Decorate Like a Designer

&Fill Your Home with

Holiday Cheer

Presented by Wendy Albee, Albee Interior DesignNKBA, Master Builder’s Professional Women in Building & Remodeler Council, CGP, CAPS

Think about……

Four principles or elements of design

Think about……

ColorLightingBalance & HarmonyCreative Elements

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You can use traditional Thanksgiving colors

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Or you can add a twist to the traditional

Introduce purple as a secondary player

Introduce red as primary color

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Subtle blend of traditional fall colors with periwinkle & pink

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A simple palette of 2-3 colors will have the greatest impact

Playful use of red, white & splash of green

Pure simplicity -- mantel of silver & green

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Refreshing palette of crème and shades of green

Simple natural color palette

My OfficeA fun play on the traditional with blue and silver ornaments.

Notice the silver spray painted pine cones along the base of the tree. Very festive.

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Monochromatic color scheme with striking red draped ribbons

falling from chandeliers

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Layered colors create a sense of balance

Dominate color of turquoise echoes the chairs & is repeated with the napkins & small glass vases.

Red plays a supporting role & adds the right amount of splash.

The green leaves offer a ‘rest’ for our eyes & serves as a background color.

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lighting: general, task & ambient

• Light fixtures • Fireplace glow• Tree lights• Candles

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It’s important to have full control of light

• Adds Drama• Creates Festive Atmosphere• Use dimmers to control artificial light• Add candles for ambiance

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Shiny glass ornaments

The more glitter & shiny surface, the more light

reflection

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effect especially against the

texture of the garland

Gilded painted leaves & acorns play off the soft light of the sconce

• Monochromatic color scheme

• Variation in texture adds interest

• Twist on the traditional holiday cornucopia

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Unique pumpkin & gourd candles.

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Sparkly things like mirrors play with light and add to the festivities

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Accentuate natural light by hanging garland on a window & adorning it with

pine cones hung from ribbons

An abundance of glass & stemware as well as porcelain white dishes glisten and play with the light in the room

Unique candle displays

Lime & Roses

Artichoke & Lemons

Balance & Harmony

Tall centerpieces create focal points

Pomegranates centerpiece with artichokes coupled with flowers & red berries for a balanced arrangement

Tall pear centerpiece with roses & greenery to complete the fall palette

Balanced mantel oozing with textures

Varying heights add interest

Balanced overall effect

• Wreath hung from ribbon as centerpiece

• Lightly frosted garland serves as background

• Different size grouping of Snowmen & candles in different heights to add interest

• Candles replace fire

Grouping of candles & candy

Attractive glass vase offers unique layered design

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Balance with a bit of whimsy and a twist on the traditional color palette

Create a beautifully balanced staircase

• Two green garlands layered with bright red ribbons

• Red chair echoes red ribbons

Many ways to adorn staircases

Details can make or break a design

Garland & ribbons

Many ways to adorn staircases

Ribbons offer romantic notions playing off pink walls

Doesn’t all have to match

Many small items add up when grouped together

Felt was used to wrap candles & create table display

Buffet Centerpiece

• Functional

• Eye-catching focal point

• Versatile

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Creativity

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Creative and very simple centerpieces

Oranges & Lemons

Lemons & Limes

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Creativity can be whimsical

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Don’t forget about fragrance – this orange is studded with cloves in a

guest’s initials

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Unique Asian inspired Christmas Tree

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A tree decorated with colorful yarns, tassels & pom- poms with a sewing

basket container

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A cute table topper tree with handmade ornaments

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A clever themed tree straight from

Cape Cod Entry

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Personalize It

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Getting creative in the office with office supply

decorations• Ornaments cut from file folders and paper-clip chains dangle from the branches.

• A bubble-packaging tree skirt

• Presents dressed up in graph paper, stickers, and rubber bands circle the base

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Creativity can be the unexpected

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Not the typical Hanukah decor

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Nor this striking yellow menorah

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Creativity in found objects

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Add texture to the holidays

Dress up a guest room

Entry begins to tell the story

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Adding whimsy

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Have fun making stuff!

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Color

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Balance &

Harmony

Creativity

Lighting

My married tree – full of tradition!

Thank you!