Tuesday, December 11, 2012

A New Diet for 2013


A new year is around the corner, and what better way to start it right than by dieting?  I don’t mean go get a gym membership and start Atkins.  I mean dieting for your home.  Get rid of the extra stuff and use your local resources to help freshen up your living space.  Is your dinning room still stuck in the 80’s or your bedroom looks like it’s been sleeping for the last 10 years? A wonderful part of living in Northern Virginia is the abundance of designers right at your fingertips.  Whether it’s painting, landscaping, furniture or unique knick knacks, I’m sure I can steer you in the right direction to give your home a good diet plan for 2013.

Local Interior Designers, Landscapers, Remodeling Companies and Store Fronts:

A.Houck Designs
 , Arlington; 703-237-2111; www.ahouckdesigns.com
Ellen Brotman Interior Designs, Fairfax; 703-573-6100; www.brotmaninteriors.com
Faulkner House Interior Redesign, primarily in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties; 703-689-9886; www.faulknerhouse.com
Maureen McGough, 10332 Main St., # 235, Fairfax; 703-716-0076;www.mcgoughinteriors.com
Jodie Okun for The Nest Egg, 11940 Grand Commons Avenue, Fairfax; 703-988-0944;www.shopTheNestEgg.com
Commonwealth Home Remodelers, 208-A Dominion Road N.E., Vienna; 703-255-9861; www.commonwealthhome.com
Cook Brothers Design, Building and Remodeling, 5521 Lee Highway, Arlington; 703-536-0900; www.cookbros.org
Michael Nash Custom Kitchens and Homes, 8630-C Lee Highway, Fairfax; 703-641-9800; www.michaelnashkitchens.com
Oak Hill Building and Remodeling, 10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 501, Fairfax; 703-591-1200; www.oakhillbuilding.com
Professional Remodeling Group, 8632 Centreville Road, Manassas, and 11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 800, Fairfax; 703-281-0909; www.professionalremodelinggroup.com
TerraScape Design Build Company, 3160 Spring St., Unit E, Fairfax; 703-359-9264;www.terrascape.net
Red Barn Mercantile, 113 S. Columbus St., Alexandria; 703-838-0355;www.redbarnmercantile.com
Embellishments of Alexandria, 1303 King St., Alexandria; 703-299-6262;www.embellishmentsofalexandria.com
Le Beau Chateau Home Décor, 8621 Lee Highway, Fairfax; 703-207-0022
Patrick’s Fine Linen and Home Décor, 106 N. St. Asaph St., Alexandria; 571-970-6931;www.patricksdesigns.com

Some trends to consider for home décor in 2013 are as follows.  Animal prints are still a good print to use in a home.  However,  use them in more of a hidden way.  For example, the pattern of a Zebra but find the pattern using one color on an item like a pillow. It will give a room good texture.  When using floral patterns, don’t think of your garden but more painterly floral.  Stripes are still in and aren’t backing out for some time.  Use stripes on walls, pillows or rugs; they bring movement to a room.  Yellow, blue and red colors are trending for 2013.  Instead of black being a natural color in the room use navy or grey.  Need a pop of color?  Consider yellow to brighten an area that's lacking.  Need spunk or edge?  Try red but always in moderation.  Think 1940’s Hollywood with soft curvy lines when it comes to furniture.  Take a look at some new hotel lobbies for the new metropolitan look featured in 2013 home.  Another great resource for ideas is Pinterest.com.  Just type a word in the search box and get great ideas for spaces.  Revamping a lot or a little can keep you slimmer and always ready for a party, get together or that unexpected move.  It also will make you feel a little bit more lively, stress free and happier.  So, break out the pin and paper.  Get moving around your space and write down what you would like or what you would want to change.  Give yourself a budget and run with it.

Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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