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Before and After

November 9, 2015 by Lizzie Filed Under: Before and After, eDecorating, How To, Inspiration, Living Room Leave a Comment

After Small Living Room Floor Plan
One of the biggest design challenges I see people facing is how to make the most of small spaces. Especially if you live in New York or San Francisco where “small” seems to take on a whole new meaning. This was exactly what my client Anna was dealing with when she came to me. She had a small living room with an odd layout and was in desperate need of more storage and seating. This design is a perfect example of how an effective floor plan can make a small apartment feel bigger and function better!

While most people’s initial reaction when faced with a small space is to push all of the furniture up against the walls, I suggested she switch out her sofa and chair for a small sectional, creating a cozy conversational/tv area, more seating, and a much better view when you walk into the apartment. Also, by bringing the sectional into the middle of the room, the back wall was now open for a storage cabinet. Her apartment is now the perfect place for relaxing and entertaining, and she did an amazing job styling it to show off her taste and personality! Check out her before and after pictures here:

Before
Before

After
After (this is the wall where the sofa originally was)

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Splash of Color

February 7, 2013 by Lizzie Filed Under: Inspiration, Living Room Leave a Comment

Color is making a splash this year! While Pantone and others are predicting Emerald to be the color of the year, I am going in a different direction. Bright shades of all hues will be front and center in the design world. Rooms will be fun and playful with pops of color taking center stage. We have all been playing it safe with neutrals for years. The world of beiges and grays began with a mixture of textures to create interest in the monochromatic space. Slowly patterns began to creep into the designs, mixing and matching bold stripes with playful geometrics. Finally color started to creep back in through small pops found here and there, but this year is going to be a bold year. Bright colors will be seen on the walls, drapes, and furniture. Decorating with color can be tricky because you don’t want a room so bold that you are sick of it in ayear. You have to pick colors that speak to you, cheer you up and inspire. You have to mix them carefully so that the room doesn’t look like a rainbow exploded on your walls. But, when you get it right, that room will quickly become your favorite. Start small. Start with a guest room or a powder room, something that won’t stare you in the face everyday. Once you feel confident, go for the living room or master bedroom! Have fun with it!

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Online Decorating

December 3, 2012 by Lizzie Filed Under: Living Room, Living Room Designs Leave a Comment

The thought of taking on an online decorating project could seem a little foreign, but it is easier than you actually think. Whether you want to keep your furniture and just add some finishing touches or do a complete overhaul, eDecorating could be just the answer you were looking for. It allows you to decorate at your own pace, stay on your own budget, and you never have to worry about a designer’s hourly fee racking up. Our design packages give you the tools you need to do everything on your own. The 3D floor plans make it easy to implement the design, and our hyperlinked shopping list helps you quickly purchase anything and everything in the design to bring it to life. The design packages also explain why we chose each piece, and with those guidelines, you will find it easier to shop on your own later on down the line. Here is a great example of one of our latest eDecorating packages:

Go Bold at Home

October 12, 2011 by Lizzie Filed Under: Bedroom, Color Obsession, Dining Room, Living Room 1 Comment

I love when people take risks in their own home, and while taking a risk could backfire severely, it can also have a huge payoff. Bold patterns can really make a statement and take an otherwise bland room to the next level. The patterns can be playful, dramatic, contemporary or traditional, and in the right setting, it works beautifully! Here are some great examples of some patterned walls that I have fallen in love with.

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Power of Decorating: Before and After Shots

September 2, 2011 by Lizzie Filed Under: Before and After, Living Room Leave a Comment

I love to see the impact of a great remodel. It can sometimes be hard to fully grasp how far a room has come without seeing where the room began. Before and after shots are usually some of my very favorites because you can really see how different a space can look and feel with a new facelift. Sometimes it can be as simple as a new coat of paint or some new tile, and sometimes the overhaul of the entire space makes you appreciate all the work that went into the remodel. Here are some of my favorite before and after shots floating around the internet lately.

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Simple Elegance

August 23, 2011 by Lizzie Filed Under: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Office Leave a Comment

Black and white is one of my favorite color combinations. It’s striking and elegant, and it never seems to get old. Every era seems to embrace the tried and true color palette in its own unique way, but the basics of the look stay classically beautiful. Also, any color you bring into a black and white space will immediately pop, and the more vibrant the color the better. There’s no one way to pull this look off, but here are some of my favorites from around the web.

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Meet Lizzie

My success as an eDecorator has come from years of experience. After receiving a degree in Interior Design from FIDM in Los Angeles, I have been continuously working within the residential interior design industry for the past 10 years. I have seen first hand what works, what doesn’t, and why. I have learned how to make the most of a budget, and most importantly, how to get that high end look without spending a fortune. Read More…

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