Designer Gives Design Tips to Wow Guests

BOISE, Idaho - Oct. 4, 2014 - PRLog -- Boise, Idaho – If you could describe your home's decor in a single word, what would it be? Perhaps you're a traditionalist who has a home filled with classic silhouettes and color stories, or you might gravitate toward contemporary design and eye-catching hues. No matter what you prefer, one Boise interior decorator has tips to make friends and family say one word when they see a room's new style: "Wow!"

Jane Cliff, owner of Ethan Allen of Boise, says the key to creating drama in a room is contrast according to her staff of Ethan Allen Design Consultants. "Variety is exciting, but without a guiding focal point, it can become a random jumble," she notes. "To bring excitement into a space while keeping it cohesive, find your focus and build visual contrast with it." For example, if your family room has a large, blocky sectional sofa in beige, she suggests creating contrast with bright colors and narrow or curved shapes. "Throw pillows and wall colors in bright tones and art that features curvilinear shapes act as a counterweight to that large, soft square of upholstery."

"Proportion is one of the most challenging elements to get right in a small room, but when you do, it can make even a tiny space feel expansive," says Cliff. "Don't be afraid to put a towering four-poster bed in a small bedroom, but balance it with color and visual interest on the walls to keep the bed from looking out of place." She recommends installing window treatments that have strong horizontal elements to bring the strong verticals of soaring bed posts into proper proportion. "Hunter Douglas makes blinds and shutters with horizontal slats that create visual interest with vertical designs."

"If finding an exciting color story or figuring out proportion is causing you trouble, talking with an interior designer can always help," Cliff says. "Even a single consultation can help you iron out design concerns and help your home get the rave reviews it deserves."

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