Radford Design Inc.: wallpaper

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

A Little Bird Told Me...

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Few things in life are as special & exciting as a new baby! I adore nothing more than working with expecting parents on their new love's room. Designing for baby can still be chic. Here's the deal with nurseries...

There is NO rule that says that "Adult" elements are forbidden. In fact, what really makes a nursery polished is to forgo the undeniable saccharine "baby" furniture all together. Sophisticated elements can be playful & precious. The key is to keep color palettes lighthearted & incorporate furniture that is both practical and fresh. Lighting, area rugs, window treatments & accessories are all great opportunities to mingle "Grown Up" with Baby.

Congratulations on your New Love!
xx
Nic

A great Area Rug makes a Big & FUN statement

A fresh Wall Stencil creates modern Whimsy

Precious Touches flawlessly mix with
Grown Up drapery & lighting

Wallpapering an accent wall adds color & character

Flea Market finds are Fabulous for Baby!

PAINT ='s Cost Effective & High Impact

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Stencils - Must Practice Restraint

Mick Jagger
+
Philippe Starck + Union Jack
Dying . I'm dying

It's officially Project Season . And I'm legitimately Obsessed with Stencils . Stencils are THE Sublime Solution for the Quick & easy design Pick Me Up you have been Longing for. They are REUSABLE, cost Less than Dinner on the Town & are the ultimate Non-Garish (put down the Jo-Ann Fabrics coupon) DIY project. I'm currently having a Flamboyant love Affair with a sophisticated little Number that I picked up from Cutting Edge Stencils . Here are my loves . . .

Love on Your walls . Stencils can create a Custom Wallpaper feel at a fraction of the Cost .

"Rabat" $38.95

"Damask Nadya" $39.95

"Shipibo" $38.95

"Covington" $42.95

"Zagora" $39.95

Hell Yes . All Hot & Bothered

Furniture Love . . . .Inspire a Flea Market or Garage Sale find. Or fall Back in Lust with what you Already own .

This I Adore

Non Offensive Kid Furniture

Love what Ya Got

Update a Chest with this Ribbon Damask $32

Rockin' a Flea Market Find

When your Landlord gifts you a Lemon Add vodka

Fabrics are Also yearning for the Love. Who doesn't obsess over Bespoke Decor? Forget that I asked . . I don't want to Know . Remember to switch to Fabric Paint .

Royal Burlap . Hot. $18

No longer A Boring Roller Shade

European Style Storage $25

For the Coolest Man in your Life. $25

Shake Up the Bedroom . Dig your Headboard

British Invasion of Your Office . $25/set of 4

Oh so French . $28

I love you Trellis Stencil . You made my Shade Ridiculous

Aaaaaaaaand Floors & Ceilings . They too Clamor for Stencil Affection. You can Stencil your Floors with the same Guys you would Use on the Ceiling . . . Just not at the Same time . Try out the Wall Stencils we Chatted about earlier for these Unexpected applications .

Need it Want it . Want it Need it

Downright Sexy

Camel Bone Weave $39

Georgian Ceiling Medallion Stencil $54.95

Try not to Smile

Finally, Stencils make for some Fantastic albeit Banksy Inspired Art.

My boyfriend Mick Jagger . Again .

A nod to The Beasties $9.50

Liz Taylor 9x12 on canvas $20

Custom Deco Monogram Stencils $17. 95
May I add . . . Freaking Out

adore

Awww Shucks, Stencils . I'm exhausted . Time for a hot shower .
xx
Nic

Friday, April 22, 2011

Make Grandma Proud

Secret Stash

Upon suggesting Wallpaper to Clients the infamous "What You Talkin' 'Bout Willis" reaction is the Front runner . I understand- Most of us Still feel the scar of the 70's papers . All of that Has changed. . . Drastically. Today's wallpapers Are fresh, Inspiring, even Mellow. They are Full of Character and range from Modern Graphic to Subtle Sophistication. The Trick to incorporating Today's wallpapers is to Keep the majority of the furniture & accessories Low Key- let the Paper be the star . Share the Love. . . Here's how . . .

Painted "accent" walls are Predictable. You are Not. You can Achieve the same Contrast & room Definition by Choosing a paper instead of Paint. Papering only One wall cuts Cost considerably . . not to mention the Incredibly more Chic result.

Subtle Sophistication

Fresh Definition

A Grand Punch of Character

One of my Favorite Wallpaper Applications is on the Ceiling. Completely unexpected and Totally captivating. My All time favorite use is "tiled" papers. Perhaps it's the Chicago in me . . .but I love the feel of a Tin ceiling- the Texture is just exquisite. These papers are Usually paintable so you can Flawlessly integrate them with your walls. The result? Refined Cohesion .

Gorgeous Texture

"Anaglypta Original Derby #RD124" $23/roll

Stripes & other Classic Graphic patterns Create a sort of Playful drama. I simply adore the Unexpected Surprise of Ceiling Love.

Makes you Smile, huh.

Inconspicuous Pattern . Dare I say Genius?

Clever Headboards always Bring out the Cheshire in me . . . my Parents have always likened me to the Beloved fella' so I suppose the reaction is merely inherent. Wallpaper is a Contemporary & cost Effective way to completely Customize a Bedroom . Custom always Feels Expensive. . . with Radford it only Appears that way .

Interest + Function . Hallelujah

Fabulous paper & Crown Molding never looked so Chic

I love to use Wallpaper to define small Areas within a space. Recently I have Been all about Sprucing up static Fireplaces and awkward nooks. The Result suggests Nothing short of Intentional Brilliance.