64InTheBox by Susan Currie Design

Make the Most of Small Spaces with these Interior Design Tips

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Most people know that a successful interior design is an important factor to making you feel comfortable in your own home. However, sometimes a homeowner will ignore the design of a space because they think it’s too small to matter. This simply is not true. I can’t stress enough how important the design of every space in your home is. I highly recommend using the following interior design tips to make the most out of your home’s smaller spaces.

Light Colors – Avoid using warm, dark colors. These tend to make a room feel more intimate and cozy; however, they also make a room feel much smaller. Use lighter, cooler colors instead to help make the space feel bigger and more open.
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Multi-Purpose – One way that you can keep a smaller space from seeming too cluttered is by using pieces of furniture that serve double functions.
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Lose the Coffee Table – Coffee tables take up massive amounts of space. Use smaller side tables that you can move around instead.
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Use Outdoor Space – Extend a room, such as a kitchen, outdoors via a deck and divide them with glass sliding doors to make the space seem more open. This is an especially viable option for homeowners in the South, where the warm climate is suitable for outdoor living areas.
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If you want interior design tips for your space, contact us at Susan Currie Design.

Fashion Mavens Use Color at Home

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Often, a fashion designer’s personal style is seen not only in their fashion but also in the decor of their home. Here are some great rooms that reflect the design sensibilities of their owners.

Kate Spade. The designer’s graphic and colorful look is echoed in her interior, Habitually Chic says. Kate’s interior also shows how well she blends and updates different styles.

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Kenzo. The fashion designer, known for mixing colors and bold patterns, is a fan of all colors–especially red. Below, you’ll see a red lacquerware pot sitting on a Jean Dunand deco table in Kenzo’s home. Also a red ensemble by the designer.

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Stefano Pilati. Architectural Digest featured the colorful Paris apartment of Ermenegildo Zegna creative director Stefano Pilati.

Image via Architectural Digest.

I’m decorating on my new home in New Orleans so look for future posts about my style. It’s my haven so style and comfort are key. Stay tuned…

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The Theme of Spring High Point is ‘Inspiration’

2013-05-10T13:45:26Z

The Editor at Large reports that the upcoming High Point Market will have a theme of “Inspiration.” Furniture designers and interior designers alike depend upon inspiration to keep their work fresh. Inspiration also helps keep visitors to High Point motivated when their feet are tired from visiting so many showrooms!

Here are some of the inspirations I predict will continue to be big this year:

Color. The High Point brochure was filled with color, and for good reason. Color offers homeowners the opportunity to infuse their spaces with their own energy and personality. Plus, a colored pillow or upholstered stool is an easy way to refresh a space!

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Eco. Reclaimed woods add character and appeal to active, casual lifestyles. There are also more innovative and energy-friendly LED light fixtures on the market than ever before.

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Outdoor fabrics. Durable and water-resistant outdoor fabrics are great for families and for indoor-outdoor living.

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