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April 2002
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March 25th, 2002 ------- April Issue ------
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Editorial
2. SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL
- Pinch-Pleated Draperies
3. TIPS & TRICKS
- Trim Color
4. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Color Flow Between Rooms
5. E-ZINE OF THE MONTH
- Emphasis on Moms
6. BOOK OF THE MONTH
- Garden Style
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Hello Dear Readers!
Happy Easter! Can you believe Easter is in
March this year? That took me by surprise. Now I've only got
one week to make three dresses... Eeeeekk! I'm not sure if I'll manage
them or
not.
Last month's issue was the first to go out to over
10,000 subscribers! I meant to thank you all for your loyalty and referrals.
Well... this issue is going out to over 11,500 subscribers, so I'll thank
you now! I really do appreciate it every time you share this ezine
with your friends. If you haven't yet forwarded a copy to anyone, or sent
them the subscription address (subscribe@katiediddesign.com), please do.
I hope that you all were able to find some answers
to your decorating questions in my decorating resources department last month.
I forgot to refer some of you to my 'Achieving Balance' series of articles
as well as the 'Finding Your Style' article. Quite a few of you asked
questions about arranging furniture, pictures, and collectibles. This
series answers some of those questions. Check it out! Here's
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This month's article was written specifically in
response to one question which many of you had. It's called 'Color
Flow Between Rooms' and I hope that it helps many of you out. If you
still have questions after reading it, PLEASE ask me! I hope to write
a book some day which answers decorating questions that real people have...
so your questions are benefiting me, as well as yourselves and eventually
hundreds of others. Thank you!
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1. SUBSCRIBER'S SPECIAL
- Pinch-Pleated Draperies
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2. Tips & Tricks
- Trim Color
If you look carefully in decorating magazines, you
will notice that all the trim in the entire house is frequently painted the
same color - regardless of each room's separate color scheme. And usually
that color is some variation of white or ivory.
Decorators often do this for several reasons.
First, painting all the trim the same color helps to unify the different
color schemes in the home. Second, white or ivory go with almost any
color scheme, and therefore make it easier to do this. And third, painting
the trim a lighter shade or color than the walls helps to give depth to the
room, and actually makes the room look a little larger!
Have fun!
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3. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Color Flow Between Rooms
Today's open floor plans are great for hosting parties,
but they can be a challenge to decorate. No one wants to use all the
exact same colors in their living areas, yet completely different color schemes
can sometimes make the home seem disjointed and stuck together. How
can we bring these joined rooms together into a comfortable, harmonious whole?
The most important thing that the rooms must share
is a common feel and style. The rooms in your home will not flow -
even if everything's the same color - if your kitchen is modern, your dining
room and living room are traditional, and your family room is shabby chic.
Remember this... there are plenty of famous homes - like the White House
- with a green room, a red room, a blue room, etc. But only an art
gallery will have a Traditional Room, a Country Room, a Victorian Room, and
a Contemporary Room. If you like more than one style, then go for an
eclectic look and mix them up in each room instead!
There are several ways that color can be used to
help your rooms flow. The first choice you must make is whether to
use soft muted colors or clear vibrant colors. These two general types
of colors each give a totally different effect to a room, so it's usually
best to stick with one or the other.
Muted colors can be any shade, from a light grayish
pink or blue, to a dark burgundy or navy. What makes them muted is
the amount of gray mixed in with the color. Mauve, sage, dusty blue, navy,
olive, and violet are all color names usually given to colors with gray mixed
in to soften them.
Clear colors, on the other hand, are pure colors
- they do not have any gray mixed in. They too, can be any shade.
They can be pale, with just a hint of pure color like a ballet pink or lime
green, or intense and strong like fuchsia, royal blue, or bright orange.
Once you're settled on the type of colors you'll
use, you need to decide how you're going to make sure they flow. There
are three main ways to achieve this. You can alternate main colors
and accent colors between rooms. You can choose one or two common colors
for all your rooms to share. Or you can let each room's color scheme
be a slight variation of the adjoining room's color scheme.
Alternating colors is perhaps the easiest method
to use, if you get to start from scratch. Choose a color pallet for
all of the rooms which you want to tie together. Let's use yellow,
blue, and white for an example. Each room will have one of these colors
as the dominant color, and the others as accent colors. You could
make the kitchen white with blue and yellow accents, the living and dining
rooms blue with white and yellow accents, and the family room yellow with
blue and white accents.
If you want to use pre-existing furniture and decor,
then you'll probably want to find a common color that your rooms can share.
To do this, review ALL the colors in each room's basic furniture. First
note the neutrals used, and find one that they share. If they don't
share one, then choose white as your unifying neutral. Contrary to
what many people think, white and off-whit colors, such as ivory, cream,
or beige CAN be used together in one room. The trick is to use them
purposefully so they don't look like an accident. Next, find one or
two other colors that they all can share. They might already share
one, or you might have to take a color from one room and introduce it in
the other rooms. Once you've chosen one, be creative in how you use
it and your neutral in EVERY room. Throw pillows and blankets, picture
mats, and trimmings on valances and tiebacks are all small accent pieces
that can often be changed without spending tons of money.
The third method is ideal for 'side' rooms, such
as a powder room or den. Choose a color scheme that is similar to the
adjoining room, but still completely different. Often a lighter or
darker shade will be what you're looking for. Let's go back to the
example we used for alternating colors. Let's say the blue and yellow
being used are medium shades. A lighter yellow would be a great choice
for the powder room to make it feel larger and sunny. You could leave
out the blue altogether if you want. Then in the den, the blue could
be deepened to navy, and gold could be used instead of yellow for a more
masculine look. You could also introduce accents of wine for interest.
Finally, don't be afraid to combine these methods.
If you really want your whole home to flow, then try using the first method
in your main living areas, the second in your bedrooms, and the third in
your bathrooms and guest room or office. Be creative!
Have fun!
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This article Copyright 1999-2003 - Kathleen Peters, KatieDid Design. Reproduced with permission.
Kathleen Peters - 'Katie' - is a custom window treatment and bedding designer, and owner of KatieDid Design, her online shop. She is also the editor-in-chief of Decor, Decorating, and Design, a free bi-monthly ezine filled with articles, tips, and guidelines to help with your home decorating.
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4. E-ZINE OF THE MONTH
- Emphasis on Moms
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5. BOOK OF THE MONTH
- Garden Style
Garden Style, by the editors of Better Homes &
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Remember, if your decorating isn't fun,
it isn't worth it. So enjoy it!
--- Katie <><
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