Framing the composition.

Picture frames teach us how to frame the composition and add great decorative value to any room. To tread cautiously and fearlessly into the mysterious world of interior design, spend time thoughtfully framing a photograph or picture. This confidence building activity will also personalize and energize your special room. Group your framed masterpieces in an interesting way to create a fabulous, but economical, focal point capable of capturing instant attention. It is truly amazing how this seemingly small detail can easily ramp up the decorative value of any room in any location.

When beginning a design project think of the walls as the frame for your composition and the floors as the background for your project. To consider painting a ceiling a soft color coordinated to the walls will make the ceilings seem higher and the room friendlier. Ceilings are a terrific opportunity to add interest to any room. Unfortunately most folks forget about them completely.

In my professional experience, I have found that the most successful design projects, I have completed, are predicated upon the use of a contrasting wall color to set the scene for all the moldings, cabinetry, upholstery, tables, lamps and accessories positioned in a room. In a magical way, everyone visiting the space will be fascinated by the details as they are welcomed into the inner sanctum of the home.



Design tip: Harmonious detailing placed against a soothing contrasting wall color is always captivating. Details make the difference!