by Andrea Lauren Interiors | Nov 11, 2013 | Design Advice, Seasonal, Themed Decor, Uncategorized |
This year, showcase your holiday feasts with a beautifully dressed table fit for family and friends to gather round! It’s easy to transform your typical dining set into a gathering place for a memorable holiday ambiance; just think “layers”… You start by laying down a foundation for your holiday spread. In times past, a decorative table cloth would suffice, but replace it with (or add to it) a custom table runner and we’re ready to create the perfect holiday table setting! Think of the runner as a runway for a holiday display; place a seasonal floral arrangement in the center, and build off of it in each direction. Candlesticks and holiday accessories help create a beautiful scene for guests to admire while they wait to be served. Appetizers can be arranged on multi-tier stands, ready to be doled out with decorative server ware and spreaders. Many times, something as seemingly unimportant as a unique pair of salt and pepper shakers can be one of the subtle details guests notice as they admire the close attention you paid to the meal. At each guests’ section of the table, personal touches can be made to make each person feel welcome. Place settings are an opportunity to mix colors and patterns to tie all of your florals and accessories together. A metallic charger beneath a stack of various-sized dinner and salad plates can rest under a pre-printed name tag, or perhaps a single-page menu of the meal about to be served. And for the finishing touch, don’t forget the dining chairs! Wrap tulle or a holiday ribbon around the backs of chairs...
by Andrea Lauren Interiors | Mar 29, 2011 | Themed Decor |
Here is a cool little tip for designing that perfect environment your your teenage son. Whether you live near the coast or you love visiting the shore on vacation, surfing is one of the trendiest themes out there. Try incorporating this into your son’s bedroom. To find out how we can help call Priscilla at (813)244-1181. Photo example of Coastal themed boy’s...
by Andrea Lauren Interiors | Jul 4, 2010 | Decorating Tips, Seasonal, Themed Decor |
There’s something special about summer, isn’t there? It’s the season of the Fourth of July, poolside parties, family reunions, and informal entertaining. It’s also a time to have fun with your summer décor! To help you plan, I’m providing you some inspiration for those upcoming festivities. I love these ideas for summer celebrations: When you want elegance, use hurricane lamps for centerpieces and candlelight. These are glass pillars originally made to protect lighted candles from the wind and they come in varying sizes. For casual get-togethers, string paper lanterns on the porch or around the pool. Pick a theme, and add touches through dishes, glassware, tablecloths, and accessories. The beach is a natural inspiration at this time of year. Place gorgeous shells on the serving buffet and tables, and coordinate tablecloths and napkins in shades of coral, sea green and blue. On the Fourth, it’s time for red, white, and blue! For an imaginative look, mix in a variety of shades of blue. Glassware could be light blue or turquoise, for example. Also, choose pretty tablecloths with a pattern of red or blue on a white background. Or use single-color natural fiber placemats – set the table by alternating red mats and blue mats, and top with white dinnerware or sturdy white paper plates. For backyard barbecues, use decorative plastic plates instead of paper, and real silverware. Your guests will need plenty of napkins – stack extras in easy-to-reach baskets and it will be a snap to get more as needed. If you’d like a professional touch to make your home a standout party venue,...
by Andrea Lauren Interiors | May 4, 2010 | Bedrooms, Themed Decor |
What happens when the little girl who loved pink and canopy beds becomes a teenager? Her bedroom, once perfect for an eight-year-old, will need updating. Interior design firm Andrea Lauren Elegant Interiors recommends that parents and teens work as a team when remodeling teen bedrooms. It can be a fun project they’ll look back on for years to come. Priscilla Castellano, an interior designer and owner of Andrea Lauren Elegant Interiors in South Tampa, FL, has a long list of specialties including luxury interior designing, home restorations, and decorating bedrooms for baby nurseries to teenagers. She believes summer is prime time for teen-bedroom decorating projects. “Especially for teens entering high school next fall, now’s the time to get started on updating a teen bedroom,” said Castellano. “Well-designed bedrooms can help teens be more successful, both socially and academically.” Likely, a teenage girl will want a bedroom to reflect that she’s more mature, which means that frilly canopy and girly-girl pink is likely history. Sons may not be as particular about their rooms, but chances are they don’t want that dinosaur wallpaper from second grade. The bedroom also needs to be multipurpose, where the teen can study, entertain friends, and store an avalanche of stuff. Here are more tips from Castellano: • Encourage studying by including a desk, shelving, good lighting, and room for the computer. Teens are able to concentrate in a well-equipped space. • Allow plenty of room for self-expression, but be prepared to modify some over-the-top ideas. For instance, instead of deep teal or black paint, pick a lighter shade in the same color family. • Think about seating for when...
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