–Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn set the standard in terms of resources available to the general public.
–1stDibs.com –Shop owners across the country show some of their pieces there. The best part: Even though they may list prices, you can usually contact the retailer and negotiate.
–The Roundtop Antique Fair – Twice a year in spring and fall people come from all over the country to get great deals on antiques and housewares.
Takeaway Tips:
-Don’t follow trends. Define your own personal style. The biggest mistake that women make is listening to too many other people.
-Stay away from anything cute unless it’s for a nursery.
-Think of the architecture of the space, and don’t try to create a theme. I detest themes. If you have a taste for country French, but you don’t personalize it, the look becomes too much.
-Group collections together; don’t spread them out all over your house.
-Keep your space clean and simple. It makes it so much easier to enjoy life….
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The Kristin Drohan Collection
For furniture, linens, textile, fabrics and accessories: www.zgallerie.com, www.surya.com, www.ballarddesign.com and www.homedecorators.com
Exclusively for furniture: www.hardenedfurniture.com and www.hickorychair.com “I like how eco-friendly the Hickory Chair is.”
Takeaway Tips:
-Paint the quirky accents that come with the home to match your color scheme and decor. In a room I designed, there were these medallions on the ceiling that I didn’t like so I painted those and the chandelier black.
-To marry the color palettes of two rooms together, use one color in both rooms at least three times.
-Add trim or a fabric band to the bottom of JCPenny Antique Satin Drapes to get a more expensive look for less.
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3. Sheree Vincent
Fusion Designed
Minneapolis, Minnesota
-For global objects: “I always try to shop in fair-trade stores. One I like is Alsadu in Minneapolis or online at www.Alsadu.com.”
-For small, trendy home accessories: Homegoods, Marshalls, Pottery Barn and thrift stores. “You can get good deals at these stores and if something goes out of style it’s not such a big deal to swap it out for something new.”
Takeaway Tips:
-Less is more but sometimes it is hard to minimize. Collections are wonderful but if you put out every piece, the beauty of the individual items gets lost. Instead display two or three items at a time and rotate the collection by swapping in new pieces every few months.
-Choose pieces and colors that make you happy. Looking at different colors in a paint store can be overwhelming. I recommend sampling four to five colors (many paint stores now let you do this) and painting squares on your wall. After a week living with the colors it will become clear which one you like best.
-Find unexpected purposes in common objects. I’ve used baskets as wall art and pottery as water fountains!
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Cynthia says:
Gosh, they could not be more different or more wonderful. I love each style.
Jenn @CanvasPop says:
It is great to see how different all the interiors are! Great tips and resources!
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hananghaddar says:
I like all the designs because every designer has a unique style and a sense of elegance, and each one of them brings something new to the table.
A fan of Terri Symington says:
Terri Symington is my designer and I could not be more pleased. I enjoy my home very much, it is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. At first I wanted to be my own designer, but I learned very quickly to let the professional do what she does so very well. She not only has the professional credentials but in addition has an artistic eye and an innate gift of creative design.
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KMM says:
I love large art that really fills the wall. Whether it’s a collage of many frames, or just one huge painting, a room feels much more pulled-together with art on the walls!