06 Dec

Pantone Color of the year 2015: Marsala

The new pantone color for 2015 was announced this week: Marsala

A color that is a bit retro, party comfort, a hue between red and brown will appeal both to men and women.

Pantone selects the color of the year by looking at trends from food to fashion, home to garden, and everything in between

Interior Designers, Fashion Designer, Product Designers and creative directors look to pantone to pick a yearly color that will translate into creative styles of all sorts.

How will this translate into the world of Interior design?

our prediction is that it will be a great color for accents. The color can be translated well into faux finishes, wall coverings, fabrics and decorative accessories. Marsala is a color that is easy to use. However, only use it it if you like it. Just because and authority like pantone picks a color of the year, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams and several other design companies are always working on color forecasts.

 

 

 

15 Nov

Silver’s Shine Brightens Up All Colors.

Sterling silver bangle bracelet from etsy.com. Filigree paneled Venetia wallpaper (SL5724) from Ronald Redding Designs Silver Leaf II. Oscar de la Renta resort runway silver ensemble.

Silver, Platinum, Copper, and Gold all are highly prized metals and have been for as long as humans have been seeking to decorate themselves and their homes. Silver has never been as popular as gold in the earlier years, but lately the neutral metal has been making strides both in the world of fashion as well as that of the interior designer.

Gold, being a warmer toned metal, tends to clash with cooler colors, but silver is much more neutral, and thus can either work with warm colors by adding a white and gray accent to stand out or emphasize cool colors.

You may visit our store located on 26 South Street in Westborough for any sort of help with silver or unique, one of a kind metallic accessories and themes!

As we become better and better at imitating its beauty, metallic fabrics and silver jewelry and decorations are becoming an eye catching conversation starter as well as a wonderful way to brighten up a room and add a wide variety of tones and hues, especially when the metal has a deep patina to it.

Do not be fooled by tarnish being sold as patina, though! Patina is oxidization from being used, and on silver will be present in the fine details of your piece. Tarnish is an overall darkening or browning that occurs from the pollutants in the air.

Maintaining your silver will not only help remove tarnish, but also add to your patina. Do not be worried about surface scratches though, as they will do nothing but help bring out the tones, enhance your patina, and help create a soft finish.  If you have antique silver we suggest hand polishing, as chemical dips or dish-washing will remove your patina and decrease the value, so do be careful!

08 Nov

Sudbury Residents Enjoying the Fall

Sudbury’s true beauty comes out in the embrace of the fall season. One of the town’s biggest attractions is the Old Grist Mill Museum,  which is part of the Longfellow Wayside Inn. This museum is also still a functioning  mill that grinds grain for sale and use at the inn. When it comes to the fall, there is nothing quite like visiting a farm or inn or enjoying the quieter side of life.  There is also a beautiful stretch of woods behind the Mill and Inn that is the perfect spot to enjoy Sudbury’s quiet atmosphere and nature and to draw inspiration from it.

We at Decor Custom Interiors love to use nature to inspire our selves and our customers. We specialize in classic decor and for Subury residents, can assist in bringing the classic style to a town that has such value in its history and its culture.  We carry a wide variety of ready-made window treatments and  products from well renowned trusted brands such as Hunter Douglas Blinds and Shades, as well as wallpaper from Thibaut, Schumacher, Brewster and York and fabric from Robert AllenKravet, and Duralee.  Leaves, geometric designs, textures, and non-flower prints such as leaves or dots, and smooth tailored looks are the current trends, as more and more homeowners go with simplicity. Cornices with side panels are also the go to option as well as roman shades, which we provide in a variety of fabrics. In hard window treatments, shutters and silhouettes are the most eye catching choice to pick from. As Thanksgiving is approaching us, now is the most opportune time to upgrade your interior, refresh your home, and impress family and friends.

25 Oct

Interior Design for Kids & children’s rooms (Southborough & hopkinton)

Befor AeditAfter A Nurseryedit

Simple Window treatments and a new wallpaper or paint job is simple enough to transform a nursery from dull to elegant, as seen in the examples to the left. And guidance from an interior designer is well valued before your child begins to develop their own personality and likes.

As your child grows older, they will grow out of their room’s interior as fast as fads come and go. Children are easily influenced by what is for their age group or what their peers enjoy as they begin to feel the need to express themselves or as they discover new interests, their favorite color spontaneously changes, or they find something that they wish to associate with them and help their expand their sense of self.

Thus the room that your child comes home to is an important gateway to their sense of self and their happiness. They will decorate their walls with posters of their favorite band, their favorite show, their favorite animal. Children want people to know what their interests are without even realizing it in this sense, and you can use that as a wonderful way to bond with them by allowing them to help when you redesign their room as they get older.

Boys room Upton

Young Girl 's Room HopkintonMarr

 

 

 

 

Speak with your child and create a list of ideas that they suggest, then work from there. If they cannot decide, give suggestions and use what you already know that they enjoy. Their room should not be like your own, it must be flexible and play-adequate; meaning that it needs to be able to function both as a sleeping area and a playroom unless you have a separate room for them to play in.

Overall, this is a good experience to not only enjoy spending time with your child, but involving them in the process means that they are less likely to want a change as quickly, and will create lasting memories and inspire their own creativity. We at Decor Custom Interiors are here to assist with any of our ready-made and custom window treatments as well as with wallpapering. We carry a wide variety of reputable brands Our products come from a wide variety of trusted brands such as Hunter Douglas Blinds and Shades, as well as fabric from Robert AllenKravet, and Duralee, and wallpaper from Thibaut, Schumacher, Waverly, Brewster and York.

Teens room Southboro

A 14 year old girl’s bedroom from Southborough MA

Oh LaLa Tweens Tinage room Westboro

A french couture inspired bedroom of two twin girls from Westborough

20 Oct

Marimekko Fabric custom Interior design in Shrewsbury, MA

Shrewsbury, MA is a town with historical decorative beauty that can be a great source of inspiration for Interior Deisgn, Window Treatments & designing a space.

Shrewsbury has rich architectural details and elements that make traditional decor the first choice to think of. There is great heritage is some of the materials of steel, rod iron, copper than can be a great way to make your design transitional.

Our goal is to make your home feel like your palace every day of the year. We specialize in custom window treatments, custom drapes, panels, roman shades, and cornices. We have a wide variety of ready-made window treatments and we  products come from well renowned trusted brands such as Hunter Douglas Blinds and Shades, as well as wallpaper from Thibaut, Schumacher, Brewster and York and fabric from Robert AllenKravet, and Duralee.

A modern fabric  and simple clean lines can bridge the gap between modern and traditional. Color, scales, texture, & pattern are should be considered.

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Marimekko Fabric on a Small Sofa