We often have fun to mix high and low, old and new and of course different aesthetics. Mixing of all kinds will add interest and character into the space. In order to keep the cohesive vibe overall, we will have to use some common elements to thread through the different layers. And here is the case study for the corner space for the project we recently designed. We would like to create a chic, fresh, elegant, polished decor style while still keeping it inviting and cozy. Here is how we did it—today, we are going to share 6 tips on how we artfully mix high and low, modern and classical, old and new to achieve this goal.
Rule #1, always keep an overall color palette neutral if you are going to take a mix& match approach.
Color palette–cream, ivory, champaign, blush, muted pastels, blue, orange and gold
I am always attracted to neutral rugs such as white and cream since they can complete any sophisticated interiors and add a touch of quiet elegance to these rooms.
White-on-White—the white rug , ceiling and sofa with varied textures together create soothing yet high-style decor.by White Webb. The cream rug is a perfect backdrop for upholstered classical furniture and adds a touch of modernity into this traditional living room.by Margery Wedderburn Interiors, LLCOuld Crispness and Old-world Charmby DH INTERIORS INC. A oversized rug truly make this living room as a get-away paradise.
By Madeline Stuart & Associates This cream rug is just like a canvas for the abstract artwork with pop colors.
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One of things we are excited about Designer Fall Markets is to see the launchings of new fabrics. And just like fashion, the new patterns and colors of fabric always bring us joy and happiness. Often, these new patterns and colors of fabric will transform your home like a magical. And without any doubt, using of upholstered pieces in your home will make it more warm, inviting and comfy with a touch of elegance and personality.
Visiting one of my favorite showrooms during the Fall Market. Love this bright orange channeled mid-century comfy sofa and cannot wait to pick up my new fabric samples.
Here is the over-view of the showroom.
And here are the new fabric samples of fall 2019:
Aren’t you fall in love with these fresh colors and patterns? Want to see what I got?
Yes, I played these fabric samples I picked up on my dining table this morning. OMG, aren’t they beautiful?
As I said that fabric can transform your space in a second. Unfortunately, people are often afraid to use patterns and colors. So I will share 3 tips on how to choose fabric in your home:
Choose the colors and patterns that evoke your emotions.
Interior Design by Ken Fulk Photography by Oberto Gili Elle Decor
When there are more than 3 patterns, play the proportions and make them into different scales. that way, your eye will not feel the busyness.
Do you ever have that moment that you find yourself really stuck in the middle of your room furnishing project and just cannot go anywhere. Sometimes, you may need a magic piece and most of occasion, I find that a stool truly can do a wonder by adding textures, patterns and colors to the space and make it sing. Let’s take a look at some examples:
A pair of the yellow square and dark blue poufs make the space feel casual, cozy and relaxing and also emphasis the color scheme of the room. A pair of ceramic blue garden stools here intrigue a conversation.
The furry stool here remind us of fall season.It’s always nice to have some cozy extra seats and a pop of color.The color and pattern on these two elegant stools add interest to the room.The lime fabric upholster stool here is such a fashion statement.The gold stool not only serves as a handy coffee table but also add a touch of sophistication to the room.
After a colorful holiday celebration, we are naturally more attracted to a clean and neutral space, the space that helps us to clear our minds, reflects the past year and visions the future. I just came across a few great designs today and would love to share some of them with you in this blog.
Here is the house by Tracy Hardenburg Designs in Baltimore. The high-ceiling, the neutral color palette and the clean-line architectural details make this home an elegant and quiet refuge.
Love the ceiling-to-floor windowThe neutral color palette makes this great room airy, light and open.Quiet and detail-oriented.Wood tones make the space warm and inviting.White upholstered sofa, chairs and drapery dominate the whole space and create a soothe heaven.
It keeps raining, raining and raining in Los Angeles. Wouldn’t be nice to just chill out in this pretty and cozy bedroom featured with pastel color palette, poster bed, toile wallpaper, vintage channel-back love seat, mid-century chandelier, and pink-shaded table lamps, etc…?
For this year’s Christmas, I kinda want to use pastels to decorate our house but still keep holiday festive.
A holiday-ready table setting. But I still working on the center piece.Love these pink poinsettiadressing up our dining chairs.dressing up the chandeliersetting up a cocktail station
Hello, December! Christmas decorations are in full force. No matter what’s you mood and how busy you are, it’s really up to you to make any holiday season festive, happy and special. There is only one Christmas a year. Why not make it beautiful? If you are not into big construction work, there are so many different ways to decorate your houses in this holiday season. Here is our project I would love to share with you :
There are 5 steps we did for this project:
Change the wall color from the old dull yellowish color to cheerful candy pink—it’s youthful, feminine and elegant. The traditional Regency walnut breakfast table, Louis-XVI chairs and trimmed upholstered sectional sofa add a touch of classic and make the space more grow-up.
Add a cream faux fur area rug to make the room cozy and inviting.
We go all natural from Christmas tree, green branches around beams to dried fruit wreath at the back of the chairs. It’s more fun, inspiring to play with natural materials. Here are some guidelines on how to take care of real Christmas trees.
Have some modern brass lighting fixtures to make the room dazzle–it can truly fresh up an old space immediately.
Make your table display festive and beautiful—it’s show time.
I am totally in love with Halloween. The more I work on our Halloween House project, the more I feel Halloween is the coolest festival ever. It is so much fun to play with the decors and have a lot of creative spirits from all sorts of skulls, pumpkin crafts to the horror scenes. I literally can find my inspirations wherever I go. Here is what I saw wen I stepped in Target last night:
So adorable. These little painted pumpkins put a big smile on my face when I did my weekly heavy grocery shopping.
For the year of 2016, we took a romantic approach on creating our Halloween House of KHK Designs. Yes, we believe Halloween can be a little bit scary, fun yet elegant and sophisticated. The idea sparked me when I visited gardens. I usually only like to go to gardens in spring time. But my recent visits to gardens make me deeply fall in love the gardens in fall–colorful pumpkins and foliages, warm sunshine and fun festive spirit.
I love to get lost in the field of pumpkins.
Just open the cabinet of curosityAlways love to work with flowers.
All right, should we start the tour of our Halloween House?
Pop of orange on the upholstered chinossorie chair, pillow, roses and pumpkin creates immediate happy , festive and inviting vibes. The little greeting ghost hanging on the gold umbrella stand is fun and playful. Pairing orange with gold adds a sense of chic elegance for the house.
I am obsessed with layering pink in different textiles, pattens and shades, on pillows, ottomans and velvet pumpkins. A group of hanging ghosts are my favorite in this room. They are rather cute than scary. The settee, skirted ottoman and Louis XVI chair make the room very lady-like and elegant.
Flanked by two modernized English chairs in muted dusted pink shade fabric with the contrasting blue piping , a hand-made renaissance gilded cabinet with dark blue turtle wallpaper inside displays a group of blue-and-whites, pumpkin crafts. A group of chinoiserie pumpkin floral arrangement creates a beautiful focal point on a white lacquered table. I really like to use a little touch of gold everywhere.
I will post the rest of house tour soon.
Here are some of furniture we used for this project, most of them are custom-made. Please contact us if you are interested in any of them:
Happy Wednesday!
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