Yesterday a client e-mailed me about some colors she had chosen. I favor, Sherwin Williams paint as I have used it forever. Her painter also likes to use those paints. I didn't have my fan deck with me, so today, I ran to Sherwin Williams and picked out her colors. Too late, her painter started painting the bedroom and she about freaked, it looked neon. Some colors do that. When I saw the chip, I knew she would hate it. She now choose a beige color.
Sometimes it is good to seek help. then a mistake is harder to make. As designers or decorators, we are not mistake proof. Things happen. I love to read what all the different designers say about what they are doing. Only once in my life did I have free reign. It turned out glorious, but that is not the norm. Most of the time, you guide clients.
Some designers love texture and color so much, they develop a "More is More" attitude. the more of anything you use, the more you like it. Again, this is a matter of preference.
We've been talking about foyers. The foyer should be an inviting beginning to your home. I agree, but I believe the entrance should be the inviting thing to your home. Porches are becoming so important in homes today. Pay attention to the front entrance leading to the foyer. Outdoor areas can have some furniture, hanging lanterns, flower pot gardens, even today, programmable candles. I just bought one and am going to try it out.
Inside, minor things such as pictures, mirrors, faux painting, wallpaper ( this used to be the thing to do, and is now the thing to do), area rugs, light fixtures, and ceiling trims or moldings can change an area very quickly. My favorite is crown moldings. They are expensive but add that elegant, important look to any room.
Dark colors make a wall recede. sometimes that is great in a foyer, if you want to push back a wall. They are not a lived in room, they are an entrance. Make it smashing. Large pattern wallpaper can make the area look grand, making it look finished without anything else needed. I love mirrors o dark areas or bright paintings.
Title: Bromeliads
Size: Unframed 22' ht. x 15" w.
Price $450.00
Original Watercolor
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A painting like this in the foyer as colorful as it is, is a real attention getter. The dark background, sets up the color. I will take it out of the gallery and have it framed and put into the foyer, for you to see. Who knows, I may love it there. Perhaps I should start a "Rent a Painting".
A funny thing happened this morning as I was reading an older issue of Better Homes and Gardens. It talked about " if you love it, you will find a place to use it". Almost my motto, "If you love it, buy it". I always find a place somewhere for it.
Lately, I have been moving things around and came across a few things that I even forgot I had. These wonderful little fish carved out of teak. I bought them probably 20 or so years ago. Now they look darling outside on a table, next to my programmable candle.
I would like to develop a technique to make my acrylic paintings work outside on my lanai. I found a beautiful art deco green leaf at a resale shop. It is the same type as some Florida leaves. I want to paint a picture of these and use it with the dish outside on the lanai, over the grill. I am messing around with some things. Will let you know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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