Design Sleuth-Whimsy
Adding whimsy to your home decor can be as simple and inexpensive as sticking planets and stars on the ceiling in your child’s room or buying a cool accessory, to something more expensive such as purchasing a funky piece of furniture or hiring an artist to paint wall art. If you’re in the mood for fun, DOTI at John’s Creek is a great place to go. Besides having lots of fun pillows—mentioned in a previous blog—they also have some wonderful fun furniture and neat accessories. Lucky for you, there is often at least one designer or more in the store, so if you see something you like but you’re not sure how to use it or where to put it in your own home, there’s usually someone around who would be happy to provide creative assistance and help you think outside the box.
For example when I was in the store recently, Alan, the owner, pointed out some beautiful hand-painted chairs. They were gorgeous with bright colors and strong designs. Looking at them, I was able to imagine a couple of ways to use them to liven up a home interior, but thought I would still ask Alan for his input. Immediately, he began to rattle off at least ten design possibilities, and probably would’ve listed another ten if I had given him a few minutes to think about it! So, if you see something in the store you really love but you’re not sure what you’d do with it or where to put it, don’t hesitate to ask Alan or one of the designers for suggestions. I’m sure they’ll be able to give you lots of great ideas.
Designer Nathan enjoys using animal prints and patterns to add fun and drama to a home interior. “I’m working with a client now who has modern tastes in decor and furnishings but just moved into a more traditionally styled home. Rather than replacing all of their existing furniture, we’re working together to find ways to blend the two styles together.” One way he is doing that is through the use of rugs. “One of the suggestions I have for a rug under the dining room table is a bold zebra print,” he said. “It’s fun and contemporary, but can also work well for a more traditional home.”
In later blogs we’ll talk more about adding whimsy to your home. I’m planning to interview some of the local artists that DOTI at John’s Creek works with to create fun and magical environments for its clients. This Thursday, Nathan shares some of the things you need to think about when you’re designing a family room around kids and pets. See you then!
Deborah
A.k.a. Design Sleuth
Tags: animal prints, design sleuth, furniture, hand painted chairs, pillows, rugs
Good post !
Each interior designer has their own indiviual touch to their design style and that makes a trade mark for them.