Joie de Design's Blog: Celebrity Homes

Joie de Design's Blog: Celebrity Homes: Most of us love to see what celebrities are doing, what they are wearing and whatt is going on in their lives.  They can inspire us and some...

Celebrity Homes

Most of us love to see what celebrities are doing, what they are wearing and whatt is going on in their lives.  They can inspire us and sometimes disappoint us.  Let's check out how they are living and see if they are making a passing grade. 

Evelyn from the reality tv show Basketball Wives recenty added these sheik drapes to her humble abode. I like the chandalier.  Makes a great statement piece.  I will give this an S for satisfactory since I can't see the rest of the room.

Lil Waynes living room.  Needs a bit of color to match his character.  B

Donatella Versace.  She obviously has great taste.  A

 Courtney Cox kitchen. I love stainless steel.  Great floors as well. Good job Courtney. A

 Diane Keatons home.  Loving that tableand chair.  The  room is a little bare though. B

 T Pains shower.  The ceiling light emulates the sun and clouds.  For the love of money. B-

 Will an Jada's pad. Great space planning and nice flow.  Love the punch of color.   A++

 Kim from Atlanta Housewives home.  Everyone should get a professional pic of themselves blown up and placed on a wall in their home. The chest is nice but I'm not sure if that was the right place for it to go. A-

 Dwight from the housewives of Atlanta.  I like everything except the coffee table. B+
                                                          
 Kanye's bathroom. Excellent chandalier but the room looks a liitle cold.  B-

 Taylor Swift's home .  Looking good Taylor.  A+

Rihanna's house.  White always is fresh.  Good choice of color pops.  A


Fab Lab

This extravagant 20k Majestic Crib is said to be the same crib Beyonce and Jay Z purchased for their adorable Blue Ivy. 

Joie de Design's Blog: Textures to Sooth the Soul

Joie de Design's Blog: Textures to Sooth the Soul: Adding texture in your home can simply be achieved by using different fabrics and textiles, including items with varying dimensions and havi...

Textures to Sooth the Soul

Adding texture in your home can simply be achieved by using different fabrics and textiles, including items with varying dimensions and having multiple prints, patterns and layering fabrics.  Textures help you define the type of lifestyle and character you want your rooms to exude.  One of the easiest ways to add textures is by adding different fabrics throughout; leathers, linens, chenilles, velvets, chiffon, wools and much more. 

For me, texture embodies all things that trigger our senses.  A room that gets alot of traffic should have great colors, sensational fabrics, eye catching prints, pleasant smells, soft sounds and even a sweet treat.


Check out these ideas to add texture to your room.

Here is a chevron patterned throw rug that would look fantastic paired with another pattern on a throw pillow or curtain that has the same hue of yellow grey and off white. It's like wearing a printed wrap dress with a different printed belt. It works! http://www.etsy.com/

Textured paint is a great way to add character to your walls.

Add plants to your decor.  http://www.cecilhayes.com/

In this picture is a weaved chair studded throw pillow.  Bring in something old with the new.  http://www.hgtv.com/

Patterns don't have to match to look good.   http://www.martynlawrencebullard.com/

Don't forget about your ceilings.  There are tons of ideas you can choose from like paint, molding and ceiling tiles. Luxury Living

 Looks cozy but still classy.  http://www.shakoorinteriors.com/

Drapes look elegant with prints.  Neiman Marcus

 Wall molding.

Layer your rugs. 

 Add different colors of drapes.

 Eye catching lighting......

 Boxed ceilings.....

 Accessories are an easy way to add texture to your room.

 Textured wallcoverings.......

Wallpaper..........http://www.wanderlust.com/