The Joy of Decorating - Part I

The word “joy” is having a moment—from organizational expert Marie Kondo’s mantra that everything in your life should spark joy, to Oprah Winfrey’s inspiring approach to a happy, joyful life at home and work.  At Calico, we believe in the transformative power of design to elevate your life and add joy.  When you walk into a room at home, does it make you smile?  Or as designer Vern Yip would ask, does it give you a hug? 

Your home has a great effect on your quality of life.  Has your home evolved as you and your family have changed?  Is your living room designed for living?  If you have school-age children and a formal dining room, could it be repurposed as a playroom or homework center?  Are you living with faded fabrics and dated décor?  Time for a change!  Here we’ve collected 10 ideas to share the joy of decorating.  Of course, Calico designers are at the ready to help create beautiful rooms and homes that reflect you and your style today.

1. Moving to a new home?  Discover the joy of starting from scratch for a total transformation:

2.  Experience the joy of picking patterns and colors that make you happy.

 3.  Feel the joy of falling into a sumptuous upholstered bed.  The right choice of fabrics will also make it pet-friendly:

4. At last! Discover the joy of having a sofa in an easy-care performance fabric that is both stunning and practical:

5.  Pets at home?  Performance fabrics clean up with a little dish soap and water—and repel odors too.  Custom cushions are crafted to fit the bench perfectly.

 6.  Find the joy of mixing patterns that speak to your love of design and textiles:

7.  Shake it up!  There is joy in finding fabrics and wallcoverings that add a little shimmer and shine:

8.  Experience the joy of amping up the texture quotient to create more a comfortable, more visually interesting room:

9.  There is sustainable joy (savings too!) in upcycling custom window treatments from one home to another—and tying it all together with new wallpaper and upholstered chairs:

10. Know the joy of making a bold statement with a wow wallcovering!