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Olympic Fever- Americana Decor

12 Wednesday Feb 2014

Posted by Tori Alexander in 2014, Antiques, Home and Garden, Interior Design, Olympics, Trends

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American Flag, Colonial, Design, Fourth of July, Glamorous, Interior Design, Interior Design Trends, Interiors, Kids Rooms, Nautical, Olympics, Picnic, Porch, Ralph Lauren, Stripes, Team USA, Vintage

After spending the better part of a rainy weekend (and the first half of the week) watching the Olympics, it occurs to me what distinct, beautiful colors Team USA is lucky enough to wear. While I often incorporate both red and blue into my designs, it is rare that I combine the two. I thought I would show you how to execute this look into a few different directions.

Nautical– The most popular use of this color scheme, nautical decor will always be around (think painted wood, stripes and a pair of oars hanging on the wall). You have seen this played out on the pages of Pottery Barn a thousand times, but I encourage you to think outside the box and incorporate actual nautical pieces and antiques. Frame old sailing maps or, better yet, use them for wallpaper! Bring some old rope into the room… keep it piled in a bowl on your coffee table or consider using it for drawer pulls. Framed flags (bonus points if it has less than 50 stars) are often the focal point of these rooms.

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Classic Colonial– Quilts, windsor chairs and stripes! People are often dismissive of colonial style without ever recognizing the imprint it has made on American design. I can almost guarantee that you have a colonial piece in your home… old ladderback dining chairs in your breakfast room or a rustic end table with spindle legs. This is a modest style, so you will need to be very deliberate with your statement pieces. Personally, I love an antique windsor chairs in a dining room with a collection of blue willow plates on the wall.

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Glamorous– Our country’s colors can do a lot more than decorate your Fourth of July picnic table. Here are some high drama glamorous rooms in red and blue. If you are brave enough to commit, go the extra mile and make it high gloss for maximum impact. Can you imagine a navy velvet sofa against poppy-red walls?! If you can, (you are awesome AND) you will love this look.

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Worth mentioning… These ADORABLE rooms!

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All images collected from Pinterest. Follow me to see where I collect my inspiration (ToriTAlexander).

This post is for my mom who has always used her home to display her patriotism year-round. On behalf of all the “folk artists” you have supported along the way, your inability to pass up some “flag art” is downright charming.

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Be Inspired: Top Trends in Interior Design for 2014 {Part 1}

02 Thursday Jan 2014

Posted by Tori Alexander in 2014, Home and Garden, Interior Design, Trends

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2014, Accent, Accent Wall, Animal Hide, Animal Hide Pillow, Animal Hide Rug, Brass, Color, Decor, Design Trends, Gold, Hide, Interior Design, Interior Design Trends, Interiors, Jewel, Jewel Tone, Metal, Mixing Metal, New Year, Silver, Top Trends, Turquoise, Wallcovering, Wallpaper

This is my list of Top Trends in Interior Design for 2014. This is the year of the anti-neutral… dare to be bold!

1. Jewel Tones

Jewel tones are beginning to pop up in every room of the house, and not just in accessories. Really commit by basing your entire color scheme in jewel tones including your textiles and walls. Exposed wood, whether it be your cabinetry or a piece of furniture, really stands out when painted in a jewel tone. I recommend a high gloss finish for extra drama (plus the gloss helps reflect light and brightens the space).

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Green Kitchen via Elle Decor

If you like the look but do not know where to start, try the walls in an otherwise neutral space. In this example, it is easy to apply the color since the linens are all white and then work in other accessories. Paint is always the most economical way to change the mood of a room.

Jewel Bedroom via Saragilbaneinteriors

2. Dramatic Accent Walls

Open the door for creativity! Drama does not have to be obvious. Drama can be just as easily achieved through a rich or unexpected texture as it can through color. Try experimenting with use of materials… tile or reclaimed wood in a living room or bedroom.

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Do not forget your ceiling! I especially love a painted or papered ceiling in a hallway or narrow space.

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3. Mixing Metal

As quickly as metal trends come and go, I love to see people quit trying to “keep up” and embracing an eclectic mix of metal in their homes. In the case of the great comeback of brass last year, what was old is new again. Specifically I am talking about decor (use of metal in the kitchen or bathroom is an entirely different topic).

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4. Turquoise

We have been seeing a lot of turquoise for a couple of years and this is a trend not going away anytime soon. Great for accents, walls and textiles. Again, I love to see turquoise in a high gloss finish.

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Turquoise Shade via The Glam Lamb

Turquoise Kitchen via the decoist

5. Animal Hide

I have covered this topic before, but my love continues to grow… Rugs, Upholstery, Pillows. This trend is so big right now that it will easily be “dated” in the near future. The trick is to apply it uniquely and with subtlety. Opt for hide pillows or draping the hide over furniture instead of the classic cowhide rug on the floor that is so popular right now.

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That is all for now. Looking forward to sharing Part 2 and practical ways that I have applied some of the trends in my own home.

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