Page 16 September 20 , 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Beautiful Rooms Are Meant to Be Lived In (ARA) - Fall is the time of year when distinction to a room. Start off by having visual interest. Once all these elements are and flow of the room. thoughts turn back toward the home. With kids a clearly defined color palette. One option brought together, Valencich recommends • Select flooring and furniture that is back in school and the holidays approaching, Valencich suggests is selecting a rich-toned adding a few pieces and accessories that durable. Be sure to review all the warranty many homeowners look for ways to make floor to serve as a warm background for will add dimension, such as a chandelier information before making a purchase. their rooms more stylish, but struggle to find furniture. “I like the Burnished Walnut planks or colorful accent pillows to tie the entire • Consider how much maintenance will the balance between beautiful and livable. be required to keep the pieces in your room “Of course your home should be stylish. looking fresh. But if you can’t enjoy living in it, what’s • Don’t let the room get too cluttered so the point?” says Erinn Valencich, a Los that it becomes uncomfortable for guests Angeles-based interior designer and blogger to relax. for HGTV’s Design Happens. “I believe in • If you are going the DIY renovation creating beautiful spaces that are fun, elegant route, seek products that are easy to install. and livable.” “Keep all these different pieces in mind Redecorating a space with a few key while going through the design-planning elements can completely transform the look process. Then, mix in your sense of style and feel of the room without breaking the and personality for a room that will fit all budget. “When starting the room refresh your needs,” says Valencich. process, keep the livability of the design getting started elements in mind to make sure you have a If you are considering purchasing a new balance that works within your lifestyle, but floor, quickstep.com offers a floor configurator still gives the room personality and a special that allows you to choose both wall color and flair for style,” notes Valencich. floor styles to see how they work together. To One of the easiest ways to breathe new make floor selection even easier, Valencich life into a room is by refreshing the floors. A has curated her own collection of Quick-Step dull or scuffed floor can make a room look “Designer’s Choice” floors, tired. Selecting the right flooring will create which can be viewed at quickstepstyle.com. • the perfect canvas to help tie all a room’s design elements together. Flooring is one of from Quick-Step’s Veresque collection to room’s personality together. the key design elements that will bring both really help ground a room,” says Valencich. liVability Within design personality and livability together. “These floors feature exclusive GenuEdge Authentic style that works in real life is A man travels the world in adding Personality Technology, which provides a realistic key to achieving a beautiful and comfortable search of what he needs and “Great rooms have a personality ... a mix of hardwood edge visual. The floors stand up room. Valencich’s recommendations include: vision, style and inspirations from everyday to busy lives, and stay looking great.” • Keep both comfort and style in mind returns home to find it. life, all while being comfortable and easy to To add contrast to a warm floor, add a when selecting furniture pieces. ~ George Edward Moore live in,” says Valencich, who shares her tips subtle color to the walls. Then, incorporating • Develop a list of how the room will at www.quickstepstyle.com/videos. a collection and variety of prints and frames be used by your family and guests. Keep it Blending a variety of influences will add will help break up the wall color and add top-of-mind when determining the layout SUN 1-4PM CHARMING 4 BD/2BAFAMILY HOMEOPEN • 1580 sf; 6072 sf lot – Vista del Oro • Open floor plan with 3 nice bedrooms; the 4th could be office or den •Hardwood floors; fireplace in the living room • Large kitchen; all appliances stay Roger Hart • New forced air heating and air•Two updated full baths; extra large laundry 310-781-2000 conditioning • Unfinished partial basement • Large grassy fenced backyard • Comfortable front porch, long driveway, tandem garage • Floor plan attractive for roommates 2420 W. Carson St. #120 1060 W. 8th Street, San Pedro, CA Listed at $459,000 Torrance, CA 90501
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