The Bow on the Package

Here you see a room after it was furnished. The major thing it is lacking is the "dressing" what I like to call, "The bow on the package". Yes, the furniture is gorgeous and the room looks really nice. The client has already hung her Thomas Kincaid and placed a couple of family pictures on the mantle. That's enough isn't it?What do you think? There really is plenty of lighting in this room with all of the recessed lighting in the ceiling. The fireplace tools seem like a nice homey touch. With all of that beautiful furniture why would you want to distract from it? Well, you don't want to distract from it. You want to enhance it. You want to warm the room up and rid it of it's sterility. That is what a good accessory installation can do for you.


























Now you are looking at the same room fully accessorized. Notice how much it has "warmed" up. A lamp on the table, light accessories on the built in shelving and a floral on the cocktail table. Not a HUGE investment, just enough to finish the space. This is a room that also serves as an invitation.













Another great example of a fully furnished room sans completed accessorizing. The client did some some light accessorizing but it still didn't quite reach the level of warmth she was hoping to attain.

I moved a few things around and then finished by adding the needed elements. This room, like the first one featured, is the first thing you see when you enter the home. It should say to all who enter "Come in, have a seat, join me and be comfortable."

If you have the eye for accessorizing then I suggest you get busy. If you don't feel you can do it alone, then call us. You can rent a designer for the day. We will work with you to create all of the finishing touches your home is crying out for. Decide on a price range before you begin.There may be a few pieces here and there that you'll just "have to have". Spend the money on them. You'll find that they are well worth the investment because those pieces are also going to be conversation pieces. Spend wisely not frivolously.
Before you go out shopping with your designer, take digital pictures of each space you need to attend to. Bring the camera with you when you go shopping. This will cut down on returns and spontaneous purchases. Don't be afraid to hire a designer to go shopping with. Yes, you'll spend money on their services but you'll save a Ton of money and time in the end result. As Nike says, Just Do It. If you have any questions on this post please click on the word "comments" and enter your question. I'll be happy to reply. If you have some ideas to add to what I have just shared, please do so.

Thanks so much for your time.

Diana

813-259-4959

Your Crowning Glory

If you were getting ready to go out to a Black Tie Charity event would you NOT style your hair? If you were standing up for your Best Friend in her wedding would you show up in all of the "beautiful garb"( I use the term loosely) and unstyled, come as you are hair? Absolutely not. Think about this the next time you say, "I don't really need window treatments. Besides, they're expensive."

Why do folks go to all of the trouble to create a beautifully decorated home and then act as though there are no windows in the house? Anyone? Sound familiar? Your windows have been neglected long enough. As a matter of fact, they rang me on the phone the other day and they're looking for a new residence. One where they can be treated with dignity and respect. They are begging for your attention and they are hoping to get it soon.

I have been creating window treatments for a very long time. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I've heard, "We really like keeping the windows open." Sometimes (1 in 222,000 times) this is true. Open windows do bring beauty to a home. When they are dressed properly. Unless you live out in the middle of a secluded desert island, you still need to give them some sort of privacy treatment. You can wait a while on the fluff and all of the pretties that accompany most treatments. Don't put off the privacy treatments any longer. start there and build out as you can.

Here are a few examples for you to consider...

Sometimes a simple roller shade fits the bill. They deliver a certain charm with out taking away from the overall appeal of the window itself. Rollers come in very modern/contemporary styles as well as traditional looks. They are very inexpensive if you steer away from custom fabrics.

Romans offer a lot of versatility. This particular style can be raised or lowered. It all depends on the level of privacy you need that day.

A very simple, natural woven, flat fold style is shown here. They combined them with easy stationary panels just to give them an extra little punch.

Maybe you are an all around traditionalist. Beautiful wood and faux wood blinds fit well into any home. They run the gamut in pricing so make sure you are comparing apples to apples if you are price shopping. Not all wood blinds are the same.

These aren't your Momma's verticals. These are beautiful woven panels hung on a traversing rod. Great for a modern or contemporary setting. They can be drawn completely off of the window and rest on the walls if you like having an open window during the day. You can decide on a center split or you can choose to have them pull to one side or the other. A soft look to enhance the beauty of the room.

Did you say "Verticals"? Yes, they are. The beauty of these verticals is they are wrapped in a sheer fabric. You decide the level of privacy you are after and they perform as commanded.

Any questions? What are you waiting for? If you've heard me say it once, you've heard me say 20 times. Run. Don't walk. Get those windows dressed and get it done fast before they abandon ship and go out in search of someone who will "Treat" them well!!

Thanks for your time and if you have any questions email me at DianaDoti@tampabay.rr.com

See you soon!!