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A Change in Season Reflects a Change in Mood |
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(ARA) � Change is in the air. Fall is here and winter isn�t far away. It�s one of the busiest times of year for interior decorators.
�The reason we�re so busy is people really get energized in the fall,� says Thomas Pheasant, an award winning interior designer from Washington, D.C. �The change in temperature serves as a signal to start focusing more on the indoors to get ready for winter.�
Pheasant says one of the best, and easiest places to start, is in the room where you spend a majority of your time: the bedroom. �You don�t have to start moving furniture all over the place to change the look of the room,� says Pheasant. �Changing your bedding and curtains is often all it takes to make a dramatic difference.�
Pheasant says the same colors you see on the trees outside --- orange, gold, red, brown and olive green -- have great appeal indoors. �They really set the mood of the season, especially when combined with paisley and velvet textures.�
The bedroom isn�t the only place where bold color and texture changes will have a quick and noticeable impact. You can also set the mood of the season by putting some dried leaves or branches on the coffee table, and colorful pillows and a slip cover on your sofa. A seasonal bowl of apples on the dining room table, along with slip covers on the chairs, will also make a big impact.
So where do you start if you want to bring the fall �look� into your own home? �Start with materials. The kinds of fabric or color you choose can really change the attitude of the room,� says Pheasant. �Velvet and damask are formal patterns that are more appropriate for fall and winter. Linen, paisley and leather are more modern and better suited for spring and summer.�
Pheasant recommends you take his ideas to an interior designer for help implementing them. �Mistakes are expensive. Professional designers have resources available that most people do not. Hiring someone can make your life so much easier,� says Pheasant.
If you ultimately decide to take Pheasant�s advice, pieces from his collection of furniture and accessories are sold at Baker Furniture and over 200 other independent dealers throughout the country. Log onto www.bakerfurniture.com for access to a retail store directory.
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