Month: July 2018

Do you have a cozy room that you love but would like to create the illusion of more space?   The design professionals at Ennis Fine Furniture can accomplish that for you.  Here are just a few tips to start you on your way.

Rethink The Paint Scheme

For so many years dark paint and dramatic accent walls have been in vogue for interior paint.   If the goal is to create the illusion of more space, one must look to brighter hues.  A color palette that includes, whites, creams, pale grays and greens, as well as blues, will not only make your room brighter, it will open up the space.   A great design professional, like those at Ennis Fine Furniture, will be able to help you imagine the possibilities of how a new paint color palette can open up your space to new dimensions.

Make the most of Those Primary Furniture Pieces

Whether the dining area be big or small, people like to congregate around the dining room table; this is even more so if the dining room and living room are one and the same.

Tommy Bahama’s South Sea Table is perfect for the smaller space, not just because of it’s dimensions but because of the beautiful design influences of natural materials, such as: split rattan, crushed bamboo, and even travertine.  Take note of the geometric pass-through views the South Sea table delivers, as this also lends to the illusion of greater space.

To compliment the South Sea Table, and to be well aligned with our goal of creating the perception of copious space, we recommend to you the Kowloon Chair from Tommy Bahama.  The rich wood finishes and linen-white textures, with splashes of island color are bright and make the perfect complement to your dining table.  This intimate combination of table and chairs is a sophisticated, yet a relaxing place to enjoy dining with family and friends.

The Focal Piece Should Not be Small at All

As with every home-space your comfort has to be the greatest part of your consideration.  After all, your comfort is what home is all about.  Why not also make the “comfort” piece the focal point of your room?   And, here’s great news!  This piece does not need to be small; it should actually be spacious and splendid.   Take a look at the Bradington-Young Blair Swivel Tub Chair.   Bradington- Young created this rich, leather chair that is filled with a luxurious blend of down feathers and fibers just for you.  The Blair is available in a myriad of colors so this is also your opportunity to add a POP of color to your new design theme.  Best of all, comfort abounds in the Blair and you will feel spoiled every time you sit in this pillow-soft chair.

Create Something Grand With Mirrors

Mirrors are a great way to create the illusion of space and scale through reflection and depth.   By accessorizing your small space with well-placed mirrors, you can create the illusion of something that is, if not palatial, at least grand!

Stanley Furniture Accessories has several mirrors that are to be loved for their quality and clean, modern designs.  The Landscape Mirror by Stanley,  adds a bright, polished touch to your room that reflects light, as well as the reflection of your beautiful furnishings and the overall tasteful design elements of your room.

What creates the illusion of more space?  More mirrors, of course!

The Dario Silver Leaner Mirror by Uttermost is a wonderful example of an artisan mirror with impeccable design and build quality.  The Dario is long and slender so it naturally lends itself to the smaller room that has aspirations of palatial proportions!    Imagine, now, two (or three!) of these identical mirrors placed tightly together along vertical lines on a wall that has a good view to your living area and also receives sunlight.   Voila! Multiple mirrors multiply the sense of space and intensify the reflection of light in the room, which imbues the room with what seems to be additional square feet.  Magic!

The Design Experts at Ennis Have Some Big Ideas For Your Small Space

The team of professional interior designers at Ennis Fine Furniture love helping homeowners make their big home design dreams come true.   More important than that, they love design challenges … like helping you get the most from a small space.  Ennis designers have some big ideas no matter the size of your home or your project.  Ennis design services are complimentary to all Ennis Fine Furniture customers.

Perhaps it is a new home you recently purchased because it has loads of charm and “good bones,” even though it’s interior spaces look like an over flowered Victorian-era dollhouse.  Maybe you just now lifted your eyes up from the big game to find the furnishings and décor you chose 10 years ago are more in line with Little Orphan Annie than Annie Hall.

Whatever the reason you decide your living space abounds too much with pastels, velvety textures, and plush pinks and purples, you may decide it is time for a change.  It may be time to “man up” where it comes to the design influence of your home (even if just a bit).

Whether you are rethinking your space for the man in your life, or you are a man thinking about adding your own touches to your living space, there are furniture pieces, textures, materials and even lighting you can utilize to add some testosterone to the environment you call home.

We’re not talking about throwing out all that is soft or traditionally considered feminine, we’re talking about discrete changes that can provide some balance to the room where she knits afghans and he keeps a pulse on the sports world.

A Leather Sofa

A sofa is considered an “anchor piece” to a room and nothing makes as strong a statement as the rich look, feel, and scent of a leather sofa.  Leather has a powerful aura to it and interacts with multiple senses in a “take charge” kind of way.  This beautiful leather sofa by Stickley impresses with features like rolled arms and broad seating comfort for you and your guy (as well as the rest of the family!).  This Santa Fe model further compliments masculine design with beautiful brass riveting.    Need more leather in your space, and a recliner?  This matching recliner from Stickley is perfect for your den or library.

Your Own Ottoman Empire

The original Ottoman Empire persisted for some 600 years in Eastern Europe. While your reign may not last that long, it can feel just as permanent and comfortable when you add an appropriately masculine ottoman to the living room. Bernhardt has the perfect solution for resting your feet while reading, TV-watching, or any other form of conquering your world.   This ottoman is big and spacious; as a feature in your living room it can’t be ignored!  Do you know what is really great about this quality ottoman by Bernhardt?  It provides equal space for both the king and queen of your home to rest their feet in supreme comfort together!  Bernhardt ottomans come in leather grain and durable materials that are bound to please all tastes.

Nordic Coffee / Cocktail Table

Imagine a perfect amalgam of wood and metal as part of the new vision for your home.  In this case, a gunmetal and oak coffee table.  If you do so, you may have just imagined the Nordic Cocktail Table by Thomasville.  Combining two truly elemental materials and textures: oak and metal, this stunning table is the perfect complement to your new leather sofa.  Bonus to both of you … The versatility of this table is such that you can host the Saturday morning book club and have the guys over to watch the game the following Sunday.  Wine and cheese?  Beer and crackers?  This hearty table enthusiastically states: bring it on!

Lighting That Evokes Rugged Independence

One way to ‘masculanize’ your living space is through artisan lighting.   Lamps, of course, provide light to our homes, but these often-overlooked functional design elements can also add much more in the way of character and story-telling (yes, story-telling!).  All one has to do is to look at the “Museum of New Mexico Table Lamp” by Quiozel to see visions of sweeping desert vistas and mesas, cattle ranches, and cowboys of the old west.   These images are part of essential American history and lore, yet their rugged story can be incorporated into your own living room!  We can guarantee you that your new artisan lamp from Quiozel will never be overlooked by anyone!

Bringing Your Vision of Home Space to Reality

The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to changing the design influences of your home.  The beauty and fun of such an endeavor is that you can make your space into whatever you want it to be.  Masculine, feminine, casual, modern, traditional, transitional, eclectic; and the list goes on and on.   The fun really starts, though, when you collaborate with a design professional that knows the universe of styles and product lines that you really do have at your disposal to make your vision a reality.  The professional designers at Ennis Fine Furniture are masters of understanding your vision and helping you create that vision in your home.  Ennis designers are complimentary to customers of Ennis Fine Furniture and will bring your vision to life.