Updated Retro

If you like the Retro look and want to incorporate this style into your décor, the new retro is achieved by mixing and matching rather than featuring one color. Instead of a monochromatic space filled with shades of turquoise, the new retro mixes colors to achieve the desired effect. Turquoise mixed with chocolate brown creates a contrast that adds more interest. Throw in some lime green or orange as an accent. Kitchen or Dining Area Colored appliances are popular, as is mixing and matching place settings in retro colors. To tie colors together, fabric treatments such as tablecloths or curtains … Continue reading

Decorating Trends

The way we decorate our homes says a lot about our personalities, but it also speaks to the mood we are trying to set. What kind of mood are you trying to create? Do you want subdued, soft, calming colors for a relaxing atmosphere or do you prefer hot colors that are more stimulating? Maybe you like both, just in different settings. You might like a bright, vivid kitchen but prefer tranquility in the bedroom or bath. Color helps us set any mood and create the feel we want to achieve because different colors stimulate different feelings. The current trend … Continue reading