Classic with a Twist: March 2012

CI Design Delivered Project: Transitional Living Room Space Planning!

Our FIRST CI Design Delivered project!

We recently completed our very first "Designed Delivered" Living room
and Kitchen Remodel. Take a look below for a sneak peek of the
design and to find out
what the buzz is all about!

Don't forget to visit Connell Interiors to learn more about it!!

This particular client had an excellent taste
for transitional design. She loved greek key,
chevron and trellis patterns...
which were able to incorporate all of them!

You will receive a rendered floorplan from the
dimensions and measurements that you supply us with:

And rendered elevations for your aid in
installing and creating!:

Visit our CI Design Delivered page to learn how you too can get the
Connell Interior Style in your own home!

Yes, YOU too can be a "do-it-yourself'er"!
We thought of several great tips for living room design
and space planning during this Design Delivered project
that YOU could implement TODAY!:

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Here are some major points thanks to Houzz and Nest to consider

when planning the layout of your room:

1. Create seating arrangements that can actually be used.

Can you chat with a friend without yelling? Allow them to be flexible.

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2. Allow ample space for moving through a room.

Do you have to squeeze by the coffee table? 18" is the standard distance to allow

from a table to a sofa or chair. If your space is tight, you can cheat a

little and go with 15" -- but not less.

Candice Olson Design

3. Place the largest pieces first :

In furniture arrangement of any room, the major piece for the

primary activity of the room must be considered first –

the sofa in the living room

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4. Be aware of traffic patterns

You can direct the flow of traffic through furniture arrangement.
Leave a minimum of two and a half feet for walkways and avoid
flowing traffic through a conversational grouping if possible.

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5. Let your personality shine through

Ultimately, your home is an expression of who you are. Design your rooms
so that you are comfortable, with a realistic eye on your own taste and habits
rather than relying on a picture from a magazine. After all,
you’re going to be living there.

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Let us know if WE can help you with your living room space plan!

Until Next Time,

Thursday, March 22, 2012 Comments: 0

Creative Consoles

Stuck on designing an empty foyer... or a lonely hallway?

And...You have this skinny table, somewhere pretty prominent in your home...
what do you do with it?!

Here are some tips for using and accessorizing your
console tables throughout your home!

If your console doesn't have any storage beneath, use it for extra seats!!
This would be great for areas you don't have a lot of seating,
but don't necessarily need it all the time.

Pinterest Source
A simple vase and bowl can jazz up a simple console. No need to clutter.

Zgallerie

Mirrors over consoles are always nice, and usually a good way to make the room feel larger.
Flanking both sides of the console with a decorative table lamp can ease the symmetrical feel.

Pinterest Source

For a more casual look, be asymmetrical with the placement of vases and only use one lamp.

Ballard Designs

Very minimalistic look here, a similar glass table can be found at High Fashion Home

High Fashion Home
Layer a few pieces art and tilt them up against the wall for a more casual look
instead of attaching them to the wall.

Pottery Barn

Over sized piece of art?? Try it, you might like it;)

Ballard Designs

Make use of the bottom shelf of consoles by stacking books and accessories

Pinterest Source

A few "Deal Finders!!" for you!

West Elm $499

Haute Box $299

High Fashion Home $499

Target $249

And this I just love and it was a deal finder in itself!! High Fashion Home $299

Until Next Time,

Friday, March 16, 2012 Comments: 0

Even though it is "freezing" in Dallas right now,
it IS time to start thinking about the great outdoors!

Many of you are traveling for Spring Break this week, but
if not, get outside and get a jumpstart on your outdoor living space.

Here is mine... (I need it to look like this again... since
now it is dull, dreary and... dirty!)

And this side of the patio... covered with pollen- sigh...
(and dead plants:)

Now let's work on yours...

PATIOS: They are a part of our lifestyle -- extending our family rooms
into the outdoors to take advantage of nature, sun, and fresh air.
They are transitional spaces that blend the best of indoor and outdoor life.
More than ever, patios are where we entertain guests, spend time with families,
or just get away from it all. Drool over these beautiful patios and
steal some of the ideas to try in your own outdoor getaway!

Candles?? Yes please.

Color, Color, and more Color!

Accessorize with lanterns, baskets and pillows

Garden stools are the best kept secret...until now!

Wall Planters! (Easily a DIY project)

Create your own hanging garden

Even though it is outdoor, don't be afraid to make it look like home

I would feel like I was at a resort everytime I walked outside if I lived here! Amazing.
(Yet again, more garden stools!)

For a natural, organic, and free-ing look, try hanging glass (or clean plastic) bottles
filled with flowers and hung with twine from trees, or a covered patio.