Annette Frommer Interior Design Tips

We all know that the real purpose of walls in our homes. is to provide support for the roof, for the floor and for the ceiling too. But walls are much, much more than just that to a house and its inhabitants. Walls provide us with security, physically and emotionally. They are also there to house plumbing and electrical wiring within them, and store them safely away from sight. These bare walls, however, provide interior designers and homeowners with endless décor possibilities with which to dress them up. Whichever style you choose, and whatever your personal taste is, your walls can be customized to your taste and sensibilities. Here are tips by interior designer Annette Frommer on how to decorate your walls. As she says, “your walls tie all other elements of your home together. With the right wall décor, your room and the ambiance of your space can be totally transformed.” Following are some ideas by Frommer that are sure to enhance your space: Mirrors Frommer is a great believer i...

Planning and designing your child’s room is always so exciting. Much thought and planning is required if you want the room not only to satisfy your needs as a parent, but also to provide your child with a small haven just for him. According to interior designer Annette Frommer , “A child bestows us with such joy and fulfillment, that we always want only the best for him or her. As a parent, we want our child's room to provide physical safety but also a sense of delight and belonging.” The following are guidelines put together by Annette Frommer to help you plan your child’s room, so that they can safely grow and happily develop, as they play and learn in their bedroom. Safety is of utmost importance! As we all know, children at the outset are not aware of dangers, so it is the parents’ duty to protect them, and ensure that their room, their safe haven, is sheltered and secure. It is therefore crucial to avoid furniture made of glass and to stay away from furniture with extreme shar...

Nowadays, it’s everyone’s dream to have a kitchen island. It makes the kitchen look sophisticated and expensive, and definitely leaves an impression on guests. So, are these the reasons why kitchen islands are so coveted? Or are there other reasons as well? According to interior designer Annette Frommer , kitchen islands are an extremely functional feature that provide many functions. “I adore kitchen islands. There are so many advantages to having them, that most often than not I tend to use them in my designs”. Following are some advantages that according to Annette Frommer make using kitchen islands worthwhile. 1. “Kitchen counters generally face walls, but kitchen islands enable the kitchen cook to face an open space. Not only does a kitchen island add extra sitting space, but it contributes to an informal atmosphere that is congenial and fun. Friends or family can sit around the island, you can chat, laugh etc. It’s never lonely cooking or preparing food on an island”. A gorgeous...

Two Rules of Thumb on how to color coordinate your space    For many clients, choosing a color palette for their room design is not an easy task. The variety of colors and their shades seems endless and so confusing. Choosing colors and using them in the right proportion can seem like a frightening and daunting task. However, interior designers have some tricks up their sleeve and here are some pointers and guidelines by interior designer Annette Frommer to ensure that the choices you make work well together and provide you with the kind of space you’ve always envisaged.  The magic numbers: 60-30-10 “These numbers will save you from making harsh mistakes. No matter what your color preference is, these are the numbers that will help you use the colors you choose in the right proportion. The way it works is like this: The main color that is chosen for the space will be used in 60% of the space. This color should be like the background color, the canvas of the space. It sho...

Planning and designing a small space can be challenging but fun at the same time. You do not need to sacrifice in character and style when living in a comparatively small space, whether a loft, studio apartment or any other small apartment or house. On the contrary, when considering the following smart tips and ideas from interior designer Annette Frommer , you can make your dwelling inviting, beautiful  and chic too, while making it feel much larger too.    Understand your space It is important to understand you space. Draw-up a plan in order to comprehend the dimensions of the space so that you effectively plan the layout and design.   Declutter Clutter creates mind fog!  It muddles thinking and does the exact opposite of promoting peace and tranquility especially in a small space. You can’t walk on a floor full  of toys, clothes, too much furniture etc. De-clutter , keep only the essentials and keep the floor clear of obstacles Invest in...

  The living space in your home is probably the most important space. That is why it is called the ‘living room’; it is the place where most likely you spend most of your awake time and the place where you entertain your guests. As such, you want your guests to feel comfortable and at home, but you also want the space to be a sort of extension of who you are.     For these reasons, the furniture you choose for your living room is extremely important in terms of comfort and visual appeal. Many factors need to be considered such as the size of the furnishings, their quality, their cost, and more. Do you want a theme to your space, do you envision a specific color palette, do you want your living room to exude elegance, or do you want a more informal look?   Are the kitchen and dining areas open to the living room? All these parameters need to be considered.   Here are a few pointers to help you plan the furnishings within your space.   1.  ...

White and wood with veined marble. Understated and elegant!  Photo: Elad Sarig The bathroom  The bathroom is probably the only space in a home where we are mostly alone, by ourselves and with our thoughts. Thus, the time we spend there is cherished, valued, and loved. Though a bathroom of course is a place where functionality is of the utmost importance, it can also be the space where we can relax and pamper ourselves without feeling guilty. By designing and embellishing the bathroom with certain, specific luxury elements we can create the kind of space that offers a sense of serenity and wellbeing! The following are some tips by interior designer Annette Frommer that will help you create a lavish bathroom  Marble According to Frommer “Marble is a staple in any luxury design especially in bathrooms as it provides a sense of opulence and sophistication, as well as being moisture resistant and strong. The stone, with its natural veins, shades, textures, colors and sh...