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 […]
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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 […]
Fall 2013 Trends in Modern Furniture and Home Furnishing
The latest trends in modern home furnishings from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Acclaimed home furnishings company, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams released their Fall 2013 Collection yesterday. The Boston Design Guide blog points out that Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is a trendsetter in modern home furnishings and that this collection is inspired by “favorite moments in […]
Ethnic Design Trend: Exotic Travels Collection from Kravet
Eastern inspired ethnic design in Kravet’s new Exotic Travels collection While one trend in interior design is toward clean, contemporary, minimalist design, there is also a current interest in traditional ethnic design. Also referred to as world design or global design, this eclectic look has shown up everywhere over the last few years, from homes […]
How to Organize Shelves
Design Challenge: How to organize shelves Open shelves are an ideal spot for displaying small galleries of your favorite collections – pictures, vases, and of course, books. These spaces can, however, quickly become cluttered. Open shelving has a way of welcoming in all sorts of knickknacks, so it is important to establish a function and […]