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 1, 2013 | Decorating Tips, Design Advice |
As spring cleaning is starting to get in full swing not only for the indoors as well as the exterior, now is the time to start thinking about and planning for those afternoon cookouts and parties with your friends and family in a new gathering oasis in your own backyard! Outdoor kitchens are an increasing desire for homeowners all over the country. Instead of using a bulky and visually obtrusive conventional gas or electric grill on its own to prepare for your gatherings, let Andrea Lauren Elegant Interiors design an outdoor kitchen which allows and provides much more space and opportunities for food and beverage preparation as well as gathering and entertaining. A multitude of different appliances and conveniences can be added to an outdoor kitchen such as a hibachi style cooking grills (great for providing an interactive cooking experience for your guests or family), built in smoker grills and side burners, kegerators and wine coolers. Appliances are not the only thing that can encompass an outdoor kitchen; providing televisions, built in fire features, and surround sound applications make for not only great conversations pieces but also for additional ways to pass time with close ones in the comfort of your home. Andrea Lauren Elegant Interiors provides a full design service for outdoor kitchens and gathering spaces to take the daunting task out of planning and designing the space on your own. We will be able to curtail your outdoor oasis to your specific family needs and desires in order to maximize your outdoor experience...
by Andrea Lauren Interiors | Feb 20, 2013 | Design Advice, Outdoor Elegance |
Check out this amazing home transformation underway by Andrea Lauren Elegant Interiors! And this is only the exterior! What was once a quint-essential coastal home has been transformed in every way to a Mediterranean masterpiece. This is a great example of how the curb appeal of a home can change dramatically with a new exterior paint color and natural stone accents to add depth, dimension, and character to the façade. More extensive changes include changing the wood columns and metal balustrades/ railings to cast stone columns and balustrades as well as replacing the coastal tin roof with a Terracotta tile roof in the coming weeks. In the weeks to come, landscape plans and outdoor spaces will be designed and executed by Andrea Lauren Elegant Interiors, further completing the transformation of this...
by Andrea Lauren Interiors | Jul 22, 2012 | Design Advice |
Natural stone is one of the most elegant elements you can add to your home. It’s no wonder that granite continually tops the list in popularity! Whether it’s new construction or an interior remodeling project, you’ll want to consider adding granite to the mix. You’ll be amazed at how the addition of this beautiful natural stone will instantly upgrade the look and feel of a room and your entire home. We’re sure that you’ve noticed that granite isn’t just for kitchen or bathroom countertops anymore. Homes are utilizing this attractive and durable stone that comes in every pattern and color imaginable, for every room! From your entryway to the laundry room, granite is the natural stone of choice. For example, here’s a use you might not have instantly thought of… your dining room china cabinet. Is it looking a little “tired”, but you love it and don’t want to replace it? Picture the cabinet with a new granite service shelf… suddenly it’s a new and refreshed piece of furniture. Add that same top to your dining room table and you’ve got a whole new room! The same goes for every other room in your house… granite in the kitchen: countertops, granite topped island or shelves; in the dining room: dining tabletop, server tops and shelving; laundry room countertops; or a granite shower stall in your bathroom, etc. You get the picture – granite is the perfect choice for any room. The possibilities are endless! And, of course, granite remains the premier way to elegantly spruce up the two rooms in your house that typically experience the highest traffic –...
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