Wednesday, January 27, 2010
2010 Design Trends Workshop
Recently, Helly and the team at Design Matters Home presented their vision for the hottest trends in interior design and fashion at the state-of-the-art showroom at Mountain High Appliance in Louisville.
From the pouring of the drinks featuring the newest flavor of vodka, Bubble Gum, to the fabulous clothes provided by the Vie Vie Luxe Boutique, the night was a sparkling success.
Sarah showing off some color boards and clothes from Vie Vie Luxe
Some of the attendees enjoying the Bubble Gum vodka!
Here are some of the trends we featured:
- Gray, purple and turquoise are important colors for the coming year. Gray is the choice neutral and a color that can be paired with either bold brights or soft pastels.
- Color themes focus on tribal color combinations that are rich and earthy, and aged or mellowed colors that evoke the past.
- Artisanal interiors that are timeless, personal and purposeful. Look for a movement away from cloned, mass design.
- Keeping it real by using materials with a natural patina, an imperfect finish or an aged texture.
- In the middle of timeless and artisanal design, add small doses of luxury or bits of embellishments, such as buttons, gilding, inlay or mosaic work. These add interest and a sense of luxury without high cost.
- Look for wallpaper in an unexpected place: the ceiling. (The wallpapered dumpsters were also a big hit!)
- Furniture is modular and multi-purpose. Curved lines add softness and comfort.
- Organic and curved shapes are also important in the kitchen, off-setting hard lines and angles.
In addition, the newest retail furniture store in the Boulder area, ARHaus, provided samples of their recycled glass containers and organic and recycled fabrics that helped us highlight one of the most important trends of recent years: green and sustainable design.
Some of the great food we have at our workshops
Jan, Helly, and Sarah from Team Design Matters Home
If you missed out on this seminar and would like to learn more about the 2010 trends contact us. Also, we hold monthly Design Inspirations Workshops. In February we have a one-of-a-kind Kitchen Design Series with 4 topics presented every Tuesday. In March our workshop will cover the psychology of color. For more information on those as well as future workshops check out our Workshops page. We hope to see you at the workshops. They really are informative and fun!
Labels: 2010 Trends, Interior Design, Louisville Colorado, trends, Workshops
Friday, January 8, 2010
Tartans in 2010
As Anita Sarsidi states in the December 2009 Elle Decor magazine article on Tartans - "Suddenly the world is going mad for plaid. This Scottish classic is stealing the spotlight from runway to tabletop."
The web slideshow version of the article shows example plaid patterns in clothes, blankets, desk accessories, chairs, dishes, and more.
We have to say that we excited, yet cautionary, about this trend. I am quite used to tartans as my husband is of Scottish decent. As the picture shows he was dressed in his traditional Duncan plaid kilt for our wedding. He does not wear his kilt very often so it is now a wonderful accent piece on the wall of the stairway in our home.
Using tartans in clothes is one thing, using them in your home's décor, is another. It is easy to go overboard with tartan in your home so use them in small doses to bring a color and texture focal point to a room. While tartans are traditional you can get creative in your selections and parings to even bring them into modern decor. Look for unusual colors and patterns to avoid seasonality. I like the use of tartans in belts, buttons, accessories, welting, and pillows. The dishes can be kind of cool as well but again don't go overboard.
Learn more about Tartans and other trends in interior design, clothing, color and more at our free* 2010 Design Trends Workshop on January 14th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Mountain High Appliance in Louisville, Colorado. Stylish food and drink will be served.
Call Barb Barton (Special Events Coordinator at Mountain High Appliance, at 303-665-6850 x 229) for more information. *We are asking for a optional $5 donation at the door to support the wonderful efforts of the Boulder Homeless Shelter.
Labels: 2010 Trends, Interior Design, trends, Workshops
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Eatertainment Encore
The weather was kind of crummy on Tuesday night but that did not stop us from having another fun and educational evening at Mountain High Appliance for the Eatertainment Encore with Mountain High Appliance Executive Chef, Keith Jones. As Chef Keith explained during the workshop Eatertainment is all about having fun while cooking. Judging by the many laughing moments and smiles on the faces in the audience the encore presentation of this workshop did not disappoint! Here are some pictures from the evening.
Chef Keith "Eatertaining" his audience!
Chef Keith and his assistant, Julie Xiong (student at the Art Institute, Culinary Program) showing off the super cool fryer that is part of the Miele modular system. The "Design your Own Cooktop" phenomenon allows for specialty cooking pieces to adapt to a cook's dream....Fryer, Superburner Wok, Ceramic Electric, Gas, Induction, Tepan Yaki and more....
Chef Keith provided lots of tips and tricks to the audience.
Chef Keith demonstrating the one of a kind hood from Miele that lowers or raises to the convenience of the user. It is especially helpful in island applications, especially with the wonderful views from our kitchens in Colorado!
Chef Keith demonstrating the cooking of his Moussaka Tart one of the nine recipes highlighted during the workshop.
