My current obsession is the Marrakesh Bol faucet for Kohler. It's as if my two very favorite things - blue & white china and plumbing fixtures - collided to create the most fabulous sink faucet. This baby would take any bathroom from zero to hero. My only tiny wish is for the lever to be polished nickel...
Kohler
Draperies can do incredible things for a space. They add softness while creating a focal point. But they always seem to be the biggest question mark to clients. They are beautiful and mysterious, yet many people do not know how to execute them correctly. So many times I run across draperies where the panels don't touch the floor, the hardware is mounted too low, or the panels are too skinny without enough fullness. So I have put together some examples of draperies that will make you swoon.
Beth Webb Interiors
McAlpine, Booth, & Ferrier
Melanie Turner Interiors
Important note to take here - always mount your hardware as close to the crown moulding/ceiling as possible, even if you are purchasing ready-made, make sure to get the longest length in order to heighten your walls and give the illusion that your ceilings are higher than they are.
McAlpine, Booth, & Ferrier
McAlpine, Booth, & Ferrier
How much should your draperies touch the floor? This is always a personal question. Many people either love or hate draperies that puddle on the floor. The more puddle (or break), the more formal. I typically like a 1/2" break where you get the look, but not too much of a drag. It is more modern to have your draperies just touch the floor.
McAlpine, Booth, & Ferrier
Lastly, take into consideration the fullness of your draperies. If you are purchasing ready-made, that might mean that you need to purchase a few panels per side and sew them together. If a workroom is fabricating your custom draperies, I usually stick around 2x fullness.
There are a million products out there today for ready-made vs. custom draperies, so explore your options now that you have a little foundation of knowledge!
If you need help pulling together your space, call Lauren Andrews Design at 404-989-2386.
This is my very favorite time of year. Pumpkin Spiced Lattes, chilly weather, football, backyard cookouts.... you just can't beat it!
It seems as the temperature keeps dropping, we keep gravitating towards the backyard. Even during the week we are spending more and more time outside eating dinner, grilling/smoking on the Big Green Egg, and soaking up the soft fall rays.
Currently, we only have a dining table and chairs setup for our patio, but there is plenty of space to lounge and create some cozy seating arrangements. So I thought I would go ahead and share some of my favorite outdoors pieces - high and low - to inspire us all to get out and enjoy this weather! Before we know it, it will be sweltering hot again....
Janus et Cie
Janus et Cie
Janus et Cie
Restoration Hardware
West Elm
I am starting a new series called "Common Mistakes Monday." I run across clients homes, or even public spaces, everyday where clearly a common mistake relating to their interior layout or finishes was made. It is easy to put the cart before the horse, so I'm here to document and shed some light on how to avoid these common mistakes.
First one up: choosing your paint color first. It is so much easier to match your paint color to fabrics than it is to match fabrics to a specific paint color. Pull out the undertones from the fabrics, rugs, and casegoods in order to create a cohesive color pallet for your space.
Below are a few images of spaces that have hit the nail on the head and tied the paint color to the fabrics and furnishings perfectly. Many times, I will take a fabric to the paint store to match it exactly if I can't get the right color from the paint deck. Don't be afraid to ask the paint store for some advice regarding undertones if color isn't your strong suite! They do this everyday and know the formulas.
Amy Morris Interiors
Suzanne Kasler Interiors
If you need help pulling together your space, call Lauren Andrews Design at 404-989-2386.
If you haven't had a chance to check out the e.design page of my website, then you must!
It's quick and easy with awesome results! First, fill out the questionnaire so that I can get to know your aesthetic, goals for the space, and budget. Second, measure each wall and take some photos of the overall room including any important architectural details.
Then I take it from there!
I provide a detailed floor plan with scaled furniture so you will be at ease knowing that each piece will fit and what it's exact location is. Attached will be an inspiration board with all of the furniture and accessories laid out visually. Lastly, I include a detailed shopping list with budgeted line items for your convenience.
What is so appealing about this process is that you are not married to any one piece provided in the design. You are in complete control over your space and the outcome. If you find a better deal for draperies somewhere else that look identical to the ones on the inspiration board, then go get those! The E-Design process offers you a clear direction and vision for your space so that you can shop at your own pace and comfort level.
