Classic with a Twist: ease of glamour

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Showing posts with label ease of glamour. Show all posts

The Ease of Glamour - Living Luxurious

At Traci Connell Interiors, we make it our GOAL, and our JOB to be sure to deliver

a quality product to our clients.

What does that mean? Well, we are here to tell you.

Many/most of our clients have pets, children, or simply like to entertain. We recognize the lifestyle and want to make it doable WHILE having a gorgeous interior home.

We have many ways we can incorporate durable products into our design.

(FiberSeal fabric protectant on sofa)

Our Kravet rep was in our office with these BEAUTIFUL fabrics. Not only were they beautiful, but listen to this -- These indoor fabrics had over 50,000 double rubs (fancy way of saying they will withstand ... a lot) , but they are so soft and pretty and when used INDOORS make for the perfect combo of glamorous and durable.

Better yet was the lush feel of the navy outdoor fabric on the left... the texture was super soft and if it can withstand rain and mildew... then certainly sticky hands.

Stay tuned for more resources we use daily in our design to make your home

more livable and while keeping that luxurious look... your friends will never know!

Thursday, September 21, 2017 Comments: 0

Make your bathroom wall go WILD.

The latest and greatest trend in a small OR large bathroom is to tile-play.

What does that mean? Get crazy with your tile. Don't play it safe. Pick something that looks insane in the showroom, but will wake you up in the morning with a bang!

AND Its our little secret -- This can give your bathroom the look of LUXURY you are looking for, without much upkeep. Tile is easy to clean, and will take up a large space... thus eliminating the need for art.

GEOMETRIC PATTERNS:

The larger the pattern, the bigger impact it has.

REPETITION: The same larger pattern on repeat creates rhythm and sanity for a busy yet powerful wall.

ABSTRACT: The various tile work that is actually artwork to the room gives the room a "cleanable" way to decorate

COLOR: Don't bring in just pattern, but in a fun and whimsical room... pop the color!

SMALL PATTERN: And yes sometimes a smaller pattern can be just the ticket for the space. A more form fitted pattern helps to find a reason in chaos.

Turn those bathrooms into something NEW!

Thursday, September 14, 2017 Comments: 0

De-Clutter without going Minimalist

Piggy-backing on our "DeCLUTTER" blogging trend this week, we have realized that many people might associate de cluttering with "minimalism" or extreme modern. BUT it doesn't have to be.

This is how to achieve a less cluttered home with some love:

1. Go up the walls - "declutter first, storage second". Whether it's in bookcases or built ins, use those walls to hide the clutter.

2. Take FULL advantage of hallways: Mud rooms, storage benches and more.

3. Tame the kitchen - put away unused appliances. Hide as many things.

4. Secret storage is key: From storage ottomans to fully enclosed closets, hiding is the name of the game.

5. Use what you love: This room is far from minimalist, yet it is completely clutter free!

Thursday, September 7, 2017 Comments: 0

Decorating Mistakes that Make Your House Look Messy

As designers, our eyes are DRAWN to clutter. If you can de-clutter, you can live more glamorously with EASE.

We have a few tips to help you not make common mistakes that lead to clutter and mess...and we are the queens of creative storage solutions! Hide what you can:)

1. Keep Furniture Away from Walls:

When furniture pieces are pushed against walls it seems to close the space in and

appear everything is lined up.

2. Fluff Your Pillows on your Sofa:

While this may sound silly ... your sofa can look like its in shambles if the cushions

aren't sitting nicely.

3. Keep Cords Hidden:

Under consoles, by nightstands etc ... keep those cords hidden!

4. Less Clutter on Shelves:

Instead of accessories on accessories ... choose your favorite 5 and arrange them specifically for those pieces.

5. Hang Pictures in an Organized Fashion:

If you have a collage wall or several art images hung on the wall, create order to the space.

Go -- De Clutter -- Enjoy your HOME

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Comments: 0

Breaking Open the Art of Bookcase Accessories

Designing bookcase accessories can be a tricky art!

But we are here today to tell you the in's and out's of a bookcase and how to make it look magazine ready!

1. Turn books on their side:

One little tip we always practice is not only rotating books from upright to on their side, but also facing pages out instead of spine out to give a look of uniformity

2. Add "objects":

"Found" objects, small sculptures, or unique items help to break up books

3. Repeat similar elements:

The key to a bookcase is to not get it too busy. By repeating similar patterns and elements you create a rhythm and purpose to the shelves

4. Be Monochromatic in Color:

TCI Project

5. Love negative space:

Don't add TOO much. Embrace open and empty areas

Happy bookcase decorating!

