 | Linda Warrington
has been in sales and interior design for 25 years, and employed by Horton's Furniture for l8 years. Linda has designed furnishings and murals for the Eaton Place in Wichita's Old Town business district as well as Chaucer Estates, Park Plaza West and Via Christi Executive Suites. Linda also owns her own mural painting business called 'Just You'. She can be reached by phone at (3l6) 722-5090, by fax at (3l6) 722-596l, or by mail at l09l5 W. Kellogg, Wichita, Ks., 67209. |
Interior Decorating
2002-12-01 11:12:00
Paint then decorate?
: I've heard some people recommend that you pick a color, paint the room and decorate later. Is this a good idea?
ANSWER: It's one idea. My personal preference is to pick a sofa or a pair or chairs you love and pick up the background color for the walls. Most paint stores can computer match any color of your choice. Simply take your arm cover, toss pillow or cushion to the store and presto, a match. Finding a fabric to match your walls may not be as easy.Any good furniture store will have a variety of sofas, chairs, etc. Remember to think about how this furniture is to be used. Is this to be a formal room or an informal room? Used a lot or a little? Fabrics will need to be appropriate. Let everyone in your household state their ideas, needs and dreams and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. This is strictly personal. Set your budget and go for it.Remember fabric, like people, has a distinct personality; some more formal, some casual. If you like formal traditional, rich damask or brocade will suit you perfectly. However, if you're the kick back, feet up type, country gingham could be your best choice, or for tougher fabric, chenille. Chenilles are available in a wide variety of solids and prints and are very popular today.Different people have different ideas about how to decorate. However, we all agree that repeating your favorite colors, over and over makes sense. Some people like to decorate with only one color, using different values for interest - monochromatic -. Others require a riot of color to feel comfortable. Most of us like to limit our color spread to three or four colors in a room. Regardless of your preferences, make your home reflect who you are. "When we lose the right to be different, we lose the right to be free." (Charles Evans Hughes)
