the experience you are looking for are
easy to find; and the many techniques
in creating different textures can be
learned for free once again at your
local Lowes and Home Depot locations.
When combining both physical and
color changes to your walls you will
create not only a transition but one
that provides interest.
You can also employ the use of
lighting to create transition. There are
so many different choices in lighting
and not only in the fixtures themselves
but in the light. You have options for
incandescent, Halogen, fluorescent,
LED. These can often be confusing
choices so do a little research before
you make your decision. Keep in
mind that different types of lighting
in different areas of the home can be
one of the simplest changes you can
“Taking advantage of the naturally
occurring architecture will serve as your
guide through the rest of the process.”
make to create the most subtle yet
effective transition from one area to
another. Accent lighting can draw
attention to a specific interest within
the environment; and depending on
your fixture selection can also provide
a visual interest of its own. Most
importantly consider natural light,
your windows, skylights the direction
of the sun at certain points in the day
and where you tend to be at those
times can impact your choices.
The most important thing to
remember is that your space doesn’t
define you until you define your space.
There is nothing more satisfying
than when a visitor comes into your
home and says something like “this
place is really you,” or “I knew your
decor would look this way.” I work
with clients from coast to coast and
have always made a priority of getting
to know them personally. Once I
do, the final design often ends up a
bit outside the original request and
every time it fills both my client and
myself with the ultimate satisfaction.
When our personalities permeate our
environment……….well then….. we will
really feel “at home.”
charlotte lifestyle may/june
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