December 9, 2011

Holiday Decorating – Sometimes Less is More

Are you feeling stressed and pressured to put together a perfect holiday setting in your home. Don’t go crazy! Sometimes less is more and with some simple personal touches your home can be festive, warm and inviting for the Holidays.

Here are some special items that I suggest you bring out every year, simple personal touches that everyone loves to see in a home during the holidays. Holiday photos, Holiday books, Holiday ornaments, Holiday candles, Holiday pillows and table linens. Use poinsetta’s to add a simple yet beautiful touch to your Holiday decor.

Pick up fresh greens to make the house smell like the holidays. I love working with pine cones and they too can be reused.
A fresh amaryllis or poinsettia plant always says Christmas and don’t forget the mistletoe.

Use pinecones, ornaments and branches in pots, urns or vases for a simple natural look.

Add nuts or fruit to bowls or vases for a natural and simple centerpiece.

Visit Authentic Home’s website for more inspiration and decorating ideas with color, paint and fabric. Happy Holidays!

December 1, 2011

Kathy Banak’s Interview on Brashenomics – If You Missed it, Listen Now!

Just a quick follow up to Kathy’s interview on Seattle radio’s Brashenomics.

If you missed it, you can listen to the MP3 recording on our website, go HERE to our “Where’s Kathy” page and click on the word here at the end of the Radio Guest on Brashenomics announcement.

Listen to Kathy, the creator and founder of Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ discuss the mis-conceptions about hiring an interior designer and picking out paint color to create your Authentic Home.

Brashenomics, is a local radio program hosted by Ben Brashen covering Financial Planning, Real Estate, Mortgage, Insurance, The Job Market, and other Business News in Seattle.
Need some help creating your Authentic Home? Contact us at 206.937.3070 or email us for more information on a color consultation or interior design appointment.

November 28, 2011

Listen Today! Kathy Banak Discusses Hiring an Interior Designer on Brashenomics

Tune in today and listen to Kathy Banak on Seattle radio’s Brashenomics, 1150 on your (am) radio at 4pm or go to their website and listen on your computer, iPad or smart phone.
Kathy, the creator and founder of Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ will be discussing the mis-conceptions about hiring an interior designer. Brashenomics, a local radio program hosted by Ben Brashen, is a show dedicated to bringing you the best information on Financial Planning, Real Estate, Mortgage, Insurance, The Job Market, and other Business News in Seattle.

Kathy and host Ben Brashen will also be discussing how determining a color palette is an investment in your home and Kathy will give us some inspirational ideas on how to create your own Authentic Home.

Post your questions for Kathy and Ben on Facebook or tweet them to @Brashenomics and stayed tuned to learn great tips and insight from a experienced interior design and color expert.  If you would like more information on Authentic Home and Kathy’s services please contact us at 206.937.3070 or email us today.

November 25, 2011

Authentic Home and Kathy Banak Interior Design and Color Consultations

Color Consultations Seattle

For the color challenged, Authentic Home provides on-site color consultations.  After reviewing the home and desired styles, Kathy creates a custom Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ palette for your home’s interior or exterior.  The goal is to ensure that the paint colors are complementary for flow and visual appeal.

What you receive:

• A detailed outline of each room’s color and finish for the walls, ceiling, door and trim.  For exterior color consultations a detailed outline of the color and finish is provided for the body, trim, door and any architectural elements that need to be painted.
• 4″x6″ color cards of each new paint color
• Free painter estimates — the Authentic Home team of painters are all licensed and bonded and have a vast expertise of painting with the Authentic Home COLOR Paints.
• A 30-minute complementary interior consultation – while Kathy is reviewing the home, she will provide insight on interior design and home décor projects.

To learn more about Authentic Home and Kathy Banak’s interior design services and consultations visit our services page on our website.

Receive $100 off an Authentic Home Color Consultation or $100 credit off your initial Authentic Home Interior Design Invoice. Don’t delay! Contact Kathy today to schedule your appointment and receive this great savings! Offer expires November 30th, 2011.  Call 206.937.3070