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Tell A Story with Vintage Decor

Now more than ever, homeowners are finding the importance of bringing their home to life and giving it character and a story. Increasingly popular in design are vintage and retro rooms. Not only does a vintage style bring back nostalgia, but it adds a playfulness of color to the space, as vintage encourages audacious prints and colors.

 

Distinct and unique, vintage rooms add color and playfulness to your space, along with filling the room with charm and comfort. If you want your home and/or rooms to tell a story, vintage décor will do that.

What kind of story would you tell with vintage décor?

Play with Textures

When it comes to decorating a room in your new space or if a room in your home is in need of a makeover, don’t just think “color.” Think beyond color and play around with textures. Not only do textures add a level of intrigue to your space, they add dimension as well. In a world where color is the first thought that comes to the mind of home owners, texture takes a back seat and is underutilized.

The great aspect of texture is that it is extremely versatile, giving you endless uses and ideas for incorporating texture into your space. The key, however, is not to overdo it. Too much texture can bring a sense of clutter to the space, and can simply dilute the original effect you were seeking.

There are endless ways to bring texture into your space, and you can do so by bringing in throw pillows of different textures and fabric to your couches and chairs, or by bringing a rug to your floor. A piece of artwork can be added to your wall, or a unique piece of furniture can be used as a coffee table or an end table.

Texture is a great source for creating a focal point in your space. Determine what type of ambiance you want to establish in your room, whether it’s feminine, masculine, formal or comfy, and go from there.  Whether it’s with throw pillows, carved furniture, or painted patterns on your walls, your options are endless.

How do you plan on bringing texture into your home?

Grey Doesn't Mean Dull

For the longest time, grey has been given the bad rap of being dull and gloomy, but it doesn’t have to be! When used correctly, grey can add a calm and soothing effect to your room, and is a fresh alternative to your go-to neutrals.

The Versatility of Grey

The variety of grey means that you can go subtle with accent pieces or you can make a bold statement and bring grey to your walls and furniture.

Senko Pattern

Grey blends beautifully with elegant neutrals, which allows you to decorate your space with both, whether it is with flooring, furniture or on your walls. Senko, a pattern from the Dabbieri Collection, does just that. On promotion until July 31, 2014, Senko’s distinctive texture brings sophistication and elegance to your room in 24 versatile colors.

Do you prefer neutral tones on your walls or on your floors?

Designer Spotlight: Richard Abrahamson

Richard Abrahamson, the design founder and owner of RJA Design, brings a rich and diverse portfolio of experience to each project he manages. With a background in painting, art and antique collecting, event floral, and landscape design, Richard brings an array of talent to the table for his designs.

From residential to contract design, his selection of furnishings, color palettes, fabrics and accessories prove that he is a true connoisseur of detail.  "We approach each design with the goal of integrating the client's lifestyle, interests and taste into the space they create" says Abrahamson.

To view more of Richard Abrahamson’s design work, visit: http://www.rja-design.com 

Pretty with Pastels

Pastels have a long-running notation for being childish and pretty, but not any longer! These sugary shades have a wonderful ability of being able to bring about different effects depending on how the pastels are being used and paired with other colors in the room.

 Differing Effects of Pastels

Pastel colors are a double threat, because if paired with dark colors, such as greys and blues, the room takes on a powerful and dramatic feeling. When paired with metallic, your room becomes chic and classy.

 Pastels Meet Crisp White

In a room of white; baby blue, lavender, mint green, and pretty pinks can truly pop and come to life. As a result of the sugary pastels invading a sea of white, the pastels become the focus.

If you live for a touch more excitement, mix the sugary pastels with bright colors. For a big pop, pair a pretty pink with a bold pink, and your room will stand out.

How do you plan on using pastels in your home?