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Elements Newsletter, Interiors, Trends

September 10, 2010

Wallcovering…Back in Style?

If you spend any time reading shelter magazines, you have noticed the resurgence of wallcoverings.  Almost every room photographed has wallcovering in it.  Whether it’s paper or fabric, interior designers are using more patterns on the walls of some of America’s most beautiful homes. Wallcovering has been around since before…

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Elements Newsletter, Interiors

September 1, 2010

Importance of Interior Design

Residential Interior Design There have been many studies regarding the importance of interior design, both in the areas of residential and commercial design.  Researchers have found that in the workplace, well-designed spaces can reduce absenteeism and increase productivity.  In the home, well-organized and visually appealing living spaces can improve quality…

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Tips

July 21, 2010

Quick Tip : Fresh Fruit

Fresh fruit is the cheapest accessory.  Fill a bowl with oranges, limes or apples to bring a FRESH burst of color to a room!

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Seating Arrangements

Interior Design and Furniture Placement One of the starting points in any room design in Nashville is the furniture placement.  It’s so important to reinforce architecture and promote conversation as well as make a visually balanced layout. The first criteria to use in laying out the seating area is to…

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Signature of an Interior Designer

Nothing says ,“Wow, you hired a Nashville interior designer!” like a window treatment.  After all the years I’ve been designing interiors, I never cease to be amazed and almost breathless by a well designed window treatment. In my humble opinion, a window should never be undressed.  I would be hard-pressed…

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Morrison Viola Road

English country design paired with hand-selected antiques gives this new country farm house the warm feeling of rich tradition and history. This was a new construction of the client’s country residence in the husband’s hometown of Morrison, TN.  Both husband and wife wanted to embrace the pastoral setting and emphasize…

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Elements Newsletter, Tips

May 11, 2010

Quick Tip : May 2010

Quick Interior Design Tip: Using bold colors on the wall of a child’s room will help disguise a mess of items.  Your eye will go to the loud color, not to the of toys, clothes and games abounding as plentiful as the flowers of spring.

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Designing Children’s Rooms

A Growing Trend in Interior Design Spring feels like it came and went in the bat of an eye, but I don’t want it to pass without noting that there’s nothing like spring!  It always takes my breath away.  When Spring’s verdant green hues come on so brightly it makes…

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Master Suite, Projects

April 21, 2010

Wescates Court: A Master Retreat

Soaring window treatments, plush carpet, and an elegantly decorated four poster bed bring a high-end hotel suite-like feel to a new home’s oversized master bedroom. This interior design project was for an executive and his wife who had just purchased the home and wanted the master retreat to be the…

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Projects

February 21, 2010

Ayershire Circle Interior Design: Client Review

Eric Ross brings contemporary and traditional together in this dramatic Nashville, TN living room makeover. “Eric Ross is amazing. I would recommend Eric to anyone that wants to experience a truly incredible interior design process, start to finish. He transformed a large but empty living room into a dramatic space…

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