Design 101: Embracing the Recliner by Kimberly Reuther
Ladies, we are going to discuss a topic today that you are very familiar with yet want to avoid at all costs. Yes, I am talking about the recliner, a piece of functional furniture that is seemingly a vital organ for the men in our lives. Unfortunately, not everyone has a “man-cave” in their home […]
Junior League Kitchen Tours – Sneak Peek #1
Hello, my name is Jennifer Steward and I don’t write blogs… Though I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Pam Kennedy, owner of 1235 Brownell, and I became super inspired to write this one. I have to tell you, driving through the adorable suburbs of Glendale, walking up to Pam’s house, I had every […]
Area Rug Inspiration By Victoria Dreste
Thinking of buying an area rug? What will it do for your room? A rug can define the areas of a large room. It can add definition to a small room. Color, pattern and texture are important elements in interior design. An area rug can add each of these to a room. A rug. of […]
Style Defined: Modern Glamour by Kimberly Reuther
If you are like me, you’ve become accustomed to a certain amount of “bling” in your life. From sparkly cocktail rings to sequined pumps, the dazzling effect gets us through the dreary winter days. As is the cycle with fashion and design, this has spawned the return of a pre-depression era design trend. Glamour and […]
Tips on Achieving Balance by Kimberly Reuther
Who doesn’t need more balance in their lives? We are all seeking the right combination of work and life, income and expenses, needs versus wants. In design, we are striving for a balance of scale, proportion, and textures in the rooms we create. In addition, there is an increasing desire to balance aesthetic appeal with […]
“Gray’s Anatomy” by Kimberly Reuther
Gray is a significant neutral color that often gets overlooked in favor of the more dramatic black or the happier camel shades. However, this year, gray is the belle of the ball. It is enjoying a resurgence in fashion, home design and luxury style. So, what makes gray such a fabulous color and how do […]
Which Roman Shade Are You? – Kimberly Reuther
by Kimberly Reuther, Interior Designer & Founder of DesignSpeak (previously posted on AT HOME’s website)
Roman shades are basically the chameleon of window treatments. They can conform to almost any decorating style, window size/shape, they have top down/bottom up features, blackout lining, cordless options for child safety, the list goes on and on. So, how do you determine which one fits your style, home, and personality?
Here, I’ve broken down the basic five types of Roman shades to correspond with specific lifestyle and decorating tastes. As I stated before, they are a chameleon breed so there is no hard and fast rule to follow. Just trust your instincts and imagination to select the best choice for your home!
Classic Roman Shades – relaxed americana style, painted, weathered furniture, twill slipcovered upholstery, casual, whimsical accessories, kid-friendly spaces, crisp color palettes, cottage stripes, farmer’s market, coastal indulgences
Style Defined: Modern vs. Contemporary by Kimberly Reuther
You see a cocktail table and fall in love. You wonder if it would work in your home. You try to describe your home to the salesperson. He/she asks “Is your style modern or contemporary?” Your mind scrambles. Am I modern or contemporary? How do I know? How do I define my style? This scenario […]
DIY – Chevron Pattern Dresser – Kimberly Reuther
Those who know me best are well aware of my ability to envision possibilities in almost any space and are always pleased with the finished product. However, knowing my visionary ability means they are also cognizant of my low tolerance for detail work and executing these visions myself. Therefore, when I conceptualized transforming this drab […]
