“When designing window treatments, I will almost always go for the vertical look of stationary side panels rather than a horizontal look, such as a topper across the window,” Henderson interior decorator Christine Ringenbach said.

With homeowners’ universal desire to create an inviting space, vertical panels always achieve the look of extra room and added height. But as Ringenbach explained, that isn’t all these window treatments can do.

When considered as a design element, vertical stationary side panels can also complete the look of coordinated room and polish the entire area’s design. This is accomplished by coordinating the style of panels to the room’s design style or motif.

Today, Henderson homeowners, take a look at these side panel variations for custom window treatments. Note which styles best coordinate with your ideal décor, and discover how window treatments can extend beyond simple draperies to become an integral part of your home interior design.

Tab Tops

Perfect for a cottage or country style room, tab tops provide a casual style and encourage a relaxing atmosphere.

Tab Tops

Goblet Pleat

For a traditional look, try a form of goblet pleat to deliver the right fit to a formal room that’s classic or cozy.

Goblet Pleat

Grommet Top

Easily the most popular modern style, grommet top panels give any area a contemporary, transitional look.

Grommet Top

Flat Panel with Sewn Rings

As an untailored look, this casual form of flat panel comes with contemporary rings sewn to the fabric for the best balance of soft cloth folds and edgy design.

Flat Panel with Sewn Rings

Three-Finger Pinch Pleats

Ideal for formal décor, the three-finger, traditional, pinch pleats offer an alluring regal appearance that can be even further enhanced with button tassels for added shine at each pleat’s base.

Three-Finger Pinch Pleats

Ruched Tab Top

As an elongated tab top with ruched (gathered) material, the ruched tab top can be designed to look exceptionally formal or even extremely casual, depending on the fabric used.

Ruched Tab Top

Would you like to polish your home’s interior design and liven its look with vertical stationary panels? Then contact Decorating Den’s interior decorator Christine Ringenbach at 702-914-3741. With her professional expertise, you’ll receive custom window treatments that reflect your personal style and complete your home décor.

Authors: Allyson Siwajian with Christine Ringenbach

Try to imagine this room without the window treatments. For this room, they serve as functional window coverings, coordinate with the overall design, and add decorative style.

As Henderson interior decorator Christine Ringenbach said, when a room “just doesn’t seem finished,” window coverings can “pull together a look.” But before you purchase ready-made curtains from store shelves, consider custom window treatments to complete your interior design.

Today read Christine Ringenbach’s seven reasons to select custom window treatments prepared by an interior decorator to give your home the best light, functionality, and style.

Custom window treatments…

1. Encourage creative design: “This is where I can be the most creative with fabrics and trims,” Ringenbach said. So for a décor look entirely your own, choose custom treatments unique to your design and your personal style.
2. Customize to any size: While ready-made draperies are made in set lengths, custom window treatments can be created to fit your window’s exact measurements, no matter the length. “Right now,” Ringenbach said, “I’m working on treatments that will be 24’ tall.”
3. Coordinate with additional décor: To deliver a finished design, custom window treatments can even take inspiration from textures, styles, and patterns throughout your room’s décor. Then, as Ringenbach shared, they can “be coordinated with other products in the room such as pillows, bedding, [and] furniture for a complete look.”
4. Protect fabric from fading: As opposed to many ready-made options, custom window treatments are always lined. This will “look neutral to the street,” Ringenbach said, “and protect the fabric from harsh sunlight.”
5. Possess fuller material: For a more luxurious look that accommodates traditional and modern styles, a custom option is created with full material. “Custom window treatments [have] at least 2 ½ times fullness,” Ringenbach said, “as opposed to ready-made which is usually only 1 ½ to 2 times full.”
6. Always hang evenly: Custom window treatments are designed to hang better and maintain an even hemline. As Ringenbach explained, they “are always lined [and] are made with weights in the hems of the corners and at all seams.”
7. Receive the professional touch: Since window treatments address overall design, aesthetics, and functionality, they aren’t as easy as simply hanging curtains. With a custom treatment, an interior decorator can install with a trained eye and professional tricks learned from industry experience. “It’s not just about getting the treatments on the wall,” Ringenbach said. “They are then ‘dressed’ into place for a truly custom look.”

