behind the design

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May 23, 2017

It’s hard to believe we have been in our new space at the Decorative Center for a little over a year.  Where does the time go?  We have thoroughly enjoyed the convenience of being surrounded by unlimited design sources and support.  Each of our talented Lucas/Eilers designers contributed to the layout and design of our […]

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April 25, 2017

There is definitely an art to arranging bookshelves. Each of the elements of design comes into play – balance, harmony, color, shape, form, rhythm and scale, just to name a few. When curating bookshelves it is important to make sure they express your personality.  Use books and items you have collected that you love to […]

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March 28, 2017

There is something about a blue and white space that we love. From the porcelain vases to vibrant fabrics, it creates a special feeling in a home. The color palette tends to add a bit of freshness to a space – whether indoors or out. It can lean modern or traditional, and it pairs beautifully […]

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February 10, 2017

What fun to travel to Orlando to attend KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) with Blog Tour 2017 presented by Modenus. The design innovations and new products provided great inspiration to start the New Year. Several great sponsors invited us to learn about their latest and greatest products. We are looking forward to incorporating these new […]

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October 20, 2016

9 months ago we began a quest to define and explore the elements and principles of interior design. We’ve covered balance, harmony, scale, proportion, rhythm, texture, pattern, color, line, space, shape, and light in previous blog posts. Today, we’re wrapping up the series by discussing form and mass. A recent trip to Italy to celebrate […]

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