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Angelo, I recently purchased the Harlow chair in Mango Floral - amazing. I love it! It's paired with an oatmeal couch and the walls are Olive White - a muted green. Everything looks great together so far, but I am having trouble choosing an area rug that highlights, instead of competes with, the chair. Any thoughts?
Thanks and love your pieces!
- Laura Gibson, Lynchburg, VA
A: Hi Laura-
Thank you so much for the note and I am beyond thrilled that you are happy with the chair!
It sounds like you picked the right one for the room. The sofa and wall color sound beautiful. Below I have linked a few rugs that I think can work for your room and with what you already have.
Hope this helps and feel free to share photos of your room.
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/lattice-rug/?pkey=cstriped-patterned-rugs
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/furnitureandhomedecor/rugs/casual/floralbotanical/PRD~c18539/Nourison+Julian+Leaf+Rug.jsp#
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/henley-rug-thyme/?pkey=csolid-rugs
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1267&f=14702
http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1650063&navCount=2
All the Best,
Angelo
- Laura Gibson, Lynchburg, VA
A: Hi Laura-
Thank you so much for the note and I am beyond thrilled that you are happy with the chair!
It sounds like you picked the right one for the room. The sofa and wall color sound beautiful. Below I have linked a few rugs that I think can work for your room and with what you already have.
Hope this helps and feel free to share photos of your room.
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/lattice-rug/?pkey=cstriped-patterned-rugs
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/furnitureandhomedecor/rugs/casual/floralbotanical/PRD~c18539/Nourison+Julian+Leaf+Rug.jsp#
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/henley-rug-thyme/?pkey=csolid-rugs
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1267&f=14702
http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1650063&navCount=2
All the Best,
Angelo
I am in the midst of upgrading the aesthics our home and am wondering if you have any tips/guidelines for choosing 'hardwired' lighting? Task, style and scale are not so much an issue but I am totally perplexed about choosing their 'finishes'.
For example, do you recommend keeping 'finishes' in the same "color family" and mix their "textures"? Golds to Bronzes or Silvers to Pewters, brights to brushed; a continue them throughout the spaces.
Always appreciating your expertise Angelo and THANK YOU so much.
- Brenda (aka mrsben), Ottawa CANADA
A: Hi Brenda-
Great to hear from you!
My suggestion would be to keep finishes on hardwired lighting the same and play with textures. details and/or shades. Also, try to keep the style of hardwired lighting similar as well---especially if you're dealing with either an open floor plan where one room runs into another or a smaller home. There is plenty of room to play with in adding interest with other options in your rooms like task lighting.
If finishes are similar you can get creative with the details. For example, let's say you're choosing a pewter finish. You can go with a ceiling mount type in say, the foyer or room that won't accommodate a low hanging pendant, but you can do a pewter finish hardware with maybe a low hanging linen shade, crystals or even milk glass over a dining table.
Play with the details and keep the finish the same.
Hope this helps and big congrats to Canada for their amazing performance at the Winter Olympics!
All the Best,
Angelo
- Brenda (aka mrsben), Ottawa CANADA
A: Hi Brenda-
Great to hear from you!
My suggestion would be to keep finishes on hardwired lighting the same and play with textures. details and/or shades. Also, try to keep the style of hardwired lighting similar as well---especially if you're dealing with either an open floor plan where one room runs into another or a smaller home. There is plenty of room to play with in adding interest with other options in your rooms like task lighting.
If finishes are similar you can get creative with the details. For example, let's say you're choosing a pewter finish. You can go with a ceiling mount type in say, the foyer or room that won't accommodate a low hanging pendant, but you can do a pewter finish hardware with maybe a low hanging linen shade, crystals or even milk glass over a dining table.
Play with the details and keep the finish the same.
Hope this helps and big congrats to Canada for their amazing performance at the Winter Olympics!
All the Best,
Angelo
First, loved you on RMS. Glad to see they are showing some of your old episodes. I am recording those as they are shown. Will never understand why this show was not continued. HGTV is way too much house hunting nowadays, for my taste.
Episode 312 had outdoor furniture with a green and brown checkered material as well as another green pattern. I am having new cushions made for my wicker patio set and would love to use those fabrics. Are those specific fabrics available through fabric retailers?
- dan tepovich, chandler az
A: Hi Dan-
Thank you so much for your note and for watching the show!
