 | Shellie Blevens has 17 years of experience in the window covering and decorating field. She may be reached at 620-231-5440 for a free consultation. The Home Place at 616 N. Broadway is a full line Hunter Douglas dealer and appointments can be made to meet with Shellie Blevens, the owner and professional decorator to determine what would work best for you. They also carry custom window treatments by Graber and Comfortex. Custom made fabric beddings and window treatments can also be made at the Home Place, and there are many, many fabrics to choose from. The Home Place has been in business since 1983 and Shellie Blevens has owned it since 1996. |
Home Furnishings
2012-01-30 11:24:47
Gaining inspiration
Q: I love both fashion and home décor. I am no expert, but I enjoy the topics. I have noticed that more fashion designers have home décor lines that look a lot like their fashion lines. Knowing that much of what is in my closet today will be noticeably out of style next year, would the same hold true for the home décor line? I would like to follow some of the trends, but really can’t afford to change everything “hourly” as my husband says.
A: True, more fashion designers are bringing their design aesthetic to the home, which provides a new world of opportunity. If you love Fendi, John Jacob, or Missioni for example, then why not bring that same design feel to your home?
While it is true that some elements can eventually look dated, in home décor as in fashion, the trick is to blend classic elements along with trendy elements that can be easily and affordably changed.
Most of us would like a bottomless decorating budget, but have limitations. I would suggest using designer signature pieces to create vignettes as focal points in your home, rather than trying to overhaul design every few months.
For example, rather than redecorating your entire kitchen, invest in a striking chandelier, bold table cloth, and accent picture on the wall that are in keeping with other design elements already in place.
The living room is another easy place to bring in your favorite clothing designer’s home design aesthetics. Think lighting, side and coffee tables, pillows and pictures before buying bigger signature pieces.
Another option is to let your favorite designer inspire the designer in you. Rather than adding signature pieces, add pieces that pay homage to the design using the elements that strike you. I bet you will be amazed at the style you possess. Remember, if you bring in what you love, the chances are pretty good you will be able to live comfortably with it for some time.
If you want to keep your décor trendy, but don’t want to spend a fortune, I have a one more tip. In the fashion world, you can usually find a look for less, and that is also true in the décor world. If you look, you will most likely find what are called “knock off” décor pieces that remind you of a particular designer piece. If you keep up with the designer trends in magazines (like this one) and home improvement TV shows, you will be able to spot those similar items at a much less price than the originals.
Design is exciting. Let it reflect your passion!
