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Valentine’s Day Decor: Our Favorite Red & Pink Rooms by Top Designers

Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with these red & pink rooms designed by decorating pros that range from seductive to sweet.

This rich & romantic room looks as if cupid himself designed it! Timothy Corrigan went for regal romance in this sitting area by infusing the space with a multitude of sumptuous textures like silk and velvet.

Photo by Lee Manning

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Here, designer Antonino Buzzetta has created a fantasy bedroom for all the little girls out there who love pink. The daybed, topped with bubblegum pink and tangerine patterned pillows, makes for the perfect spot to host slumber parties!

Photo by Patrick Cline

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Alex Papachristidis has us enamored with this layered living area. He’s combined patterns like a pro, incorporating ikat, animal prints, florals and chevrons beautifully. The overall look has a well-traveled and sensuous feeling to it.

Photo by Tria Giovan

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Surya Area Rug

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Okay, so this room isn’t all red or pink, but it’s definitely romantic! We especially love the pomegranates on the table and the metallic sheer curtain hung in the entryway to the dining area—special touches that you could easily recreate on your own for a magical Valentine’s Day dinner.

Watch a video tour of this beautiful room here.

Photo by Stephen Johnson

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Cole & Son Wallpaper

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Cole & Son Wallpaper

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Designer Profile: NYFW Fall 2014 with Oscar de la Renta, Anna Sui, Derek Lam & Cynthia Rowley

Fashion and interior designers are inundated with color and texture all day long, and they bring the same fashionable sensibility to their homes as they do to their clothing collections.  Some prefer a soothing neutral home environment whereas others like something more vibrant. As evidenced during last week’s New York Fashion Week, designers Cynthia Rowley, Oscar de la Renta, Anna Sui and Derek Lam approach their Fall 2014 collections and their homes with a similar design aesthetic. Check it out:

Cynthia Rowley

Cynthia Rowley loves color and pushes the envelope.  Her Fall 2014 show features color blocking to its fullest.  Wearing her collection, one could easily blend right in to her NYC townhouse.

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Highland Court – 190138H – 46 Orchid

Kravet – 26106-717

Lee Jofa – Bristol Silk Rose

Ryan Studio – Agate – Ebony 22×22

Ryan Studio – Giorgio Linen flange 14×20

Oscar de la Renta

First Ladies, socialites, and “ladies who lunch” wear Oscar’s magnificent clothing.  More affordable yet still uber-elegant, his Lee Jofa fabric collection reflects his traditional sense of style in both his Connecticut home and in his 2014 collections.

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Lee Jofa – Termez Crewel Multi

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Anna Sui

Anna Sui is the fashion world’s punk darling. She loves combining inspiration from many periods and her home is the ultimate eclectic space. It reflects elements of Goth, Art Deco, and the Victorian period while pulling influences from Moroccan & Chinese cultures.

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Cole & Son – Procuratie Linen

Kravet Fabrics – Dottie/D-8

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Derek Lam

Derek Lam is refinement and tailoring at its best. Both his work and his home exude luxury by using the finest cashmere, velvets and silks.

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Schumacher Fabric – Gainsborough Velvet – Carbon

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Ryan Studio Pillow – Canoga Chevron – Portabello 22×22

Andrew Martin – Blazer charcoal

Fabricut Fabric – Chemical – Camel

Beacon Hill – Silk Satin – Ivory

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#FabricFriday: Modern Zebra Decor

Happy #FabricFriday!  Agree or Disagree?  Zebra prints look just as good with color as they do with neutral tones!

Refresh your living room with a splash of zebra print Duralee Fabrics 15713 – 583 – Zebra

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#WallpaperWednesday: Delightful Zebra Skin

Happy #WallpaperWednesday! Agree or disagree? –  Zebra stripes don’t have to be just for the wild at heart. A light grey zebra paper can look subtle and elegant when used with tasteful accessories.

Get the look > York Wallcovering – KD1900 – Zebra Skin – Price Per Yard $24.99

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#WallpaperWednesday: Geometric Trellis

Happy #WallpaperWednesday! Give a traditional dining room some Moroccan flair with this modern trellis wallpaper from Clarke & Clarke

Kasbah – Espresso – Price Per 11 yard Roll $101.50

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#FabricFriday: Summer Fabric Inspiration

Happy #FabricFriday! Customize your outdoor seating by changing out the fabric on butterfly chairs with a summery seashell pattern. So easy!