Homeowners, would you like a skilled professional to complete your room’s look with custom window treatments? Then call Christine Ringenbach, an interior decorator who truly values this element of interior design. Reach her by phone at 702-914-3741, or visit her website for more information about her design work and custom style.

Author: Allyson Siwajian

For 2012, determine your favorite interior design style and learn how your home can better reflect it.

#1. Eliminate clutter: Start to update your home by cleaning out the clutter. Recycle old papers, magazines and newspapers. Toss expired items, and organize drawers. Designate a place for often-used objects, like keys, mail, wallets and purses. Lastly, donate items you no longer need or wish to replace. This includes clothing, glassware, dishes, rugs, wall décor, lamps, end tables, and accent pillows.

#2. Rearrange furniture: Once you’ve opened the living spaces and cleared your home’s corners, rearrange the existing furniture. As you move couches, armchairs, or beds, you will shake off an old layout and see how to optimize your space for the best design. For example, instead of centering your living room furniture around the television, rearrange it to create an inviting conversation space.

#3. Replace furniture: If rearranging your furniture won’t do the trick, perhaps it’s time to update. Decide what needs to go and what can stay. Some homeowners simply need to upgrade to modern end tables and add area rugs. Others prefer a new couch, ottoman, and entertainment center. Discover your interior design style, and select pieces that should be replaced to make the most your desired design.

#4. Remove old accent pieces: Just as you exchange old furniture designs for new, focus on your accent pieces as well. Ask yourself: Do the current accent pieces encourage the best atmosphere? If not, then a simple switch will update any area. Replace toss pillows, lamps, artwork, area rugs, sculptures, photo frames, and floral arrangements that exude the right style to benefit the overall affect.

#5. Enliven with color: As you select new accent pieces, also feel free to embrace a new accent color. With neutral furniture, almost any color can work for your accents. For example, exchange hunter green for teal. Replace dark brown with soft gray. Remove brass in favor of pewter. As you update color schemes and metals, don’t forget to also focus on texture to reflect your room’s new style.

With less clutter, new accents, refreshed furniture, and revived spaces, you’ll enhance each room’s appearance and enjoy this fresh breath of interior design.

Henderson homeowners, enter the new year with a clear mind, updated areas, and plenty of personal style displayed throughout your home. Choose to upgrade your interior design. For assistance, ideas and inspiration, or design installation, contact Henderson interior decorator Christine Ringenbach at 702-914-3741.

Author: Allyson Siwajian

Think in threes:

“Use groupings of three,” Henderson interior decorator Christine Ringenbach said.

As the first goal of tablescaping, group objects together in threes. You might have three candles together on a tabletop, or even three completely unrelated objects in one area, like one sculpture, one plant, and one decorative sphere. The presence of three objects together will draw the eye with its characteristic balance.

Group decorative pieces together to create a soft, eye-catching arrangement.

Vary the height:

“Again think in threes with three different heights,” Ringenbach said to homeowners.

Pair objects of varied heights together. But what if the objects you want to use all are the same size? No problem. Simply set an object on top of another decorative piece, like a decorative box or a small stack of books. With this trick, you’ll be able to use your favorite pieces and also achieve height variance.

Use decorative pieces of varied heights, such as the pillar candles and floral arrangements in this design demonstration.

Contrast the shapes:

“Use a variety of shapes,” Ringenbach said, “like a circular plate with a pair of tall, linear candle sticks.”

This tip brings continuity to any area. The contrast will create a pleasing affect, whether you’re decorating a dining table or you’re crafting a mantelpiece display. Remember you can also include unexpected shapes, such a pair of lovebirds, to anchor the area. Just don’t use too many unexpected shapes in one area, or it may become cluttered.

