We welcome the wonderful Suzanne Tucker to the show this week, where she gives us a preview of her third book published last month, Extraordinary Interiors. Suzanne is recognized as one of the country’s leading interior designers, known for her endearing style, attention to detail, and passion for architectural and decorative arts. Suzanne talks with us about many things including the beauty of having a second set of eyes when making interior design decisions, how to put your own stamp on something, and why the bones of a room or space matters first before you start adding the extra things on top of it.
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Extraordinary Interiors
Decorating Dilemma:
Thank you for writing, and between the slow pitch ceiling, and angled fireplaces, what a beautiful space you have. We all agree that it already has fantastic bones, so brava for that. Suzanne says that she would not worry too much about the door, and you can leave it as is instead of painting it a particularly strong color. As far as the little telephone table, the cute little bench with the navy upholstery, we suggest putting something over it. Possibly a mirror, but if you go that route, be sure to note what exactly it is you are reflecting. If it’s the kitchen, we may want to opt for something else.
If you aren’t feeling the chandelier, don’t worry about tossing it! Remember, someone’s trash is someone else's treasure.
We love the black wall, and you can paint it black or just change it to a black outlet so it disappears. In that outlet, you can plug in a pair of lamps.
Don't underestimate the power of having a piece of art in the kitchen. That's kind of fun. But, Suzanne also thinks the open shelves would be good there.
Thanks so much, and let us know how it goes!
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Ep. 341: Storytelling in Decorating with David Netto
Ep. 340: Trials and Triumphs
Ep. 339: Grand Millenial Decorating with Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz
Ep. 338: Floral Designs for the Table with Cathy B. Graham
Ep. 337: London Living with Simon Upton
Ep. 336: The Life of Mario Buatta with Author Emily Eerdmans
Ep. 335: Holiday Decorating and Hosting Q&A (Part 2)
Ep. 334: Holiday Decorating and Hosting Q&A (Part 1)
Ep. 333: Defining Chic with Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller
Ep. 332: Traditional Design with Hundley Hilton
Ep. 331: Right at Home with Bobby Berk
Ep. 330: Trials and Triumphs — A Blinds Journey, Paint Colors, and Halloween Prepping
Ep. 329: Budgeting with Molly Basile
Ep. 328: Stan Dixon, Celebrating Classic Architecture
Ep. 327: Wellness of Design with Joshua Smith
Ep. 326: Flexibility and Finding Your Hero Fabric with Hayley English
Ep. 325: Houses with History with Jen MacDonald and Mike Lemieux
Ep. 324: Trials and Triumphs — Chinoiseries and Purple Moments
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