Designs by Victoria Liz

3/26/21

15 Simple but genius entryway ideas that make a big first impression

Fifteen experts were chosen to be featured in Redfin's article "15 Simple but Genius Entryway Ideas that Make a Big First Impression." Redfin is a Seattle-based real estate brokerage firm which was named one of the World's Most Valuable Tech Companies by Business Insider. Below you will find my entry in the article: Accessorize with a mix of high and low decor and incorporate greenery.

3/25/21

Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

I N S P E C T I O N S. Inspections are imperative when buying a home. Most issues aren’t prevalent until the home has been in use for a few weeks to a few months. Also if the home needs renovations there’s a possibility that you could encounter electrical and plumbing issues.
Here are a few inspections to consider:
• Electrical Inspection
• Plumbing Inspection
• Roofing Inspection
• Asbestos Inspection
• HVAC Inspection
LOOK BEYOND THE PAINT. Some homes’ interior paint may not be the most flattering or, depending on the color, may make the room appear smaller. Don’t let the paint deter you from buying a potential dream home. That’s an easy fix.
FLOOR PLAN. Think about your design style and how the floor plan meets your essential needs. Consider the spacing for furniture and functionality.
COSMETIC COST. If the house needs renovation or there’s some things you would like to change aesthetically, consider the project cost. The cost of floors, cabinets, countertops, lighting, window treatment, etc. vary in price according to the materials. Set a realistic budget.

1/1/21

Blending Interior Design Styles

P A T T E R N S. P R I N T S.

Patterns add energy to a room. Prints allude an attitude. So, what’s your design personality? Need tips? Say less.

Use different scales of pattens; however find a nice balance. Too many patterns can be overwhelming. Use a large pattern as your foundation (wallpaper, furniture, etc.) and build around that. Integrate medium and smaller patterns in your smaller pieces of decor (pillow, throw, tray, books, candles, etc.)
Use colors that are in the same family or that compliment each other. Again, just as too many patterns can be overwhelming so can too many colors. Here’s a helpful hint: use the 60-30-10 rule- 60% of the room should be a dominant color, 30% of the room should be a secondary color or texture, and 10% of the room should be and accent.
A print is a design that has already been printed onto a material. Some commonly used prints are animal and geometric. Be careful in how you blend the prints with a pattern. When deciding, choose colors within the print that best compliments the pattern. Keep your use of prints to a minimum when mixing with patterns.

12/27/20

Blending Interior Design Styles

I N D U S T R I A L. T R A D I T I O N A L.

Industrial interior design refers to the aesthetic features from old factories. This particular design is characterized by exposed pipes and bricks. Industrial style is most commonly found in lofts and flats.

Traditional interior design, aesthetically, refers to comfort and warmth. The traditional style evolved around the 18th and 19th century; which is why the decor features antiques, elegance, and classics.
So how do you blend these two styles?

If your homes is built with exposed brick and pipes (as pictured below) you’ve already achieved the industrial look. Add modern, traditional furniture. Allow the pillows to have rich colors and neutrals. Find throws that are chunky, tweed, knitted, or fleece. Incorporate decor that’s both traditional and industrial. For example: wooden accent table, metal tray, stacked books topped with a wiry, pipe like type of accessory. Allow the wall art and/or rug to have elements of lines to bridge the concept of industrial and traditional.
If you have a traditionally built home then you should incorporate more industrial decor to achieve this style. Install or buy light fixtures that have the exposed bulb and exposed wire. Allow your small accent tables’ material to be metal or steel. As aforementioned, incorporate wall art and rugs that emphasize lines.

12/22/20

Blending Interior Design Styles

Who says you can’t blend interior design styles?

Well, I’m here for it! This will be a blog series on styles that I would blend for a modern look.

R U S T I C. C H I C

Rustic decor showcases natural materials such as wood, stone, clay etc. This style embraces naturally inspired textures as you would see in farmhouse decor. Rustic color palette are typically neutral.
Chic decor is elegant and fashionable. This design style is very trendy and modern. So how do you blend the two?

Select statement pieces that are wooden or stone: natural wooden table, console, wooden barn sliding door, chairs etc.
Select neutral color furniture or wall paint. When blending styles there should be a nice flow of color, textures, and decor. There should be a nice balance; if the furniture has color then select a neutral wall and vice versa.
Allow the finishings to be chic; brass and gold knobs, fur throw, modern accent chairs, pendant lights or chandelier.
Add a few decorative wooden boxes to a corner or hang an unfinished wooden clock. Add a stone tray to a table or branches to an arrangement.
Curtains. If the room is mostly rustic with a touch of chic, then I would definitely go with chic curtains. If the room has more accents of chic, then tone it down with rustic curtains.

