Designs by Victoria Liz

8/20/23

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Styling a Room

Buying furniture that’s too big for the room.

Purchase furniture to scale.
Huge pieces of furniture in a small room makes the space feel tight and overwhelming.

Furniture too large for room

Furniture is to scale for room.

2. Hanging curtains that are above the base board.

We don’t want ankle beater draping.
Ensure that the drapes at least hit the floor or create a puddle.

3. All decor has to be the same exact color in your scheme.

It’s okay if the shade is lighter or darker.
Try mixing in pattern and prints into your design.

8/17/23

elevating wall art

Here’s a few tricks to elevate your small wall art gallery.

Purchase wall art that’s the same size. (Different sizes work well with a collage arrangement)
Select picture frames that are bigger than the wall art evenly all the way around. (Pictured: Canvas 16x20 Frame 24x36)
Ensure the wall art is positioned in the center of the frame.
Add a wall art light that is the appropriate size for the frame.

Framed Canvas

Wall Art Light

01/16/23

Alternatives to high end materials

Modern home interiors are distinguished by their asthetically pleasing features, rich and exotic materials, floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings that create grand opulence, and high end home decor. These homes are magazine worthy. High-end homes are characterized by materials that are not only bold and rich in apperance, but in cost as well. Decorative materials set the tone for a room. Here are a few alternatives to high end materials for home styling.

1. Plaster

Plaster is a timeless material that will add texture to wall treatments. Typically it is used for coating walls, ceilings, and partitions. However, it has been used in interior design to aesthetically elevate wall treatments. This classic material can tell a design story through its application with pattern, strokes, and tone. Adding pigment gives it a fresh modern dimension.

2. Wall Coverings

Wall coverings are the most popular in wall treatments. Some inexpensive wall coverings include: wallpaper, fabric, and panels. Wall coverings give rooms character and energy. It is important to know which decorative style of wall coverings compliment the style of the room. If the decor in the room is scandanavian, then select wall coverings have a natural organic sensibility. Also, take into consideration the environmental conditions that can affect the apperance of a wall covering.

3. Paint

Paint is a commonly used material and can drastically transform any room. Color choice in paint evokes emotions. It gives the illusion of a larger or more intimate space. But paint doesn't have to be boring. Consider applying a decorative paint techinque that changes the depth of its application. These techniques include color washing, decoupage, gold leafing, geometic tape stencil, and ombre.

05/13/22

Styling a modern patio

Imagine being out of town at your favorite 5 star hotel. You’re sitting poolside on a luxury lounger enjoying the beautiful weather. The view includes palms trees, amazing structures, uniquely designed cabanas overlooking the glistening pool as the sun beams down. Wouldn’t you like to pack up this experience and take it home? Here’s how to transform your patio into a little piece of paradise.

Structure the layout for your patio. Decide where you want to place your furniture, plants, lighting, and accessories to ensure a logistical flow.

Select patio furniture that is proportional to the size of your patio. Avoid clutter and create clear paths. This will keep your patio from feeling overwhelming. Take measurements of your patio to determine which pieces will fit in certain spaces.

Select patio pavers or tiles that elevate your patio to modern outdoor living. Turf, rubber pavers, and wood tiles are examples of flooring for your patio. Measure your patio (l x w) to determine the area of your patio. Most sites will estimate the total tiles based upon your measurements.

Let’s get to the good part. Accessorize! Incorporate pillows, plants, greenery walls, lighting, vases, and other decor that compliment the style of your patio.

01/11/22

Mixing furniture to elevate your living room

It’s common for furniture stores to provide customers with the convenience of pre-selected furniture sets; sofa, love seat, accent chairs, tables, and lamps. If you have no direction of where to start, it’s pretty easy to buy the whole set. Here’s how to take your living room from basic to designer.

Select a sofa. This will be the piece that draws inspiration for the selection of other furniture pieces.

2. Select accent chairs that are harmonious to the style of the sofa. The accent chairs can be another color, yet compliments the sofa.

3. Incorporate tables and sideboards that add character but still fit with the decor style. Natural wood, glass with metal accents, and marble are all examples of tables with character.

4. Select an ottoman (or two) that give contrast to the color scheme.

5. Lighting is key. Consider your decor style ( modern, boho, traditional, Scandinavian,etc.) when selecting lighting.

01/06/22

5 INTERIOR DECOR TRENDS IN 2022

Darker Cabinet Colors
All white kitchens and cabinetry makes a statement but color is coming back with a vengeance. Green seems to be the most popular among colors of kitchen cabinets. Expect to see more bold colors in kitchen decor.

Open Kitchen Shelves
Open kitchen shelves allow for more decor concepts within the kitchen and adds a little character to the idea of “upper cabinets”. Expect to see lower cabinets and floating shelves in the place of top cabinet space.

Bold Pattern and Colors
Bold patterns and colors were a trend in 2021 and will continue on in 2022. After being confined to our homes, people are moving towards more lively colors to give a new energy to their spaces.

Curved Furniture
Straight lines are in, but curves are making a come back! Curvy furniture is fun and inviting and evokes a bubbly feeling. Curved furniture will definitely make a statement.

Geometric Decor
Geometric lines incorporated in decor elevates any space. This trend is most common in wall treatments. Although this style gives a nod to being retro, it most certainly is modern. Expect to see this trend in contemporary home decor.

11/29/21

trends to elevate your table decor

Styling your living room table, entryway console, or ottoman can be frustrating if you have no idea where to start. Try elevating your table decor with these simple tips:

Stack books. Use an array of large and small books, from dollar store to designer books, colorful or neutral books. Add a decorative piece on top of the stacked books.
Use trays. Adding a tray to your table will definitely elevate your table decor. It's the difference between just placing items on a table and arranging them to have purpose. Try to be creative and decide which tray compliments your space; square, round, gold, silver, wooden, mirror, large, or small.
Dried plants are trendy in 2021. Try incorporating pampas grass, palmetto, lavender, or lagurus grass (bunny tails) into your decor.
Add tapered candles. Tapered candles paired with the right candle holder adds height to your table decor.

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.

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Styling a Room

elevating wall art

Alternatives to high end materials

Styling a modern patio

Mixing furniture to elevate your living room

5 INTERIOR DECOR TRENDS IN 2022

trends to elevate your table decor

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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Support

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Styling a Room

​elevating wall art

​Alternatives to high end materials

Styling a modern patio

Mixing furniture to elevate your living room

5 INTERIOR DECOR TRENDS IN 2022

​trends to elevate your table decor

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

Services

Company

Support

elevating wall art

Alternatives to high end materials

trends to elevate your table decor