As I was going thru some photos of my work recently, I was reminded of something important…..
When hanging a mirror, not only is the placement important, but also be mindful of what it reflects.
See what I mean?
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Elton Photography
Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Elton Photography
I also love incorporating a mirror in an entrance way when possible. The picture of this foyer is from several years back, but I still love how it adds reflection and softness to the space.
Dana Wolter Interiors, Jean Allsopp Photography
Hope these tips help when you are deciding where to hang a mirror in your home. Have a great day, everyone-
Dana
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Summer is here and I find myself cleaning. Cleaning out drawers, wiping down drawers, etc… Makes me happy!
And while I preach to throw away or give away things that you don’t love or are not using, I know there are times when you want to keep certain things just to keep.
I thought I would rerun this post from a few years ago on how to display your clutter stuff ……. Here goes….
Dana
The holidays are over, and who isn’t looking for a few ways to declutter their home? It’s easy to discard the items you don’t use, but what about the knick knacks you love and want to display?
Do your “special” items look like a pile of mess to others? If so, what should you do?
Create a few vignettes in your home.
Start with your big items, such as the painting, sconces, lamps, and urn in this picture. Next, stagger your accessories throughout, making sure you balance out each side. Notice how they did not forget the space under the console.
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What a great job they did of taking family keepsakes, which, after all, make a house a home, and displaying them in a beautiful way.
How about adding in a few of your personal items when entertaining? At this client’s home, instead of just setting out her china and everyday, we decided to mix it up a bit.
Speaking of entertaining……
What do you do for all of the silver and crystal you have crammed into your cabinets?
Display it as we did in this client’s home. Here, we mixed in some of her silver pieces with her crystal and pottery. Everything has its place, and it is beautiful!
photo courtesy of jean allsopp
When creating a focal point, whether it is a vignette or glass cabinet, don’t forget to layer and add different textures.
from dana wolter interiors
So, the key is to make the space your own by displaying your items in a neat, organized way.
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Even when there is a family pet involved- such as the frog for this family- can you display it in a clever way.
If you are like me, you enjoy reading and being inspired by books.
I love to curl up to the latest coffee table book and there are some really good ones out there. They are also a great way to inject personality into a space by stacking and displaying them.
Thanks to Birmingham Home and Garden, Birmingham Style, will soon be at the top of my reading list. It is going to be a must-read for anyone interested in stylish living.
This hardcover coffee table book, which is due out November 1st, highlights the best designs in Birmingham with more than 200 images of architecture, interior design and gardens. Over 30 homes from the area are featured, mine being one of them.
The editors of Birmingham Home and Garden have done a great job of showcasing some really pretty spaces throughout our city, and I love they have decided to cultivate some of their favorites into this book. Below is an image I snapped of my bedroom while they were taking pictures. I cannot wait to see what made the final cut.
The living spaces in this publication range from classical architecture to cozy cottages to lofts with exquisite city views. I feel so lucky to live in a place that has such an array of beautiful homes, along with so many incredible tastemakers and trendsetters!
With all the beautiful images, you are sure to find inspiration, ideas and resources that will have your wheels turning and creative juices flowing.
Be sure to preorder yours here today, and what better way to get your holiday shopping started than by buying a few extras for all the interior stylists on your list.
One thing that made the photo shoot I mentioned in my previous post so much fun — and the rooms that much more exquisite — were the beautiful flower arrangements created by Chris Carter of Christopher Glenn. Take a look…
I have been working hard the past three weeks on an exciting new project!
It’s an incredible, historical house in Birmingham — home to a fun, young family — and they hired me to work on the interiors of a few rooms. Interestingly, as we began the project, Cathy Johnson, editor of Birmingham Home and Garden Magazine, called. It turns out this house appeared in the magazine’s first issue, and she wanted to feature it again for the upcoming 10th anniversary issue!
While the rooms are not complete due to the quick deadline, I was pleased with how it looked for the shoot. If it looks this beautiful with a few pieces we plan on replacing, imagine how it will look when everything is installed! While I cannot share the final photos until the article is published, I do want to give you a little preview.
Jean Allsopp works her magic!
me with the girls who live there -- aren't they cute?!cathy helping with placement for the angle of the shot
Below is the home of my client and dear friend. I am pleased to announce some of these photos recently appeared, much to my delight, in the March 2011 issue of Birmingham Home and Garden. A big thanks to Jean Allsopp Photography for allowing me to post!
I had so much fun designing this house, and I think it shows — enjoy the peek!
