ABOVE: THE DESIGNING BLOCK’S TRENDY BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SOFA IS ONE OF THE BEST NEW LOOKS IN UPSCALE FURNITURE.
THIS CONTEMPORARY TABLE IS LACQUERED IN AMY HOWARD AT HOME KUMQUAT LACQUER FROM THE DESIGNING BLOCK
decorator-inspired sofa would be the perfect new addition in your living room. Susan Block says that the color peach is “new” again, so we suggest painting your living room walls a sophisticated shade of pastel peach to complement this fabulous black and white sofa. For an element of elegance, you can add a pair of luxe peach silk pillows adorned with peach-colored fringe. We suggest that you have your decorator pillows custom-made by designer Teddy Karl of The Great Cover Up. Karl, who is known for his beautiful hand-made pillows, can design the perfect pillows to enhance your room’s décor. Susan Block notes that there’s a new trend to recycle, restore and redecorate furniture with colorful paint and lacquer such as The Designing Block’s new collection of Amy Howard At Home one-step paint and lacquer in trendy colors like Robin’s Egg Blue, Lime Lime, Palmer Pink, Chinese Red and Golden Egg.
THIS WHITE CHAIR IS PAINTED WITH AMY HOWARD AT HOME ONE-STEP PAINT FROM THE DESIGNING BLOCK.
Teddy Karl, who is an expert at selecting glorious colors for his interior design projects, chose a luscious shade of peach paint for the walls of an elegantly-furnished dining room. In this traditional dining room, Karl designed luxe green and white silk striped curtains and added a sparkling crystal chandelier that gives a soft, golden glow to the peachhued walls. You’ll add an element of graciousness to your home when you decorate with fresh flowers or silk florals. We suggest placing a silver vase of fragrant white lilies in your entry hall or a wicker basket of lovely lavender silk hydrangeas on your living room table to bring the great outdoors indoors. Kay Wallace, owner of F.O.B. Saint Louis, a wonderful store filled with charming Country European home furnishings, unique accessories and colorful florals, says, “The holidays are over and the festive décor is gingerly packed away. Living spaces take on a look of emptiness. Look to flowers and plants to make a striking design statement and breathe new life into every room. Silk flowers, floor plants, succulents and silk trees are set to make a strong presence in 2014. You can choose your colors to coordinate with your interiors and give a finishing touch to your home.” We’re certain that you’ll create the designer-inspired rooms that you’ve always envisioned with these imaginative decorating ideas. UT UPTOWN MAGAZINE
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