Scalamandre Fabric – Neptunes Treasure – Shrimp Taupe on Coral – Price Per Yard $165.99

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#WallpaperWednesday: Designer Wallpaper Collections

Happy #WallpaperWednesday! Get the look of this celebrity designer’s home with this abstract metallic and beige pattern from her Groundworks collection.

Groundworks Wallpaper – Channels Paper Copper/ Beige – Price per roll $257.50

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Summer Color Trend: Blue Hues

In addition to its soothing qualities, blue is one of the season’s most popular colors. Dive into the trend this summer, adding a little (or a lot!) of the hue to your home.

Poolside Lounging: Trina Turk Outdoor Fabric

Summer is here, which means that it’s time to go outside and soak up some sun! Whether you’re lounging poolside or on a terrace, you can bring the look of rolling surf to your outdoor space with Schumacher’s Trina Turk coordinating blue fabrics in tropical florals, undulating stripes, and ethnic chevrons. We especially love the retro vibe of Santorini Print in Marine.

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Exotic Flair: Ralph Lauren’s Indigo Isle Collection

Ralph Lauren’s Indigo Isle collection evokes an exotic destination surrounded by deep blue waters. Inspired by Southeast Asian textiles, designs in indigo stripes, florals, and ikats will bring worldly sophistication to any space. Fill an entire room with a combination of patterns like Bulan Weave in Ink and Ginger Flower Batik in Porcelain for an enchanting refuge.

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Traditional Serenity: Highland Court’s Blue Fabrics

Dusk Blue is one of Pantone’s latest color trends for 2013, and we can see why. Evoking the magical point of nightfall just before the sun slips below the horizon, this hue calms even the most frazzled mind. Highland Court’s classic fabrics, like 500073H-438 Laguna, feature an array of patterns in dusky shades, offering a traditional interpretation of blue.

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English Retreat: Mulberry’s Country Weekend

Feel as if you’ve stepped into a weekend cottage fit with a lush garden along England’s rolling countryside with Mulberry’s Country Weekend collection. This line’s hand-finished embroideries and tactile weaves feature rustic plaids, delicate paisleys, and rich textures. Mix several blue-green patterns like Bahama Stripe in Aqua/Blue and Heirloom Paisley in Aqua/Leaf, to add a cozy eclecticism to any space.

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Moody Blues: How Color Affects Your State of Mind

Most of us choose the color we put into our home by what we’re naturally drawn to without thinking about what mood it conveys. Today, designers are taking into account color psychology, the study of how certain hues affect our state of mind, when putting together a space for their clients. Blue, one of this season’s top colors, promotes positive feelings when used in decor. Set a calm, rich, or fresh tone with one of these mood-enhancing ideas for decorating with blue:

Marine + Navy

Darker hues of blue convey richness, confidence and stability while marine promotes a harmonious mind. Here, self-taught designer Jeannette Whitson of Garden Variety Design filled her library with a large U-shaped couch upholstered in Marine Blue. In addition, she covered the walls in navy for a stately, yet relaxing space where her sons can watch movies while lounging on what they call “Big Blue.” Get the look with deep blue wallpaper and a blue-green velvet, accenting with throw pillows that tie the two colors together.

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Schumacher Fabric – Gainsborough Velvet – Blue

Graham & Brown Wallpaper – Winchester Navy Blue

Lee Jofa Fabric – Monespan Satin – Navy

Ryan Studio Pillow – Crosstown – Navy

Turquoise

Turquoise is a perfect color for bathrooms and powder rooms because it gives a sense of being clean and fresh. Try covering walls in a geometric version of this bright shade of blue, accenting with white and chrome details.

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Schumacher Wallpaper – Kasari Ikat – Azure

Tres Tintas Wallpaper – VH2 – A4

Tres Tintas Wallpaper – VH4 – C3

 

Pastel Blues

Pastel blues are associated with health, healing, tranquility, and softness. Calm your mind and aid concentration with a living room containing soft blues and lavender accents. The key to a full-out pastel look like this is to slightly vary the shades and textures between each piece of furniture. Lush fabrics like chenille and velvet work well for furniture while light weight fabrics are better for drapery.

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Duralee Fabric – 32172 – Baby Blue

Clarke and Clarke Fabric – Bamboo Velvet – Sky Blue

Kravet Fabric – 29217 – 15

GP&J Baker Wallpaper – Burnish Marine

Clarke & Clarke Fabric – Linoso – Lavender

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