Interior Design: Best Tips to Decorate Your Child's Room

Our next blog in the series, “Interior Design: Best Tips to Decorate Your Home” is all about kids! As a child, I remember decorating my room with my mom and being absolutely ecstatic with how it came out—the yellow and blue flowered wallpaper (which I got to help pick out from a wallpaper book), my white desk, and my yellow Crayola crayon fish tank. It was a dream come true. While my mom and I had to wing it, you don’t! We have put together some tips to help you create a functional and beautiful space that your kiddos will absolutely love. 

Maximize The Space You Have

Kids spend a lot of time in their rooms, and it’s important to make the most of what you have available. Consider a loft bed to maximize ground space. A desk or a cozy sofa underneath leaves the rest of the room open for play space. Bunk beds like the custom built-in ones we designed in the photo below is a great way to make use of space when decorating for two. 

Prioritize Storage

Of course, all those hobbies and interests need some place to go. And no parent likes a messy room, so make it easy for your kids to put things away on their own by prioritizing storage space. Bins on bookshelves, storage crates under the bed, wall hooks, and hangers all work great for organizing ever-evolving toy collections, and clothes they’re quickly outgrowing. 

Pro Tip: We find most people don’t properly utilize closet space. A typical builder-grade rod & shelf don’t make good use of the vertical space. In contrast, a thoughtfully laid out closet system with a mix of shelving, drawers, and hanging space is an easy way to organize and hide away your kid’s clothes, and odds and ends. Your designer can help you evaluate your storage needs and design a closet system that is functional for you, whether fully custom or an off-the-shelf option.

Display Space

All kids want to show off their interests, so give them some display space! Some shelves above a desk, a bulletin board or galvanized metal for magnets and pictures gives you an easy and inexpensive way to let your little one decide the feel of their room. Or use inexpensive frames to put up some of their favorite artwork and switch them out periodically.

Have Fun with the Walls

Wallpaper, a mural, or a unique paint treatment is a fun way for your child to express their sense of style. Look for patterns or textures that will grow with them or try easy-on and easy-off wall decals for a quick update that’s easy to switch up. Whether your child loves planes & trains, ballet, or surfing, consider oversized or abstract images of their hobby for a more high-end look. You can also incorporate peel-and-stick cork to give a functional aspect for display as well. You can find it at any local craft store.

Pro tip: The ceiling is a great spot for fun wallpaper too!

Kids change, often

The first thing we always keep in mind when decorating a kid’s room is that children change, and they change fast. As they’re growing, they’re figuring out their hobbies and interests, what they like and don’t like, and those things are going to change many times over the next few years. So, we recommend looking for classic pieces that will stand the test of time and wear and tear for things like dressers and other more permanent pieces. Then sticking with a lower price point for items that you know you will be swapping out later like a child-sized table and chairs. In short: Leave room in your budget to call your designer in a few years when you need to redecorate again!

Here are a few other creative ways to cut costs: 

1. Refurbish old furniture. A vintage piece will not only save on cost but will add character to a space.

2. Combine an inexpensive ready-made drapery panel with a nice rod and rings.

3. Refresh rooms with new paint. Paint is one of the best bang-for-your-buck updates you can make. 

4. Check out Target, Ikea, or even Amazon for inexpensive bedding, pillows and/or stuffed animals

Give Them a Space to Escape

Growing up can be tough and we all need to get away from time to time. Work with your child and designer to create a room where they can feel comfortable hanging out with friends or escaping to when they need some alone time! Personalizing your room as a kid is a big part of growing up and expressing individuality, so make sure to involve them as much as they want to be when decorating your kid’s room!

Want to save these kids decorating room ideas for later? Be sure to save this to your Pinterest Kids Decorating Idea Board!

At Viève Interiors, it is our mission to help homeowners love where they live because happy homes are the most beautiful homes! If you need help creating a great space that your kids are excited to come home to and call their own, contact us!

Everything You Need to Know to Decorate Your Home with Throw Pillows

Everything You Need to Know to Decorate Your Home with Throw Pillows

Looking for a quick and cost-effective way to transform your living room or bedroom? Add new throw pillows to your sofa, bed or other furniture pieces! Changing up your decorative pillows can change the entire look of a room with very little strain on your wallet (or schedule 😉). Here is everything you need to know to decorate your home with throw pillows!

