comment

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For some people, spring cleaning entails not much more than a good shake of the carpets. For others, it’s an excuse to update room décor. Here’s a sampling of this season’s new palettes, patterns and styles:

Colors

Neither boring nor drab, new neutrals are about bringing home a sense of calm and comfort. Some pastels are chalkier, like sorbet that’s been given a whisk of cream. Then there are the organic hues of earth, sky and water.

We see neutrals most often in minimalist décor, like an unglazed, branch-shaped pitcher at CB2 the color of a stormy sea or Ikea’s trim Mostorp media unit in a soft, rosy hue. Even Le Creuset is offering its signature cast ironware in pale pink and lemon.

Interior Design Trends for 2017

Posted on March 10, 2016 | 1 comment

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WHAT’S IN

1. Terracotta

Warm materials such as terracotta tiles will replace currently popular cool and white tones.

“Unlike in the 80s, they aren’t used as border tiles. Instead they will have a natural matte finish and be used as feature walls in bathrooms or for cladding fireplaces,” says Lauren Macer.

“I think that by avoiding terracotta tiles that are too rustic and keeping with a matte finish, this trend could add character and warmth to interiors again.”

2. Cork

Not only is cork a stylish material idea that adds warmth and texture to spaces, it’s also ideal for absorbing noise in our increasingly large, open plan homes.

“It’s used in coffee table bases in combination with stone tops, and as solid cork stool or side table,” Macer says.

“I predict cork could be used to clad entire walls in the home office and used to pin notes to.”

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