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Creating luxury bedding ensembles is essential in allowing your bedroom to serve as your personal private sanctuary. But where do you begin?

If you want to maximize your bedroom’s appeal, considering the following ideas for creating luxury bedding ensembles.

White is Foolproof

A classic formula for creating luxury bedding ensembles is to start with a white duvet cover. The simple, clean look of white never goes out of style while also providing you with plenty of flexibility to build off of.

For example, you can pair a white duvet with mix of patterned and solid pillows in various shades of gray and black. You can also add some simple pops of color using pillows by opting for just two pillows – one a solid and one a graphic. If you really want to step it up, matching these throw pillows to a rug can create a cohesive effect that welcoming and memorable.

And if pillows are not in your preferred bedroom design toolkit, you can also leverage other elements around the room. Pairing the white duvet with your choice in headboards or wallpaper or even decorative items around the room can help deliver a stunning presentation.

Mix In Colors

While using white is a more classic approach to luxury bedding ensembles, it is by no means your only option when creating. It can be incredibly effective to to mix linens using color. By pairing a striped sheet with a patterned spread, you can accomplish something visually different while still evoking a sense of luxury.

Or you can consider implementing a linear stripe on stripe design pattern. Through the thoughtful use of different stripe colors and thicknesses, you can pair patterns that can create a sense of romance and comfort.

If you are just starting out with trying to learn how to mix, consider beginning with a varied scale. When we mean by this is working in pairs that scale down in size. For example, consider implementing a pair of Euro shams that are followed by a pair of queen shames, that progress to a pair of bolsters before ending with an accompanying accent pillow. This is the perfect formula for those who absolutely love pillows despite the hassle they can also bring to the table.

Pillow Uses

While there are traditional pillow techniques for creating luxury bedding ensembles, you can (and should) feel free to embark down a path all your own. So if piling the pillows is your preferred presentation or a simple stack of larger to smaller is more fitting, then design at will.

While many a designer will preach to you about the necessity of finding the function in the design, it your home and your bedroom; if you like it then that counts for something!

When creating your luxury bedding ensembles, there are numerous paths you can take. You can focus solely on the bedding or pair with the room’s rug or even the wallpaper. Whatever approach you take to your luxury bedding ensembles, just be sure that it fits you and your style. After all, you are the one who will sleep in there every night!

Using Pillows

You do not, however, have to follow a classic path. Feel perfectly free to just pile on the pillows you love. And don’t let anyone berate you about function. It is your home, and if you don’t mind messing with pillows, that is your privilege — with the caveat that if this is a guest room, you may want to put some pillows away when guests arrive, just to make them more at ease.

Another pillow option is to simply stack them up, larger to smaller. It makes for rather a neatnik look, and if your partner — like mine — sleeps with pillows crammed everywhere, this approach can give all those pillows a home.

An addition that always steps up the comfort in a bedroom is a second duvet (or blanket or quilt) folded or thrown over the end of the bed. In this case the mix is both surprising and engaging. I don’t know if the painting over the bed was the chicken or the egg, but the color of the throw clearly acknowledges its blue, while the zebra bench at the end is the equivalent of the fat lady singing. It’s the touch that says, “We’re done!” Not a thing really matches, but everything seductively harmonizes.

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Deciding on window treatments – like custom drapes and curtains – can at time feel overwhelming. There can be so many options and design ideas that knowing where to start might not always be clear.

But we are here to help! Window treatments like custom drapes and curtains are where we specialize.

If you are considering a window treatment overhaul, be sure to read below. And when you are ready to select and install custom drapes and curtains, be sure to give us a call!

Decision #1: Light or Privacy?

When choosing the right window treatment, homeowners must first understand what the goal is. Are you looking for privacy, light, or both? Understanding what the functional need is for the specific window treatment can go a long way in achieving.

Dual Purpose: Semisheer Design

A semisheer fabric window treatment is ideal when both light and some privacy are required. You can dictate how much light you want to allow into the space by considering the thickness of the fabric that is used. For example, an ultrasheer fabric is not that thick so plenty of light will be able to come through while a thicker fabric will block more light.

This semisheer design is typically used in rooms that always need light and occasionally need privacy. For this reason, semisheer fabric window treatments are typically found in family and living rooms. If you are looking for custom drapes and curtains for your living room, contact us today!

Maximum Privacy: Cellular Shades

There are rooms in a house where maximum privacy is completely necessary. Think: bathrooms, especially those found on the first floor.

