Showing posts with label It's All in the Details. Show all posts
Showing posts with label It's All in the Details. Show all posts

Monday, March 4, 2013

It's All in the Details

 
 
 
Carolina Herrera Baez's apartment is nothing short of fabulous, but one of the most interesting details in her home is this ribbon and nailhead trim.  This would be a pretty easy DIY (the worst part would be the time commitment) and could really add a wow factor to a room.  I would do this in a small space that doesn't have much furniture so that you could see the detail above the baseboards.  I would also choose a space that isn't high traffic and maybe do a darker colored ribbon so that dirt wouldn't show.  Another factor in warding off the dirt might be the height of the baseboards.  Notice that hers look to be at least six inches high.  Not sure if I have an appropriate place in my home for this treatment, but am filing it away for future reference!


Monday, February 25, 2013

It's All in the Details

 
I love to browse catalogs for great decorating ideas. 
This photo in Pottery Barn's latest issue caught my eye:
 
I love how they mixed the farm table with their version of the iconic Navy chairs.  This kitchen has a sort of rustic/industrial vibe but still feels very modern.
 
But what got my attention was the cabinetry in the upper left corner of the photo.
 
 
Notice how the cabinet is painted white but the doors are trimmed out with black paint.  This small contrasting paint detail really calls attention to the cabinets and the items displayed inside. 
 
This would be an easy, inexpensive way to freshen up some existing cabinetry.