September 28, 2011

Ideas for Home Harvesting this Fall

Fall is all about harvesting, nesting and sharing time indoors with loved ones.  It is also a time to prepare for all of the upcoming holiday home activities.  Here are some new idea’s to get your home ready for the fall and impending holiday rush.

Room Flow – analyze the room flow from the entry of your home.  Ensure that there are no bottlenecks or areas in which is cluttered with too much furniture or “stuff”.   Rearrange furniture or eliminate some items to create a cohesive flow from room to room.

Area Rugs – if you have hardwood floors, add some new area rugs in the foyer, living room, kitchen or den.  Select a geometric or more modern design and color palette than you are used to.

Focal Point – select a new paint color for a focal point in your room. Update the fireplace wall or art wall with a fresh new paint color.

Lighting – purchase a new lamp with a shade with light is facing down. Make sure that the size and style of the shade complements the style of the rest of your room.  Use a soft white or pink light blub instead of a bright white blub to create instant warmth to any room.

Visit our website to contact Authentic Home and Kathy Banak to help with your decorating dilemma’s, or give us a call for a consultation quote and appointment.  206.937.3070

October 25, 2010

Oregon Home Magazine profiles Authentic Home

We are thrilled to be featured in the current month’s issue of Oregon Home Magazine under their profile section.  This beautiful magazine features wonderful ideas for remodeling projects and inspiration on everyday ways to brighten your home; Oregon Home is an invaluable resource.  Autumn is the perfect time of year to cozy down in front of the fire with a beautiful magazine and gather some inspiration for fall and holiday party decorating for the inside and outside of your home. Read the wonderful write-up on Authentic Home and the other profiles featuring northwest home improvement companies. Visit our website, order some paint and fabric samples, and have fun creating a new fall-inspired look in every room of your home.  ENJOY!

October 18, 2010

$100 COLOR Savings!

October 5, 2010

Fall Inspirations

The fall is my favorite time of the year! I absolutely love the chill in the air, the sound of the falling leaves and the magnificant beauty all abound in nature.  I was born in November and my birthday is just a week after Thanksgiving and I have memories of sharing my birthday celebration around the holiday with friends and family.  I also love the thought of hibernating in our homes, snuggling by a fire and cooking amazing meals all day long on the weekends.  Sounds like heaven to me!

This amazing katsura tree is in my backyard and this weekend it was in all its glory.  I am so inspired by the richness of the colors in all the leaves.

Try some of several these paint colors for your fall painting project and bring a little bit of the fall into your home.   Can you invision a Persimmon dining room with a Butterscotch ceiling?  Or a rich Split Pea for your living room?  Explore, enjoy and create.