Pillow Hack

Pillow Hack Cindi MacPherson, co-owner of The Interior Partners at Atlanta, provides this way to save on cushions in a chic living space. Use patterned fabric, which might be more expensive, on the front of the pillow. Then buy cheaper fabric in a good colour for the back of the pillow, which is often hidden on a couch.



High-Impact Bookshelf Terracotta Design Build frequently adds background to the backs of bookshelves. "It's a way to provide depth and actually set off any collection," says interior designer Ili Hidalgo-Nilsson. With wallpaper supporting it, even a collection of inexpensive white vases can look incredibly expensive, she says.  



Fireplace Redo When redoing a fireplace, you can find a sophisticated look at a lower cost. For your hearth, Terracotta Design Construct utilized 12-by-12 ceramic tile in a dark colour that looks like slate, but has been cheaper. They cut it into 3- by-12 tiles and put in it into a herringbone pattern. "That is a wonderful way to get what really is a high-end look and finish for hardly any cost," says architect and interior designer Ili Hidalgo-Nilsson.  



Tile Tip This model home's fireplace is wrapped floor to ceiling at expensive marble. Exactly the exact same clean look can easily be achieved with an inexpensive plank-sized porcelain tile, states Atlanta interior designer Michael C. Morris with Monte Hewett Homes.



Creating Contrast If you do not have a large budget, you ought to ensure your purchases are noticed. To accomplish this, Atlanta interior designer Michael C. Morris suggests contrasting your flooring and furniture. In a model house in metro Atlanta's Avalon neighborhood, he uses light furniture and paint to stand out against medium brownish red bamboo flooring.



Chalk It Up Gabriela Eisenhart and Holly Conlan with WAKE LOOM Design discovered an inexpensive solution for clients who didn't have the funds to rip their outdated fireplace tile from the 1980s. They chalk painted it instead, with Farmhouse Paint. "It gave it a fantastic modern sense for very little money spent," Eisenhart says.



Novel Cheat For an abrupt and free upgrade, just flip around your books to show the pages rather than the spine. Subsequently Gabriela Eisenhart and Holly Conlan with WAKE LOOM Design accessorized with classic and new vases and baskets in muted colors and white, which lent the built-in bookcase a minimal, contemporary feel, Eisenhart says.



Major Effects Purchasing smaller accessories to get a space such as the hearth may accumulate. Designers Gabriela Eisenhart and Holly Conlan with WAKE LOOM Style advise being cautious with little accessories since they can end up feeling cluttered. Eisenhart adds that curved items, like the wood and pearl sculpture, always add an architectural component.



Save with Succulents For an indoor hanging garden, Gabriela Eisenhart and Holly Conlan with WAKE LOOM Design used succulents since they do not require a lot of water and therefore are long-lasting. An extra touch is a mirror that reflects the sculptural plants in the living area.  



Plucked in the Garden Greenery, for example foilage in the lawn is a cheap -- and free -- way to bring a natural vibe into a room. "The other perk is that the greenery we chose will last since you are able to wash it out," says designer Gabriela Eisenhart using WAKE LOOM Design at Atlanta and Los Angeles.  



Narrow It Down Altering the paint may appear as a no-brainer, yet to save even more money whilst bringing new impact to a space, repaint just a characteristic wall or a ceiling, suggests Atlanta designer Alice Cramer.



Illuminate It Although this cabinet and its accessories are a splurge item within an Atlanta condo, designer Michael Habachy states folks on any funding ought to use low lighting, like lamps, to illuminate treasures, cheap or expensive. "It adds ambience and doesn't need to cost a lot," he says.



Utilize the Windowsills In small areas, especially with a perspective, designers such as Michael Habachy maximize built-in spaces like windowsills to show accessories which don't detract from the view. You might not need to get a console table or side table as a result.



Reuse and Restyle Don't blow the budget on furniture like a torso, console or finish table of your dreams. Rather, design existing furniture with items that have an interesting shape and feel, and take cues in the style of the space. Scale is obviously significant, states Atlanta designer Alice Cramer. Ensure your lamp and accessories do not overpower, but match, the piece of furniture.



Art for Everyone You may be tempted to make a gallery wall of art, but at times the ideal way to incorporate a product is to stick with ease. "And, it doesn't need to be expensive. Great-looking artwork always has the choice to wow a room," says designer Alice Cramer. Shop at flea markets and consignment stores, or befriend an emerging artist or sculptor.



Create a Collection Group a trio of mirrors with an interesting finish, like an antique patina, on a wall for immediate artwork. If you find frames and mirrors in a yard sale or thrift store, patina them to achieve this look. "Grouping cheap mirrors is a great way to add charm and interest to a wall," says Julie Montgomery, owner of Julie Montgomery Interiors in Atlanta.



Paint Trick Painting the walls, bookshelves and built in bars the exact same color is a simple way to make a cohesive look and visually expand a space that is small or has odd angles. Atlanta designer Julie Montgomery painted this room gray, which generated a rich color palette without feeling dim.



