Five Details That Make a Room

Article: Mimi Read

Sisters and designing duo Kelli Ford and Kirsten Fitzgibbons transformed a Dallas house by redecorating it with bold color, fresh frabrics, and clever decorating details.

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Five Details That Make a Room

Photo: Lisa Romerein

For Kirsten and Kelli, even traditional interiors need a pop of something unexpected. Here, they share their favorite tricks that give this house its flair.

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1. Textured Wallcoverings

Photo: Lisa Romerein

Use Wallcoverings: to add drama and interest to plain walls
Seen Here: in the dining room, with ink dots that mimic a studded nail-head design
Buy These Wallcoverings: Rivets in Bronze on Jute (5707) and Champagne on Ivory Manila Hemp (5705) by Phillip Jeffries Ltd. (phillipjeffries.com), available through DCH; 713/961-1271

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2. Statement Leathers

Photo: Lisa Romerein

"Silver metallic leather? Why not? We love to see traditional textiles used in new ways."

 

Use the Leather: in bold colors to bring new life to old pieces
Seen Here: on the coffee tables in both the living room and in the study
Buy the Leather: Assorted colors by Edelman Leather (edelmanleather.com), available through DCOTA; 954/921-7575

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3. Animal-Print Fabric

Photo: Lisa Romerein

"Animal prints pair well with almost any fabric, so don't be afraid to mix them with geometrics or florals."

 

Use the Fabric: with restraint as a way to inject energy or a whimsical touch into a room
Seen Here: as graphic accent pillows on the living room sofa
Buy the Fabric: Jaguar Velours Soie in Natural (32297) by Clarence House (clarencehouse.com), available through DCOTA; 954/921-7575

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4. Flat Trim

Photo: Lisa Romerein

"Grosgrain ribbon from the fabric store works just as well to add punch."

 

Use the Trim: to edge furniture skirts or curtain panels
Seen Here: wrapping the sides and backs of living room chairs
Buy the Trim: PIN026 Ribbon in Color 001 by Dedar (dedar.com), available through DCOTA; 954/921-7575

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5. Nail Heads

Photo: Lisa Romerein

Use the Nail Heads: to lend a rich, 3-D feel to furniture
Seen Here: defining the edges of the living room coffee table and the dining room chairs
Buy the Trim: High Dome nail heads by D.A.D.S. (dadsnails.com); available through perfectproductsonline.com

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