Sometimes A Little Goes A Long Way

Acrylic furniture can be just the right touch in a room. I like to use an acrylic piece in a traditional or transitional design. I can add a traditional detail in a contemporary form or bring an element of modern into the mix. I like the see through-ness of it.

 This room is a wonderful mix of traditional, transitional and contemporary. The clean lined acrylic table over the white shag rug is perfect. It fills the space without crowding the space.

 The acrylic table and lamps in this setting help to give the space its open, clean design.

 Love the clear, smooth window treatment and lamp. They allow the room to not be over decorated.
photos from Homes & Gardens.

 The acrylic table I used in my recent show house room was the last piece I added. It was exactly what I needed. It didn't crowd the space and was a jewel of a table.

A great combination with the traditional chairs.
Do remember that a little goes a long way.
table from Acrylicore.

Small Business Saturday

In the spirit of Shop Local and Small Business Saturday for the next three Saturdays my hourly design consultation fee will be at the 2001 price.

If you need paint colors selected, window treatment problems solved, furniture placed or fabrics chosen I can help.

Contact me for more information. I look forward to hearing from you.

vickidreste@sbcglobal.net

314-308-5759

2001 Design Consultation price for Saturdays Nov 19, 26 and Dec 3 2011

Lighting For The Dining Room

This time of year we start thinking about and planning for the holidays. The dining room becomes a focal point in the house. A new chandelier or sconces or both are at the top of the" I need this for the holidays" list. Here are a few I have selected for clients and a few that I just love.

 The petite Paramour chandelier adds elegance and lots of crystals to a small dining area.. Beautiful.

 No surprise here, a pink chandelier. The raspberry pink crystal orbs create a vibrant style on the metal and wood silver finish frame. Stunning.

 Another chandelier that isn't afraid of color. Turquoise and jade beads on a bronze frame turn up the volume.
Happy Holidays.

 The Sultana pendant in sky blue makes a perfect statement in a dining room without using a single crystal. Modern and wonderful.

 Cool, sleek, silver, the Venus chandelier makes a strong contemporary statement. Amazing.

 As a designer I'm not much for matching but I would definitely add  Venus sconces to a dining room or entry with the Venus chandelier.

 Dark coffee bronze and crystal make the Sebastian sconce a smart, sophisticated choice in a dining room.

With a champagne silk shade, wrought iron base and silver granello finish the Pembroke sconce is a modern marvel.
Lighting is important in any room. In a dining room it should make a glorious statement. Whatever your budget is buy a dining room light fixture you love.