How to choose the perfect throw pillows?

When shopping for the perfect throw pillows, you’ll want to take into account the colors, textures, patterns, and fabrics in your home. You’ll also want to consider the shapes and sizes of the pillows, what filling you like, and finally, price. The perfect throw pillow should play up your style and tie your room together by using fabrics in complementing colors, and a mix of patterns, textures, and materials. 

Pro tip: Think of your throw pillows as accent pieces that can bring character to your space. Aim to mix and match a variety of colors, textures, patterns, materials and sizes. We’ll show you how to do this without making it look like a jumbled mess.

What is the right color for your throw pillows?

The number one thing to think about when picking new throw pillows is color. The wrong color throw pillows can wash out a space or even worse, clash with your decor making the design feel disjointed. It’s important to blend the colors of your throw pillows with the room by repeating the colors that are in your furniture and decor in your pillow scheme. For example, if you’ve chosen bold-colored drapery, make sure to have a few throw pillows in that same color. 

It can help to stick to three main colors that complement each other. Since throw pillows are usually one of the last things you or your interior designer will buy or have custom-made, this simple trick will easily balance colors around a room making it feel harmonious and complete.

Pro tip: You don’t necessarily have to match colors exactly. Opting for varying shades of an accent color can look just as lovely. To guarantee your space looks cohesive, stick with a pallet of a few colors that go well together and add in some neutrals for balance.

What patterns, textures and materials should your throw pillows be?

Patterns, textures and materials—oh my! There are so many options available that getting started can be extremely challenging. We’ll walk you through a few interior designer tips in each category to help you feel less overwhelmed. 

Patterned Throw Pillows

There are a few ways to mix and match patterns: 

1. Choose patterned pillows that are all within the same color scheme (example: all hues of blue). With this approach, you can choose as many different patterns as you like while still creating a cohesive look.

2. Pick up to three patterned pillows where each pattern incorporates at least one of the main colors in your space. To help get you going, pick a “lead” pattern that incorporates all of your main colors. Keep in mind that your “lead” pattern can have as many colors as you want in it as long as it contains all of your main colors. From there, you can add two more patterns that have at least one of your main colors in it. 

3. Use patterns of different scale. Example: a large floral could be combined with a medium scale stripe, and a small polka dot or a solid.

4. Repeat patterns. Example: does your ottoman have a pattern? Try repeating it with a pillow!

Pro tip: Get custom pillows made if you need to!

Textured Throw Pillows

Good news—textured decorative pillows are not hard to come by! A quick Google search will show you a slew of options for any home’s style. Adding in textured throw pillows is a great way to incorporate a tactile element that stimulates your sense of touch in addition to sight. So, how do you mix textured pillows with your patterned pillows? The first rule (really the only rule) of thumb is to stay within your color scheme. Other than that, make sure you love what you get! 

Fabrics for your throw pillows

Another way to spice up the look of your home with throw pillows is by mixing and matching materials. This is a way to add another level of interest. In fact, different materials have different textures, so by pulling in a variety of materials you can kill two birds with one stone. Try mixing a leather accent pillow in with other soft cotton pillows for a masculine element or add a velvet pillow in against some linen pillows for a classic lux look. Fabrics for your throw pillows come in many materials including: 

• Cotton 

• Microfiber

• Suede

• Chenille

• Velvet

• Leather

• Polyester

• Linen

• Satin

• Silk

• Faux Fur

• Wool

Pro tip: Don’t be afraid to buy something bold! 

What sizes and shapes of throw pillows should you buy?

If you’re aiming for a more modern interior design style, you’ll want to mix and match the sizes and shapes of your throw pillows. You can choose from:

• Round 

• Rectangular

• Square 

• Tube/Bolster

Try using a long rectangular “lumbar” pillow or bolster pillow in front of some square pillows as an accent on your bed. If you want a more traditional style home, symmetry is key. Take your sofa for example. Whatever pillows you use on the left side of the sofa, you’ll want to make sure to recreate the look on the right side with the exact same pillows. And remember pillows should go from large in the back to smaller in the front.

What inserts should you put in your throw pillows?

