tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50793923508065161202024-03-13T07:07:55.015-07:00Vered Rosen DesignAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-63005088066158841412018-12-03T08:45:00.000-08:002018-12-03T08:45:01.974-08:00A fresh new look using what you already have
“Hi Vered, it’s Maya. I desperately want to repaint the family room. Can we set up a consultation asap?!”.."Sure!" I said "Let's set up a meeting"...Once I was at Maya’s home, I realized that the main issue with her family room was not the paint color. It was actually the furniture layout that didn't work well, both functionally and aesthetically; Neither theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-9238620752350674382018-11-27T06:16:00.001-08:002018-12-03T07:21:57.031-08:00My magical tool kit for selecting paint colorsHow do I select paint
colors with confidence?
I use a specific
“magical tool” kit, which has trained my eye over the past five years.
This magical tool kit,
is my collection of 11″ x 14″ large painted color samples - a carefully
selected collection of tried and true colors which I've been using over and over again successfully.
Have you heard of the 80/20 rule? (the 'Pareto Principal’Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-41784497131833358892018-11-16T05:53:00.000-08:002018-12-03T07:01:00.561-08:00The power of visualization
If you ever had to select furniture, lighting or any other home decor item, weeding out the “ugly” options must have been a fairly easy task, but selecting the "best" choice out of many good ones may have been a completely different story - confusing, overwhelming or even anxiety-inducing. True? Imagine this scenario - you need to select a dinning set, and you've narrowed down your choices Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-59950978027589564022018-11-12T08:03:00.000-08:002018-12-03T07:33:41.005-08:00Walking the fine line between trendy and timeless design
Every time we redecorate or renovate our homes, we often follow the current design fashion. It's what we are surrounded with everywhere - online, in stores or our friends newly renovated home. It's not good or bad, it's just something we do without much awareness.
Fast forward 5-10 years later and that oh-so-current bathroom we've just renovated, looks dated. How come? design trends have a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-61383522763160884662018-11-12T07:42:00.000-08:002018-12-21T06:16:57.885-08:00Can you mix metal finishes in one room?The short answer is YES.
And the longer answer is "yes, but..."
I'm not a big fan of "matchy matchy" anyway, so mixing metals in one room can make things look more interesting. This adds visual interest, especially in mostly white or neutral rooms.
Here are some guideline to walk the thin line between harmony and hodge podge.
First, its ok to just stick to one metal finish , especially if Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-76819999144565465112018-11-01T11:45:00.000-07:002018-12-03T06:54:02.705-08:00The Number One Reason We Struggle With Design Decisions
After nine years of working as an interior designer, I’ve come to understand the number one reason that most people have trouble deciding on which design path to take; Not being able to visualize design ideas. How do I know this? Try showing anyone (designers included) a black and white two-dimensional floor plan drawing of their new kitchen plan versus a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-24572696036357538392017-11-21T11:49:00.002-08:002017-11-22T11:34:29.743-08:00Last minute Thanksgiving table styling ideas or the rest of usLet’s face it. Most of us aren’t exactly the “Martha Stewart” type, but, from time to time, we’d still like to put together a festive tablescape, hopefully without too much fuss. In case you happened to browse pinterest for Thanksgiving table styling ideas, you’ve probably noticed that many of the photos seem dated and overdone. Why is that? The current home décor trend is all about “fresh” and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-61390992809942073052017-07-04T19:31:00.000-07:002017-07-04T19:53:33.411-07:00What do you do when you can't fix architectural mistakes
Designing the interiors of a house with great architecture is a true pleasure; all you need to do is emphasize the beautiful "bones" of the house, and it will look great!
But what do you do when you can't fix architectural mistakes like imbalance, asymmetry, or wrong scale?
You use the same trick you used when your 2 year-old had a tempter tantrum - distraction!
Here's an example:
Take a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-66281609689459666532017-05-29T13:08:00.002-07:002017-05-30T15:09:43.581-07:00A clever design trick to copy
Asymmetry is a design challenge we all face at some point. Below is an extreme example... If you take a peak at the the photo below, you might notice a typical "design challenge" - a visually imbalanced window to the left of the bed, and no window on the right...
How would YOU fix it?
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Opening another window on the right would have been nice, but expensive....not to mentionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-76983876400685044372017-05-03T10:31:00.006-07:002017-05-30T15:17:12.170-07:00Read this before you buy a neutral colored sofaYes, a neutral or white sofa is a safe choice, but not necessarily the best for your living room and style!
So how would you know if you should go with a colorful sofa or neutral?
The decision has more to do with how much color you'd like to have in your living room. If it's mostly going to be a neutrals palette (nothing wrong with that!), and just pops of color in art, pillows and perhaps a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-71090287931075895882017-04-30T15:49:00.003-07:002017-04-30T15:49:37.612-07:00The most timeless color combination
Some color combination are trendy and some are timeless. Blues and whites are definitely a timeless combo. I played around with some inspiration boards here, starting with a single pillow as an inspiration!
If you're working with a blank slate room, a fairly easy place to start is a pillow you love.
Like this one for example:
If your pillow was that, your color Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-14013718718867984652017-04-28T16:45:00.002-07:002017-04-28T16:59:46.275-07:00Coastal colors. contemporary feel inspiration board
What if you like the blues and green colors scheme, the breezy feel of coastal style, , but want to skip the slipcovered sofa and the printed sea shells, and create a more contemporary styled living room?
Here's some inspiration boards for you.
I started with these three pillows from society
Below are two inspiration boards alternatives, using the same pillows. I picked out whiteAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-43220907819784378022017-04-28T16:03:00.002-07:002017-04-28T16:03:59.183-07:00One living room - three inspiration boards
Inspiration gives you direction and clarity.