For situations like this, cellular shades – or a top-down/bottom-up shade – are the answer. Made using a honeycomb design, this shade makes it possible to walk around without fear of prying eyes. It also does a great job at keeping the heat in and the cold out.

Bedroom Draperies

Bedrooms are another dual function room. No matter the location, privacy is a priority (especially for those bedrooms located on the first floor), but natural light is also nice. By utilizing a floor to ceiling drapery, you can create a private wall that is still capable of letting light in.

Flexible Privacy : Roller Shades

Some areas in the house are in need of design flexibility. Roller shades can help fit the bill. Because it is perforated, a roller shade can allow light to pass through while it is also providing privacy.

This can be a great solution when installing a window treatment in a hard to reach area. In situations like this, a hardwired roller shade can be used with a remote.

Complete Darkness

A midday nap – or even a good night’s sleep – can be as simple as installing custom blackout curtains. By installing blackout shades equipped with blackout lining (an extremely dense fabric that prevents light from getting through), will ensure very little light sneaking into the room. For those looking for absolute darkness, consider installing floor-to-ceiling drapes 18 inches past each side of the window.

Deciding on the right window treatment comes down to understand the job. If you are looking for help with designing and installing the perfect window treatment, especially custom drapes and curtains, we can help. Call us today to schedule an appointment!

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Are you looking for ceiling to floor curtains? We can help!

Homeowners love high ceilings.There is something about the feeling one gets when standing in such a room. But what if your home does not have high ceilings? Is there anything you can do about it?

The short answer is “yes,” and we can help!

The illusion of room height can be created in a number of ways. From installing ceiling to floor curtains to doors and mirrors, here are some ways you can create a sense of height in your home.

Ceiling to Floor Curtains

One of the easiest ways to make a room appear to have height is to incorporate ceiling to floor curtains. By hanging your curtains directly from your ceiling, homeowners are able to help create the illusion of height.

From here, there are a number of ways to design your ceiling to floor curtains. For example, by going with a ripple-fold detail on your curtains, the height seems to be even more exaggerated thanks to the consistent vertical detail.

If you are interested in learning more about your options for ceiling to floor curtains, call us today!

Utilize Full-Height Doors

Homeowners looking for quick and effective ways to create a sense of space can easily address their doors and passageways. It is easy to feel cramped when a home has lower passages, but by incorporating full-height doors, you can instantly make the room feel bigger.

Tall Bookshelves

Tall and skinny is good recipe for your rooms as well! Placing bookshelves that have are narrow and high in rooms that feel a little closed can be a great design. These pieces naturally draw the eye up which in turn signals a sense of height.

The Magic of Paint

Another simple “height hack” is to paint the ceilings, walls and baseboards all the same color. This creates an environment where your eyes cannot readily discern where the walls end and the ceiling begin.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…

Again, because there is not much you can physically do to change your ceiling height, homeowners need to be creative in putting illusions to use. Mirrors can be a great tool for doing just that.

To fully leverage the height-creation that mirrors can provide, place full-height mirrors around the room. This will trick the eye into seeing (and feeling) more space than is actually available.

Keep a Low (Furniture) Profile

Ceiling height is all relative. And by decorating a room with furniture that has a low profile, you can create an impression of taller ceilings.

When choosing the perfect furniture, keep in mind that you will want to match the scale of the space available. For example, low-slung backs on couches and chairs can really enhance the feel.

Simplify

As with most things in life, simplifying can have outsized returns. If you have lower ceilings, clutter will make the room feel even smaller.  Cutting down on the amount of “stuff” in a room can go a long way.

When trying to create a sense of height in a room, consider the “hack heights” above. Whether you choose ceiling to floor curtains or the use of mirrors or a combination, be sure the result is what you are looking for.

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2018 will have a focus on streamlining and making things simple. A good place to start is in your Solano kitchen as this is one of the most important rooms in any house. Your outdated cabinets, hardware, paint, and other items are ready to be replaced. Take a look at the list below for an idea of where your focus should be if you are looking to update your Solano kitchen in 2018.

Keep It Clean

No longer are the extra decorative features in style. The shaker-style cabinets that were popular back in the 90’s are out. The trends in 2018 are looking to be even more streamlined and clean. Flat-panel cabinets with clean lines are the style of today. Don’t add the extra little design features; in this case, flat is the answer.

