South Barrington Toms-Price Interior Designer, Kathleen Newhouse, allied ASID, shares her Design Cues today.
1-Start with One Great Piece of Furniture
This can apply to any room in the house but often it is the one where people eat and drink. That’s right, the holidays are coming and we want to make them as comfortable and festive as possible. Kitchen and dining rooms are about to become center stage, so why not give them the respect they deserve. Take advantage of 50% off the MSRP on all dining furniture at Toms-Price, now through the end of October. This includes tables, dining chairs, bar stools, china cabinets, sideboards and buffets. Check out our large selection, everything from casual to classic formal style, at Toms-Price stores in Lincolnshire, Skokie Old Orchard, South Barrington Arboretum and Wheaton.
2-Make it Your Own
How many times have you struggled to find the real you in a room? It doesn’t have to be hard to make the rooms you live in reflect your personal style. Take a photo of your existing room and bring it to one of our Toms-Price designers. You will receive a free in-store consultation. We will be able to assist you in adding your signature design to your room.
3-Light It Up
Have you seen our newest additions? Just look up next time you are in the Toms-Price stores. We’ve added gorgeous Currey & Company chandeliers! If you haven’t noticed, chandeliers have changed drastically in the last few years. Many new elements like unusual color, shape, size, style and finish have emerged. With many of these chandeliers it is truly a work of art that you are looking up to.
4-Add That Personal Touch
“It’s the little details that make it special”. I’m sure you’ve heard this before. Here are some creative ways to make your furniture and architecture stand out.
• Outline the edges of fabric with bands of contrasting fabric.
• Add an archaeological element of metal, stone, glass, etched copper or wrought iron.
• Vary the wood finishes in a room instead of everything matching. Marge Carson has many options that completely change the look of a piece with a different color finish.
• Glaze or hand paint the ceiling to reflect the light and add luster to the room
5-Add An Ottoman If you’re looking for a way to dress up a room, or bring in more color and texture, there is no better way than to add an ottoman. There are literally thousands of fabrics to choose from and with our new program from Vanguard Furniture, it’s possible to “Make Your Own”. How fantastic! You have the ability to change the dimension, size, and practically everything else, to customize it for your exact measurements – not to mention adding or subtracting nail heads, buttons, miter fabrics and trims galore. Why not have two? When an ottoman is not an ottoman – which one is right for you?
• An accent piece
• A conversation piece
• A foot stool
• A cocktail table
•A place for extra storage
• As extra seating in a room
• As a pair at the foyer entrance or at the end of a bed
Our Toms-Price design staff will be happy to help you personalize your look and find that “must have” piece to dress up your home this fall. Give us a call or stop by any time.
