This week, we address frequent home decor challenges through the creative lens of designer Colleen Simonds. Colleen's playful portfolio spaces have been published in top outlets and she offers practical tips for navigating choices, layouts, color selection, art sourcing, window treatments, and establishing focal points. Colleen gives us some great strategies for transforming common pain points into imaginative designs tailored to one's lifestyle, including approaches for maximalism, small spaces, and connected rooms.
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Colleen Simonds
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Decorating Dilemma:
Thanks for writing in, Kim! First, what a charming space! And your art and decor already feel very well collected. Colleen’s first suggestion would be wallpaper. You may consider a lighter-toned grass cloth to add warmth and texture. Or, if you want a pattern, a vertical wallpaper pattern can be a great way to lengthen the room and add some pop of color. A round table with a leaf can also open things up but still serve as a way to keep the flow between the rooms.
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Ep. 357: Common Design Mistakes with Minhnuyet Hardy
Ep. 356: Los Angeles Interiors with Annie Kelly
Ep. 355: Outdoor Decorating Spotlight
Ep. 353: How to Find Your Personal Style with Eric Ross
Ep. 352: The Case for Neutrals with Amy Morris
Ep. 351: The House Romantic with Haskell Harris
Ep. 350: Trials and Triumphs
Ep. 349: Life in the Garden with Bunny Williams
Ep. 348: Home at Last with Gil Schafer
Ep. 347: Coastal Style with Megan Molten
Ep. 346: 2024 Trend Report
Ep. 345: Taryn’s House Journey
Ep. 344: Neutrals with David Frazier
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Ep. 341: Storytelling in Decorating with David Netto
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