Cabinet Colors

The old country-style Solano kitchens with the nice white cabinets are out. Black cabinets have replaced the white cabinets. According to design pros, expect to see more Solano homeowners eager to break away from the all-white trend, opting for hues that are richer, bolder and darker. With that in mind, while black is very popular, deep navy and forest green are also popular colors.

Wall Color

While the cabinet color is going dark, that doesn’t mean the wall colors are following suit. Lots of bright whites in warm tones and the occasional pop of beige are still popular.

Cabinet Doors

Doors are out and open shelving is staying in. The open shelves have been popular for some time and will continue that popularity. This is due to the fact that it so nicely displays a collection of your best glassware, as well as making the area seem larger and more open.

Light Fixtures

Less people are choosing to use pendants over their island or peninsula due to the clutter it creates. Instead, more and more are choosing recessed lighting that is out of the way and hidden into the ceiling.

Simple Hardware

On your Solano kitchen cabinetry, fewer buyers will be choosing as many hardware accents as has been seen in past history. Not only does this keep the cabinets with “cleaner” lines, but it is a cost savings.

Brass is Back

Brass will continue its resurgence in 2018. Expect brass or some form of brass, such as brushed brass, on most anything from hardware to accessories, to plumbing and lighting.

Less is More

The years of constantly upping home sizes have seem to finally caught up with everyone. Now Solano homeowners are downsizing their kitchens accordingly. You still need the same functionality, just not with the wasted space.

With that in mind, buyers are choosing items more carefully and focusing on what they will actually need. The kitchens are still expected to be nice and meet all of the needs, but the days of built in grills that are used once a week or less, are going away for most people.

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Designing a Napa home can be a fun experience.  Many people design their home to fit what they prefer  Everyone’s tastes are a little different.  If designing a Napa house to show and sell it can be beneficial to follow the trends for that year.  Trends are always changing and there are some that are dying out.  

Take a look at these five trends that are going to change the design of Napa homes in 2018.

Floral

Having something with floral print is rising in popularity.  The brighter the better.  Typically these designs are eye-catching and use colors that pop.  They are wonderful accent pieces.  It will add a flair to the room and make any bland room a bit more exciting.  These prints are not only for pillows or furniture; Napa homeowners can even use them on curtains!

Floors That Stand Out

In the past, a statement wall had become popular.  This involves setting aside one wall to be painted a different color or design from the rest.  As this trend is getting stale having a statement floor is just starting to be a favorite.  

Using patterns on the floor that are not typically seen can add interest to any room.  These floors are not limited to the typical softer colors.  Add in bold colors for a more dramatic effect.

These floors are becoming very popular in homes with smaller rooms.  It can be hard to decorate a small room to make it more aesthetically pleasing without making it feel cluttered.  By adding color and designs to the floor there is no clutter, but there is still a statement piece.

Cabinets That Are Softer in Color

The time for bold dark cabinets is over.  The dramatic look of a dark wood has been overdone.  Instead, designers are gravitating towards lighter cabinet colors.  Light wood colors to medium colors look great paired with a darker floor.  

Many cabinet doors are being designed to have a flat appearance.  The lack of a handle gives the cabinets a cleaner look  Solid doors are not always preferred.  Instead, some doors have slits in them that allow some of the items to be viewed.

Warm Colors

To help balance the look of bold floors and floral prints, warm colors will be more present in décor items.  Using reds, browns, and beige is going to be seen not only in décor, but on walls, and even in pieces of art.

Matte

For a while, it was popular to have shiny silver appliances.  People are gravitating to a more warm approach to appliances now.  The matte finish on appliances takes away the coldness that a shiny finish emits. This can give the whole kitchen a more comforting look.

What to Leave Behind

As we enter 2018 there are trends that are quickly losing their appeal.  All white kitchens were a popular design choice because they look spectacular in pictures.  However, they are difficult to keep clean.  Kitchens with more color are going to be much more common.

Having a bar cart in the kitchen or dining room was becoming a staple in anyone’s home that entertained.  These carts look nice, but in reality, they just take up space when not in use.  Most people do not entertain enough to need an entire cart dedicated to it.  Swap out the bar cart and try out a coffee bar.  It is something that is much more likely to be used on a day to day basis.

To sell a house quickly a Napa homeowner must appeal to what people want.  Following design trends can help to appeal to buyers who are following these trends.  Keeping outdated trends can ruin a homeowner’s chances of making a sale.  Keeping up to date with design trends is not only needed but it can be fun!

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