(ARA) – Change is in the air. Fall is here
and winter isn’t far away. It’s one of the busiest times of year
for interior decorators. “The reason we’re so busy is people
really get energized in the fall,” says Thomas Pheasant, an award
winning interior designer from Washington, D.C. “The change in
temperature serves as a signal to start focusing more on the
indoors to get ready for winter.”
Pheasant says one of the best, and easiest places to start, is in
the room where you spend a majority of your time: the bedroom.
“You don’t have to start moving furniture all over the place to
change the look of the room,” says Pheasant. “Changing your
bedding and curtains is often all it takes to make a dramatic
difference.”
Pheasant says the same colors you see
on the trees outside --- orange, gold, red, brown and olive green --
have great appeal indoors. “They really set the mood of the season,
especially when combined with paisley and velvet textures.”
The bedroom isn’t the only place where
bold color and texture changes will have a quick and noticeable impact.
You can also set the mood of the season by putting some dried leaves or
branches on the coffee table, and colorful pillows and a slip cover on
your sofa. A seasonal bowl of apples on the dining room table, along
with slip covers on the chairs, will also make a big impact.
So where do you start if you want to bring the fall “look” into your own
home? “Start with materials. The kinds of fabric or color you choose can
really change the attitude of the room,” says Pheasant. “Velvet and
damask are formal patterns that are more appropriate for fall and
winter. Linen, paisley and leather are more modern and better suited for
spring and summer.”
Pheasant recommends you take his ideas to an interior designer for help
implementing them. “Mistakes are expensive. Professional designers have
resources available that most people do not. Hiring someone can make
your life so much easier,” says Pheasant.
If you ultimately decide to take Pheasant’s advice, pieces from his
collection of furniture and accessories are sold at over 200 independent
dealers throughout the country.
Thomas Pheasant is an award-winning interior designer with more than 20
years of experience in the field. He has been recognized for his
signature style of modern elegance. He focuses on bringing a
contemporary dimension to classic principles in design: a bridging of
past and present. Pheasant’s projects range from high-end residences to
corporate interiors and special commercial assignments, such as
prototype retail environments, exhibition spaces and upscale hotels.
Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Inc. includes Baker furniture, Baker Knapp & Tubbs
Showrooms and Baker stores. Along with McGuire Furniture Company and Ann
Sacks, it is part of the Kohler Interiors Group and a wholly owned
subsidiary of Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath designs.
Kohler Co. was founded in 1873. Headquartered in Kohler, Wis., it is one
of the oldest and largest privately held companies in the United States.
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