It gives you a starting point and a place to go back to when you get confused or side tracked, both of which I am guilty of. especially the side track part...
So I decided to try a little excersize. Pick out a pillow , art or fabric that will be my starting point fora living room's color scheme.
I picked out this pillow from west elm
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-66363628776889988282017-04-21T15:16:00.000-07:002017-04-21T15:16:00.395-07:00Ask Vered
I'm starting a new series called "Ask Vered", where I will post readers design dilemmas and questions along with photos and some suggestions of how to solve the dilemma.
Here's how it works
If this is regarding your home, take 3-4 photos of the room you need help with (living, dining, bedroom etc.). Take your photos in day light and from a distance so they include as much from the room asAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-60906260999337986602017-04-21T13:58:00.000-07:002017-06-26T14:18:30.213-07:00Where to find color inspiration for a design project
It's no secret that behind a beautifully designed room there's a carefully chosen color scheme, even when it's predominantly neutral.
Color preferences are very personal, as are color combinations. Some people love bold colors, while others cannot tolerate more then the occasional "pop" of color. Here are some ideas to consider when selecting a color scheme for a room or a home:
1. Mood -Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-19820028959428512772015-01-17T07:13:00.002-08:002017-04-21T14:00:46.466-07:00How to make your bathroom look less like a bathroom
What I like about this bathroom below is that it feels more like a room than a bathroom.
Why? because it incorporates pieces and applications that are more likely to be seen in a room that is not a bathroom, such as
1. side table - more likely to be in living rooms, but certainly comes in handy when you need to place your clean clothes or even a glass of wine or cup of tea while Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-14628323718510303742015-01-08T10:17:00.003-08:002015-01-08T12:08:53.903-08:00Inspirational bathrooms I love Starting with this post, I will begin sharing bathroom photos I've collected over time and found to be inspirational in one or more ways. Each one of these bathrooms has at least one idea you might be able to "steal" for your own project.
This is the first photo of a beautiful, luxurious white and gray marbled bathroom.
Photo: Erica George Dines
Why is this luxurious master bathroom Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-77484051886284250882014-12-22T10:23:00.005-08:002014-12-22T10:37:10.306-08:00Last minute gift ideas under $50
Need some last minute gift ideas under $50?
Here are some ideas that are both aesthetic and unique:
Dining and serving
Satellite bowl
Oval oak wine carafe
cheese & crackers serving board
Olive server
Gifts for tea lovers
Iced tea gift set
Green herbal tea set
Herb growing bottles
Herb grow bottles
Gifts for chocolate lovers on a diet...
Box of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-46110698651865591272014-12-17T10:45:00.001-08:002014-12-17T10:48:01.919-08:009 beautiful menorahs for HanukahTonight is the second night of Hanukah, so I wanted to share 9 beautiful Menorahs (or "hanukiot" in hebrew) that I found online.
I find it interesting that candles and lights are such a major part of all three major holidays we celebrate here in the US at this time of the year: Hanukah, Christmas and kwanza.
Other than their unique symbolism in each of these holidays, the proximity to the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-76801454209350228552014-12-08T05:38:00.004-08:002014-12-08T06:03:57.669-08:00My thoughts on PANTONE color of the year 2015
Every year, Pantone selects a single color that is supposed to reflect and influence the current trends in fashion and home decor. Is that so? it depends on the year.
Some years the chosen color became very popular and showed up everywhere in fashion and decor (like Tangerine in 2012). Other years, like last year's Radiant Orchid, it was almost ignored.
This year Pantone chose Marsala
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-28471127807357991092014-06-13T17:22:00.002-07:002018-11-15T17:31:28.331-08:00 WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR WALL COLOR - FIRST OR LAST?The question "when will we choose the wall color?" comes up at the beginning of almost every redecorating or renovating project I work on, often with a hint of panic in my client's voice. "Should we choose the wall color at the beginning, middle or end of the project?" Nine out of ten times, my answer will be this:
The wall color would be the last thing we will Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-42580222039212725712014-03-23T19:24:00.002-07:002014-03-23T19:24:11.904-07:00why choosing a trendy wall color makes it easier to decorate
This is old news, but for anyone who isn't in tune with the current home decor trends, and plans to redecorate soon, I'll fill you in: Grays and bright fresh neutrals are in. Beige, tans and brown earthy tones are out.
&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-52609910468756851832014-01-06T07:19:00.002-08:002014-02-19T07:25:43.221-08:00How to cozy up your home for the winter
The holiday season is over, and the long cold north eastern winter is still ahead. Yet, as much as I dislike the long winters around here, it feels good to spend time at home with my family when it's warm and cozy inside. Does your home feels the same?
Transitional Family Room by Woodinville Interior Designers & Decorators Interiors
A warm and inviting room feels Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-55592414191574396252013-12-27T06:28:00.000-08:002013-12-27T06:28:10.501-08:00How a design mistake turned into an invaluable learning experienceA few weeks ago I took an online course/webinar ("Design webinar") with Maria Killam and Penelope Trunk, which has been excellent. Maria and Panelope are two amazing women, each running their own successful blogs and businesses, so they teamed up together to share their insights with us.
During one of the sessions, Maria said something really interesting about learning from Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562054587263870521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079392350806516120.post-37201301629663804102013-12-13T11:52:00.000-08:002013-12-15T21:12:39.104-08:00My recipe for a successful partyIt's the holiday season and some of us are hosting parties. So what makes a successful party so awsome? the food? the drinks? your fabulous new outfit? not so much. It's the people, you and your guests, and how welcome and comfortable they feel in your home.
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Imagine this:
Your guests feel at home the moment they arrive.
Everyone to has a great time and stays until the end.
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