Cassandra Carter Design Studio: Entry

Showing posts with label Entry. Show all posts

Monday, January 7, 2013

New Year, New Trends!

Hello? Tap, tap, tap...is this thing on? Did 2012 really just come to an end and the first week of 2013 too? Where does time go!? Well dear friends, I'm so sorry to have abandoned you as I graciously took my maternity leave...for six months. :) I have thoroughly enjoyed being home with our precious baby girl while learning to be a mom, but as it always does, reality is calling me back and now I think I'm ready to welcome it with open arms. I have missed so much over the last few months that I don't even know where to begin! So if any of you have ideas of things you would like to see or design questions you want answered, shoot me an email and I will try to incorporate it into the weekly posts. For now, I'll just give you a heads up on trends to look for for 2013.

This year I think we will continue to be surrounded by color, but perhaps with more deep and saturated hues than what we saw in 2012. The Pantone color for 2013 is emerald green which to me screams jewel tones. We will also see warm modern vintage interiors {sounds like an oxymoron I know, but it's not ;)}, photo-realistic fabrics, lots of high gloss and shine, and modern/painterly florals in fabrics and wall coverings. In fashion week for Spring/Summer 2013 there were an abundance of stripes used so I wouldn't be surprised if you also see that flowing into your interiors this year as well. But hey, who doesn't love a good stripe and it's a great way to create movement in any space! So there you have it, my two cents on what to look for this coming year. :)

I know I am looking forward to the new experiences, new clients and new friends that this year will bring and couldn't be more excited to see what it has in store for me! And I can't wait to watch this cute girl learn and grow!

Photo Credit

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Color Blocking Your Interiors

Unless you live under a rock you probably know that color blocking is the big thing this Fall in fashion. And perhaps you have embraced it head on or maybe you're a little like me and are a bit timid about pulling off some of those looks. Whether or not the fashion trend has hit your closet yet maybe it is time for you to throw out those neutrals in your home and add some color back into your life! That's right! It's time to color block your interiors! You can either go full blown color blocking or with just a little paint and throw pillows, you can make a subtle transition that will be easy to change out down the road. Are you nervous yet? Well don't be; here are few tips and tricks to successfully going bold with color. First, to get a more harmonious look choose colors (or tints) that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel (ie. yellow and orange-yellow, or blue and aqua). If you want to go more bold with you color then choose those that are opposite each other on the color wheel (blue and orange or yellow and purple). To keep it easy to choose your color scheme, try to stick with just two or three colors. Next, avoid prints. Solid blocks of color are the trick to successful color blocking. Last, just as in fashion, use neutrals to compliment and balance your color. This way you have a nice balance throughout your space and it makes it a bit easier on the eyes. Although these are just a few tips to help get you going in the right direction, the most important tip to remember is to just have fun, get creative and recover everything yellow and gray in your house and spice things up a bit!

Photo Credit

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Spotlight

I LOVE this house and just had to share it with my readers! It has beautiful architecture, is light and fresh and I love love love the wide plank floors (especially in the dining room)! Here is just a sneak peak of the home but you can view the entire home tour here at Alice Lane: Design Explored. It's just so lovely...

Friday, July 22, 2011

Firt Impressions

When you go in for a job interview or meet someone for the first time, first impressions are everything. You are judge by just a quick glance, a handshake or the first few words out of your mouth. You can never get those moments back so you are always taught to look your best, be confident and make a great first impression. Quite a few people work hard to make the inside of their homes perfect, well designed and full of personality but often make a rookie mistake, forgetting about the front entry. This is the first impression opportunity for you and your home. Is it also just as well put together as the inside of your home? Does it express your personality or is it boring and full of dead leaves and spider webs? Your front door can speak volumes and is just as important as the interior. So, what is your front door saying about you?