Thursday, August 31, 2017 Comments: 0

LED Lighting in the KITCHEN

Lights are the future of spectacular kitchen design!

You may have heard of different types of lightbulbs buzzing around the market these days, but we are here to tell you why LED lights can be the best decision for YOUR space.

We love to use LED strip lighting in glass cabinets or under-cabinet lighting.

These 3 reasons will convince you this IS the best decision!

1. Energy Savings:

Extended use lighting such as LED's will increase your lifetime of a bulb

See more of this TCI Project HERE

2. Size:

Underside of cabinets are getting less and less deep and the 1" deep lighting design has needed a change. LED's come in a variety of different sizes for this specific need!

See more of this TCI Project HERE

3. Color:

Beautiful, light and WHITE design is all the rage right now, and we are needing to move away from the yellow lighting that cast "dirty" light on stunning design. LED's shine a soft white light on whatever their design is!

See more of this TCI Project HERE

Are you a LED believer??

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Comments: 0

BE BOLD with Color in Bath Remodels

Go Big and Bold!

Adding color in the bathroom is a fantastic way to show a personality, brighten up a morning routine and go crazy for color!

Ways and Tips to Integrate Color from TCI:

Colored Acrylic Pulls:

This is one of favorite. Bring in colors from around the bathroom in the hardware!

Be Bold with Pattern in Color:

Bringing in color isn't the same until you put a pattern with it. Really honing in on those tiny details will change the whole room

Use a LOT of it!

This rainbow mosaic in an otherwise WHITE room is to die for.

Check out a few of TCI's BRIGHT colored bathrooms an how we brought in the color!

Offsetting a bright orange wall with orange tile patterned in the shower brought a new life to this bathroom.

Tile and Paint Color are perfect complements to each other:

We use the two to bounce off each other and create color stories throughout the space.

Would you like to take a plunge into color with TCI?!

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Comments: 0

Perfect Palettes: Find the Right Color for your Space

Finding the perfect palette is the number ONE thing that will make the most of your space.

It's the first thing your guests notice as they walk in your door. So what can you do to ensure you PICK THE RIGHT one?!

1. Look at areas of the room that can't be altered - A beautiful whitewashed fireplace set the tone for the cream with a blue outflowing from the center

TCI Project

2. Decorative pieces that take center stage - With flanking art pieces that encompass navy and deep gold/khaki, the rest of the color scheme in the bedding fell right in place

TCI Project

3. The importance of undertones- Select a bolder color and then use neutrals with undertones of the same color temperature

TCI Project

Fail-Safe Color Palettes:
Black and White - Always classic and a simples easy scheme to implement

Monochromatic - Grays, whites, and more shades of gray

TCI Project

Bold Naturals - Earthy colors will always strike a cord and please the eye

TCI Project

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Comments: 0

Why White Bedding is Wonderful

When we are asked to design a bedroom, we are first ... THRILLED to be apart of the journey for that client, and second .... realize the importance of designing a bedroom.

A bedroom is a safe haven, a personal place for each client and we like to make it speak their story.

The main focal point of every bedroom is just that ... the bed! So how do we make the focal point beautiful AND livable?

One of the first ways we like to do that is WHITE BEDDING.

TCI Project

WHY white you say?
Because first and foremost its BLEACH-ABLE. We choose washable bedding that you can easily clean in the comfort of your own home, and not worry about dry cleaning, or worse.. not washing at all.

TCI Project

It goes with ANY color scheme. We can choose any and every accent color to pair it with and that white bedding will fit right in.

TCI Project

Many people desire for their master to be a retreat. To be spa-like or a high end resort feel. White bedding is the key to capitalizing on that feel.

And lastly, white is always bright. And bright appears clean, crisp and happy. So why NOT?

Call us to transform your dream master bedroom retreat!

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Comments: 0

Client Project: Design Delivered Boho Teen Bedroom

Our most recent online design project has been put into action and we can't wait to see pictures of the final product.

These clients entrust us with their space, send us all the measurements, inspirations, and photos of things they like, and we take the reigns and turn it into a dream space.

For this sophisticated 13 year old, her dream of a boho chic bedroom hopefully came to life!

We were able to fit a sitting area, along with her bed and a vanity space all in her room. The color scheme of blue, blush and cream with pops of mustard and COPPER metal rang through the design.

With gray finished wood, wall hung tapestries and specialty lights hung around, the "boho" design was created.

We chose to incorporate copper as the metal as it is not a flashy color, but blends nicely with a blush color scheme.

We supply the client with all the necessary drawings as well as links to their product so they can go and purchase everything and install it themselves!

Check out more about our Design Delivered package here!

Thursday, July 6, 2017 Comments: 0

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