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I love the rug in Episode 201 Island Style. Where can I buy it?
- Laura, Destin, FL
A: Hi, Laura -
We were able to ask Angelo and of course he remembered! He said it was purchased at Pottery Barn... however it was an item they carried two years ago and may no longer be in stock.
You can check with their customer service at: 1-888-779-5176.
I hope they can help you locate the rug!
-Beth
- Laura, Destin, FL
A: Hi, Laura -
We were able to ask Angelo and of course he remembered! He said it was purchased at Pottery Barn... however it was an item they carried two years ago and may no longer be in stock.
You can check with their customer service at: 1-888-779-5176.
I hope they can help you locate the rug!
-Beth
I love the look of your furniture and I do plan on purchasing a chair in your line soon... butttt. where did you you get the great leather chair you sit on in your videos.
- Patti Raymond, Rockwall
A: Hello, Patti -
We asked Angelo (he is currently in Las Vegas speaking at the Furniture Market), and found the chair was purchased from Crate & Barrel. Unfortunately we were unable to find it on their website... this may have been an in-store item only for them.
Their customer service number is 1-800-967-6696.
I hope they can help you locate the chair - it is a great one!
-Beth
- Patti Raymond, Rockwall
A: Hello, Patti -
We asked Angelo (he is currently in Las Vegas speaking at the Furniture Market), and found the chair was purchased from Crate & Barrel. Unfortunately we were unable to find it on their website... this may have been an in-store item only for them.
Their customer service number is 1-800-967-6696.
I hope they can help you locate the chair - it is a great one!
-Beth
Hi Angelo! I was tweeting with you last week and mentioned that paint was my biggest fear (you tweeted a food trend question and I thought it was something the foodnetwork would have asked. :-D )
Here's my living room (to give you an idea of the layout of the house, it's 1900sf bi-level). It's small to say the least. We will be getting new furniture as the stuff in there now is worn and old.
The walls are Behr "Mustard Seed" (light gold) and a bit dirty and faded (from the fireplace downstairs). Obviously, the fire place is the focal point. Even though we don't use it (we use the one in the familyroom more and that creates enought dust as it is!) it does make for a nice dispay area for my "stuff".
I'm thinking of painting that fireplace wall Behr "Tate Green" (olive green) which is the same color as the lower half of the wainscoting in my dinning room (adjacent room). Then the other walls a deeper gold. The dinning room chair rail is a barn red and the walls are a rag rolled two tone beige. I'm happy with that room.
Do you think those colors I suggested will make the room feel smaller? It is a north facing room, only gets sun in the late spring/summer for about 2 hours. I guess keeping the window treatments light is necessary also to make if feel more open also.
Any advice or suggestions is much appreciated! Thank you!!
Irene
- Irene (@Ryoko8761), Nazareth, PA
A: Hi Irene-
I remember you from the Twitter. Great to hear from you.
I do not think the colors you are using (and plan on using) will make the room feels smaller. The key here is to create a real solid focal point with the fireplace. Sometimes, when there are a few different colors going on along with too many small display items a room (even a large one) can start to feel a bit crowded and without focus. If you pick just a couple of display pieces (and you can change them out from time to time) that are either various sizes to create interest, or all the same size to give continuity, you can really make for a beautiful focal point on your fireplace and also give the room a sense of airiness. It will also help with making the room feel larger.
Below are some great examples of that.
Check out slide number 16.
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-living-rooms
Slide #16
By centering a mirror on the fireplace--it not only helps to reflect light into the room, which is a great way to make the space feel larger, but it gives it an instant focal point. The other objects are also large in order to not make an already full room not feel too cluttered. The large plant adds a touch of color and softens to the hard lines. The goose sculpture probably brings in some personal character from the people that live there and helps with adding varying scale.
Slide #19
A large piece of artwork really acts as an anchor here. Just a few pieces on either side is enough to complete the look of the fireplace. A bold statement on the mantle helps complete the look as well.
Slide #22
A completely clean mantle with only a large piece of artwork or mirror above it and 2 wall sconces on either side is a very classic and powerful look in a room. You can display accessories and other objects on bookshelves or cabinets. Keeping the mantle clean can really make your room feel larger.
Slide #23
Again, just a large mirror and a simple object on the mantle, along with a single piece of artwork inside he fireplace, can create a sense of space and airiness to any room.
Slides #25, #26, #30 & #32
Other great examples of keeping it simple.
Slide #39
This is a perfect example of creating scale and balance. Notice how one large piece (the artwork) really anchors the room and fireplace. The smaller objects are there to add a little bit of interest and color along with personal touches. Not too much and well placed.
ALSO, think about the possibility of framing out the brick like the last slide with molding. Painting it a traditional creamy white with just a touch of the brick still showing through.
Have fun with the process and share your before and after photos!
All the Best,
Angelo
- Irene (@Ryoko8761), Nazareth, PA
A: Hi Irene-
I remember you from the Twitter. Great to hear from you.
