Feature Article:
"Just Beachy "

Color of the Month -

"White"

About Premise Design

Hi Friends & Valued Clients,

The unofficial start to summer is here, so itís time to enjoy a summer atmosphere ñ even inside our homes! Look for ways to create a relaxing, cozy mood in your family room, the bedrooms, and your entranceway. Simple touches can make you feel like you are on vacation in your own house.

With the right interior design, you can create your own beach house, even if your home is not right on the water. This monthís article gives you quick, easy ways to add warmth to your surroundings, and establish a comfortable, cheerful, beachy environment that you will take pleasure in all year long.

JUST BEACHY

Ahhh... the sound of the waves; the smell of the ocean air; the warm, comforting breezes. Life at the beach is heavenly.

But you donít have to live on the ocean to enjoy a relaxing beach atmosphere in your home. Try these easy decorating ideas to transform your living space into a beach retreat that you can enjoy all year long!

• Choose light, gauzy drapery panels for the window, and make sure you install them at least a few inches above the window frame. Soft, sheer, flowing panels give the impression of gentle breezes with lots of sunlight entering your room.
• Use beach souvenirs as artwork. There is nothing more ìbeachyî than seashells. Starfish are also particularly beautiful. And donít forget sand dollars. You can combine all of your beach finds in a large bowl, scatter them on a table or shelf, or position one unique piece by itself ñ on the wall or a shelf ñ as a focal point.
• Select summer colors for your walls. Soft blues and greens will remind you of the beach. Buttery yellow is great to mix in.
• Keep your trim white. Moldings, chair rails, wainscoting, and other accent panels should remain white for a clean, summery feeling.
• Speaking of white... you can create a terrific beach mood by opting for all white accessories. On a white shelf, display your white china, white vases, and white candlesticks. On the wall, hang your family photos in white wooden frames, and intersperse some white starfish.
• If you have wood floors, scatter a few sisal rugs. Your feet will enjoy the natural, beachy sensation.
• Go nautical. There are lots of great nautical accessories that can be added to your home. Lean a ship wheel on a shelf. Hang a wooden anchor on the wall. Choose anything that reminds you of the water.
• Go for beach-inspired patterns. Stripes are always great, especially if they are in blues, greens, and whites. Wave patterns, of course, create an ìoceanyî atmosphere.

Enjoy beach living all year long!

Just when you were getting all excited about adding lots of color to your home, WHITE comes back on the scene.

Now as you see in this photo, decorating with white does not mean you must create a sterile, cold atmosphere. In fact, creamy shades of white add to a cozy, warm atmosphere.

• Use neutral white as an accent to make your other colors "pop."
• Paint all your moldings white for a clean, fresh look.
• Blend shades of white and use various textures to create an elegant, sophisticated room.
  

And donít forget ñ if you want to create that beachy atmosphere, use white accents in accessories, wainscoting, and gauzy fabrics!

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.

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