Now that you’ve decided what sizes and shapes of throw pillows that you want, it's time to decide what inserts you’d like to buy. This will depend on your personal preference or any allergies among you and your family members. Some common options include: 

• Feathers

• Down

• Alternative Down (Polyfill)

• Polyester Fiber

• Memory Foam

• Shredded Memory Foam

• Gel

• Wool

• Kapok Fiber

For a full pros and cons list of the 12 major throw-pillow-filler insert options, check out Types of Pillows Inserts/Fillings – How to Choose the Right One? 

How much do throw pillows cost?

According to Home Decor Bliss, “Luxury throw pillows may cost upwards of $50 to $250 or more, especially if custom-made. Throw pillows are often expensive due to the fabric used, shape, and design. It is possible to find inexpensive throw pillows, but the quality of construction, level of design, and comfort may be sacrificed.” 

We couldn’t agree more. While spending $250+ on a throw pillow may seem expensive, it is important to remember that quality pillows will last longer and can completely transform a room. 

Pro tip: Add in a few custom pillows amongst other more affordable ready-made pillows to elevate your design without breaking the bank.

Where can you shop for the perfect throw pillows?

You can easily find throw pillows in your favorite home-centered retail stores or online. However, if you’re having a hard time finding the perfect pattern or colors to tie your room together, or you still can’t quite figure out how to best mix and match, you can hire an interior designer to help you. 

At Viève Interiors, no project is too big or too small. We’d love to help you with any and all phases of your design project, including helping you to find the perfect throw pillows for your living room sofa or the final touches for your master bedroom bed. Give us a call at 949-610-7800 or email us at info@vieveinteriors.com. 

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Interior Design: Best Tips to Decorate Your Living Room

Interior design is all about layering and mixing things you love—colors, patterns, furniture, and decor pieces—in a cohesive way and if done well, it will draw you into the space. As one of the most multifunctional spaces in your home (a spot for friends and family to gather, a place to relax, etc.), the living room should be designed to draw you in. Our best design tips for decorating your living room can help make that happen! 

When you’re finished reading these interior design tips, don’t forget to check out our Best Tips to Decorate Your Bathroom and 7 Best Tips to Decorate Your Bedroom to pull your whole house together. 

Be mindful of the use of space.

Before you get started, think about what you’d like to use your living room for—Entertaining? Lounging? Define its functionality. Then you can start to think about what type of furniture you need to make that happen. 

In the picture above, we needed to create a place for the whole family to hang out, so a large sectional sofa was the perfect choice. But with a three-piece chaise sectional like this, there was very little space left for a coffee table. We paired the sofa with a round coffee table, so the family is not bumping into corners as they walk around it. We also took note of the furry family member and opted for carpet tiles that can be easily replaced if the dog ruins any of them instead of replacing a large area rug.

Decorate for comfort.

Our next interior design tip for decorating your living room is this: decorate in a way that feels comfortable to you! At the end of the day, you want to come home to a space that feels good to you, not just what is popular or trendy. The colors and the design style you choose set the mood for your living room, and the furniture you pick determines your physical level of comfort. For this living room, we intentionally picked chairs that not only look great and set a nice casual vibe, but that also feel wonderful to sink into at the end of the day.

Design around the fireplace. 

Brace yourself, we have some surprising news: the living room furniture does not always have to point toward a TV... You might find that your living room can be all the more relaxing without one. For the living room space shown above, we made the fireplace instead of the TV our focal point. We hung beautiful artwork above it and incorporated an amazing ottoman coffee table (found at a consignment store) to pull out the darker blues in the artwork and bring in just the right amount of pattern into an otherwise simple space. We also added some classy barrel swivel chairs to give our clients a cozy conversational place to hang out around the fireplace that could also be turned to watch TV when desired.

Get creative with your storage spaces.

One way to make your home look more spacious and sophisticated is to get creative with your storage spaces. For example, we absolutely love the way this custom floating cabinet turned out in our client’s living room! We felt it was the perfect modern touch to contrast with more traditional trim throughout the home. Here are a few other furniture pieces to consider selecting for additional storage space: 

• Multi-use bench with drawers or a seat that opens up

• A storage ottoman for extra blankets or pillows

• A coffee table with storage below for reading material or otherwise

• An end table with a drawer for remotes or pens, etc.

Mix up and balance your finishes.

