Monthly Archives: February 2011

Island Getaways: The Kitchen Island Transcends the Ordinary

They come in all shapes and sizes, and over the past few decades, the Island has become a ubiquitous part of the modern kitchen. Reflecting the multitasking flavor of modern lifestyles and more casual attitudes towards the practice of dining, islands can do a lot to enhance a kitchen’s functionalty. But as we discovered in [...]

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Making an Entrance: The Foyer

Brentwood Regency Estate By Elizabeth Dinkel Design Associates It’s more than just a place to hang your coat: the often-ignored foyer, the entrance area of a home, is where first impressions are made. Traditionally intended as an airlock separating heated rooms from the drafts of the front entrance, foyers provide a great opportunity to set [...]

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Frame Fury

It is my personal belief that when it comes to picture frames, more is better. I love the ecclectic feel that groupings of different sized frames bring to a room, and also their flexibility—depending on what you put inside them, clusters of frames can work with any color palette or décor scheme. And no one [...]

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The Relevant Classics: Kristin Drohan

Keep reading to learn how Kristin Drohan designs invigorating environments filled with color and texture balanced with functionality and eco-awareness. How would you describe your design style? My design style is relevant classic traditional. I provide my clients with timeless style that functions for today. My spaces are edited neutral backdrops where accessories provide color, [...]

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Wide Angle: A Photographer’s Take on Capturing Images

Check out Decorati’s interview with famed photographer Adrian Wilson and learn how he creates a flawless composition for the perfect shot. Image above designed by Philip-Koether. How did you become interested in photography? Like many of the best things in life, it was a random thing. My father and two older brothers were graphic designers [...]

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Wide Angle: A Photographer's Take on Capturing Images

Check out Decorati’s interview with famed photographer Adrian Wilson and learn how he creates a flawless composition for the perfect shot. Image above designed by Philip-Koether. How did you become interested in photography? Like many of the best things in life, it was a random thing. My father and two older brothers were graphic designers [...]

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Makeover Inspiration: Color in the Kitchen

From Shelterpop.com From painting cabinets to adding colorful accents, brighten up your kitchen today with these color ideas. Things getting a bit humdrum in your kitchen? It might not be your meals that need a revamp –- inject some color in the kitchen and even the most ordinary entrée will appear perked up. From juicy [...]

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The Perfect Color

By Scott Kravet There is a lot of talk about the perfect color. How do you choose the perfect color? What do the experts say? As the head of product development for the Kravet and Lee Jofa brands, I’ve spent my career looking for the perfect color. We make choices every year and every season based [...]

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The Modern Lens: Philip Gorrivan

Keep reading to learn how Philip Gorrivan elevates his spaces and the lives of the clients who reside within them by using fresh colors, exciting textures, and fabrics from his new collection for Highland Court, Philip Gorrivan II. How would you describe your design style? I see my style as classic, but through a modern [...]

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Shades of Gray

Gray may be in the “cool” color family, but right now it’s hot, hot, hot in the design world. Gray woods are especially trendy, and for good reason—gray is a versatile and chic neutral that mixes beautifully with so many fun color palettes. Below are some of my favorite professional rooms by top Decorati-featured designers. [...]

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