Throughout history the hearth, or cooking and heating center, of the home has been of primary importance. Today especially, we think of the kitchen as a warm family gathering center. Toms-Price designer Jo Ann Hunter’s client, Kathy from North Barrington (shown in her kitchen), has graciously let us visit her beautifully decorated home in this [ read more… ]
Don’t you appreciate living rooms that can really be lived in? This is such a comfortable looking room in which to gather the family or holiday guests. Jo Ann and Kathy have come up with just the right seating arrangement. I also love the curio placed in the entry way to the living room and [ read more… ]
Fresh evergreen gives fragrance to a holiday house and brings the green inside during winter’s long cold. It can represent our hope of new life in the coming spring. The dining room in Kathy’s house glows with chandelier light and lovely decorations. Isn’t it beautiful how she has placed little red feather wreaths throughout the [ read more… ]
One of our Lincolnshire designers, Jo Ann Hunter, had the pleasure of visiting a client’s home and taking pictures of her timeless and enchanting holiday decorations. Kathy, who lives in North Barrington, has the quintessential “home for the holidays” where I can imagine the classic American gathering taking place. You’ll find lots of ideas to [ read more… ]
Another design issue that many people struggle with is color. People want to show the latest color trends in their homes. Interior design has become much like the fashion industry with new colors coming in and out every season. I feel it is really important for people to choose colors that they love – not [ read more… ]
One of the most important principles of design, and one of the most overlooked by people, is scale. It may seem obvious, but so many times I walk into a client’s home and notice they have furniture that is just too big for the room. Often, people are looking for generously-sized, comfortable furniture and forget [ read more… ]
I’m excited to have some guest bloggers — Toms-Price designers — who have so much experience with all the little (or big) things that tend to be forgotten when furnishing a home. I’m sure they will provide you with some helpful ideas. So, stay tuned…
