Accessories

My family in Southern California  desires a contemporary ‘beachy style’ for their new home and enlisted me, the Seattle interior designer (and mother) to get started. The challenge involves a large open family room, a  toddler (and brother on the way) and managing toys, space, socializing and entertaining.  Oh, and did I mention safety, too? I started with this Currey Company table lamp.

Contemporary style and function in this table lamp

I liked this lamp from Currey as a source for reading and ambient light but especially for the texture of the metal and  contemporary style.

Pierced metal communicates a vintage look of old Tangiers and provides a contrasting style of lighting for a fresh new look.  The pierced metal is a distinctive look that goes well with traditional or contemporary interiors.

Currey & Company creates these lamps on a base of treated iron, which is then electroplated with copper and nickel and finished with a thick layer of lacquer to ensure it will not oxidize. A variety of shapes and sizes offer a number of different choices. (from Currey)

Small gestures make a big impact - an exquisite tray, a family heirloom, a painting, vase or jewel box form a beautiful composition and add the personal touch that makes your home complete. Contact Faith Sheridan Design Group for inspired finishing touch accessories.

Are you ready to update your style? Call us 206.973.3743 and ask to schedule a phone interview.

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True confession, this Seattle interior designer is a textile junkie. Textiles infuse a room with patterns, textures and color… and create an emotional response. As a great example, House Beautiful featured 1 Sofa, 6 Designers, 31 Pillows. You can see the article in the February, 2011 issue.

House Beautiful - collected pillow arrangement Ellen Hamilton

The 6 examples offer a lesson in applying design elements strategically on one major furniture item in your home, the sofa. In the article and discussion you see everything from whimsy with dog photos to white on white, color emphasis, pairs and the collected composition. For myself I love the sophistication of the ‘collected’ example which is described as ‘well-traveled with happy colors’.

House Beautiful February 2011- whimsical by Stephen Shubel

The finishing touch of accessories like pillows make a big impact.  At Faith Sheridan Design Group, we love to add that ‘small gesture with big impact’ to your home.  Call us to schedule a consultation.

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Such an exotic word, passementerie.  French, of course, so we stumble over the pronunciation, (păs-mĕnˈtrē), and wonder what? In my Seattle interior design practice, I absolutely love to use trims. Here are the various types of trimmings and how you can use them. ( All images courtesy of Samuel and Sons)

• FRINGE - border or edging of hanging threads, cords, or strips

• BORDERS, TAPES, BANDS – tapes disguise unruly sewing or may join two fabrics

1.5" Border

• GIMP – disguise ugly staples on an upholstered chair

1/2" gimp is a mainstay

• TASSEL TIEBACK – Tassel tiebacks offer an alternative and keep draperies secured to one side

Tieback tassel for drapery

Samuel and Sons is my favorite resource for trimmings or passementerie.. Truly they lead in design for trims with a ready inventory for projects. You can custom design a trim if you desire to make a personal statement.  And speaking of statements, the ads placed by Samuel and Sons are showstoppers too!

The ultimate resource for trims-Samuel and Sons

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The name sounds fussy but the pouf is a performer as this interior designer in Seattle knows.  With attitude, this accessory multi-functions throughout the home serving as a place for feet, an extra seat, a small table while delivering punch to your interior.  No matter your style there is a pouf just waiting to become an accessory for you to express your design personality.

Here are some for your consideration:

elizabethbauerdesign.com

serenaandlily.com

roomandboard.com

jaysonhomeandgarden.com

Sometimes a picture shows it best.  This is from an Elle Decor issue in 2005…poufs are still practical.

domestikatedlife.com

We’re here to help you put your personal style into your home.  Give us a call 206.437.8000.

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This past week I prepared for an interior design photo-shoot in the Seattle metro. I was reminded once again of the power of accessories to capture the essence of a home and communicate the story of the owners. This project is about a fabulous 2-story pavilion. The main level features a bar in a British Colonial style and large flatscreen for entertainment and parties. The second floor is all about billiards, poker, cigars and scotch.

A Rule to Remember: Interior accessories provide the finishing touch to any space. Accessories give rooms personality, character and texture. Add things that say something about you!

The most important thing to consider when accessorizing a room is that you are  not merely ‘filling space’. You are sharing your personality and individuality.  So select items you love, that have meaning for you and then showcase them. In this instance, riding and competing with horses is a hobby so we started with cast iron horses sourced at Baker Furniture in Seattle. Surrounding the large flat-screen are images of Seabiscuit acquired by my clients to maintain the message and harmonize with the interior.

Do you need help selecting and organizing your accessories? Wish you had a friend in the design business right now? Call us today 206.437.8000.

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