Improve Your Mood, Health, and Feelings with Color

How does this make you feel? Our reactions to color have been linked to childhood memories which capture and freeze an emotional experience in a color. In order to tap into colors which make us happy, we can think back to early, memorable times we had, people around us, and even food. Re-live it and take note of the happy colors.

By Susan Brook, Senior Designer

“I have tried to express an idea that the cafe is a place where one can ruin oneself, go mad or commit a crime.” Who said this about what? Vincent van Gogh, regarding the artistic intent of his “Night Cafe” painting. What colors did he use and what lighting effects? Learn more about mind-boggling color theory experiences here.

Not surprisingly, color charts and color scheme brochures can’t capture the effect of other colors on our selected hue, especially the combined effect of light sources and window treatments. We can confidently explore our personal reaction to each color, and leave the rest to trusted professionals. [Read more...]

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Quick Holiday Decorating Tips from Ross Howard Designs

Holiday Decorating Tips in Dallas and Richardson TX

The holidays are a perfect time to bring new and fresh interior decorating ideas into your home. Here are some quick ideas to bring the holidays home this season:

Theme. The key to making your holiday decorations charming and stylish is to make a plan and create a theme ahead of time. Think about your color scheme and how your theme will work from room to room. Be creative, and let your imagination run wild as you think about possible themes such as Toyland, Rustic Christmas, Country Christmas, Modern Christmas, Santa, Snowflakes – the possibilities are endless! [Read more...]

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Choose the Perfect Window Covering with the Online iMagine Design Center Tool

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Choosing the perfect window treatment can be tricky. The window covering industry has exploded with hundreds of options for blinds, shutters, shades, and sheers – this gives designers and homeowners a tremendous variety of window treatments to choose from, but can make the selection process a little overwhelming. [Read more...]

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