Houston Design Center Annual Designer Sample Sale

Prior to opening its doors to the general public, the HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE welcomes industry professionals to a special trade preview event on Thursday, August 25, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Throughout the day, design and decorative professionals, interior designers, industry partners, architects, manufacturers and builders will enjoy unprecedented savings on floor samples, antiques, art, accessories, lighting, rugs, residential and commercial furniture and more. The HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE’s participating showrooms and designers include Bunch & Shoemaker, Charlotte Nail Antiques, Design House, Inc., Jann Wisdom Designs, Johnson Simon Resources, Lighting Treasures, Pride of Persia Rug Company, Postmodern Traditions, Scene One Interiors, Teri Pugh Studio, and other top merchants.

The HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE’s preview begins with a “meet and greet” reception at 9:30 a.m. with business consultant and life coach, Angela Merola. Immediately following the reception, Merola presents “Play Your Genius Out: How to Thrive Creatively and Run Your Business,” a CEU sharing techniques to access personal creativity to increase business success.

A second CEU, “5 Steps to Attracting Your Perfect Clients,” begins at 10:45 a.m. Both CEUs are accredited for IDCEC, IIDA, IDA and ASID, and cost $40 each; space is limited. Advance registration is available at www.thehoustondesigncenter.com/trade.

The HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE opens to the public beginning Friday, August 25 and runs through Sunday, August 27.

Located at 7026 Old Katy Road inside Loop 610, the Houston Design Center features more than 40 showrooms and design offices with over 10,000 manufacturers. It is the city’s preferred destination for the best in luxury residential and commercial furnishings and products, welcoming design professionals and the design-inspired, alike. For more information, please call 713-864-2660 or visit www.thehoustondesigncenter.com.

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4 Outdoor Decorating tips

Fragrant rich flowers.

Jasmine, Orange Trees, and hydrangeas are all fragrant rich plants. Add them to your outdoor spaces to give a more authentic outdoor feeling.

Install Lighting.

Create a romantic evening with friends and wine by adding string lights and a chandelier.

Install sliding doors.

Bring the outdoors to you by adding sliding doors.

Add a mirror.

Add a mirror to your outdoor space to give it some unique character.

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5 Colors that will be huge this summer.

Sunny Yellow.

This fun color will be used to create contrast this summer. You can’t help but smile in a room with this color. To  make this color pop without being over done use it on accent pillows paired with a soft neutral such as gray or white.

Exotic Orange.

Bright orange is a instant energizer. This color is bold. A temporary wall decal can be a great way to have some risk free fun this summer.

Soft Gray.

This shade of gray is classic and versatile. We love how so many colors can work with soft gray.

Mediterranean Blue.

Nothing is more inviting than a crisp body of water on a bright summer day. Create that feeling by immersing your room in this beautiful shade.

Nature-Inspired Neutrals.

Use nature inspired neutral colors to bring a breath of fresh air into your space. Incorporatenatural or weathered wood creates a organic feel.

 

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4 ways to take your living room to the next level.

1.add a designer rug.

A great rug can set a room apart completely. usually its the last thing designers think about. but rugs can really make a statement.

2.add accessories.

If you feel like your room is looking a little plain. add some cool accessories and trinkets. stacked books on the coffee table. or cascading candle holders. maybe some weird geometric shapes. have fin with it.

3.add a mirror

Adding a mirror goes with about any style. it makes the room feel more open and larger.

4.take the focus off the tv.

dont make the tv the reason people are coming to the room. face couches towards each other and maybe hang a nice peace of art in the center.

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5 qualities of amazing interior design.

symmetry

Really knowing how items look in relation to one another and knowing how and where to draw the eye is a clear sign of an expert.

contrast

Contrast in design seems like a simple thing but in he real world its one of the most difficult things to pull off without creating clutter. If you know how to create proper contrast then you have most likely been a decorator for a while.

function

A home is art you can live in. Creating something beautiful is one thing, creating something beautiful and truly functional requires another layer of thinking

coordination .

Knowing the size of objects and where to place them to create a certain affect or feeling is really an advanced technique and when done properly can set your designs apart.

glamour

Glamour is hard because it is always on the border of outdated or cheap looking. but if you can use sleek materials and vintage peaces with bold fabrics and really create something that is not cheap or outdated in 3 years then you really know what your doing.

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4 Tips For Picking Room Color

Think About Your Mood

Will your room be a warm get away, a bright natural sun room for summer? or a vibrant living room. knowing the mood will allow you to narrow down all the color options.

Start Small

if your not sure where to start experimenting with smaller rooms or individual walls first is a good way to go. Not to mention if you mess up its a lot less work to redo.

Be aware of Lighting

A color can look dramatically different depending on the type of lighting. This is the reason paint stores have light boxes.

 

• Natural daylight shows the truest color.
• Incandescent lighting brings out warm tones and yellows.
• Fluorescent lighting casts a sharp blue tone.

Use A Color Wheel

A color wheel is a great reference tool you can use to find color combinations and intensifying your colors by making tweaks quickly. You may be amazed how this little tool can help you.

 

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5 Interior design tips to get you ready for summer.