Decorating Dilemmas
Our stylists answer your questions, so you can tackle your home decorating project with complete confidence. Email your decorating dilemmas to the Style Studio Design Team.
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Classic Look for a New York Home by Maria
Pin it Dear Ballard, I would love some advice on decorating/arranging furniture in the formal living room of our colonial home. The room is 12 1/2 feet by 23 feet and as you can see in the photos I’ve included, over the last couple of years I’ve been adding pieces of furniture/accents to the [...]
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The Right Size Chandelier by Merry N.
Pin itMy room is 17 X17 and the ceilings are 16 1/2′ tall. There doesn’t seem to be any chandeliers that are the correct proportion for my ‘French country eclectic bedroom’. I really love the simplicity of Cosette, and thought if I dressed it up with 10 crystal drops that it would fit in my 1840′s [...]
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A Dining Room Makeover! from Shannon
Pin itDining Room before and after with much thanks to Ballard Designs! BEFORE The walls were painted, paneling painted white and the light fixture replaced. In addition, we added a new rug, table & chairs, drapes, tiebacks, corner cabinet, and fabric for pillows – all from Balllard Designs. Obviously, I LOVE Ballard Designs and how [...]
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New Life for a Tired Deck! from Barbara M.
Pin itAfter the terrible winter in the Northeast, I was looking to create an outdoor room on my tired, winter-weary deck! Here are some “before” pictures. This deck needs help!I contacted Style Studio and we worked together to coordinate everything. We added a Rug, Cushions, Loveseat and Pillows. It made all the difference - planted some bright flower boxes and my deck [...]
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Lyn Wants A Cozy Home Office
Pin itDear Ballard Office Floor Plan I am hoping you can help me with a decorating dilemma for my cozy home office. Attached is a floor plan of the office. I had mailed this before with photos but it was returned as the email was too large. How can I get the photos to you? Basically [...]
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An Office that Works! from Esther
Pin itI live in small co-op garden style unit. I am planning to purchase original home office furniture. My organizer suggests my color choices are not ok…. The space is without windows (dark) and unfinished except for light wood floor. Paint to come later might be white, light gray or one wall silver metalic don’t [...]
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My House is a Blank Canvas by Courtney M.
Pin itDear Design Team, I have just recently moved and my Living Room and Dining Room are in major need of decorating. It is basically a blank canvas. I bought the couch at William Sonoma Home at a going out of business sale. It is a very neutral couch. My sister in law has a [...]
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Living Room-Foyer Combination Dilemma by Jennifer F.
Pin itDilemma Dear ballard- I am in desperate need of your help. I have a living room/ foyer that has me so confused. There is very little wall space. I have attached several pictures , so you can hopefully guide me. I am a big fan of all ballard furniture. The color of the walls [...]
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Help with Kitchen& Foyer from Cindy G. of Warren, NJ
Pin itWell, I took your and advise and here is the result! Kitchen Dilemma: I feel like I should have a rug (I have a 3 year old) but don’t know which one to choose. Answer: We think the Indoor/Outdoor LePoeme Rug in black would look fabulous. The rug is washable and with a 3 [...]
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Help With Corner Fireplace by Amy in Aspen
Pin itHi there, I so need your help……..I’m moving into a studio in Aspen, CO and I’m stuck. I have a corner fireplace along the same wall as the entry & Murphy bed. To the left of the Murphy bed is a wall of windows 14′ to be exact. The other challenge is that the [...]
