Neutral, not boring!

Who says a neutral room has to be boring? We used a neutral palette with a pop of deep teal in this recently completed room, and it's anything but boring!

Tips for amping up your neutral rooms:

• Texture is key in a neutral room. Items such as the woven abaca ottomans, the horn lamp on the console, and the woven wood shades on the windows in the Living Room above add interest, without adding any additional color.


• Use your fabrics as the inspiration for your paint colors to give a cohesive look.


• Layers of lighting make all the difference. Notice how the sconces flanking the fireplace enhance it, and how the light of the floor lamp next to the sectional draws your eye across the room - all without the use of color!

Happy Earth Day!

Some fun Earth Day facts:

• The population of the world grows by 211,000 people every day. To put it in perspective...that's a new Akron, OH each day.


• 40,000 acres of land will be converted to desert (about the size of Boise, ID).


• Recycling 1 aluminum can saves enough energy to watch TV for 3 hours.


• Recycling 1 glass bottle is enough to light a traditional bulb for 4 hours!


• April 22nd is the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemishpere and Fall in the Southern Hemisphere. So that's why this date was chosen for Earth Day!


• Only 11% of the Earth's surface is used to grow food.


• In 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park.


• Recycling every newspaper would save 250 million trees per year. Sadly, only 25% of Americans choose to recycle theirs.


• The average individual throws away 4 pounds of garbage each and every day.


• Every year, Americans toss out 16 million diapers, 1.6 billion pens, 220 million car tires, and enough aluminum to rebuild the US commercial air fleet 4 times over.

Makes you think doesn't it?

Lofty Goals

What is the best way to approach decorating small spaces?

In small spaces, every inch counts – so attention to detail is a must! By utilizing the following tips, you can maximize the amount of space you have.

1. Each furniture piece needs to serve more than one purpose. For example, an antique chest can be used as both a nightstand AND to store extra bedding.

2. Use a few large, interesting pieces, instead of many small items to keep the room feeling open and uncluttered.

3. A large framed mirror can add sparkle and visual interest, as well as help to extend the space.

4. Consider making use of your vertical/wall space. Wall-mounted shelving can provide extra storage for books, while still allowing the floor area below to be utilized.

5. A wall-mounted TV will eliminate the need for a bulky armoire.

Have a troubling small space? We can help!