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4 ways to instantly upgrade your interiors.

(BPT) - There's a simple reason for the recent boom in home improvement: Everyone's spending more time at home. Staying at home more makes it clearer what areas are lacking and reveals opportunities for upgrades. Fortunately, there are many ways to make a huge impact on the appearance of those rooms - instantly.

Here are four ways you can easily enhance and refresh your existing interiors.

1. Start with the foundation.

If your room feels uninspired, refreshing the flooring can instantly transform it. Recent design trends favor using consistent flooring throughout the home, or at least on each floor, for a more continuous feel - especially for homes with an open plan.

While hardwood flooring is still the top choice, many other quality products mimic the look of hardwood flooring, like vinyl, tile and porcelain flooring, often for a much lower price point.

Area rugs are also trending for use on any kind of floor. Rugs can add a pop of color or provide a focal point, while also helping to protect the floor underneath. For a quick and easy fix involving zero installation, a high-quality area rug instantly upgrades your space.

2. Light up your life.

Lighting is an often overlooked home improvement. While the light itself brightens the room, the lighting fixture can also add a striking visual accent or focal point.

In terms of utility, the impact of improved lighting is most strongly felt in the kitchen and bath.

"Decorative lighting has become a way to easily personalize a space," said Erin Hoover, director of design, Kohler Lighting. "Years ago, matching suites were very popular, but as bathrooms and kitchens reflect more individual personality, more design elements are being added. Lighting can help you update these spaces without a lot of investment and effort."

Here are two collections from KOHLER Lighting to instantly upgrade your kitchen or bathroom.

* Kitchen: The Hauksbee Collection reinterprets rustic lighting from industrial farms and factories of the 1920s and '30s. Smooth glass and cool metal combine with mixed metal finish options and vintage details, along with decorative elements like a domed metal shade with a cage detail and ribbed glass shade. The collection is available in a range of singular and mixed metal finish combinations.

* Bathroom: The Arendela Collection is inspired by 1960s designer Vistosi, and the exquisite glassworks rendered through the art of briolette gemstone cutting and spun glass rondelles. Arendela reflects sophisticated style with jewel-like, multifaceted and spun glass shades and cast metal works ranging from a strikingly singular sconce to show-stopping multi-light designs. The collection's timeless sophistication complements modern and traditional interiors. Complementing modern and traditional interiors, Arendela is available in polished chrome, polished nickel, brushed nickel and brushed brass finishes.

Thoughtfully choosing lighting fixtures to complement your current aesthetic can take your room from ho-hum to amazing. Visit Kohler.com to explore the possibilities for your home.

3. Color your world.

What is the color palette of the room? Is it an eclectic mix, reflecting years of adding elements that don't go with the walls? How recently was it painted?

Especially if you're not prepared to invest in new furniture, simply painting a room can make an enormous impact.

* Is the room on the small side, or doesn't get much light? Paint a shade or two lighter to brighten the space.

* Does the room seem cold or impersonal? Choose a warm color, from yellow through red, to make the space feel more welcoming.

* Prefer neutral colors like whites or grays? Consider one colorful accent wall to make a statement.

4. Adjust your window dressing.

Updated window treatments can boost the appearance of a room, while also providing more privacy and insulation. Consider not just the color and style as it affects the look of the room, but also the function. How much privacy and light is needed? Options for window treatments today are more numerous than ever. Blinds, shades, curtains or drapes all make distinct visual statements, while also potentially enhancing the room's livability.

Updating a space doesn't require a complete redesign, a lot of time or a lot of investment. Design elements like lighting, window treatments and color provide the perfect tools to transform any room into the home of your dreams.

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Room redesign? Start with the floor.

5 trusty tips for a room redesign (Hint: Start with the floors).

(BPT) - To change the look of any room, start with the floor. A beautifully finished hardwood floor adds warmth and charm — and the range of options available for hardwood floors today can truly transform a room. With choices from soft natural to cool gray to dark charcoal you can find the perfect shade for your renovation. The floor sets the tone for the room's overall appearance.
Don't know where to start? Here are a few tips to inspire a stunning redesign.

Choose an overall look

To help with your design choices, consider the overall feel of the room. Every design element — the floor stain, finish, wall color, furnishings and accents — should work together to enhance the mood and aesthetic. Do you want a soft and floral look? Sleek and modern? Cool and airy? The color palette and sheen of your hardwood finish will become the foundation for the feeling you're trying to evoke.

Get inspired

There's no shortage of resources to inspire your room design. From art galleries and Pinterest to nature itself, look for key colors, textures or items to inspire the new room design.
Next, get inspired by flooring options. Consider the collection of five customized style options crafted with a full range of stains, sealers, treatments and finishes from Bona.

For example, the Nordic Shimmer collection combines soft, natural tones that work well with whites and blues for a peaceful, comforting environment. This look complements furnishings with simple, clean lines. The New Modern collection offers rich, vivid tones to create a sense of urban luxury, in colors from white or walnut to charcoal. This style goes well with dramatic textures like glass, stone or shiny metal, and complements colors like green, rich gray or dark plum.

Other design collections include Garden Atmosphere, Malibu Dreams and Touch of Grace. Each option provides a suggested color palette and recommendations for furnishings.

