Edmonton Interior Decorator & REALTOR: Rachel Schofield: April 2012

April 24, 2012

Edmonton Interior Decorator | Furniture Shopping | Bouclair

Here's the latest edition of Shopping with Rachellabelle. A new chain of stores, by the name of Bouclair Home, recently opened up in our neck of the woods and I just knew I had to pop in. They are very similar in inventory and price point as the likes of HomeSense. Here are a few of my favourite things:

Chrome and glass "x" tables

White and silver accessories

Variety of tabletop light and chandeliers

The "it" colour of the season: apple green

Smokey glass lamp with coordinating mirror

Brushed silver lamp with coordinating mirror

Folding cube ottomans

Marilyn Monroe prints on canvas

Apple green and plum accents for your patio

Rachel Schofield, IDDP® 780-999-3021 Your Edmonton Interior Decorator + Home Stager + Green Specialist

April 13, 2012

Edmonton Interior Decorator | Design Trend: Oversized Furniture

Raise your hand if you've ever been accused of "blowing things out of proportion." Yep, me too. Don't sweat it. In fact, it's stylish to blow things out of proportion. I've noticed that oversized furniture (and patterns) is a MAJOR design trend this year. What do you say? Do you like it? Are you ready to blow things out of proportion with your furnishings and decor items?

Over sized wingback chairs

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Over sized chaise longue

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White patent leather hug chair

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Gargantuan Gothic Wingback Chair

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White Leather Tufted Over Sized Chair

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Full Height Tufted Head Board

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Over Sized Print Wall Painting

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Over Sized Print Wallpaper

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Ok, now that you've seen all those pretty things, I leave you with a word of caution. The #1 mistake I see people make, time and time again, is buying furniture that is TOO large for their space. Please, please don't make this mistake.

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Should have hired a professional!

Rachel Schofield, IDDP® 780-999-3021 Your Edmonton Interior Decorator + Home Stager + Green Specialist + REALTOR

April 10, 2012

Edmonton Interior Decorator | I Love Lucite | Design Trend

You may call it acrylic, or even Plexiglass, but I prefer Lucite. It is common to find this plastic resin used a lot in vintage furniture, jewellery and accessories. However, this trend, towards transparent furniture, is increasing in popularity. In fact, it was reported that Blue Ivy Carter (daughter of Beyonce and Jay-Z) lays her head in a $3500 lucite crib. But, be it old age, or new age, I don't really care because I love Lucite.