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Design Undefined – Area Rugs
Do you wonder where to start with area rugs? I absolutely love area rugs and here is why, they are the starting point for many great designs. And yes they should be the largest item in the room. We do not want to have a coaster for the cocktail table we want a grounding point that will encompass the room.
Area rugs are not just for living rooms or great rooms. They area great in bedrooms, outdoor patios, dining rooms, dens and kitchens. Really area rugs are great for anywhere that you have furniture.
How do we know which area rugs is going to work best? We listen to our clients to get to know their lifestyle, likes and wants. Then we select the right one for them. We have tons of styles in our showroom but we also have many sources for when we don’t have the perfect one on hand.
Looking for the perfect area rug for your home? We would love to help! Give us a call or if you are in the Tampa area come stop in!
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Industrial Revolution and Design
You would have to be under a rock to not know that industrial design has been all over. We have seen companies that were traditionally anything but industrial in style jump onto the industrial design band wagon. But let’s take a look back to where it started and give a nod to the company that started the whole industrial revolution in home furnishings. I’m talking about Golden Oldies and Go Home Ltd. 40 years ago was the founding of Golden Oldies and the start of re-purposing and the making metal, vintage and distressed the hottest trends out there.
Are you in love? We are and have been loving the great items that Go Home Ltd has been bringing to the market. We can’y wait to put these pieces in your home!
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Design Undefined
Have you seen the Huge Announcement? Our Design Undefined segment is running every week on ABC’s Morning Blend Tampa Bay. So if you missed them I am going to put them up for everyone to see. We are talking lighting here in this segment. Do you have the right lighting for your home?
Here are some tips on storage for your home.
Do you have flowers or greenery in your home? Are you sure you know how to use it and clean it? Let us explain when to us fake flowers and when to have real.
Keep checking us out for more great tips for you home and how we work as designers! And if you are in Florida check it out during Morning Blend! Thank you ABC for this great platform to talk about design!
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Fall Decorating
So excited that the series Design Undefined has started to air with ABC. We started the series with tips on how to decorate for fall. I think this can be hard because there is the thought that fall decor has to be covered in pumpkins and leaves. That is not the case we can decorate for fall with classic elegance. Here are my tips for getting your home ready for fall.
So have fun but remember you probably have lots of elements at home that you can easily change up to give your home the fall feel.
Want our help? We are happy to come out and accessorize for you!
We are so happy to announce that today was the first short segment of Design Undefined.
The is a TV series we are doing with ABC’s Morning Blend Tampa Bay. It is airing every Monday and Tuesday at 10am. If you are in Florida and on the West coast you can watch it at 10am. Not in Florida we will be posting the segments after they air here and on our website and social media.
This morning we talked about how to incorporate a fall feeling to your home in simple elegant ways. We started with tips on fall floral arrangements.
Tune in tomorrow to see more fall tips!
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Now is the Time
As many of you that have followed my blog over the years know we are coming up on Furniture Fashion Week. So, what does that mean to you? It means that there are some really great deals right now on items that will be cut from the current lines. So I thought I would share some of the amazing items that I am seeing at fantastic prices and won’t be around for long.
Ottomans and benches made from beautiful rugs. These are just a couple of the options.
Hand knotted rugs make great ottomans and benches.
Have been looking for poufs? There are tons of options for poufs that will not be available after October.
How about rugs? Everything from hand knotted to tufted to woven are available now at some amazing prices.
Accent,entry, and sofa tables are also making their ways onto the discontinued lists. But you have to act quickly as some of these are only available in small amounts.
Lighting options range from chandeliers to floor lamps to sconces and table lamps. You also may want to think about jumping on ones that are going away as the price may increase come October.
In fact, if you were thinking about changing up your furnishings now is the best time. You will be able to take advantage of the sale items and on new items you will get the lower prices before they get their market increases. And even better if you start now you can get it done for the holidays. Yes I said it, it’s August and if you want new furniture for the holidays it is time to order!