A great way to make your home feel like it came straight out of a magazine is to decorate with a mix of finishes. Hold on, hold on—before you start mixing and matching furniture with abandon (which we do recommend over purchasing a matching set of furniture), consider the balance of the finishes around the space. For example, if you introduce a light wood like the dining table in the room above, use that finish again somewhere across the room like we did in the TV console doors. You can’t see it in the photo, but our client has a white console with a black top in their entryway, so we balanced that with the white frame of the TV console. We also added touches of black with the dark coffee table and the dining chairs to balance the black of the TV and the dark wood on the floors.

Make bold statements.

The living room is a great place to make a bold design statement and there are so many ways you can do this! 

Take our first photo for example. High contrast of the black brick fireplace in this beautiful white living room makes a bold modern statement which is softened by some pretty muted blues and punctuated with modern angular art.

Here we chose to hang very bold artwork and opted for a bold blue velvet sofa to match. 

If you’re looking to make a statement without going too bold, try giving your living room a little pizzazz by painting an accent wall. Here we chose to paint the back of the bookshelves to match the fireplace tile. Then we tied the rug in by adding some custom pillows that pull all the colors together. Which brings us to our next tip…

Use pillows to tie in other decor elements. 

Pillows have another important function beyond comfort.  Throw pillows can be used to tie other decor elements (like paintings and photographs) in your living room together. Incorporating throw pillows is one of the easiest ways to add style to your living room and can make a dramatic difference in creating a cohesive and complete look. Pro tip: let your throw pillows have their own personality, but make sure to coordinate the colors in the pillows with the colors around the room and vary the scale in the patterns you use.  Here we used a large striped mused with a solid as well as a small block print blue pillow.

Complete the look with accessories.

It’s amazing how adding accessories can make your living room feel complete. Here’s a snippet of a family room where we layered the coffee table with a tray, box to hide remotes, books and a few decorative objects that tied together the natural finishes and golden shimmer, all in the same spot. We topped it off with a little greenery to bring the home to life!

At Viève Interiors, it is our mission to help homeowners love where they live because happy homes are the most beautiful homes! If you need help creating a living room that you absolutely love to come home to, contact us! 

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10 of the Hottest Trends in Interior Design in Orange County in 2022

10 of the Hottest Trends in Interior Design in Orange County in 2022

A fresh start to the new year, better energy flow, increased endorphins, more time spent at home, the deep need for more harmony and serenity—it’s a long list of reasons why Orange County homes are receiving revamps in 2022. From minor uplifts to major remodels, we’ve put together our predictions of the hottest trends in interior design in Orange County in 2022. 

1. Sustainability Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

It’s no surprise that sustainability is one of the top interior design trends in Orange County, California this year. With more people taking ownership in the fight for a sustainable future, you are guaranteed to see an increase in recycled furniture (like vintage rugs), upcycled pieces (think unique artwork), locally made decor from reusable and/or eco-friendly sources, and rapidly renewable natural materials like cork and bamboo. 

Another benefit of decorating with sustainability in mind is decreased maintenance costs, reduced utility expenses, and higher returns on your investment. Drought-resistant landscaping and energy-efficient lighting will continue to be in high demand for these exact reasons. Fun fact: the greatest ROI you can receive on your home is switching all your light bulbs to LED lights! 

2. Bold Pattern Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

We talk about bold patterns a lot! Why? We love them. Choosing a bold pattern for your wallpaper, tile flooring, accent wall, shower wall, accent rug, or even your headboard or bedding, can change the entire look of your home. This year, we expect to see a lot of bold patterns in black and white. If you’re on a tighter budget, this should be the one area where you splurge! 

3. Texture Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

The texture trends in Orange County are as vast as the types of textures around the world–from soft and nubby boucle and velvet to hard and sleek stone and metal. We’ll talk about a few texture trends we expect to see in 2022, but the biggest takeaway is this: adding texture makes a room more dynamic and interesting and is what gives your home that cozy, warm feeling. 

The biggest texture trends we expect to see is reeded, fluted, or slatted wood.  This ornamental millwork can be used in more modern applications to walls or cabinets to add interest and repetition in a design.

Using naturally woven textures for seating, lighting, small decor items, and tables is also a hot trend that will continue in 2022. And, these naturally woven textures incorporate a lot of other design trends we plan to see in 2022, like earth tones, nature, and sustainability. 

