12 Decorating Tips from Summer Thornton
April 17, 2017 |
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Buckle up, mama...time for straight up bold decorating tips
from one of design's brilliant rising stars, Chicago-based
interior designer Summer Thornton.
Known for her flair with interiors and color,
her designs have showed up in House Beautiful,
Traditional Home, Luxe Interiors+Design,
Domino, Lonny, and Modern Luxury Interiors.
Her current projects include a Lake Shore Drive
Chicago Co-op renovation, a Colorado mountain home,
an Austin TX canyon home, and a
Tuxedo Rd estate in Atlanta.
Summer is a Traditional Home “New Trad,"
was named Chicago’s "Best Transitional Designer"
by Modern Luxury, and a “Rising Star”
by the Fashion Group International.
Summer Thornton firmly believes each client's home
should reflect their personal style and says:
"Their soul, passions, and quirks should be
found on the walls and in the furniture
throughout the home--so no two projects
should ever look alike."
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Ready for Summer's 12 Decorating Tips?
1.
Every home should have at least one thing
from the fleamarket.
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2.
Always say no to faux.
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Never say never.
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If your neighbors are doing it,
you probably shouldn't.
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Always insist on natural fabrics.
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6.
Colors don't clash.
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7.
God's neutral is green.
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8.
Reference the past, don't repeat it.
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Do at least one thing your mother wouldn't.
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10.
Use patterns and colors recklessly!
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11.
More is more.
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12.
No great room was ever designed without
taking a risk.
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Isn't this amazing design and decorating advice!?!
Which tip is your favorite,
and what would you add...pretty
please share your thoughts!
Stay tuned for some beyond lovely
house tours of projects by Summer Thornton
that I just know you are going to go nuts for.
Peace to you right where you are.
8 comments
Great tips! It's sometimes a challenge to find your way when we get bombarded with so much. Never say never, no faux, and always natural ;)
ReplyDeletei think 'never say never' is the way to go since it keeps things loose and flexible and feels better than 'follow these rules.' thanks for visiting, friend. :)
DeleteAll great advice and most I would agree with, love her designs. My favortie one was mimic the past, don't repeat it. That is why she is the new TRAD and not the old TRADITIONAL. I would add one of my mantras, " Less is more, big is better!" as a guideline, not in cement or a rule. Oh and add a touch of whimsy to every room.
ReplyDeletethanks for adding to the beauty, friend! :)
DeleteHi Michelle, I've always subscribed to Less is More, but I agree with her in don't go faux. A piece of original art in a room adds an energy that you just dont have with a reproduction 🙂
ReplyDeleteless is more for me as well--and definitely in terms of a life code, not just decor. but i love people who embrace 'more is more' because they tend to be vivacious and living abundantly. :)
DeleteI love all of these but especially the one about doing what your mother wouldn't. Mine had so many "rules" like "blue and green should never be seen" that I would have to say I probably don't do ANYTHING my mother did.
ReplyDeletehaha! 'blue and green should never been seen'cracks me up! :)
DeleteYour comments add to the beauty...thanks in advance for your kindness.