Design Obsession - The Chevron Pattern


Another find in Vegas!!! 

The main buyer for Greenhouse Fabrics-
isn't she adorable?
(she reminds me of Ashley... hard to get out 
of the motherly mode!)

I've been ordering from Greenhouse for years and was pleasantly
surprised to meet Leah as an attendee at our 
Interior Design Society National Conference.

She had some awesome new fabric introductions and we shared
our like passion for the Chevron...

Greenhouse Fabrics Chartreuse


Greenhouse Fabrics Cedarberry

If you have been living under a "design" rock... here you go:

Chevron: I like to define the chevron pattern as...
"a splash of happiness". Because it is! Just lines and colors...
and make such a smile!

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 Some of you may have seen this pattern when Missoni came out with their 
collection at Target back in the fall. Here are some of their 
recent patterns. How great! 


Just a splash of this fun "zig zag" pattern will recreate a whole room for you!


Hello Pretty Things posted this to their blog and I fell in love with the idea!



A quick and easy addition to make your floor "pop"! This rug is sold at West Elm.


Another design from West Elm is this stylized chevron in a duvet. Chevron 
doesn't just have to be crisp... it can have some movement to it too!


Feeling brave?? (And very patient) Try out the chevron pattern on your WALLS!


Add interest to your wall through painting in a pattern! 
(this would rather time consuming, maybe enlist some helpers)



Pillows are also an easy addition! There are thousands of places that sell 
chevron pillows now, but check out Lacey Placey on Etsy.
I have purchased some of her pillows, and they are 
absolutely gorgeous! (and inexpensive!)


She will custom make any size for you as well!


For all you new moms out there, she makes chevron burp clothes too!


Lots of bright and fun colors!


Another idea: You can zig zag above a mantel through art work.
 I could even paint this ;)



If your other furniture pieces are simple and patternless, a chair like 
this can brighten that room right up! Urban Outfitters has a fun chair:


They also have a duvet in a zig zag pattern!


Adding a zig zag rug to a room really changes the whole feel for the space. 
It gives it a bit of a refreshed step and a definite contemporary ambiance.



This burnt orange zig zag rug gives this dining room a great floor
 for a wonderful design.



Even the small accessories make a huge difference! 
Anthropologie sells this wonderful basket!


Last but not least...don't forget to stay organized in style;)
Plum Paper Designs sells these wonderful little trinkets!


Be Bold!

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Until next time,
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CI Design Delivered - Our Newest Design Service!

Announcing our NEWEST Design Service!!!



Want the design style of Connell Interiors as a DIY project for your own home?


This design service is for those who want to be more “hands on” but would 
like a designer’s expertise to achieve the “look” of Connell Interiors!


We will provide you with everything you need to create a beautiful interior that 
YOU can implement yourself. YOU too can be an Interior Designer, 
(with a little help from Connell Interiors!!)

You will receive a rendered floorplan:

And rendered elevations for your aid:

And SO much more!!

This service includes ALL types of rooms and projects ranging from 
kitchens to baths to even child's bedrooms and all in between.

Click HERE for all the information!

Contact US to help you turn your home into a dream house made for you...made BY you!!

Until Next Time,
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Pouf Craze in Vegas!


Back from Vegas! 


As a national board member of the Interior Design Society,
I fulfilled my role as a speaker on a panel during the Leadership conference,
sat in a whole lot of meetings,
attended great seminars,
watched our local chapter win two prestigious awards,
gambled:),
and shopped Las Vegas Market- sigh.

I'm tired but it was well worth it!

Here's a quick trend from Vegas Market...




The Pouf!


These gems are from Surya.



Do you want to jump on the "pouf" bandwagon? Everywhere you look, 
you see these "poufs"! 
They make a great foot prop, ottoman, coffee table, kids bean bag, 
dog bed and much more... 
AND they are aesthetically pleasing!!


Can't get enough... here are a few more!


Open Weave Ottoman




Calypso St Barth

Calypso St Barth


Calypso Home


Beignet Pouf

Viva Terra
CS Post



Maybe you'll get Pouf crazy too!


Until next time,
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Client Project: Space Planning Tips for a New Kitchen!




Exciting project on the books...

Custom Build in Fairview

Here's my client's bathroom in her last house-
so this should be fun!


With blueprints scattered everywhere, we are beginning with
the kitchen design. I have a new appreciation for a red pen and liquid paper
correction tape used by Richard, of Richard Drummond Davis architectural firm...
-as we add, tweak (repeat:)

He's done a beautiful job on the plans and has captured
the homeowner's unique vision.

So, if you are planning a new kitchen or just a remodel-
keep reading!

Here are some pointers:

When planning a kitchen, it's important to give careful consideration 
to how the space will be used.

Some questions to ask yourself from HGTV:

A. What is your cooking style and the appliances that you are going to want?
B. Do you want people in the kitchen, or do you want people sitting on 
the other side of the bar, talking while you cook?

Space planning for your kitchen is very thought out and useful.
Check out these layouts. Source: Better Homes and Gardens

U Shaped Kitchen


Traditionally, the stove, sink and refrigerator are placed at points of 
a triangle for efficient movement in the kitchen.

This efficient, versatile plan usually puts one workstation on 
each of three walls.


Pros: Storage and counter space on three sides maximize efficiency,
 and the dead-end floor plan ensures that traffic doesn't 
interrupt the work triangle.


Cons: This isn't the best plan for entertaining or for 
accommodating multiple cooks.



Island Kitchen


The island floor plan, which continues to be popular, is a great way to 
add informal seating, as well as extra prep space and storage, to a kitchen.


Pros: This plan works best for large kitchens in which the work triangle 
would exceed the 26-foot rule if all three workstations were located against walls.


The "26-foot rule" dictates that for maximum efficiency, the perimeter of the work triangle should measure at least 12 feet but not more than 26 feet.


Cons: Island plans are not well-suited to kitchens where 
two work stations must be on opposite walls.

Islands, which continue to be popular, are a great way to add informal 
seating, as well as extra prep space and storage, to a kitchen.


L Shaped Kitchen



The L-shape plan puts two workstations on one wall and the 
third on an adjacent wall.


Pros: This layout is more space-efficient than a U-shape plan, especially 
if the main workstations are located close to the crook of the L.


Cons: Not well-suited to small spaces. Be sure to allow adequate open 
counter space between the two workstations that share the same wall
 -- at least 4 feet.


I have to confess that I think we are breaking all the rules mentioned
above... custom is custom!

Contact US to help you maximize your space for any room of your home!

Until Next Time,
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