Choosing The Right Accessories

August 2009

In This Issue

Feature Article:
"How to Choose the
Right Accessories"

Color of the Month -

"YELLOW"

About Premise Design

Hi Friends & Valued Clients,

A beautiful room includes great furniture, appropriate lighting, the right colors, and of course ñ the perfect accessories. Accessories addthe finishing touch, and they can transform a so-so room into a space that feels flawlessly complete.

Want a simple checklist for choosing the right accessories?

Since accessorizing a room is often overwhelming, this monthís article gives you a simple checklist to follow when deciding on a piece for your room. If you use these guidelines, you are sure to choose accessories that look perfect ñ and make you smile!

How to Choose the Right Accessories

Accessories transform a nicely decorated room into a perfect, finished space. But for many homeowners, this is a stressful experience because they have a hard time choosing the right ones. Consequently, rooms are often left unfinished.

But no more! Itís time to put the excitement back into accessorizing! You will be able to choose the right accessories with ease if you follow this simple checklist.

Home Accessory Checklist:

When you see an accessory that you are considering for your room, make sure it meets these guidelines:

Does it have the right mood?
In order for an accessory to ìworkî in a room, it needs to be in harmony with the mood of the space. That means that it evokes the same feelings. Is your room romantic? sleek? cozy? Make sure the accessory feels that way, too.

Is it the right scale?
If you are looking for a piece to display on a large, high shelf, donít choose something that is too small. It will just feel lost and incomplete. And a very large ornament will look ridiculous in a room of small, delicate pieces. Make sure that the accessory you choose harmonizes with the scale of the furniture that it will be relating to.

Is the color right?
Does the color (or colors) of the accessory work in your room? Of course, it doesnít have to match exactly, but make sure it blends nicely.

NOTE: Another option is to choose an accessory with a color that stands out. This can make a dramatic statement. Make sure, however, that this ìdramaî fits the mood of your room!

Do you love it?
This may seem obvious, but many homeowners get caught up in making sure that all of their decorating ìworksî and forget to make sure that they really love everything that is going in their home. Even if the accessory fits all the other criteria, if you donít love it, put it back.

There's just something calming about YELLOW...

The color YELLOW actually lowers the body's blood pressure and heart rate, making it a great color to use in bedrooms and other areas where a peaceful atmosphere is desired.

Because YELLOW is so calming, it also decreases appetite, so it isn't the best choice for a dining room or kitchen. Food just doesn't taste as good when the appetite is diminished.

Mix YELLOWs with white for a crisp, cool, soothing style. Combine with cream for a warmer atmosphere. Add brown with YELLOW for a contemporary look.

Create a reflective, cool environment with the color YELLOW.

As the senior designers of Premise Design, Melinda Richardson and Heather Arthurs have 19 years of combined experience helping clients realize their homeís full potential. Their personable approach creates designs perfectly suited to each clientís specific challenges, needs and desires.

Let us show you how great your place can be.

A full list of our services and our portfolio can be found at www.premisedesign.ca. Or, contact us at 403-452-6200 for more information.