Distinctive Decor: Interior designer strives to create a home that can be lived in

Let's talk some more about the decorating article. Click on the link below-- a new window will open, then click on the top picture.

Distinctive Decor: Interior designer strives to create a home that can be lived in
"Distinctive Decor: Interior designer strives to create a home that can be lived in"

Here's a quote from the article:

"Truthfully, one of the requirements was that the palette and design be calm," says the owner. "We have enough chaos with four boys."

Let's talk about the color scheme. Do you like it? Is it calm? I think so, but can you spot how they could have improved the room?

Look at the rug. The colors in the rug have no relationship to anything else in the room. They might have "cherry-picked" a color out of the design, but it would have been soooo much better to use the background color of the rug. This is a red-based beige, where the wall colors are a yellow-based beige. They clash! Rather than producing a calming effect, to me it actually produces a jarring effect.

So, if you're decorating with an Oriental rug in the room, start with the colors in the rug. You'll end up with a much more coherent design effect and harmonious look.

Talk to you soon,

Mary Cynthia
www.decoratebydesign.com