Those fabrics were from SUNBRELLA http://www.sunbrella.com about a two years ago. They may no longer be available, but there are many new styles that are similar and could do the trick for you. I purchased them from a local Los Angeles fabric store that carries Sunbrella fabrics. Most fabric stores across the country can special order almost any Sunbrella fabric for you.
Also, some of the accessory fabrics/pillows were from LOWE'S and the IKEA outdoor collection that is usually available only during the Summer months. They change their available styles every year.
Good luck with your patio set!
All the Best,
Angelo
- dan tepovich, chandler az
A: Hi Dan-
Thank you so much for your note and for watching the show!
Those fabrics were from SUNBRELLA http://www.sunbrella.com about a two years ago. They may no longer be available, but there are many new styles that are similar and could do the trick for you. I purchased them from a local Los Angeles fabric store that carries Sunbrella fabrics. Most fabric stores across the country can special order almost any Sunbrella fabric for you.
Also, some of the accessory fabrics/pillows were from LOWE'S and the IKEA outdoor collection that is usually available only during the Summer months. They change their available styles every year.
Good luck with your patio set!
All the Best,
Angelo
I am trying to design my kitchen around a pirate theme. I have a ships wheel and swords that I cross over the ships wheel. I am having a hard time finding any pirate themed items that aren't kid focused and childish. Do you have some mature pirate ideas to use for a kitchen/dinning room decor? Any ideas for wall colors beside back and red? Any website you can recommend for ideas? Finding dishes, curtians, etc seems impossible. I would really aprecaite any ideas you have. Thanks.
- Bonnie-Jean Brown, Newmarket, NH
A: Hi Bonnie-
Thank you for your question!
I have to say, I feel a bit ill equipped to answer it for you since I am not much of a "themed design" designer. The danger that comes with doing something like a pirate design is that no matter what you do, it winds up looking like either a kid's room (which is cool and fun for a kid) or an amusement park themed fish restaurant.
My suggestion would be to veer more towards touches of nautical style and less pirate theme. Below is a link to a beautiful nautical inspired kitchen with bright, white cabinetry and back splash tile, rich dark woods on island cabinetry and gorgeous wood flooring. Sticking with rustic elements along with crisp whites and maybe even touches of ocean blues can really make your kitchen bright, beautiful and timeless:
http://www.housebeautiful.com/kitchens/dream/new-england-kitchen-0509
If you are definitely sold on pirate theming, then I would consult with a designer that specializes in that. I'm not familiar with any, but I'm sure some research in your local area would turn up some answers.
Good luck with your project and we'd love to see before and after pics!
All the Best,
Angelo
- Bonnie-Jean Brown, Newmarket, NH
A: Hi Bonnie-
Thank you for your question!
I have to say, I feel a bit ill equipped to answer it for you since I am not much of a "themed design" designer. The danger that comes with doing something like a pirate design is that no matter what you do, it winds up looking like either a kid's room (which is cool and fun for a kid) or an amusement park themed fish restaurant.
My suggestion would be to veer more towards touches of nautical style and less pirate theme. Below is a link to a beautiful nautical inspired kitchen with bright, white cabinetry and back splash tile, rich dark woods on island cabinetry and gorgeous wood flooring. Sticking with rustic elements along with crisp whites and maybe even touches of ocean blues can really make your kitchen bright, beautiful and timeless:
http://www.housebeautiful.com/kitchens/dream/new-england-kitchen-0509
If you are definitely sold on pirate theming, then I would consult with a designer that specializes in that. I'm not familiar with any, but I'm sure some research in your local area would turn up some answers.
Good luck with your project and we'd love to see before and after pics!
All the Best,
Angelo
Another item from Bliss in Knoxville. This is from their West store. I liked this cabinet (or is it a hutch?) because it had just a hint of color smudged on it like someone had taken oil paint brushes that were being cleaned and swiped them on the sides. The carved detail on the doors is cool too. Wouldn't this be a great piece to keep napkins/tablecloths/placemats in?
BTW - I met Jeff Heiskell, one of the managers of the Bliss stores and told him to visit your web site!
- Laura, Knoxville
A: Cool Stuff Laura!
Thanks for the "shout out" to the proprietor.
All the Best,
Angelo
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- Laura, Knoxville
A: Cool Stuff Laura!
Thanks for the "shout out" to the proprietor.
All the Best,
Angelo
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