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Colorful Kitchens
We have been seeing white kitchens for quite a while now. I have been saying all year that color needs to be added to the white kitchen. Don’t get me wrong an all white kitchen can be beautiful but when we see it everywhere it can become typical. So I thought I would show some of the new colors that have been coming out in cabinetry. The first is the blue cabinet. A little sneak peek into the upcoming market, navy and royal blue are going to be huge! So get ready to fall in love with blue all over again. Here are some kitchens that have already jumped on the blue train.
These blues can go modern or traditional all it takes is a little risk to create a beautiful wow. We are also seeing the softer side of blue with these aqua or spa blue colors.
This softer look is perfect for beach houses and fun cottage styles. Don’t forget the “painted ladies” houses, these three story Victorians go hand in hand with colorful kitchens.
You can combine colors. Go bold with yellows and peacock blues.
The only rule is to have fun and follow your own personal style. Don’t hide your colorful soul. Talk to a designer as most of these colors are not available through standard cabinetry companies and create the kitchen of your dreams. And of course feel free to give us a call at Artful Conceptions so we can help you to “love the space you’re in!”
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Wallpaper – Not Your Grandma’s
In a continuation of the segments that I did on ABC here is the segment on wallpaper. It is so important that we get the old idea of wallpaper out of our heads. These wallpapers are nothing like the ones we grew up with. I am so in love with what we can do to change the entire feel of a space with these amazing products.
Love what you see? Let us help you to incorporate these great products into your home.
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Furniture and Design
The most recent segment that we did with ABC’s Morning Blend is about design and furniture. Using an interior designer should not be a scary or intimidating it should be all about you. So we decided to talk about some of the myths and help our viewers to learn a little more about how the process works.
I love our design boards and how they allow me to give our clients a view into what their space will look like. I always include the floor plan as to how everything will layout, and I love to add a rendering to complete the vision. I still do all of my renderings by hand as I feel that they add a more personal touch as opposed to the computer generated version. I also include as many of the fabric and rug samples as possible while also using pictures of the items they will be on. And to complete the look a few of the accessories that I will be bringing into the space on install day. I love seeing my clients faces when they realize that hiring a designer was the best idea because not only are we saving them time and money but we get them!
Let us help you to design your space so that you can “love the space you’re in!”
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Let’s Talk Fabric
I have been very lucky to have been able to do recent segments on ABC’s Morning Blend. We have been talking about all different elements that go into the design process so I thought I would share with everyone the video from when we were talking about fabric and the different kinds that are available.
Don’t know what works best for you and your space? Give us a call, text or email, we would love to help you to “love the space you’re in!”
Wallpaper has grown and changed over the years. The materials used are different, textures are gallore and they are like pieces of art. So I thought I would show you some of my favorites.
Art do your walls
Moroccan style
Watercolor design
Seagrass
Printed seagrass
Wall art
Seagrass with metallics
Elegant design
Style and texture
Wallpaper can be scary because there has been so much bad press about installation and removal. But here is the thing, what you can do with wallpaper you simply can’t do with paint, for a reasonable price. Look how these spaces just dazzle with wallpaper.
Old world meets new world
Tile mosaic wallpaper
Details details
Works of art
What amazing depth and style that these papers add! So when you want to transform your space think wallpaper. Want to see more? Check us out on ABC’s Morning Blend Tampa Bay Monday at 10am. And remember it’s not your Grandma’s wallpaper!
Since it is summer time and we all want to be living outside, in amazing weather I thought we would talk outdoor furniture. So what are the major things that everyone wants outside, a place to sit and enjoy company of just a great evening/day with the family. So here are some of my favorite pieces for outdoor summer living. And if you live in Florida like I do these pieces get to be used all year round.
Notice it is all about the spa like style. It is about relaxing and enjoying the space comfortably. It doesn’t mean it has to be boring but serene is a wonderful thing. Don’t for get to add some fire or water features. These great fire pits and fountains are a great way to add elements to your back yard.
Don’t forget about dining, lighting and accessories. Outside is just as much a space to be designing as inside.
And Rugs are absolutely essential to creating that space that is going to give you a hug.
It’s time to be living outdoors. Not sure how to make it work in your home? Let us help you to create a space that you will love all year round whether you live in Florida or anywhere else in the world. And don’t forget to have fun!
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