Interior Design - Des Moines, Iowa - Patrick Van Nice Interiors http://interiordesigniowa.com Patrick Van Nice Interiors offers complete interior design and decorating services. With over 17 years’ experience creating beautiful home interiors for customers in Des Moines, Iowa & across the nation. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Styling Your Coffee Table http://interiordesigniowa.com/2013/05/15/styling-your-coffee-table/ http://interiordesigniowa.com/2013/05/15/styling-your-coffee-table/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:46 +0000 Colbi Swaim http://interiordesigniowa.com/?p=99502

Is your coffee table in need of some organization and sprucing up?  Check out this YouTube video from “Pottery Barn” on some DIY coffee table styling!

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi or  Patrick at: 515-344-3270, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com, or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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We absolutely love Pinterest. Take a look at some of our furniture pins that we adore! And, be sure to follow all of our boards on Pinterest!

 

Source: ethanallen.com via Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC on Pinterest

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi, Jillian, or  Patrick at: 515-577-5562, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com, jillian@interiordesigniowa.com, or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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Have you ever wondered how to express your own personality in decorating your home?  Take a look at this YoutTube video from “Better Homes & Gardens” on how to incorporate your style into your decor!

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi, Jillian, or  Patrick at: 515-577-5562, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com, jillian@interiordesigniowa.com, or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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A lot of times, people think decorating with neutral colors is boring.  But, that is not always the case.  Just take a look at this You Tube video from “Better Homes and Gardens” and you will be thinking differently.  You will now know how to make neutral colors come alive your home!

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi, Jillian, or Patrick at: 515-577-5562, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com, jillian@interiordesigniowa.com, or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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Spring is finally here and we at Patrick Van Nice Interiors couldn’t be happier!  This living room setting I have been working on really makes me think of nice, warm, Spring-like, weather and I thought I would share it with you all.  I really like the turquoise and gold color combination I used on the roman shades and upholstered furniture.   By incorporating a floral fabric into the design, it adds detail to the room.  The dark wood flooring, crown molding, window casings, and base board contrasts with the turquoise and gold colors and really sets this room off!  I hope you enjoy this Spring-like design idea!

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi, Jillian, or  Patrick at: 515-577-5562, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com, jillian@interiordesigniowa.com, or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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Rugs are beautiful and we like to place them in rooms of all our interior design projects. But did you ever know how they are created by hand? One of our sources, Surya Rugs explains in this video showing their workers in India. The colors and craftsmanship are amazing.

]]> http://interiordesigniowa.com/2013/03/29/creating-hand-made-rugs-beautiful-video/feed/ 0 Valances 101 http://interiordesigniowa.com/2013/03/20/valance-whats-your-style/ http://interiordesigniowa.com/2013/03/20/valance-whats-your-style/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:00:04 +0000 Colbi Swaim http://interiordesigniowa.com/?p=99195

Do you have any valances in your home?  Valances can add a decorative edge to your home.  They can be paired with shades or blinds for a more causal look or paired with  movable or fixed draperies for a more formal look.
The fabric used for a valance determines how formal or casual it is.  Lighter weight fabrics tend to be more causal and heavier weight fabrics tend to be more formal.     The style of the valance also plays an important role in how formal or casual  a valance is.  Gathered looks have  more of a causal appearance   Flat styles are very clean and neat.  Draped and swagged styles are more formal and would look great in a formal style room.  The valance in this picture is very tailored and clean looking.
Valances can also be short or long in length.  When using a short valance, it is important to choose a printed fabric that is small in scale.  Longer valances look great in rooms with high ceilings or large windows.  In this photo, the valances are shorter with a printed fabric that has a good scale for the size of the valance.

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design. She graduated Summa Cum Laude. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi or Patrick Van Nice at: 515-577-5562, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com  or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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Are you in need of some inspiration for your bedroom?  I have put together an inspiration board of a chic look for a bedroom.  This overall look displays style and sophistication.  I just love the purple, gray, and cream fabric tones.  They complement one another so well.  And, of course I had to throw in those animal print fabrics to give the chic to the look.  Using satin nickel accessories adds a feel of elegance to the look.  I am in love with crystal beaded chandeliers and knew it would be the finishing touch for this chic bedroom. Hopefully, this inspiration board will inspire your imagination!

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design.. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi or Patrick Van Nice at: 515-577-5562, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com  or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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Are you tired of running around to stores trying to find the perfect size of ready-made draperies to cover your windows?  Custom made drapery treatments may be just the right fit for you!  They can be made in any size, style, color, and pattern to suit your needs.

In this photo, these custom made draperies not only cover the windows but are used as a work of art.  Have you ever thought of that design idea for your bedroom?  Custom made draperies can be much more than just fabric hanging over your windows.  They can be a work of art!

These draperies create a focal point and add interest in this traditional living room.  Using these long draperies on a wall in a room with a high ceiling will have everybody talking!  If you are in need of custom made drapery treatments give us a call!

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design. She graduated Summa Cum Laude. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi or Patrick Van Nice at: 515-577-5562, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com  or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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]]> http://interiordesigniowa.com/2013/03/06/customize-your-drapes/feed/ 0 The Art of Reupholstery http://interiordesigniowa.com/2013/02/13/the-art-of-reupholstery/ http://interiordesigniowa.com/2013/02/13/the-art-of-reupholstery/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:16 +0000 Colbi Swaim http://interiordesigniowa.com/?p=98378

Do you have some existing furniture in your home that is in great shape, has sentimental value, or you just don’t want to get rid of?  Maybe that piece of furniture needs some sprucing up?  Perhaps, your furniture needs an updated look such as new fabric.  This YouTube video from, “Plumbs Re-upholstery” demonstrates how re-upholstery work is done.  Re-upholstery work can really make your existing furniture more up to date.  Be sure to check out the YouTube video.

Colbi Swaim is an Interior Design assistant at Patrick Van Nice Interiors, LLC.   Colbi graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design. She graduated Summa Cum Laude. If you are in need of good interior design ideas for your home, contact Colbi or Patrick Van Nice at: 515-577-5562, or email us at colbi@interiordesigniowa.com  or patrick@interiordesigniowa.com

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