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Ask Veronica: How do I ensure a successful and lasting relationship with my interior designer?
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (814+ words) Decorating a home involves various elements coming together at the right time and place: color palettes, fabrics, and well-placed furniture layouts. But ask any interior designer and he or she will tell you that the success of a project rests…...
Ask Veronica: How to choose quality furniture, rugs & lighting " expert tips worth knowing before you buy
3+ week, 1+ day ago (971+ words) Shopping for furniture is no easy task. Just ask anyone who's ever decorated a room on his or her own. Unless you work in the business, or have spent time working closely with a professional designer, shopping for the home…...
Ask Veronica: Why interior designers choose mohair to reupholster workhorse furniture
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (348+ words) A 1940s roll-back sofa dressed in a soft, subtle-hued mohair makes a quiet statement in the family room of Siri Eklund's Charleston, South Carolina, home. Passed down from her great aunt, the sofa was last reupholstered in the early aughts. "Twenty-five…...
Ask Veronica: How to elevate the look of your" home with lacquered walls"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (771+ words) The lacquered look isn't just for manicures and classic cars." Adding a lacquer paint to a room is a powerful way to add depth and drama to any interior space. But to achieve that glass-like gloss, homeowners should be prepared…...
Ask Veronica: How should I furnish the foyer in my house?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (309+ words) I called three designers to seek their advice about furnishing entryways, the first visual clue as to what guests can expect to see in other rooms around the house. Whether it's furniture, art, a rug, or all three, the foyer…...
Ask Veronica: The artists and artisans designers rely on to help them create one-of-a-kind interiors
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (303+ words) Here, three local designers open up about the people they rely on to execute the details that make a difference." During the restoration of a 20th-century Georgian home in Ladue, Moore partnered with Theiss to create custom, range-hood brackets with…...
Ask Veronica: How can I get comfortable using more color in my home?
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (585+ words) Veronica Theodoro is editor in chief of design and home content for St. Louis Magazine. She edits the weekly Design + Home newsletter and hosts the monthly House of Lou podcast, in addition to contributing print stories to the magazine. Veronica…...
Ask Veronica: How to design a dining room that's utilized all year long?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (662+ words) Now that the holiday season is in full swing, the dining room tends to be booked for meals, parties, and other gatherings. But what are the secrets to dining rooms that are utilized year-round? According to the interior designers we…...
Ask Veronica: What trends do you see in bathroom design?
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (505+ words) To make the most of your bathroom, skip the neutrals. Ask Veronica: What trends do you see in bathroom design? To make the most of your bathroom, skip the neutrals. "My favorite movement right now is color," says Erin Sweeney,…...