Interior Design "Defined"
A newsletter that keeps you informed of current trends in Interior Design and related fields. |
Fall is upon us and time seems to go by quickly as we think of "back to school" time and the upcoming holiday season. September is a month for looking ahead; planning for an updated look, a special project for the holidays or just a time for something new. |
Is It Time For A New Mattress?
We wonder if that elusive "good nights sleep" is due to an uncomfortable mattress but we tend to put it aside for more important everyday matters. Recently a bedding editor from Furniture Today came out with some guidelines which might help. Do you wake up tired? Is your mattress more than 8 years old? Today's mattress manufacturers are adding new technologies, new types of construction, foams etc. which makes it more confusing than ever to shop for a mattress.
What can you do?
You can talk to friends, consider testing sites at your local furniture/mattress stores or go to manufacturers' websites to obtain more information on which one may be right for you. See the link below for some tips:
Mattress Buying Guide |
 Mirror, Mirror on the Wall....
Would you like to change the look of your room quickly? Try adding a mirror or two...or more. A mirror can brighten a gloomy spot in a hall or reflect sun onto a shadowed wall. Create a collage of mirrors in different shapes and sizes to emphasize a wall in your living room. Mixing different frames colors and shapes can create a new form of art. Take a look around your house for areas that may need a little facelift and think about trying a mirror to achieve a new look. |
Is Your Bathroom Really Clean?
 Summer humidity and steamy showers can turn a bathroom into a magnet for mold and mildew. To do a thorough cleaning, scrub tile with a non-abrasive cleanser, then rinse. Wipe down grout with bleach, let dry, then coat with a penetrating sealer to combat stains. To prevent mildew, recaulk around fixtures, especially the tub, just to be sure to fill it with water first to maximize the gap you need to fill. Also, clean painted walls with white vinegar to kill mildew, (This Old House Sept. 2010)
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 Going, going, going.......green
Reclaimed wood.....We saw it first in flooring---taking up old floors and reusing them. Long planks can be cut and redesigned into new floor patterns or just restained. Reclaimed wood is also reappearing as furniture. Old planks are refashioned into new pieces and designs. In the past we may have repainted a piece, but now the wood is stripped and refinished to bring it back to its original beauty. |
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More details on these topics can be found on the Abbott Interiors Facebook page  . This will be updated frequently and include additional items. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like to get together for a consultation.
Sincerely,
Eleanor Samuels
Abbott Interiors
617-332-1100
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