Understand the process

Research the best tools and products for refinishing your hardwood floor. The process can be seamless and pleasant, or you can be left with a dusty, smelly mess. The first stage in refinishing a hardwood floor is sanding off the old finish with very light abrasion to reveal the natural wood underneath. This requires just the right grit level of abrasive, and typically takes more than one pass, using increasingly finer grit. It’s important that the wood is not over-sanded, to avoid damage. Look for a hardwood flooring professional that offers dustless sanding. Reducing the wood dust in your home not only makes clean-up a breeze, it's also healthier for your home.

Next comes the stain (color) and possibly sealer, depending on the look you're trying to achieve. Know that you can create custom colors, so take enough time to pick your perfect shade. The stain process may take a day or two as the stain sets and dries.

Finally, pick your finish. Today's hardwood floor finishes come in a wide range of sheens and durability levels. You can choose from a flat, natural matte finish to a shiny semi-gloss, and several sheens in between. Choose a waterborne finish to keep the home healthy.

Get creative

In addition to mixing stain colors for a custom blend, you can also get creative with how you treat the floors. Consider a wire brush technique to bring out the soft grain in the wood, or a distressed or scraped process for a more rustic charm.

Let the pros do it for you

The process of refinishing hardwood floors takes a high level of skill and experience — in many ways it's an art form. To make sure it’s done well, many homeowners choose Bona Certified Craftsmen — professionals who will help you choose from a range of products designed to protect and maintain your hardwood floors. The right professional will guide you to the best stain, finish or sealer to suit your hardwood species and create the desired look. They will also take into account the room's lighting and type of finish that is optimal for your room's level of foot traffic.

Let your floor be the guide for creating a beautiful new look for one room or your entire home. With a wide array of colors and textures, the possibilities are infinite.


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Inside Greta Garbo's New York Campanile Co-Op.

Hi this is Ariane, last year while I was in New York, I was able to take a glimpse of the building where Greta Garbo spent many of her years entertaining and enjoying Manhattan. Unfortunately, when I got there, her condo was sold for over 5M to a private buyer, and I was unable to actually take a tour. However, we were able to obtain some pictures of the interior -- Enjoy!

Original rugs imported from Sweden.

Guest bedroom

Entertaining dining room overlooking the Hudson River.

Facade of the building.

Living room.

Greta Garbo's Master Bathroom

Interior Design Styles: How to Beautify Any Room in Your House

Interior Design Styles: How to Beautify Any Room in Your House

Interior design is a terrific way to decorate and personalize every room in your home. Continue reading to learn about the top interior design styles to try.

Are you craving a change in your home, but unsure about what direction to go?

Lucky for you, it's easier to make a room go from drab to fab than you think.

We've rounded up some of the best interior design styles for 2017 that are sure to personalize and upgrade every room in your home.

Greenery

Not only is it Pantone's Color of the Year 2017, adding greenery throughout your home is an easy way to brighten up a room.  This bright and zesty shade of green will evoke a sense of nature and renewal in your home without being overwhelming. It pairs well with natural wood tones if you want a toned down look. On the other hand, it looks fabulous with other bright jeweled tones such as purples and reds, which are making a huge appearance in 2017.

In addition to shades of green, adding actually greenery is an easy yet classic way to beautify a room. Succulents and cacti became extremely popular in the past years and show no signs of going out of style anytime soon.

Play With Texture

In a world constantly striving towards sleeker and smaller, adding texture throughout your home will add depth and invite engagement.  Interior design styles in 2017 will lean towards the deconstructed and natural. Raw materials such as cork, clay, concrete, and wood beg to be touched while also giving off a natural, laid-back vibe without sacrificing style.

Adding touches of wicker throughout a room is a great way to add depth to your pieces, especially when pairing with a lot of white.

Mix It Up

When it comes to patterns, don't be scared to mix things up a little. Be bold and experiment with what you might consider being "clashing".

Textiles featuring bright, bold patterns will be very much on trend throughout interior design styles of 2017. Think exotic flora and fauna prints, Aztec motifs, and art nouveau inspired patterns.

Liven up a neutral, toned down bedspread with a pile of mix matching pillows. Don't let your style be boxed in by conventional patterns.

Navy is the New Black

If you're looking for a dark accent color to help balance a room, consider pops of navy. It feels almost too easy to pair colors with black. Navy is a timeless and elegant color that can anchor any room without being overwhelming. Layer a room with different shades of navy to mix it up.

Navy will fit in seamlessly with almost any color palate. Try pairing with earthy greens and bursts of copper for a warm, calming room. Or use it to balance out bright corals and sunbursts of yellow.

Don't Forget the Small Spaces

When you're looking for ways to decorate a room, it's easy to get hung up on the big pieces and neglect small areas.

Compact places let you play around with design without a huge commitment but can still change the feel of an entire space.

Interior design styles of 2017 urge the use of bright accents, and wallpaper has become increasingly popular again. There are even temporary peel and stick options available just in case you change your mind or have a sudden design inspiration.

Try using wallpaper in those small, unexpected places to add a level of depth and surprise to a room. Think small entryways, inside a closet, or even the inside backing of a bookcase.

Maybe wallpaper isn't really your thing, that's okay. Try other small decorative touches that showcase your style, like artisanal pottery, decorative mirrors, or original artwork.

Trying Out Different Interior Design Styles

When designing your home or redecorating a room, don't rely on cookie-cutter rules and designs. Your home should reflect your personal style and make you feel as if you are being represented.

Play around with different styles until you find what fits you best. That's the great thing about style, it is constantly changing and evolving, so whatever choices you make don't have to be permanent. Your home's style should grow with you.

If you have any further questions or want inspiration for beautifying your home, reach out to us!

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