What's Your Favorite Color?

Color is a great way to change up a room. But how do you choose the perfect color for your space? Fun fact… Paige’s favorite color is YELLOW! Yellow is considered an eternal and joyous color by many. It symbolizes happiness, good energy, and warmth— as it is the color nearest to light.

What colors are you attracted to naturally?

I ask many of my clients to show me their closets. This shows me the types of colors that they wear and are therefore attracted to. If it’s in their closet, it’s more than likely going to be a color that will work for them in their home. We are all attracted to certain colors that make us happy. Below is our latest project just posted on our website! This client’s custom closet & master bedroom go hand in hand to create the ultimate master suite.

Vincent Van Gogh, an avid lover of the color yellow once said: “I dream my painting and I paint my dream.” I am so happy that I can do the same!

What’s your favorite color?

- Paige

How to Add Textures to Your Design

Tile is a practical way to add texture and visual interest to any space. But with so many shapes, colors, and sizes, a simple walk through a showroom can send even the savviest DIY-er over the edge.

Here's what to keep in mind when taking on tile

HONEYCOMB

These trendy tiles are an easy way to add flair anywhere in your bathroom, but they can be particularly useful in your shower, where the floor in sloped for drainage. Their small size easily covers the floor slope and the multitude of grout lines increases traction and reduces the risk of slips.

BEVELED SUBWAY

You know subway tile, but do you know beveled subway tile? A modern twist on the classic block creates depth and visual weight, giving your bathroom or kitchen a bright, quilted look.

CHEVRON & PENNY TILE

Everyone loves a good chevron or penny tile backsplash -- and that's where they should stay! These small-scale, intricate designs are too busy to be used on the floor. Spice up the backsplash then choose a larger, more solid tile for the floor.

12X24

As the size of the average person's bathroom has increased so have our floor tiles. 12x24 tile has become a popular floor option because of its size and pattern versatility. Line them up straight or stagger them across. It's up to you!

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This month, we are taking on nearly a dozen kitchen and bathroom projects so it’s safe to say we are dreaming in tile these days. The real tile trend? Cool greys and crisp whites are dominating tile color palettes by bringing an airy, fresh look to bathrooms and kitchens. What’s your next tile project?

- Paige

How to pull off a monochromatic room

Monochromatic is the Design accent for August. Just like the outfit @emilygoodinstyles selected for Paige! She layered a mixture of materials & textures in this look much like she uses when designing interiors. Such as leather, metallic wool, velvet, and painted wood all in the same color tone (and tassels - they count right?) What we call Monochromatic in the interior’s world is all about using textures and hues of the same color tone and don’t worry there will be plenty of color if we have anything to do with it!

A monochromatic room—bold, eye-catching, unabashedly intentional—is the opposite of timid. Using strong colors in this way is no different than creating an all-white room or a room using variations of beige or gray.

Layering interesting textures is an important⁣ element when designing a MONOCHROMATIC color scheme to create more interest in each room.⁣

Photo: @carolinesharpnack

This MONOCHROMATIC moody dining room is exciting to the eye since we combined different textures such as gold & mercury glass accents, subtle wool rug, cotton organic patterned curtains, and a rich velvet on the dining room chairs. Look below see the BEFORE of this dining room!

Mixing light & dark hues & paint sheens of the same color tone can also create interest when designing a MONOCHROMATIC room. We refinished our client’s existing buffet in a deep purple, high-gloss paint to sit against the eggshell finish walls in the same color tone. The buffet blends well into the room but still makes a bold statement. Look at the AFTER!!

We hope you’ve learned a few things about how to pull off a monochromatic room & you’ll consider having a monochromatic room in your house!

- Paige W. Interior Design Team

Natural Textures

This month we’re focusing on natural textures! We wanted to showcase some of our favorite natural products and spaces we’ve designed and can’t wait to show you more as we continue to photograph all the work we’ve done! Here are a few reasons we love to use natural textures in our design spaces, really, you can’t ever add enough!

Windows

Woven Wood shades are a functional way to bring a natural wood texture to your windows. They function like roman shades & can filter the light or provide full privacy. We love them because they function & the color options are quite vast! Pair them with natural linen curtain panels to give your windows a taller, softer, cozy feeling.

Accessories

We love using sisal because it’s such a great and neutral texture in a space! It adds a lot of warmth and we never have to worry about it clashing with other elements, this gives us a lot of design flexibility! Typically, we use sisal in rugs and they're perfect because they are low maintenance and great for a high traffic area, like an entryway or a hallway runner!

Wood

Another natural element we love working with is wood. It fits in any space-- transitional, modern, or contemporary... the list can go on! It is incredibly durable and long-lasting and has a ton of uses! The custom wood shelves we added to this laundry room are very durable and also adds a touch of warmth to a small space. Your laundry room does not only have to be functional, it can be beautiful too!

Lighting

We are seeing wood, sisal & even leather incorporated more & more in the new lighting trend & we are loving each new piece! Lighting makes a huge impact on each space & by adding a natural element, the room is instantly warm. Each light fixture we select for each space is a statement on it own!

By using natural elements aren’t we just trying to bring the outdoors inside? Check out some of our design inspiration with the outdoors that we love!

We hope you’ve learned a few things about the natural elements and why we love to use them! Maybe you’ll find a new appreciation for all the beauty they create, just like we did!

- Paige W. Interior Design Team

What About Exterior Paint?

Choosing an exterior paint color can be an extremely difficult & daunting task without us! That’s why we are here to help you every step of the way.

Paint is affected by the lighting and surrounding colors. Even the natural elements around your home and the neighbors’ houses can change the way a color looks. When we help pick out exterior paint, we consider the surrounding architecture and styles. This allows your home to be unique but complements the neighborhood.

Exterior paint colors always seems to appear lighter on an exterior wall than an interior wall. It is always a good idea to select a color two shades darker so it will appear more vibrant in the daylight. There are so many other design elements to consider and selections you have to think about on the exterior of a home. We take into consideration the color of the: exterior lighting, shutters, posts, roof shingles, window trim, front door (paint or stain?), etc. These design elements must all work together to find the perfect color.

Front door paint selections for the house on the right.

Front door paint selections for the house on the right.

CHECK THIS OUT!

Exterior paint is one of the design elements that stands out the most. It is the first thing people notice when they arrive at your place. Trust your designer’s eye, because we know exterior paint can completely change the look of your home. We wanted to show you a few before and afters of projects we’ve done.

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“We look forward to helping you pick out the perfect exterior paint to bring your home to life. ”
— Paige W. Interior Design Team