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
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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!
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