April 3, 2013

STYLE FILES – Let The Spring Shine In

April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Portland OR. Interior Design Company

With the sun beginning to shine through my windows, I am anxious to bring more of that brightness into my home. Using bright colors and vibrant patterns, you can effortlessly transition your home for Spring. By changing out a few simple pieces, you can bring the Spring inside and put Fall and Winter in storage!

Simply add fresh colorful fruit to a beautiful bowl

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Change out throw pillows with bright colors and fun designs

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Replace art work

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Exchange towels with exciting new colors that will brighten up your bathrooms

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Add in an area rug with vibrant colors and whimsical patterns

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Of course add fresh Spring flowers everywhere!

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Love these looks but just don’t have the time?  Let us help you! Contact us at Brockdesigns@gmail.com

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May 15, 2012

INSPIRED MONDAYS: Family

May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Hello! How was your Mother’s Day weekend. I hope all those moms out there got the royal treatment! Since last week we celebrated Mothers, I thought it would only be natural to highlight the joy of family this week. Our homes are witness to everything our family experiences – our triumphs, our struggles, the arguments and the laughter, the meals shared around the table and the festivities of holidays. Our home not only tells the story of our family it becomes a part of our family. So why wouldn’t you put your love and effort into creating the most beautiful environment you can, right?

il fullxfull.300813764 INSPIRED MONDAYS: FamilyI just love this quote. You can buy the print via here. What kinds of special memories does your family have within your home? What traditions have you created while living there?
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January 19, 2012

DIY – Creative Ways to Hang Your Photographs and Artwork

January 19, 2012 by 3 Comments

Brock Designs, Portland OR. Interior Design Company

Happy Thursday! Earlier this week, we showed you some wonderfully creative walls where artwork and photographs were the focal point.   Today I am going to show you how you can achieve the same look in your own home.

When hanging artwork over a sofa, don’t leave too much wall space

between the sofa and frame. Try six to twelve inches. If you go any higher,

the viewer’s eye will immediately go to the wall, not the artwork.

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If there’s not enough artwork to fill up space on a large wall, consider

putting unique mirrors or a shadowbox in the grouping.

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Hang photographs in various types of frames using molding

hooks and ribbon or string.

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Using decorative knobs is a fun and unique way to display your

photographs or artwork.

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Try this wonderful homemade tool to mark the placement of the hanger or nail. 

(For larger pieces, us a paint stir stick and tap the nail through it).

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Once you have this tool made, place it behind your frame so that the nail is sitting in place and

lightly tap on the frame to make the mark on the wall.  No more crunched fingers!

Click on the link above for full instructions.

 For a gallery wall, lay the frames on the ground to find your favorite configuration. 

Make sure the spacing is correct by placing a long sheet of parchment paper over

the backs of the frames and mark where you need to nails to be placed.

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After completing this step, hang the parchment paper on the wall and, using your marks, tap the nails into the wall.

Hanging a gallery wall can be a challenge.  A great tip to avoid putting so many unnecessary

holes in your wall is to cut out the frame sizes using butcher paper.  

Attach with painters tape and move them around, as in the photo below:

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For some great ideas on configuring a gallery wall, click on the following link.

on display: wall gallery inspiration Ann Beck Photography

I hope these ideas give you the confidence to get your artwork and photographs up on your walls.  Be creative!

Make it a great day!

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