march “speakeasy” at Baisch & Skinner
We had such an amazing time at Baisch & Skinner on Wednesday evening! Lots of new faces and fresh flowers galore! Thank you to all who came out to learn about the wholesale flower market. Extremely informative presentation in such a beautiful new space. A huge thank you to our gracious and entertaining hosts: Tom, […]
Q & A with an Interior Design Student by Mandi Maurer Gray
Lea’s work…Living Room Perspective I recently met with Lea Cummins, a senior in the Interior Design program at SIBA (Stevens Institute of Business & Arts…formerly known as Patricia Stevens. I asked her some questions that have been brewing in my mind for quite a while now regarding the level of preparedness an interior design […]
Kitchen Tours Exclusive Sneak Peek by Victoria Dreste
As the online sponsor of the Junior League’s Kitchen Tours, we are able to give you a sneak peak into some of the homes on the tour! Here’s Vicki’s perspective on this amazing kitchen renovation! Jenny and Todd Rausch are renovating a one hundred year old house. The house, located in a historic area of […]
Tips on Achieving Balance by Kimberly Reuther
Who doesn’t need more balance in their lives? We are all seeking the right combination of work and life, income and expenses, needs versus wants. In design, we are striving for a balance of scale, proportion, and textures in the rooms we create. In addition, there is an increasing desire to balance aesthetic appeal with […]
“Come & Knock on Our Door” by Kimberly Reuther
Holiday Tips for Your Front Entrance There’s a quote, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Never is that statement more true than at the holidays as you prepare to welcome dozens of guests and proudly showcase your home in all its festive splendor. By now, you’ve brought out box after […]
“Gray’s Anatomy” by Kimberly Reuther
Gray is a significant neutral color that often gets overlooked in favor of the more dramatic black or the happier camel shades. However, this year, gray is the belle of the ball. It is enjoying a resurgence in fashion, home design and luxury style. So, what makes gray such a fabulous color and how do […]
Which Roman Shade Are You? – Kimberly Reuther
by Kimberly Reuther, Interior Designer & Founder of DesignSpeak (previously posted on AT HOME’s website)
Roman shades are basically the chameleon of window treatments. They can conform to almost any decorating style, window size/shape, they have top down/bottom up features, blackout lining, cordless options for child safety, the list goes on and on. So, how do you determine which one fits your style, home, and personality?
Here, I’ve broken down the basic five types of Roman shades to correspond with specific lifestyle and decorating tastes. As I stated before, they are a chameleon breed so there is no hard and fast rule to follow. Just trust your instincts and imagination to select the best choice for your home!
Classic Roman Shades – relaxed americana style, painted, weathered furniture, twill slipcovered upholstery, casual, whimsical accessories, kid-friendly spaces, crisp color palettes, cottage stripes, farmer’s market, coastal indulgences
