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Q. I keep hearing the word transitional used as a design style but what does it mean?
A. Transitional style is a naturalistic design that is highly stylized, but still shows some recognizable elements. We call it a "bridge" style because it takes aspects of both modern and traditional design and blends them together seamlessly.
Inherent in transitional styling is the flexibility to have fun and do the unexpected.  For example, this fabulous hand-tailored sofa by Hancock and Moore evokes a traditional art deco feel. Yet when you look closely, you'll see leather embossing in a croc pattern. We're pretty sure no giant kiwi colored crocodiles were sacrificed to make this dramatic transitional sofa.
This new color blocked area rug features elements drawn from  nature and then as a surprise adds a traditional damask pattern to the mix. That's the beauty of transitional - contemporary design's sleek lines and stark minimalism are replaced by the coziness, comfort, and lived in appeal of traditional decor.
When done well, updating your home with transitional pieces brings a classic and sophisticated appeal that makes the difference between a ho-hum room and a wow! room. Still not sure? Call on us - we'd love to help.
Beth LaPenna, Professional Member of ASID and Texas Licensed Interior Designer has been in practice since 1982. She has been featured in Houston House and Home Magazine and Champions Living Magazine. |
| Special Accent Furniture Values Under $599.00
Good news! Just in time for spring decorating, we've negotiated some great deals on our favorite accent pieces.
 The inlaid cherry marquetry top on this quality piece is a perfect companion for a chair or sofa. It's generously sized at 27" wide by 28" tall.
Neo-classic in style, this bench will complete your entry or bedroom sitting area. It's a myth that all interior  designers are high-end. Interior Reflections loves a terrific deal as much as you do - especially when it comes to accent furniture.
 Hand carved details and Cafe Noir finish with subtle gold highlights complete this graceful vanity chair. The dimensions are 22" wide by 24" tall by 17" deep. Customizing the chair with your own fabric is easy and takes less than 30 minutes.
Your time is valuable. Spending hours looking for the right size, finish and price can be frustrating. Tell us what you need and we will provide options that are guaranteed to work the first time. These special values are only good through March 31 so e-mail or call us today- 281.580.7775. |
"We shape our homes... and then our homes shape us." ~Winston Churchill
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The Rainbow's Secrets Revealed
A rainbow is one of nature's phenomena that fascinates people of all ages. However, despite this fascination, most of us have only scattered recollections of what we were taught about the science of rainbows. We know to look for them when the sun comes out on a rainy day; thanks to the "ROY G. BIV" mnemonic device taught in elementary school, we can recite the colors; and most of us have accepted the fact that there's no pot of gold at their end. But there's plenty to rainbows that might surprise you.
Back to Basics
A rainbow is an optical effect that occurs when sunlight low in the sky is refracted through droplets of water in the air. The raindrops act as prisms and separate the white light of the sun into the colors of the light spectrum. The rainbow appears curved because the viewer can only see the prism effect from droplets that are at just the right angle from the light source and the viewer's perspective. A person standing just a few feet away is actually seeing a completely different rainbow - that is, one refracted from different raindrops.
A double rainbow, an even greater rarity, appears when the light refracts twice through the raindrop. The second bow is a much fainter reflection of the original one, with the order of the colors reversed.
Quick Quiz
What famous person did not weigh in on the subject of rainbows?
A.Sir Isaac Newton
B. Isaac Asimov
C. Albert Einstein |
| Quick Quiz Answer: C
Guess Who Answer: B The Electric Time Company still maintains this valuable clock today - some 70 years later. | |
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Guess Who?
What company manufactured and installed the famed Atlas clock that has crowned the entrance to Tiffany and Company's New York flagship store since 1940?
A. General Electric
B. Electric Time Co.
C. Westinghouse |
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Easy Shutter Check-Up
Spring is the perfect time to adjust the louver tension in your shutters panels. A sign of quality we appreciate is the ability to insert a phillips head screwdriver into the recessed hole on the edge of each shutter frame.
Turn clock-wise to tighten so your louvers stay in place as you adjust your vertical tilt-rod up or down. Resist the urge to use the individual louvers to open and close them. Using the tilt-rod assures you of the tightest closure and the smoothest operation. |
We've gathered our e-newsletters together all in one place. Starving for ideas to jazz up your entry? Vowed not to rush again pulling everything together for party guests? Filled with our best and brightest ideas, we think you'll enjoy these classic tips and tricks.
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FREE GIFT OFFER
Receive a $50.00 Pappas Restaurant gift card when you tell a friend in the Houston area about Interior Reflections. When they make a design appointment either online or by calling 281- 580-7775 - we'll send your gift card as our thanks for your referral. |
Every week we get new spring and summer fabric introductions. From willowy silk embroideries to rich, color saturated chenilles, there's bound to be the perfect fabric that fits your sense of personal style. 
In our next issue, you'll get to see some of our favs. | |
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Clients Decide to Improve, Not Move 
"We looked at model homes for months and really thought we would have to move to get the features we wanted. A neighbor suggested we call a designer before we made our final decision. We found Beth's website and fell in love with her work."
"She met with us and we shared our dream for a more open floorplan, an updated kitchen without spending a fortune and most importantly a warm, comfortable, relaxing family room where we could casually entertain our family and friends.The floor plan, furnishings, fabrics, and accessories she selected were perfect for our setting and were exactly what we had envisioned. Beth is easy to work with and the design process was virtually stress-free."
Michelle and Justin |
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We are co-creators in achieving a comfortable and livable environment you'll love to come home to! | |
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