Quest for the Perfect Color!

I dare say that the hardest color I have ever selected was the one that was to grace the exterior of my fabulous new Knotting Hill Interiors location. Appropriately situated right out in the direct eyes of God and everyone … on THE main highway of Myrtle Beach, SC… this color had to live [...]

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The New Neutrals of Interior Design

Do you think neutral is beige or some form of it?  As a newly designated True Colour Expert, and as a design professional who has been choosing color for over 20 years, I have a theory about neutrals that happens to be, as far as I can tell, unique to me.  [...]

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  • I absolutely agree! Aren’t you tired of beige? I sure am. I was tired of it years ago. I use silver sage, pink, warm grey called “elephant ears”, and even deep dark browns. Love the article! Will share with everyone!!!

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A Fun Tool for Choosing Paint Color: HB Paintbrush

My last several blog posts have been all about how to choose a color and each of the critical components involved with doing so. As I have mentioned before, avoiding the pitfalls of selecting the wrong colors involves much more than simply trekking down to the hardware store and picking out your favorite paint chips. [...]

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Gone But Not Forgotten (Part 1): Interior Designer, Billy Baldwin

“A person with real flair is a gambler at heart.”

I love, love, love that quote!  Who wrote it? None other than my all-time-favorite interior designer, the late Billy Baldwin (1903-1984)!  This decorating icon continues to be one of the most influential forces in the world of home interiors. One of my [...]

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A Holiday Affair in the Making (Part 3): Themed Tables

Often – as can be seen in the examples of yesterday’s blog – the formality level of a table, along with its style, can be established through its centerpiece. Once that decision has been made, then it’s time to move on to the place settings. There are sooooo many different options that it would be [...]

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