Global Chic
Global Chic is a mix of furniture, textiles and accessories from different parts of the world. Ethnic prints like the Ikat have been dominating this current trend. The Ikat print is the result of an ancient technique of weaving tie-dyed threads into vibrant streaked patterns.
They are great accent fabrics because of their pattern and mix of colors. Chinese garden stools, which are typically made of ceramic or porcelain, can also add a touch of global chic to your room. They come in many colors and designs. Garden stools were originally made for use outside in the garden, but now are used as side tables in an interior room.
Hollywood Regency
This trend is all about the glamour and fantasy of Hollywood movie set designs of the 40s and 50s. Oversized accessories, modern clean-lined furniture pieces, mirrored furniture and dripping large chandeliers created the drama for Regency. 
Rich, saturated colors on pillows, metal accents and even a pair of Foo Dogs would add to the allure of the room. 
Mixing “super clean with super fussy” creates the juxtaposition that is so relevant in Hollywood Regency. Lacquered and mirrored furniture mixed with chinoiserie antique furniture is an example of how they combined clean designs with super fussy details. Achieving this balance is critical to the success of this look.
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The business of interior design can be exciting, especially when we assist with a major remodel, or make design decisions to furnish an entire large home. However, much of what we do on an everyday basis involves smaller projects. At Posh Living, we have always believed that an attractive, comfortable home is not difficult to achieve if the right approach is followed. We have worked with many people over the years who have tackled one project after another, stopping in the shop two or three times a year to order a new window treatment, pick a paint color, or recover some furniture. Eventually, these homes can look just as beautiful as the homes we publish in our portfolio – it just takes a bit longer to get there. The key is getting the right advice, forming a plan and sticking to it, and being patient. Here are just a few of the diverse, smaller projects we have taken on recently.
A Lake House Facelift:
When an energetic young family stopped in our shop to order furniture for their lake house, we offered to deliver it to its new home. When we arrived, the old house was partially renovated but was still a bit sad, with very dark paneled walls. The clients had ordered rich brown carpet based on the colors in the fabrics we had chosen, and the sofa was a cheerful turquoise, but it still wasn’t enough to brighten the space:
We chose a lively key lime green for the walls to match the mod pillow fabric, and added a long mirror framed in vintage ceiling tins to reflect the lake outside. Here’s the happy result:
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It may just be me, but I seem to be spending more time in doctors’ offices these days. Whether it’s something my three year old brought home from preschool or just the nuances of getting older, I find myself in these drab healthcare facilities that are cold, unpleasant, and outdated. As a patient, I enter a healthcare environment with a huge brick of anxiety on my back as it is; walking into an uncomfortable environment doesn’t make that any better. As an interior designer it’s even more frustrating because there are obvious, simple changes that could be made to create a more pleasant environment for patients. I recently was given the opportunity to work on a local health care clinic and thought, finally my chance to make a difference in the community and create a space that promotes healing, not anxiety. Continue Reading »