11/17/20

Tablescapes:
Basic to Designer

Decide on a color scheme. Be sure that the color scheme compliments your decor. Start with neutral colors and build your scheme. Adding a pop of color won’t hurt.
Select decorative items for your tablescape that vary in height.
Cluster items in groups of 3 with different heights.
Layer your table with chargers, plates, and linen napkins.
Elevate you tablescape with texture; table runner, wooden chargers, gravelly and smooth items, greenery, etc.
Add accents of gold or silver.

12/24/19

Party on a Budget

You don’t have to be a party planner to have a nicely decorated event. Here are a few inexpensive suggestions for any party.

9/29/19

Bougie and Broke? Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Room

Choose rich colors for your room. A bucket of paint may cost $15-$35.
Accent walls always bring character to a room. There are so many variations of peel-and-stick wallpaper online. One roll can range from $20-$40.

Accessorize the room with pillows and throws that have texture, solids, and prints. Considers buying different shades of your accent color to decorate the room. This will give your room dimension. You can find pillows and throws in your department stores anywhere from $7-$20.

Add a rug. Change the lamp shade. Put different size candles on a tray. Buy wall art. Accent pieces that include mirror, glass, crystals, or a shiny finish will give the room a luxury factor. These are inexpensive ways to change the look of your room.

7/9/19

Window Treatment Tips

The curtain rod doesn’t have to be placed right over the window. You can raise the rod to the ceiling or a few inches below the ceiling to give the illusion of longer walls.

If you want to conceal the actual length of the window behind your new lengthy curtains you can invest in a Roman shade. Purchasing a Roman is not necessary but if the gap bothers you then this is a suggestion.

No one wants ‘ankle beater’ panels right? When hanging your panels consider the length to the floor. Base boards shouldn’t be exposed. Your panels should rest a few inches on the the floor creating puddles or sweep the floor. This will create a custom beautiful look for your window treatment.

Panels are too high off the floor.

Panels fall a few inches to the floor.

5/29/19

4 Tips to Make Your Room Appear Larger

Open your room with light colors. Darker colors give the room a sense of being closed. Select colors like white, ivory, pale gray. Sherwin Williams has a pale pallet with a range of light colors to pull off this effect.

De clutter. Get rid of items in your room that are no longer useful or out dated. You’d be amazed with your room transformation by simply throwing things away. Also huge pieces of furniture in a small room can get a bit overwhelming. Think about repurposing that furniture or simply downsize.

Now that you’ve gotten rid of unnecessary items, it’s time to REARRANGE YOUR FURNITURE. The key to this is: create open space. There should be a clear walkway to the room. Couches and/or love seats should not extend past a wall. With the right length of curtains, the window elongates the room. Remember, every space in the room doesn’t have to filled with something. Less is more, unless you’re going for a maximalist look.

Believe it or not, but mirrors can also give the illusion of a bigger room. It’s gives the room depth. Place your mirror in a great focal point and you’re on your way to a larger looking room.

🇺🇸 Fourth of July Patio Ideas

6/16/19

Mason jars can be found in almost any home decor store. You can buy them embellished or turn it into a DIY project. Either way, you can add an inexpensive accent piece to your patio. Add fresh or silk flowers, a string of lights, or ribbon.

Lanterns are a nice accent to give your patio a little extra light and add to the ambiance.

No need to buy a new patio set; just switch out the cushions.

Add accent pillows or even a throw for a pop of color.

15 Simple but genius entryway ideas that make a big first impression

Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

Blending Interior Design Styles

Blending Interior Design Styles

Blending Interior Design Styles

Who says you can’t blend interior design styles?

Party on a Budget

Bougie and Broke? Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Room

Window Treatment Tips

4 Tips to Make Your Room Appear Larger

🇺🇸 Fourth of July Patio Ideas

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15 Simple but genius entryway ideas that make a big first impression

Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

Blending Interior Design Styles

Blending Interior Design Styles

Blending Interior Design Styles

Who says you can’t blend interior design styles?

Party on a Budget

Bougie and Broke? Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Room

Window Treatment Tips

4 Tips to Make Your Room Appear Larger

​🇺🇸 Fourth of July Patio Ideas

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Company

Support

🇺🇸 Fourth of July Patio Ideas