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Women know this and I know this as a Seattle interior designer. Women are the primary decision-makers in most home decisions. And when it comes to the layout and emphasis of the home’s features, four areas emerge… Where are you in this mix? Or do multiple features attract you?

Entertaining

Kitchens are the main attraction

Adaptable Living Spaces

Bridging Two Rooms

De-Stress and Relax

Relax and rejuvenate in a peaceful setting

Storage Solutions

Great custom closets are a sweet spot

Here are some observations and comments from my clients to keep in mind:

• Don’t place the laundry room near the garage entrance. Reminders of work to do and clutter are better out of sight.  And laundry rooms near the bedrooms makes better sense.
• Instead of a ‘mudroom/laundry’ area consider a well-organized area for shoes, backpacks, mail, keys, etc. that transitions between garage and kitchen and family room.
• Open kitchens for entertaining need to be clutter-contained.  So pantries are re-emerging that blend pantry with butler’s rooms. Think sink, small appliances, extra dishwasher (drawer?). More ideas for entertaining.

Planning changes to your home? At Faith Sheridan Design Group we offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype conversation to discuss a project.  Contact us and get started.

(Thanks to Architectural Digest Archives for images)

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The short answer, ABSOLUTELY! From my designer view in Seattle, color on your patio and outdoor space adds a feeling, mood, vibe that tells your family and friends about you. So express yourself.  Never before has such an opportunity been available between fabrics, furniture and accessories.  Take advantage and step away from cookie cutter outdoor furniture sets and cushions.  Be brave and show your color sensibility.

Colorful Asta Chairs from Gloster Add Punch

This new collection from Gloster Furniture is a perfect starting point using chairs, 2 or more colors, for a color statement around your table.  Plus they stack and save space in a space challenged area.

Cloud Collection from Gloster with colorful accents

Outdoor fabric collections via talented designers such as Trina Turk are a perfect opportunity to add pizazz with color and pattern

Trina Turk | Schumacher | Peacock

Trina Turk | Schumacher | Paradise

Are you ready to add your personality to your patio or outdoor space? Contact Faith Sheridan Design Group to get started on a patio that expresses your personality.  We offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype call to get started.

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As a lover of tangerine tango, the color of the year, I am excited with luscious combinations of orange, coral and tomato red. Though I can’t dress myself totally in an orange outfit (think pumpkin), I can pull orange, coral, pink, red and neutrals together and love the combo. Much can be said about how our fashion sense is also an inspiration for our interiors. I follow a fabulous blog, You Look Fab, and recently this combo was featured with my current favorite color combo.

You Look Fab Orange Inspiration

Then some serendipity appeared in the form of the Architectural Digest archives with this image of the home of George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth.  (Interior Design by John Barman, ASID |Text by Wendy Moonan |Photography by Scott Frances)

Orange spices the interior of this room

Per the designer, John Barman,  ”Using bright colors and strong stylized furniture, I created a contemporary residence with a 1940s French feel.” Notice the large sofa is neutral as are the walls… much as you would do for an outfit.  Enjoy comparing the fashion and the interior.

Are you considering a fashion update to your interior? Start with color and contact Faith Sheridan Design Group. We offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype conversation. 

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I am passionate about color, and yes, it does change everything. Especially in an interior design project, the mood and feeling is altered by the colors selected. To get you in the mood, I have Target and Weiden Kennedy to thank for saying it SO well.

Color Changes Everything

For example, what about the bedroom? What colors will soothe you to sleep and welcome you to your day?  Thanks to Benjamin Moore I have some ideas.

Is it a quiet, monochromatic setting with tone-on-tone colors and textiles?

Simple color scheme soothes

Creme Caramel OC-84; Bar Harbor Beige 1032 | Benjamin Moore

Consider an exotic, ethnic inspired ambiance that combines influences from around the world.

Walls – Valley Forge Brown HC-74

Ceiling – Bronzed Beige 2150-50

Accents: Golden Chalice 2151-20 and Adobe Dust 2175-40

Color it urban and sophisticated with a nod to city living and outdoor views.

Spicy colors for a bedroom retreat

Walls: Spanish Red; 1301

Ceiling: Antique Yellow OC-103

Accent: Spanish Olive 1509

What colors and color combinations will have you easing off  to dream-land? Let’s find that combination of color and texture to restore yourself in your very own sanctuary away from noise, car pools and schedules. Contact Faith Sheridan Design Group to create your very own ‘Ritz-Carlton’ suite, a perfect blend of luxury bedding and calming colors for quiet times.

We offer a complimentary 30 minutes Skype call to discuss your project.

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I’m a color-lover in my Seattle interior design practice. I love the uplift that color adds to interior design.  And one of my favorite places to find inspiration is at the Benjamin Moore Facebook Page.

What happens when you color your ceiling? The mood and feeling of the room is altered so if you paint a ceiling, know in advance the mood you want to create. Here are two examples:

The Fifth Wall

Colors: 2131-10 Black Satin, 2123-40 Gossamer Blue

This dining room sends a sophisticated vibe with the dual color combo

Home Office 5th Wall in color

Colors: 695 Turquoise Mist; 2135-40 Province Blue

A home office becomes a stimulating setting with a mix of blue and green.

We love color at Faith Sheridan Design Group.. are you ready to add a Fifth Wall of color to your home? Call us 206.973.3743 or email faith@faithsheridan.com and set up a color consultation.

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