In this issue:

• A note from Kathleen


• Feature Article - "Get That Hollywood Glam Style"


• Color Of The Month - "Grey"


• About Kathleen Newhouse

If you’ve visited any designer showhouses lately, you’ll have noticed that the glamorous look of Hollywood is a big trend.  How can you incorporate this elegant look into your home?  This month’s article gives you some easy tips.

One big color showing up in every room of the house is GREY.  Grey can take many forms, and it’s fast becoming the new neutral.  See how you can use grey in your home with our suggestions in this month’s Color feature.

Get That Hollywood Glam Style

The Hollywood style is over-the-top, with many accents of glitz and glamour.  Think of a space that is alluring, thrilling, sophisticated... gorgeous!  It’s a very rich look.  But you don’t have to spend rich to get some Hollywood elements in your décor.

Going “Glam” is all about details.  Add embellishments like fringe on lampshades and jewels on chandeliers.  These details may seem small, but a few of them in a room add a great deal of glamour.

Purchase one mirrored piece for the room.  Mirrored furniture adds a striking touch to a Hollywood style.  You can find side tables, coffee tables, armoires, and even upholstered stools highlighted with mirrors.  Look also for tables in lacquer and Lucite.

Choose luxurious fabrics.  Velvet is a great choice for sofas and drapery panels.  Silk is perfect for furniture, pillows, draperies, and lampshades.  Make sure your carpet is thick and lush.

Introduce bold colors.  The Hollywood Glamour style is certainly not shy.  Rich, hot reds and dramatic shiny black are very popular.  Color is a great place to start if you love this look.  Simply by adding vivid colors, you can achieve a striking Hollywood feel.

Mix and match.  One fun part about this style is that you don’t have to worry about everything matching.  It’s meant to be an eclectic mix of styles.  While you are mixing together your different pieces, though, don’t forget that the overall theme – and your coordinating element – is luxurious glamour.

The Hollywood style is from an era where people really wanted to impress each other with their homes.  Adding anything showy into your decorating scheme will give your home the sense of glamour that is just so “Hollywood.”  But today’s version is more elegant and subdued.

Ciao, baby! 

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Color of the Month: Grey

What is big in home décor?  Greys – in every shade!  From cool, soft “chalky” gray to dramatic, deep charcoal, grey is the perfect color choice for creating a chic, new look in your home.

The greatest thing about grey is that is goes beautifully with every color.  Grey is the new neutral! Pair it with any color in the spectrum, and you’re sure to create an elegant, sophisticated look.

• Accent your grey with white for a clean, classic style.

• Add a splash of yellow to create a cheerful, yet tranquil mood.

• Use purple with metallic grey for a dramatic modern vibe.

• Red adds a bold sense of excitement to a grey room.

You can go soft, or go bold.  But don’t be afraid to go grey!

Kathleen Newhouse, is the owner and visionary of Park Place Interiors, where she creates a loving pursuit for beautiful things that fill her stores- and the homes of her long list of clients over the last ten years. Her designs have won awards and accolades from her peers and recently was voted Best Interior Designer in the Western Suburbs.

Kathleen Newhouse ASID, allied, is an official spokesperson for ASID. She also has a Master Certification with WFCP (Window Fashion Certification Program).

Kathleen works with your high expectations, skilled at understanding your needs, and accessing how to plan a space that reflects your lifestyle. Her clients know her for her strong sense of color, attention to detail and refined style.

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