I do not think the colors you are using (and plan on using) will make the room feels smaller. The key here is to create a real solid focal point with the fireplace. Sometimes, when there are a few different colors going on along with too many small display items a room (even a large one) can start to feel a bit crowded and without focus. If you pick just a couple of display pieces (and you can change them out from time to time) that are either various sizes to create interest, or all the same size to give continuity, you can really make for a beautiful focal point on your fireplace and also give the room a sense of airiness. It will also help with making the room feel larger.
Below are some great examples of that.
Check out slide number 16.
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-living-rooms
Slide #16
By centering a mirror on the fireplace--it not only helps to reflect light into the room, which is a great way to make the space feel larger, but it gives it an instant focal point. The other objects are also large in order to not make an already full room not feel too cluttered. The large plant adds a touch of color and softens to the hard lines. The goose sculpture probably brings in some personal character from the people that live there and helps with adding varying scale.
Slide #19
A large piece of artwork really acts as an anchor here. Just a few pieces on either side is enough to complete the look of the fireplace. A bold statement on the mantle helps complete the look as well.
Slide #22
A completely clean mantle with only a large piece of artwork or mirror above it and 2 wall sconces on either side is a very classic and powerful look in a room. You can display accessories and other objects on bookshelves or cabinets. Keeping the mantle clean can really make your room feel larger.
Slide #23
Again, just a large mirror and a simple object on the mantle, along with a single piece of artwork inside he fireplace, can create a sense of space and airiness to any room.
Slides #25, #26, #30 & #32
Other great examples of keeping it simple.
Slide #39
This is a perfect example of creating scale and balance. Notice how one large piece (the artwork) really anchors the room and fireplace. The smaller objects are there to add a little bit of interest and color along with personal touches. Not too much and well placed.
ALSO, think about the possibility of framing out the brick like the last slide with molding. Painting it a traditional creamy white with just a touch of the brick still showing through.
Have fun with the process and share your before and after photos!
All the Best,
Angelo
Angelo, I have some color trouble. Every room in my house has lots of fun and friendly color and pattern (inspired by my 2 little boys) except one. I love my curtains and my sofa, but I dislike the wall color and the fireplace color, as well as the white molding and blinds against the cream curtains. I would love to bring in more warm yet cheerful color. I have also found the large pattern on the curtains very hard to coordinate with without making my small room look too busy. So many problems! Please help!!
- Christy, Salt Lake City
A: Hi Christy!
First, let me just say--LOVIN' your style. I see where you're going and I think it's a great ride you;re on. I recognize those curtains (IKEA?) I've used them on TV before and I think they are great. Here are some suggestions.
If you can, I would change out the blinds since they feel a bit out of place with everything else you are trying to accomplish. The key here is not only to add some color, but texture. I don't mind the molding. It looks nice. Once color and other things are dealt with it will make more sense.
Check out slide image #3 & #16 from the link below:
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-living-rooms
A roller type of shade that filters the light but at the same time can provide a bit of natural fiber texture is the perfect balance. When you have a room that is trending more towards contemporary lines, bringing is some touches of traditional design in a fresh way and texture, can help the space feel warm and not too sterile.
Also, check out slide #20
Notice how repeats with a certain color palette can make what you may think of as s bit dull a to more exciting look. Also, in this space the stone on the fireplace facade brings in the texture element in a big way without feeling too out of place. It's all in the use of color and the repeat of it.
Slide #6
Really shows how the use of different pattern. color and style on a very neutral sofa make what could have been a very bland/modern room, feel alive. Before you paint the walls--PLAY with pillows. They are easy to return if they don't work for you. Get a few different sizes, shapes and colors. Play off the colors in the drapes and any other colors you love or have always wanted to try. Move a bit out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. At the end of the day, it's only a pillow and it can be returned if it's not right.
If you are going to repaint, I would go with either something bold (see link below slide #1, BTW-that color would go great with your drapes):
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-dining-rooms
OR bring in a slightly muted/jewel tone color like the one in slide #5
ALSO, the warm golden hue in slide #33 would be spectacular and by adding some pattern/texture in accent pillows you could really make the sofa a focal point up against the wall.
I can't tell what your fireplace looks like since it's not really in your photo, but I think that once color, texture and pattern is addressed, you may feel a bit differently about it.
As always, have fun with this and please share your before and after photos!
-Angelo
- Christy, Salt Lake City
A: Hi Christy!
First, let me just say--LOVIN' your style. I see where you're going and I think it's a great ride you;re on. I recognize those curtains (IKEA?) I've used them on TV before and I think they are great. Here are some suggestions.
If you can, I would change out the blinds since they feel a bit out of place with everything else you are trying to accomplish. The key here is not only to add some color, but texture. I don't mind the molding. It looks nice. Once color and other things are dealt with it will make more sense.