Small Doses of Color When funding is a factor, pick furniture in a netural palette and allow smaller items such as flowers, plants and cushions bring in colour, states Atlanta interior designer Ili Hidalgo-Nilsson using Terracotta Design Build. Potted plants add a softness and organic touch. With a bit of care, they can persist for quite a while.



Brand New Appearance Musical instruments don't have to be relegated to a clinic space or bedroom. Atlanta-based Terracotta Design Build made the bongos portion of the decoration for a musician's living room. Think of approaches to incorporate objects connected with hobbies and favourite pastimes into your decoration.



Smart Accessorizing Rather than placing a group of ornamental chunks in a bowl--a more common movement in decorating--save cash by purchasing only two or three objects instead of an whole set. Then place them on precisely the same table, but in various areas.  



Rustic Redo Reuse and recycle. Athens Building Co.. Transformed a classic cable spool it found on a farm to get a bar height table in a rustic guest cottage in rural Georgia.



Reflect the Surroundings Designers use mirrored tables to make rooms seem larger and to add points of interest due to their reflective qualities. Mirrored elements make such an impact that you could buy smaller bits to save money.



Lower-Cost Lighting Lamps are an essential thing, but are also an area where Atlanta designer Devon Garner thinks you can save yourself money. Her customer liked a pair of unique-shaped lamps that cost $800 each and would have to be special ordered, but Garner found that these new in a home discount store for less than $60 each.



Quick Cover-Up Even when you've got a piece of furniture in a style which might not function with the remainder of the room, you don't have to obtain a new item. Rather, if the timber is very similar to other furniture, designer Devon Garner employs a very long table runner and decorates with accessories which draw attention to the top. The copper pieces were fresh, but she used a runner and sculpture that belonged to the homeowner.



Touch Up Your Table Designers Lance Jackson and David Ecton using Parker Kennedy Living  used the homeowner's present coffee table, yet to find this look, it is possible to choose a coffee table that you have or locate a rectangle-shaped table in a yard sale or consignment store, then repaint the outer border in gold.

Dramatic Style

Dramatic Style The kaleidoscope layout of the dynamic geometric ceramic tiles lining the ceiling and walls brings the guest toilet to life and gives a stunning backdrop for the spacious vanity and spa-worthy steam shower.



Cohesive Appearance While the powerful pattern of the geometric ceramic tiles using a low-sheen glaze makes a statement, the guest toilet's simple black, gray and white color scheme gives the space a cohesive appearance.



Double Vanity The spacious double vanity, with solid maple drawer fronts painted white, offers attractive storage for bathroom essentials.



Elegant Medicine Cabinets On the wall above the double dressing table, two anodized aluminum single-door medicine cabinets with oil-rubbed-bronze frames feature adjustable glass shelves for storage of toiletries and bath items.



Distinctive Sinks The vanity's dual under-mount sinks have a hand-carved textural pattern which gives each sink a distinctive look, using a durable glazed end for simple care.



Two-Handle Faucet The guest bathroom's two-handle sink faucet within an oil-rubbed bronze finish has a classic spout and ergonomic lever handles for easy operation.



Towel Ring An oil-rubbed bronze towel ring with crisp lines, rich durable and detailing solid-brass construction gives a stylish way to air-dry hand towels.



Swing Arm Sconces Two industrial-style swing arm black metal wall sconces provide illumination over every sink in the guest toilet's double vanity.



Steam Shower The semi-frameless design of this guest toilet's steam shower allows the dramatic tile to glow and gives the space a clean and open texture.



Transitional Style The steam shower with tempered glass and an anodized brushed nickel frame has strong straight lines that make it a good match for both the classic and contemporary spaces.



Targeted Hydromassage The inviting steam shower includes a single-function handshower having an oil-rubbed bronze finish that delivers a full and consistent spray, with an ergonomic sprayhead that pivots for targeted hydromassage.



Many Alternatives The guest toilet's innovative steam shower offers many options for an individualized spa-like encounter that can invigorate or relax tired muscles.



Different Shower Sprays The wall-mount showerhead includes three different sprays to the ultimate shower experience, including a gentle aerated spray, an invigorating massage spray to ease aches and pains, and also an all-encompassing wide spray.



Rain Shower A overhead rain shower head provides a luxurious way to unwind, with four completely adjustable square sprayheads that disperse a bathtub of water mimicking a summer rain.



Innovative Shower System The electronic interface of the guest bathroom's advanced shower system brings water, steam, lighting and audio together for a completely personalized and multi-sensory showering experience.



Handsome Handles The steam shower comprises inside and outside solid 12-inch handles that help provide a secure but stylish entry and exit from the shower.



Streamlined Toilet The guest bath's compact and compact one-piece bathroom with integrated cleansing includes an elongated bowl for added room and comfort, a tankless layout with immediate water supply plus a touchscreen LCD remote controller.



Shower Bench A shower seat offers a spot to sit shaving legs, or to store spa accessories like a back scrubber or bath sponge.



