Antique furniture in traditional interior design While several of my recent projects have had a more modern design aesthetic and I have been posting some more contemporary furniture, textiles and designs in my blog, and on facebook and pinterest, I also still love my other style of work which is Traditional design. I have designed […]
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Effective Kitchen Lighting
Create a functional and comfortable kitchen with just the right lighting Kitchen lighting is an important feature of the overall interior design. Lighting can have a dramatic effect on how a kitchen looks, works and feels. Expertly designed kitchens pay careful attention to lighting and use a layered lighting approach for the plan. Having a […]
Green Up Your Holiday Decorations
Christmas lights are a great way to add festivity to your home. However, old incandescent light strings use excessive energy and have a few other serious drawbacks. Consider switching to LEDs for these reasons: Energy Efficiency: LEDs use approximately ten percent of the energy it takes to run incandescent bulbs. If you hang lights on […]
Gaston y Daniela new collection unveiled
Bilbao by Gaston y Daniela Recently I attended another wonderful presentation at the Boston Design Center. This special presentation was hosted by the international design house of Brunschwig & Fils to unveil the new Bilbao Collection by Gaston y Daniela. Brunschwig & Fils is the canon of high quality decorative textiles in the home furnishings industry, and […]
Dining in Style
Dining rooms to inspire you A guest post by Arcadian Home Hello, everyone! I’m so excited to be here with you today at Elizabeth Swartz Interiors with a guest post from Arcadian Home blog. It’s a fabulous place to find interior design inspiration including great decorating ideas for everything from sparkling chandeliers to colorful table […]
When to create a custom designed rug
A custom designed rug can bring a room together thoughtfully The right rug can bring together all the elements of a room to help create a cohesive masterpiece. Sometimes one finds the perfect rug to match the desired color scheme and tone of a room, but sometimes this last puzzle piece may prove infuriatingly elusive. […]
Traditional Interior Design: What’s traditional now?
A thought provoking discussion on traditional interior design Recently I attended a seminar at the Boston Design Center titled, “What’s Traditional Now?” by Krissa Rossbund, Senior Style Editor of Traditional Home Magazine. Krissa is an award-winning journalist as well as a lifestyle and trend expert who spends her days reporting on today’s modern homeowners – how they […]
Resort inspired interior design trends for fall 2013
Resort inspired themes take center stage for fall 2013 interior design trends There ‘s been a bit of press lately about new fall 2013 fabric, wallpaper and paint collections. There is a trend toward colors and looks for resort inspired interior design. Soothing blues and greens, with neutral bases, in these designs create the feel of […]
Elizabeth Swartz Interiors is on Houzz
Use Houzz for inspiration for home remodeling and design If you have not yet been to Houzz.com, I highly recommend it! Houzz is the leading online platform for home remodeling and design, providing ideas on everything to improve one’s home. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and […]
Great Design: Little details, big difference
Little details make a big difference in great design Great design comes in many different forms. It can be in the masterful layout of a room or in the skillful use of texture and color to create a beautiful environment that flows seamlessly from one room to the next. It can be in the appropriate […]