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WHAT BETTER TIME TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL?

This painted chest, made in the Czech Republic, is available in several different colors and patterns at European Splendor.

If you want to upgrade your home this winter, check out these three places we visited for inspiration. Each place offers something different, yet all will add some brightness and color into your home during the short days of winter.

EUROPEAN SPLENDOR

European Splendor Owner, Susan Dean Straub, says she isn’t seeing a huge trend right now, but is noticing people are wanting a little more color in their homes, especially reds. As the name suggests, European Splendor sources items from Germany, Czech Republic, France, Poland, Italy, and Holland.

You can change a room with just a tea towel. Tea towels are popular utilitarian and decorative home pieces. They also make great gifts. Susan carries tea towels from both Italy and France.

Another painted chest from the Czech Republic, which beautifully complements the large painting.

One of the most popular product lines in European Splendor is Panier des Sens. This company is eco-friendly, and a majority of their product ingredients are all natural. Perfumes, liquid soaps, hand lotions, body lotions, and candles — everything in this product line is popular for personal use or gift giving.

MADHOUSE

Madhouse Owner, Amanda Book, says people are recognizing the importance of wall decor within their homes, such as multiple mirrors, wood art, textured pieces, and metal designs. These design elements have been the most popular this year.

A winter decor backdrop incorporating a bold pattern, blues, reds, and green that can be a fun, beautiful setting that can be displayed all winter long.

Color is a common theme with all three places we visited. Amanda says mixing in fun, vibrant colors like pinks, bright blues, and lime greens (mixed with everyday or holiday decor) is fun and festive.

These textured wall design elements have been the most popular this year.

These textured wall design elements have been the most popular this year.

BLISS HOME

Bliss Home Store Manager, Kera Davis, says that Louisville loves color. Kera moved to Louisville in 2018 from Ohio and has definitely noticed a regional difference in the use of color in Louisville homes.

Kera says that it’s easier and less expensive to change a room with accessories. Many people will purchase a large piece of furniture in a neutral color, and switch out less expensive accessories to change up the look and feel of a room. Rugs, pillows, artwork, and coffee table decor are ideal for a simple refresh.

Kera also says that fabrics have come a long way. Fabric doesn’t have to be flat. People want a fabric that has a nice feel and is comfortable. The chair to the left has a soft, comfortable texture, and complements the couch and rug in this living room vignette.

This sectional is one of the most viewed items in the store. If you’re looking for a bold statement piece, this piece is beautiful in green velvet. Like many items in their showroom, it’s also available in other colors and fabrics.

This is another example showing how to work in accessories such as pillows and a throw blanket to switch up a setting.

Story and Photos by Melissa Donald

Winter 2022-2023 | TodaysTransitions.com