dining room Archives - LUXE AND LUCID

I love Thanksgiving. It's a time for entertaining, celebrating and opening our homes to family and friends.

We all want our interiors to be at their best during the holidays. For me it's about creating an environment

that is beautiful, relaxed and welcoming for guests – whether it's in my own home or one of my client's.

Below are my iphone shots from a Huntley & Co. photoshoot this past Friday in Virginia. I am in love with

these images right now; they convey everything I love about decorating and setting a scene. Often the

best way to find ideas for your own space is to look at the examples of others. Hopefully you'll find some

inspiration for your own home and Thanksgiving table amongst the shots below. Happy holidays!

FORMAL DINING ROOM

LIVING ROOM

POWDER ROOM

(don't forget to style this space as well)

DIVERSIFY YOUR HUE

It's a common pitfall. You want a blue (or green or yellow or red) room and you think the answer is paint.

But alas, a room is not built on paint alone. A room with one color is like a song with one note – flat.

It takes layers of colors, textures, fabrics and finishes to really make a room "sing". The dining room

below from Bunny Williams is a beautiful example. The star of this room is a dramatic cerulean blue, but

it's the supporting shades of green, yellow, gold and cream that make it pop. Moreover, the designer

chose checked slipcovers, a large 18th century framed wallpaper panel and a collection of Chinese

porcelain to bring this shade of blue to life. So take Bunny's cue and diversify your hue!

photo courtesy of Ms. Williams' book "Point of View".

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