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This week’s colour rescue is a perfect example of how beautifully decorating and styling comes together when you have the perfect timeless backdrop to work with.
Meet Matt (above) and his wife Kacy! Matt sent in photos of their home in response to my call for Dallas Colour Rescues. They were interested in adding some style and colour to their bedroom.
But when I saw the living and dining room I knew I couldn’t leave it out of the rescue. The primary bedroom is often the most neglected room in our homes, but we spend the most time in our living rooms!
That’s why I often tell my new build and renovation clients to make sure you save some money for the decorating… because a new room without decor and styling will not fill you with JOY!
When decorating, start with the rug
In most cases everything (accent colour, decor) is dependent on the rug. So we decided if we found a rug for the bedroom first, we’d work on that.
But then in the end, we managed to add some lamps, a rug, art and pillows to their main living and dining rooms as well! Like I said, it was an EPIC colour rescue makeover in Dallas!
A timeless backdrop for a colour rescue
Matt had been following the blog since they started renovating their kitchen a few years ago. And he did an incredible job!
Recently, he was working on their vegetable garden and had bought an edesign package because he wanted some guidance on what colour pea gravel would be best and then saw that I was coming to Dallas and sent in this picture of himself (above)!
A beautiful room is the perfect gift
It was Matt and Kacy’s 23th wedding anniversary so this was their gift to themselves! They had all the pieces, they just needed to add some colour and styling!
Creating a softer look
I left them with instructions to get drapery for their dining room windows but we photoshopped them in for the video, to give you a better visual.
They also sent me a photo (which you’ll see in the video) of their dining room light fixture with shades on it! That’s right… bare bulb glare be gone!
These shades are an easy addition to most bare-bulb pendant lighting in your home, too.
Dallas Colour Rescue: How to Decorate with an Accent Colour
Watch the video to see the dining room with the new drapery I suggested.
Can I rescue one of your rooms with colour?
And here’s Anita and I at the airport on our way back home!
Does Anita look like my sister, or what!?
Hey, if you have a room that needs a makeover and you live in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley you can apply here.
Don’t be intimidated by the process! It’s just me and my sister with our iPhones and we have a lot of fun on the shopping trip – I promise!
Also, don’t get stressed about the interview. When your place is all styled up, you’ll forget you’re on camera for a few minutes 🙂 – GUARANTEED!
Related posts:
Colour Rescue: Create Styling Magic
Colour Rescue: Transform your Room with One Trip to the Store
Colour Rescue: Help, my Bathroom has 3 Different Undertones
