Interior Designs

Passionate Pink

"I try to mix it up," says designer Windsor Smith of her L.A. home. "I want a sense of history, but balanced with approachability."

An old Indian teak table was freshened up with white. The Regency-style Samantha Scroll Arm Chair, upholstered in Pisanello silk velvet from Scalamandré, and the Medici Arm Chair, upholstered in Vendome Strié Silk velvet in Bronzine from Brunschwig & Fils, are from Smith's furniture line. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore's Pink Begonia, with Decorators White on the trim.

Kitchen Designs

Spring Blues
A blue tile backsplash takes over one whole wall in this Fire Island kitchen designed by Marshall Watson. Veneto glass tiles from Stone Source. Heavy-duty marine lights about island from Architrove. Deschutes sconces from Rejuvenation. The Pere Tranquille bistro stools from Annick de Lorme are made in France and can be customized in various colors and patterns. Baskets under the island hold large platters and the lobster pot. All paint in the kitchen is Ralph Lauren Paint's Pocket Watch White.

Decorating Ideas
This may not be the economic moment to overhaul your home with a big-ticket, floor-to-ceiling remodel, but don't let that fact stifle your enthusiasm or squelch your creativity. With these decorating ideas, you can make just a few seemingly small changes and rooms will suddenly seem richly reinvigorated. Consider this your decor stimulus package.

Bedroom Decoration

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