 
Oops is not really a word you want to use when standing back to admire your color mixing ability. This is especially true with paint, flooring and fabric colors. Whether it's the sizzling lacquer red chair you just had to have or that bright daffodil wall color that looked so fab in the magazine. Color mistakes don't have to ruin your life. Interior Reflections to the rescue!
Even though it seems counterintuitive, here's the basic  theory of correcting color that's gone awry: add a small amount of a hue's complementary (direct opposite) on the color wheel. This will reduce the intensity of the hue without making it darker.
 Some examples are:
Green that is too bright - add a touch of red
Beige that is too pink - add a tiny amount of green
Blue that is too electric - add some orange (or the earth color burnt sienna)
Tone down the brightness of the lacquer red chair with a lumbar pillow in shades of sage green. And for the daffodil paint, turn down the volume by adding a small amount of  violet (or the earth color raw umber).
Even L'Oreal has jumped on the color correcting bandwagon. They recently introduced primers in three colors to even out your complexion's undertones. The one pictured here in the creme de menthe color corrects....you guessed it..... redness. |
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The Wright Solution To Accessibility For WWII Veteran
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1949 and completed in 1952, the approximately 2,500-square-foot, three bedroom Kenneth Laurent House sits on a hill gently sloping to a small creek bordering the property.
 What makes this Wright work unique is that it was designed as an accessible residence for a wheelchair user, long before codes and standards for such construction existed in the United States. Wright's intuitive vision and close cooperation with the Laurents resulted in a fully accessible home located in the small city of Rockford, Ill., northwest of Chicago.
The story of this process between architect
and client is an interesting tale. Kenneth Laurent, a World War II veteran and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) member, and his wife Phyllis contacted Wright while still at the VA Hospital in 1948, after seeing some of the architect's work published in a magazine. They wrote to him, asking if he would consider designing a residence for them.
After 58 years, Phyllis and Kenneth Laurent have decided to sell their home. Amazingly, very few of the original furnishings have changed over the years. The Laurents hope their home will be preserved as a museum for future generations to enjoy.
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 We Do Windows!
Okay, we admit it. Our first love is window fashions. We know what's classic and timeless and what's destined to be a passing fad.
Looking for help finding the right window fashion for your home? Need expert advice about what product is best suited for your sense of style as well as your privacy, lighting and energy saving needs? We specialize in treating challenging window shapes like trapezoids, skylights, arches and ovals.
Today, window fashions are so much more than a pretty face. They are tools to save energy resources and they provide important ways we all can contribute to the achievement of sustainability.
 Advances in smart technology means you can control your shades, blinds, shutters and draperies with your laptop from anywhere in the world. Call us to learn more 281-580-7775. |
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Not Your Mother's Buffet
Fresh from the High Point Market, we love this inspired buffet from Stanley's Signature Collection. Shown here in just one of the available colors, ocean, this solid wood and braided moulding buffet brings a subtle hint of Asia to transitional design. 
Standing more than six feet wide, the lattice panel Buffet holds service for 14, plus linens, silver and stemware. The four-door design features two outer doors, each concealing an adjustable shelf. The center compartment contains a tray drawer with a silver liner, with ample room for all your family treasures.
Not Your Grandmother's Silver, Either
 Silver finish, that is. This curvy introduction marries great style with a complex, layered antique silver finish. It can go elegant in a dining room, old world in an entry or even whimsical in a corner alcove. Deep, dovetail joined drawers cascade from top to floor, tapering slightly to accent the unusual shape. Expertly crafted in exotic mindi wood.
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Unify The Interior and Exterior Of Your Home
 From choosing the perfect natural stone to planning a lanai as a cozy place for friends and family to gather, providing solutions for your exterior is a natural extension of gracious living. Ask us anything! You'll get creative ideas and innovative tools to make the process foolproof and actually fun. Save valuable time and energy and get it right the first time. |
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Quick Quiz
Some of the finest cotton in the world bears the name of the Pima Indians of what state?
A. New Mexico B. Arizona
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Play It Cool With This Energy Saving Tip
Now's the time to make sure your ceiling fan blades are ready for Houston's summer heat. The direction of rotation should be set so that air is blown downward- usually counter-clockwise. The blades should lead with the up-turned side as they spin. |
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Give the Unique Gift of Design
Looking for a thoughtful
gift for someone you know? Consider a gift certificate for:
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Weddings
- Baby on the way
- Retirement
- New Beginnings
Complete with a beautiful presentation, our gift certificates are always a delightful surprise. Contact Us.
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Did You Know?
As licensed interior designers, we are governed by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. TBAE also licenses architects and landscape designers.
While we don't represent ourselves as either of these allied professionals, we have completed European Garden Design and Historic Preservation coursework. |
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B. Arizona. In the early 1900's, the USDA working in tandem with the Pima Indians, developed the first Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton, also known as American-Egyptian cotton.
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Beth LaPenna Selected As National Media Spokesperson For ASID
With a membership of 18,000 interior designers,
ASID recently selected Beth
as one of its national media representatives.
The American Society of Interior Designers is a community of people driven by a common love for design and committed to the belief that interior design, as a service to people, is a powerful, multi-faceted profession that can positively change people's lives.
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