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COZY BEDROOM TIPS FROM 8 TOP DESIGNER
“At ACD we like to design with an abundance of texture and layers. This becomes more important as the weather cools off. Proper window treatments are a must. We love long drapes in natural materials that appear to blanket the room and create a sense of coziness. In combining textures, we create a warm look by deviating from the existing materials and instead adding leather accessories or boucle upholstered pieces.”
8 TRENDY KITCHEN REMODELING IDEAS FOR 2021, ACCORDING TO DESIGNERS– Written by Camryn Rabideau for Reviewed
Most people have at least one or two small appliances that live on the kitchen countertop—for me, it’s my KitchenAid stand mixer and toaster. However, if you’re tired of seeing them all the time, you can hide them away with this cool cabinet feature.
“We are seeing a lot of people adding appliance garages or pantries complete with electrical so that ugly appliances don’t have to sit on your countertops,” says Anne Carr of Anne Carr Design.
20+ Kitchen Design Ideas for 2021 From Top Designers – By Lynn Coulter for HGTV
Built-In Coffee Stations
Most of us make a mad dash to the kitchen each morning for a cup of wake-up joe. The experts at Anne Carr Design, a firm based in Los Angeles, report that clients are showing a lot of interest in built-in stations for coffee and espresso machines. Blenders, mixers and other plug-in accessories are being tucked out of sight, too. Anne Carr says, “People are adding appliance garages or pantries complete with electrical outlets so ugly appliances don’t have to sit on your countertops.”
Engineered Sinks
Kitchen designers are also noticing a shift away from traditional porcelain sinks, according to Anne Carr. “People are experimenting with concrete or engineered materials. Blanco, for example, makes a sink with a material called Siligranit. It comes in a variety of colors and offers a concrete look without the maintenance.” The manufacturer says Siligranit is non-porous, food-safe and stronger and more durable than other sink surfaces.
How To Turn Your Home Office Into A Den Of Focus And Creativity – By Margaux Lushing for Forbes
Desk Storage
Designer Anne Carr of Anne Carr Design recommends, “Large desks that are open, more similar to tables, and you can buy a drawer cabinet or filing cabinet from the Container Store to place under them.” Their minimal designs are simple and stylish, and almost every item is offered in neutrals, so they really fit into most home office designs.” On-desk storage options for corralling paper clutter include sturdy, cheerful wire baskets and accessories tray by Open Spaces
6 Little Details Everyone Forgets in Their Room Makeovers, According to Pros – By Kelly Dawson for Apartment Therapy
Limited lighting
Sure, it gets dark at night, and lighting helps with that. But only seeing lighting for the need it solves, rather than as a mix of form and function, can ultimately make a room feel disjointed. “Lighting is often looked upon as an optional accessory,” Carr says. That’s why refreshed rooms sometimes keep their original fixtures, or overhead lights are deemed as all that’s necessary. But Carr recommends seeing lighting as a way to enhance a space, not just make it livable.
“An interesting textural lamp can not only be a piece of needed furniture, but the light will cast a particular mood,” Carr says. “Keep the experience that you want to create in mind when designing your space.”
Make it happen by changing out original fixtures for up-to-date options that match your current aesthetic, and add different light sources throughout. For instance, a floor lamp next to a side chair can morph into an easy reading nook, just as sconces can add a cozy ambiance after sunset. “It can transform the space in shape and size,” Carr adds.
15 Fall Trends Interior Designers Are Already Buying Into – By Megan Beauchamp for My Domaine
Velvet Furniture
“Going into the fall we are seeing the continued interest in bouclé,” explains Anne Carr of Anne Carr Design. “It began last year but mainly only in off whites but now we are seeing bouclés in various shades. There has also been a resurgence in jewel tones especially in rich velvets and mohairs that add drama to any fall décor project.”
How to Make Any Room Instantly Look More Spacious, According to Interior Designers– By Caroline Biggs for Martha Stewart
Keep visual clutter to a minimum.
A small space will feel even smaller when overloaded with a bunch of clutter, which is why Anne Carr suggests keeping décor accents to a minimum. “If you clutter a small room with too many visuals, it will look busy,” she explains. “I also don’t recommend using a lot of patterns in a small room, unless it’s a powder room, for the same reason. You can use different fabrics if they are solid in color, but stay away from busy prints.”