Neutrals continue to play to consumer’s practical side and are being used as the body fabrics on sofas and chairs; while bold and spirited accent colors renew energy and promise an optimistic future. Try bright hues on pillows and accent pieces, such as a turquoise cabinet or a vivacious abstract painting. Pantone’s Color for Spring and Fall 2012 is “Tangerine Tango”.

Classic Blue and Crisp White is a chic color combination that is easy on the eyes and soothing to the soul. This pallette makes a dramatic impact, but exudes comfort. It works in numerous settings and design styles. Add touches of blue and white to your creamy decor with traditional Chinese porcelain, printed fabrics, and inspiring wallpaper. A tip from the design trade, try one of these three paint colors from Benjamin Moore…Newburyport Blue, Santorini Blue, and Glass Slipper

Thibaut introduces Geometric Resource, a dynamic tool filled with unified designs of shape and movement. Hip geometrics, traditional trellis and simple small prints are paired with subtle and bold color combinations, making decorating with wallpaper easy and fun.

As decorators we love using wallpaper for color and impact. Pricing starting at $45.00 per roll. Please call for more details.

Are you stressed out during the Holiday Season?  

Decorating your home for the holidays can be a real headache. First you look for  the perfect tree, then you waste precious time trying to untangle 2,500 lights just to discover that only half of the strand works once they’re plugged-in.  You wrestle with the garland and struggle on a ladder to hang the mistletoe.  Next, there’s  shopping for your loved ones, gift-wrapping, holiday parties and planning dinner  for the big day…All of this in addition to your normal 40+ hour/week job and family responsibilities, Whew!  For most of us this is a bit overwhelming!!!

This year kick back and relax while the Elves at
Villa Dauphine trim the tree and deck the halls! 

Our skilled Elves (aka Interior Decorators) can magically turn your home into a Holiday sensation this  season!!   Tired of your old worn-out decorations?  No problem!!!  Let our Elves incorporate new decorations into the old mix to give your home that custom one-of-a-kind look !!

 Rates

1/2 day (4 hours) – $ 250.00*
Full Day ( 8 hours) $ 500.00*

*prices do not include the cost of additional decorations

Today’s homes are more relaxed and their style is loose, easygoing and amusing. The most stylish homes are ones that are inviting and comforting, yet contain the basic elements of style & design. These essential elements are: (1) A little Animal, (2) Sentimental Items, (3)Happy Things that make you Smile, (4) An Odd Chair, (5) Bright, Shiny Objects, (6) Ethnic Textiles, (7) Not Too Much Brown Furniture, (8) Decorative Mirrors, (9) Woven Baskets, (10) Some Old Wood Patina. These design elements are excerpted from “The Perfectly Imperfect Home”, a new book by Deborah Needleman, editor-in-chief of WSJ Magazine.