Check out slide image #3 & #16 from the link below:
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-living-rooms
A roller type of shade that filters the light but at the same time can provide a bit of natural fiber texture is the perfect balance. When you have a room that is trending more towards contemporary lines, bringing is some touches of traditional design in a fresh way and texture, can help the space feel warm and not too sterile.
Also, check out slide #20
Notice how repeats with a certain color palette can make what you may think of as s bit dull a to more exciting look. Also, in this space the stone on the fireplace facade brings in the texture element in a big way without feeling too out of place. It's all in the use of color and the repeat of it.
Slide #6
Really shows how the use of different pattern. color and style on a very neutral sofa make what could have been a very bland/modern room, feel alive. Before you paint the walls--PLAY with pillows. They are easy to return if they don't work for you. Get a few different sizes, shapes and colors. Play off the colors in the drapes and any other colors you love or have always wanted to try. Move a bit out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. At the end of the day, it's only a pillow and it can be returned if it's not right.
If you are going to repaint, I would go with either something bold (see link below slide #1, BTW-that color would go great with your drapes):
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-dining-rooms
OR bring in a slightly muted/jewel tone color like the one in slide #5
ALSO, the warm golden hue in slide #33 would be spectacular and by adding some pattern/texture in accent pillows you could really make the sofa a focal point up against the wall.
I can't tell what your fireplace looks like since it's not really in your photo, but I think that once color, texture and pattern is addressed, you may feel a bit differently about it.
As always, have fun with this and please share your before and after photos!
-Angelo
our home is full of vintage furniture and art. and it is all from different eras and there are lots of different styles...but oddly enough, it all kinda works together...but i'm at a loss at how to tie it together...to make it look like, well, look cohesive and arty and eclectic, not college dorm/grandma's leftovers.
*some ARE grandmothers leftovers, but they are very super cool!
thanks!
and thanks for stopping by my blog too. thats super coolio.
peace.
L.
- Leah, Nebraska
A: Hi Leah!
Love the look/feel you have going on. I think it's one of the best ways to decorate. You are right on the money though with what the challenges of that type of style are. It's a fine line between looking eclectic and looking like a thrift store.
Below are some examples of "the mix" working in rooms and it's really all about making bold, definite choices and giving your furnishing and accessories either a neutral backdrop if they are powerful on their own, or a bold one that compliments them.
Check out slide #1
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-living-rooms
A VERY bold color mixed in with contemporary, classic and vintage pieces. In this case, the furniture on it's own is quite bold. Putting all that up against a neutral backdrop could have worked but the designer here chose to go with a deep, dark color and even add sheen to it for this room. That all probably isn't right for you, but notice how the dark color actually makes some pieces that could be considered mismatched work.
Check out slide #8
OK, this room at first glance just seems like it is effortlessly balanced and maybe even familiar. Look closely. Modern furnishings and artwork with classic/traditional molding, furniture, accessories and even an antique or two. It all works! Here, a neutral backdrop helps tie everything together. Even when pieces aren't from the same era they are working together because of upholstery, color and pattern. Also, look at scale. It is a HUGE part of making everything work well together. When items are of too much competing size/scale it can make a room feel cluttered and off balance.
Check out slides #16, #36, #39, #43
GREAT mix here. All working because of the unity in color, scale, placement.
Have fun with it and of course, frame and use your beautiful photography in the room.
Show us the before and afters!
All the Best,
Angelo
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- Leah, Nebraska
A: Hi Leah!
Love the look/feel you have going on. I think it's one of the best ways to decorate. You are right on the money though with what the challenges of that type of style are. It's a fine line between looking eclectic and looking like a thrift store.
Below are some examples of "the mix" working in rooms and it's really all about making bold, definite choices and giving your furnishing and accessories either a neutral backdrop if they are powerful on their own, or a bold one that compliments them.
Check out slide #1
http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-living-rooms
A VERY bold color mixed in with contemporary, classic and vintage pieces. In this case, the furniture on it's own is quite bold. Putting all that up against a neutral backdrop could have worked but the designer here chose to go with a deep, dark color and even add sheen to it for this room. That all probably isn't right for you, but notice how the dark color actually makes some pieces that could be considered mismatched work.
Check out slide #8
OK, this room at first glance just seems like it is effortlessly balanced and maybe even familiar. Look closely. Modern furnishings and artwork with classic/traditional molding, furniture, accessories and even an antique or two. It all works! Here, a neutral backdrop helps tie everything together. Even when pieces aren't from the same era they are working together because of upholstery, color and pattern. Also, look at scale. It is a HUGE part of making everything work well together. When items are of too much competing size/scale it can make a room feel cluttered and off balance.
Check out slides #16, #36, #39, #43
GREAT mix here. All working because of the unity in color, scale, placement.
Have fun with it and of course, frame and use your beautiful photography in the room.
Show us the before and afters!
All the Best,
Angelo
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