A happy member of the audience!
Chef Keith putting his magic touch on some Triple Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies.
Miele was a co-sponsor of both Eatertainment events. Barbara Barton and Missy West from Mountain High Appliance are drawing names for some door prizes generously provided by Miele.
Another happy audience member receiving a door prize from Barbara.
A winning team! Chef Keith, Brad Barnett (owner of Mountain High Appliance), Helly Duncan (owner of Design Matters Home).
Brad is talking to some of the attendees after the demonstration about the components in the Miele kitchen in the Mountain High Appliance showroom.
Labels: entertainment, Louisville Colorado, Workshops
Friday, November 6, 2009
Holiday Decorating Workshop Recap
 The Design Matters Home Team hosted a fun, festive and informative workshop on Holiday Decorating at the Mountain High Appliance showroom this past week. This workshop was the second out of three holiday oriented workshops to get you inspired for the holidays. Led by Helly, the Team shared many valuable tips for bringing sophistication, sparkle, creativity and a little humor to your home this holiday season. Guests were treated to delicious treats from the Mountain High kitchen and beautiful examples of the Design Matters’ vision for making your holiday décor unique and affordable.
A celebration of the rich colors and bountiful foods of autumn is the cornerstone of a beautiful Thanksgiving table and the centerpiece of Helly’s tips for decorating this fall. To give this traditional look a twist, incorporate metallics by spray painting pumpkins and gourds in silver, copper or gold (the fake versions take paint beautifully and last year-to-year). Add flowers in deep colors, like chrysanthemums, for contrast. Amber glass is also a beautiful compliment to the fall colors and brings in a retro touch—an important trend this season. When thinking about the winter holidays, resist the urge to over-do it. Less is more: you can have a festive home that is still a peaceful retreat for you and your family by editing your holiday décor. Pick a single theme and use it throughout your home; it can be a color (again, metallics are a fun trend), shape (think round Christmas balls) or item (repeating a winter icon, like the snowy tree). By being selective with the items you display, you can keep your holiday collections fresh by packing some accessories away for a few seasons and revisiting them when you are ready for a change. Also, when you pick a theme it is easier to shop the overwhelming holiday displays at your favorite stores. You will know just the color, shape or item you want and being decisive will save time and money.
Below are the five themes we highlighted in the workshop. All will remain on display in the Mountain High Appliance showroom in Louisville Colorado through the holidays. Stop by and check them out! Casual autumn decorations with a metallic shimmer:  Bringing the outdoors in, but with a bold pop of color:
 Decorating with candy for the young and young at heart:
 Highlighting blue and silver for an elegant and modern table:  Ringing in the New Year with a luxurious and playful setting: 
Here are a few of the hot holiday trends you’ll be seeing this year:
We so enjoyed sharing our holiday vision with our guests at Mountain High Appliance! If you feel inspired by our choices, please call us at (303) 249-4661 for an appointment for our Holiday Styling Services. We would love to bring some holiday shimmer to your home!
Also, we will be hosting an encore presentation of the Holiday Eatertaining live cooking workshop that we held on October 27th. The second date will be on December 8th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Mountain High Appliance in Louisville. Seating is limited and they filled up quick for the first workshop so call (303)249-4661 today to reserve your spot! Labels: holiday decorating, Interior Design, Workshops
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Eatertainment Recap
 A full house, full bellies, full on fun! We had an amazing night at the kick-off of our new Design Inspiration Series this past Tuesday night (before the snow!) at Mountain High Appliance in Louisville. Guests of Eatertainment were ushered in for beverages, including a yummy non-alcoholic Cranberry Sparkler, and featured appetizers before Mountain High Executive Chef, Keith Jones took the stage to show how to create his delectable, simple holiday treats. Chef Keith gave us a lesson on wrapping Chinese Vegetable Egg Rolls and tips for easy, delicious egg roll fillings like broccoli slaw for example. A Moussaka Tart was next on the demonstration list with Keith sharing great tips on how to tackle challenging Phyllo dough. To finish off the night, Chef Keith baked Triple Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies, and pulled Pumpkin Walnut Pudding with Ginger Sabayon Cream out of a warming drawer! Total decadence!  The night was a smash hit thanks to Chef Keith, great food, and a great crowd. Thank you again to everyone who attended! Also, thank you to everyone who donated generously to the Flatirons Habitat for Humanity vase. Now that you have your holiday food inspiration, it is time to focus on your holiday decorating inspiration! Join us next Tuesday, November 3rd, for our next workshop where we will be taking highlighting fresh schemes and themes that will give your home a cohesive, sophisticated, and unique style for the holidays. Visit our Workshops page to learn more and to RSVP. If you missed the Eatertainment workshop on the 27th, don’t worry there will be an encore presentation on December 8th 2009, 5:30pm, at Mountain High Appliance. Seating is limited so call (303)249-4661 today to reserve your spot! Labels: holiday decorating, Interior Design, Workshops
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