How to find inspiration for your Home decor ideas By Cathy Hobbs
Tribune News Service
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hether it’s in nature, pages of a magazine, a friend’s home, hotel or designer show house, design inspiration is wherever you find it. Recently, more than 60 top designers met at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York to create one-of-a-kind vignettes to benefit charity. The annual event is called Design On A Dime and is sponsored through Housing Works. All items are for sale and proceeds benefit those affected by homelessness, HIV and AIDS. Show houses are held in various forms throughout the country and are a wonderful way to be inspired for ideas for your own home. Other sources of inspiration include retail stores, restaurants, magazines, showrooms and even nature.
A bold, dramatic piece of art serves as an inspirational springboard for a creative color palette. Photos courtsey Design Recipes
OTHER WAYS TO FIND INSPIRATION
Often we ignore what is right in front of us. Whether it is a pretty flower, display or well designed public space, the reality is you can find inspiration virtually anywhere. Many designers travel with sketch books to always document great design. Along similar lines, many designers also photograph any design element they find interesting. This isn’t for the purpose of imitating, but being inspired. Look for interesting color combinations, textures and interesting use of design.
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>>>> A candy-inspired theme by Cathy Hobbs serves as inspiration for a children’s room.
SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS REAL ESTATE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