Incorporating delicate black metal has been, and continues to be, very popular for window frames, stair railing, and even furniture details. It can add a contrast to an otherwise bright white space and gives a modern minimalistic style. 

Plastered wall finishes are an excellent way to add texture throughout your entire home. Bonus: plaster wall finishes generally last longer than paint jobs or wallpaper because once it dries, it hardens to a stone-like finish.  

4. Neutral Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

Classic and in-demand: white and warmer neutrals (with a pop of color). This design style never goes out of style—and, it's perfect for the beach towns in Orange County. Start with a white, clean space (white walls, countertops, sinks, furniture, bedding) and add in natural woods (doors, bed and other furniture frames, fixtures, etc.), and finish off with light neutral colors for decor (pillows, lighting, artwork, curtains, rugs). But, don’t forget to add a pop of color with an accent pillow or art or even a funky chair to liven and cozy-up your home.  

5. Nature and Earth Tone Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

Bringing the outdoors into your home using vibrant plant life and earth tones will continue to be a trend in 2022. Aside from looking beautiful, incorporating live plants and fresh flowers into your home can have a significant impact on your mood, improves memory retention and concentration, and reduces stress! If you don’t have a green thumb, consider decorating with floral patterns or photos of plant and animal life as an alternative way to incorporate nature. And, as we mentioned earlier, other natural elements can also be incorporated into your home, like real wood, stone, and naturally woven materials. 

As for color, cool colors continue to trend out and the use of warm earth tone colors (deep greens, warm browns, terracotta oranges, blues) continues to trend up. These colors do exactly what it sounds like—they warm up your home while also adding a level of sophistication. To tie everything together, use brass, gold or black fixtures and frames. 

6. Alternative Countertop Material Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

White marble countertops are always a classic winner, but other more durable countertop materials continue to be sought after particularly in high use places like the kitchen. Other natural stones like quartzite or dolomite are more durable than marble but still give a gorgeous organic look while porcelain countertops copy the look of marble almost identically. Other alternative materials that are trending include concrete, terrazzo, or the most popular quartz. Quartz is extremely dense and impermeable, so it makes a great kitchen counter surface.  We like the look of simple solid or textural quartz that isn’t trying too hard to look like another stone, but instead honors its own man-made quality.

7. Minimalist Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

Minimalist designs can mean a few different things: Marie Kondo-ing your space, using only a few colors in your design pallet, or incorporating thoughtful negative space to make a home feel clean and uncluttered, etc.  We also love that this is a great way to incorporate some of those sustainable materials and a minimal amount of unique hand-made functional decor instead of filling your space with many manufactured items. A few ideas: locally made kitchen table, hand-made ceramic dishes, wall art, or organic linen pillowcases. The possibilities are endless. 

8. Multifunctional Space Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

Going on year three of a pandemic means we continue to work-from-home and school-from-home. We believe the need for multifunctional spaces is here to stay. If you haven’t already, it’s time to create a space for yourself, or for the kiddos, that’s both functional and enjoyable. To do this, here are a few tips to consider: 

• Make sure the decor you purchase meets your needs

• Consider multifunctional furniture

• Opt for an efficient layout

• Skip oversized furniture

• Make smart choices for storage

• If the room is crowded, go for clean colors so it doesn’t feel cluttered 

• Consider hiring a professional designer to help

9. Bathroom Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

One way to give your Orange County home a new look and feel this year is to zhoosh up the bathroom! Transforming your bathroom can make a huge difference in how you start and end your day. For all our best tips to decorate your bathroom, visit our blog! 

10. Curve Trends in Interior Design in Orange County

A way to add charm and character to your home is to incorporate curves and arches. Along with arched entryways and windows, we are seeing more and more curved furniture and decor items. Couches, end tables, accent chairs, bed frames, area rugs, mirrors, and lighting fixtures are just some of the ways you can add curvature to your home.

To see how we can incorporate the hottest trends in interior design into your Orange County home, book a discovery call. At Viève Interiors, it is our mission to help homeowners love where they live because happy homes are the most beautiful homes!

