Page 12 - Fashion issue

Beautify Your Whether you’re remodeling or rearranging your furniture decide ahead

of time what’s most important to you. Each situation may be different
but I promise you the process is the same.
Surroundings 1. Prioritize what you want to change. Start with whatever is most
important to you. Be honest with yourself & don’t take on too much at
one time. Ex: Start with one room.
2. Set a deadline to Start & Stop your Project. This will get you
moving and out of overwhelm and on your way. You can always
extend the date, but be sure to schedule a start date.
3. Decide on a Direction, Theme, or Color way. Create a plan that
By Kathy Mays, Interior Designer flows with the rest of the room, space, home or office. This holds true
for any project, including redesign.
Cushions, Pillows, Rugs & Panels 4. Create a Realistic Budget. If you are remodeling do your home-
Warm weather is here and living in San Diego means summertime work. To start, get 3 estimates to compare what Contractor / Designer
visitors! Are you ready to spruce up your home? If so, then start to suits both your budget and style best.
think about changing out accessories like cushions, pillows, rugs and 5. Don’t Wait, Don’t Vacillate. Give yourself 3 options to choose
panels. These are all great items that can refresh and renew your from. Be sure to include 1 idea that you’re pretty certain you’ll toss out.
home in, inexpensive and delightful ways. This makes the elimination process that much easier. Now you only
have to choose between 2 out of the 3 choices.
• Think Bright Colors, Textures and Patterns When You Spruce Up For 6. Take Action! This is by far my best advice. Many people are
Summer. afraid of making the wrong decision. Follow your instinct, you may not
• Recover, Reupholster or Simply, Add New Cushions to Your Dining make a prize winning decision, but you will decide on something you
and Outdoor Chairs. feel suits you and your style. At the end of the day that is what really
• Roll up Dark Heavy Area Rugs from Fall & Rollout Fresh Light Crisp matters and you’re one step closer in making your home your own!
Colors of Summer.
• Add Different Pillows Sizes & Shapes with Color to Give your Sofa How to Shop for Accessories for your Home
Dimension & Style. When shopping for new accessories for your home, it’s important to
• Consider Adding Lightweight Sheers or Panels over existing Shutters keep in mind color and proportion, balance, harmony & style. It’s even
or Blinds. better if you take a picture with you. Make it easy on yourself and fol-
low these 5 simple style solutions.
Quick changes like these can make your home feel instantly lighter, 1. Create a color palette. Look at the colors in the room. Build your
brighter and more current. So put away last season’s dark colors and palette around the most dominate colors unless of course the room is
brighten up your home with the fresh new crisp, clean colors of monochromatic. Then you will want to add contrasting colors to give
Summer! the room a pop of color. This will add life to the space.
2. Take something with colors of the Room with you to shop. If
Good Interior Design is a Process you’re looking for accessories for your living or family room, take a
In almost everything we do there is a process. The same holds true throw pillow from the sofa with you. This is a good item to carry along
12 with good Interior Design. If you want to start a project of your own because it’s usually small and it will normally have the colors that
and are not sure where to start, follow these 6 simple suggestions match the sofa already in it. If it doesn’t you may want to consider
to help you break it down and break through from your concept to shopping for new throw pillows to tie the two together.
completion. 3. Purchase accessories with intention. All too often I see lots of
little “dust collector” items on a fireplace
mantle. Visually, everything on the mantle
now looks very small and cluttered. Take
the proportion of the accessory size in
account to the size you are placing the
item on. Size does matter and lastly
remember less is more when it comes to
your mantle. Be sure to purchase what
you purchase with intention.
4. Choose items that make a state-
ment. Whether you choose a single
item or a collection, choose an item that
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well together in a collection or group. This
can be done seasonally and add variety
to your home.
5. Trust your fashion style. As an Inte-
rior Designer and former Image Consul-
Natural Stone. Glass Tile. Porcelain. Mosaic. Granite tant, I’ve found that your fashion style di-
rectly correlates to your home style. Ask
yourself what is my fashion style? Are you
casual, contemporary, classic, eclectic,
romantic or a combination of a couple?
Now, look around at your furniture and
furnishings. Begin to notice many of the
same colors, patterns and textures are
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yourself most comfortable wearing and
living in your own style. This is a simple
yet effective way to be true to yourself,
shop with confidence and in your own
personal style!

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