Geometric Tiles The black, gray and white geometric ceramic tiles have slight variations in design and withstand abrasion, creating an attractive and durable surface using a very long life.



Sleek Towel Bar A 24-inch towel bar with an oil-rubbed bronze finish and durable solid-brass construction has a sleek profile and tasteful look.



Easy-Access Storage A spacious walk-in cupboard off the guest bathroom was painted the same shade of evergreen used for the ceiling stripes of the adjoining guest bedroom, with a three-light flush mount light fixture at an old bronze finish providing illumination from above.



Stocked Closet The huge closet with a user-friendly double-hang system involves a selection of men's and women's clothes, from a brief sleeve hunter green work shirt and style sneakers to a green and black maxi dress and burlap tote bag.



Adjacent Spaces An open doorway gives a glimpse into the adjoining light and bright guest bedroom in the first floor of the home.

Electric Exchanges

Electric Exchanges This surprising, saturated dining space is lending us all sorts of design inspiration. Take a peek at home by pairing this purple with classic furnishings and neutrals like brown or ivory. We think vibrant violet is the best colour to function as the background to your most vibrant conversations.



Soft Soothing Queue the swoon! We are enamored with the cool-tone color palette used in this chic guest bedroom. Soft, violet walls look effortless behind the calming, sky-blue mattress. Graphic, black and white touches and metallic accents add an excess bit of style and elegance to the space.



Rich Royal Color your kitchen! Quick fact: purple after represented royalty. Insert a fresh coat of this rich hue for a cabinetry, and you're going to be one big, salt-preserved turkey leg from feasting like the kings and queens of years' past.



Pops of Personality This sun-drenched parlor is outfitted in a variety of shades of gray and white, leaving the space feeling bright and light. Thoughtful bits of ultra violet are utilized via plush cushions, accent furniture and artwork to add warmth and distinction to the layout.



Playful Playroom There is no time like the present to perform purple, peeps. Pretty lilac walls ofer a milder alternative to vibrant ultra violet whilst still creating a energized space for the tiny tots.



Ultra-Hot Hue What is better than a built-in focal piece in a space, right? Vivid, purple tiles produce a striking fireplace that's certain to spark a conversation or two. A sharp, classic mantel and canary chair are easy, eye-catching complements to the magnificent surround.



Dramatic Design Though vivacious and bold, purple can also be effective at supreme elegance, you know. Deep violet, steely gray along with a mixture of luxe patterns and textures operate in tandem to make an unmistakably high-end design.



Sleek Eats This oversized loft kitchen is on fad in each way. Outfitted with a lineup of velvet-seat ghost chairs, pendant lighting and a lively coat of purple on the walls, this space is fit for simple entertaining and living alike.



Eye-Catching Artwork Adding ultra violet into an eclectic interior is a no brainer when it comes to updating your space for the new year. Take note from this amazing, fun-loving living room! Look for a oversize, purple-clad piece of art to enliven your own walls.



Unexpected Neutral Brown, white, gray, black... and purple? Yes. Tone down the spirited shade, and use it like a sudden new neutral which loved ones will want to imitate in their houses, ASAP.



Understated Living Room It is true what they say: sometimes less is more. Silvery gray and violet are the sumptuous accent colors in this sitting room and act as a tasteful, refreshing pairing with of the room's white.



Rich Mix Sensual and sophisticated, wouldn't you agree? A moody mix of purple and smoky, neutral colors are used in this master bedroom to make a romantic retreat for homeowners at the end of each day.



Colorful Reading Corner The purple partitions are toned down with a tasteful, wheat chaise and natural timber furnishings throughout. A conventional cream throw blanket and fiery paisley pillow even out the cool hue and generate a cozy place to catch up on nightly reading.



Peaceful Purple Accents A word to describe this bedroom? Posh. Little touches of vibrant pink and ultra violet make all the difference, energizing the otherwise white and gray distance.



Pint-Sized Perfection You'll be happy to break out of played-out pink and swap for a shade that's equally as candy. A ultra violet and white color scheme creates an ultra-dreamy, contemporary design with this particular little girl's bedroom. (Plus, how adorable are these posie pendant lights?)



Vibrant, Violet Living Talk about eye candy, right? This modern living room leaves us breathless with its smoky grey furniture, crisp white casings and fifty colors of purple throughout.



Sharp Saturated Bookshelves It's easy to enjoy the monochromatic moment happening with this particular guest room bookshelf. We are encouraging you to choose this tendency head on! Produce a similar corner into your home by layering violet-on-violet focal bits and accessorizing with bright white accents.



Moody Deco Design There is something decadent about this deco-inspired bedroom design. Recreate the glamour in your house boudoir using a darker, sultry shade of violet paired with lots of gleaming, gold accents.



Grow Factors with Purple It's easy to play it cool in this sophisticated game room where the pool table is purple and each detail is considered.



Violet Views It's hard to beat that opinion, but this violet-clad patio is giving the sparkling San Francisco bay a run for its money. Why not create your own opinion? Add a pop of ultra violet to your outdoor living area, around your fire pit or across your garden wall.