Interior Design: 7 Best Tips to Decorate Your Bedroom

Welcome to the next blog in our series, Interior Design: Best Tips to Decorate Your Home! We’re sharing all our best interior design tips to decorate your bedroom—one of our favorite rooms of the house. This space, if well designed, can become a sanctuary for you to rest and rejuvenate. It can help you wake up every morning feeling refreshed and ready for whatever comes your way, just by taking a few simple steps to freshen up your bedroom. 

1. Stay True to Your Interior Design Style

When you're in your bedroom, you should feel happy and peaceful. Your bedroom should be a place where you can relax and rest. To evoke all those wonderful feelings, your space should feel like you. That is why our #1 design tip to decorate your bedroom is to stay true to you by staying true to your design style. 

If design principles like balance, rhythm and repetition, contrast, and proportion, are well thought out, your bedroom will come together in a cohesive way no matter what design style you choose. Unsure what style is your favorite? Check out Interior Design Styles: A Guide to the 14 Most Popular Types. If none of those feel like you, that’s OK too. Show your designer a few decor items or design elements you like, and they can help you figure it out!

2. Configure a Balanced Room with Rhythm & Repetition

Rhythm and repetition is the idea of creating movement and harmony throughout your space with recurring patterns, colors, and different elements. Repetition can be achieved by subtly repeating lines or textures. Or, you can create more bold repetition through symmetry. Mirroring one side of the bedroom to the other side with matching end tables and accessories, along with bed decor and headboards, provides a calming aesthetic to a modern bedroom.

3. Create a Relaxing Space with a Layered Bed

There is nothing cozier or more relaxing in your bedroom than a layered bed! And the best part is, there is no right or wrong way to layer your bed. All you need is to have a few basic elements in place to create your layered masterpiece—your favorite cozy sheets, a comforter or duvet, decorative pillows, and a throw blanket (or two). Layering your bed is also a perfect opportunity for you to get creative by testing out different patterns, textures, and colors. For exact tips on how to layer your bed like a stylist, visit west elm or try Pine & Prospect Home’s 7 Steps to a Cozy, Beautifully Layered Bed.

4. Choose Romantic Colors & Accent Pieces

A romantically designed space can look different for everyone. Ultimately, that romantic look can be very invigorating, and comes from choosing the right lighting, colors and accent pieces for your style and personality. One great way to do this is by styling your bedroom in a soft, neutral color pallet—cream, beige and soft pinks or pale peach—to give the space even more of a romantic, rosy feel. When it comes to accent pieces, try incorporating black elements, natural wood, fresh flowers, and sparkling lighting. 

5. Use Properly Scaled & Proportioned Artwork 

One of the most understated design concepts is properly scaled and proportioned artwork. Scale and proportion, two very common interior design terms, are what make a home or room warm and inviting. Oftentimes artwork is either too small or not the right orientation for wall space. Our pro tip is this: measure your wall space available, or better yet, tape out a possible art size on the wall to see how it feels. 

In the bedroom we designed above, the bird prints work well in a fairly large size because the images themselves already have a lot of negative space. While these images generously fill the wall space, they still feel simple and thus create that peaceful feeling we were going for in this serene bedroom. 

6. Paint an Accent Wall for Dramatic Effect 

While this tip can be used in any room of your house, coupling a dark accent wall with a lot of white space can really set a dramatically sexy mood for your bedroom. Painting an accent wall in your bedroom can help you achieve the dreamy, dark effect without zapping all the light from your space. The accent wall can become the main focal point of your bedroom. It can be used to reinvent an otherwise stale space, and create a modern, sleek look.

7. Tie Everything Together with a Rug & Window Treatments

Our last tip to decorate your bedroom is to tie everything together using an area rug or an accent rug, and window treatments. 

A good area rug can serve as the focal point of your space or simply create a soft and inviting foundation that anchors your bedroom furniture. Area and accent rugs can provide a pop of color, tie colors throughout the room together, help balance your bedroom, or even add a little texture. 

Go a step further and finish off your space with window treatments. We love this analogy—Window treatments are like the jackets of interior design: They're often the last thing you add, but they can dress a room up or down. How true is that? Window treatments can make a room seem bigger, cozier, fancier, more modern or romantic…the list goes on. They can also add privacy or block out light, usually a much-needed functionality in a bedroom.  Bottom line: don’t skip the window treatments (drapes, curtains, shades and blinds)—they might be the finishing touches you need to really transform your space and tie all your other design elements together!

