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.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode:
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. 161: designer Markham Roberts
Ep. 160: designer Sean Scherer
Ep. 159: How to Pick the Perfect Chair
Ep. 158: designer Katie Ridder
Ep. 157: designer Joy Moyler
Ep. 156: designer Marshall Watson
Ep. 155: designer Carmeon Hamilton
Ep. 154: designer Tish Mills
Ep. 153: designer Jena Salmon
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Ep. 151: designer Courtney McLeod
Ep. 150: designer Marika Meyer
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Ep. 148: designer Jonathan Adler
Ep. 147: Dorm Room Decorating
Ep. 146: Dining Room Basics
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