If you want to take your bedroom to the next level of luxury, book a free discovery call with Viève Interiors today. 

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Turn Your Orange County Living Room into a Winter Wonderland

[Insert instrumentals] “Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin'? In the lane, snow is glistenin', a beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland...” (If singing in your head is not enough, here’s a link to Michael Bublé’s version of “Winter Wonderland” 😉)

A lot of people dream of having a white winter—but living in Orange County, California, means a white winter is next to impossible. Unless...you bring your winter wonderland inside your home...

With the help of our interior design tips, you can easily turn your Orange County living room into an elegant winter wonderland this season! 

Here are our 5 tips to turn your Orange County living room into a winter wonderland:

1. Change your Colors for the Season

If you want to achieve that classy look of a winter wonderland, add as much white as possible into your living room. To accent, add splashes of cream, gold and silver. These colors help to and depth and dimension and elevate the interior design of your living room for the entire winter season. You can also opt for clear, shiny and/or sparkly accent pieces. 

Start by giving your sofa a makeover. Throw on a slipcover, change your throw pillows, and add a new cozy blanket. In fact, we found beautiful white throws and pillows at west elm. We also recommend warming up cold toes by adding a furry white rug this winter season. For more tips on how to make your home feel cozy this season, check out or blog. 

2. Make Use of Your Fireplace & Furniture

There is nothing like a roaring fire to help bring the outdoors inside, so be sure to make good use of your fireplace this winter. Display extra wood by the fireplace for both functionality and style. Decorate your mantle with frosted greenery or snow-dusted pine cones, or a collection of white candles on light wood, silver or gold candlestick holders and fake white trees. 

Bottom line: have fun! Decorate your coffee table, side tables, and entertainment units with pieces that you really love. This time of year, you shouldn’t have a hard time finding decorations that fit within the winter wonderland color palette. So, shop around. We love to incorporate winter animal figurines in gold or silver like these cute but classy 9" Silver Reindeer from Crate & Barrel to help bring the feeling of a winter wonderland inside.

3. Create a Snowy Space

To make your home feel like a true winter wonderland, create a snowy space. Use cotton batting or other artificial snow products for your tables, mantels and other areas in your living room. For a shimmering effect, spray your fake snow with a glitter spray. You can also frost your windows with spray snow for an extra wintery touch. 

For this tip, we’ve included a couple specific ideas. Lay down a sheet of fake snow and create a snowy village by placing white, ceramic homes down. You can put your village in the entryway of your home or across the mantel. Handmade Ceramic Christmas Village Houses from Pottery Barn could be exactly what your winter wonderland is missing. 

We got our next suggestion from eHow: “An option for centerpieces or vases is to use floral gel crystals. Look for them in the floral section of a craft store. Water mixed with the crystals turns it into a snowlike texture. Place it in a shallow bowl and arrange candles or glass Christmas ornaments in it for a festive centerpiece.” 

4. Dress Up a Fake Tree 

While we love the smell of a real douglas fir, our next tip for turning your Orange County living room into a winter wonderland is this: consider purchasing a fake tree that is white or snow-dusted.

Then, dress your tree to the nines! Remember, to keep with the winter wonderland theme, choose white, cream, gold and/or silver ornaments. You can also decorate with clear glass, shiny or sparkly ornaments to make your tree the real star of the show! Ornaments can also be snow-themed such as snowmen, snowballs, or snowflakes. We recommend these beautiful Hammond Ornaments from Anthropology. For your tree topper, consider either a silver or gold star.

Lastly, swap out your traditional-colored tree skirt for a solid cream or white, or consider one with gold or silver accents.

5. Add Twinkly Lights Everywhere

For the final touch, add twinkly lights anywhere and everywhere in your living room during the winter season. This will bring your winter wonderland to life and light up decorations so they really stand out. Sprinkle some glittering lights on the mantle in between your decorations, throughout your holiday tree, and inside the snow you have placed throughout your home. The Electric LED String Lights from West Elm will work perfectly to enhance your winter wonderland, especially if used throughout the snow.

If you’re looking to stage your home for the winter season, or a special occasion, we’d love to help! To get started, set up a consultation with Viève Interiors today.