Deliver a design balance with a variety of shapes, including one characteristic piece (like these lovebirds) for an arrangement.

Include soft lighting

“Especially for the holidays, incorporate lighting in the form of candles or soft twinkle lights,” Ringenbach said.

Opt for soft, natural light to deliver a sense of warmth, hearth, and home. Include pillar candles, votives, and twinkle lights in your décor. Then feel free to illuminate the room with the glow from your candles and twinkle lights. For added ambiance, use your fireplace to give a real sense of warmth as everyone gathers together.

Incorporate soft lighting through candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights to bring warmth to each room.

This season, decorate for the holidays to bring hope, happiness, and good cheer to your home. Contact Christine Ringenbach for assistance in your holiday home décor or to add certain pieces to your interior design. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply enjoying the atmosphere yourself, you’ll love a decorated home this Christmas season.

Author: Allyson Siwajian

Today, take a look at these interior design tips to decorate an elegant home for the holidays. Perfect for Christmas and even applicable through New Year’s, these stylish arrangements will inspire you to embrace the spirit of the season without leaving behind your home’s signature style.

Incorporate a hint of the holidays with seasonal decor that's consistent to your signature style.

While you’re decorating for Christmas, you don’t have to use the traditional bright red and green theme. Instead, stay consistent with your room’s usual color scheme. In this example (see above), burnished rose, gold, and light green give the room a hint of the holidays without clashing with the traditional room’s natural color scheme. Complete your holiday touches with an angelic statue for the end table, decorative kindling for the fireplace, and festive garlands atop the mantle.

Entertain guests with a festive presentation for the holiday season.

For more modern décor, feel free to embrace a color scheme of rich red complemented by bold gold. Play up the warmth of the wood, but keep the yuletide green to nearby plants, trees, and centerpieces. When entertaining guests, be sure to include a festive table runner and tall, textured pillar candles for the tabletop. Then serve hors d’oeuvres in decorative dishes of varied heights, paired with your modern plates and silverware for the best presentation.

Create a holiday atmosphere with accent pieces, place settings, plants, and soft lighting.

To bring holiday cheer to a traditional, romantic dining room, first exchange the place settings and floral centerpieces. For the color scheme, take inspiration from the room’s everyday décor, like the area rug, window treatments, or furniture. To complete the arrangement, incorporate accent pieces that display your style, such as ornate gold candlesticks for the tabletop, angelic sculptures and ornamental balls, or thin evergreen trees with twinkle lights and rose buds. Keep the lighting soft, with plenty of nearby candles or soft lamps for the ideal atmosphere.

Whether your personal style is modern or traditional, intricate or bold, remember to decorate with items and colors that bring you joy. If you would like a professional Henderson interior decorator to assist you with elegant holiday décor in your home, then please contact Christine Ringenbach of Decorating Den Interiors at 702-914-3741.

Author: Allyson Siwajian

“Black and white, always a classic, is still in style,” Henderson interior decorator Christine Ringenbach said, “whether used as a theme for the whole room or as accents in almost any room.”

Homeowners, gather inspiration today from these black-and-white design pieces. Use them as the basis for your interior décor or as creative accent pieces. Through these pictures and their corresponding tips, learn how you can make black and white a classic color combination in your home.

Zebra Print

Zebra Print

Whether it’s for a wall panel, a throw blanket, or an accent pillow, this bold print adds a lavish, eclectic edge to any décor.

Painted Vase

Hand-Painted Vase

As a subtle accent piece, this hand-painted vase displays intricate artistry and acknowledges the beauty of details in a room’s overall design.

Garden Gates Area Rug

Area Rug: Garden Gates Pattern

This area rug showcases a popular print, inspired by garden gates, for a contemporary twist. But transform the black and white color scheme to black and taupe to achieve a rich balance between modern and traditional décor.

Damask Pattern

Damask Pattern

Modern and elegant, the damask pattern excels in black-and-white color schemes for almost any area of design, including window treatments, accent pillows, wide-based candle holders, bedspreads, and other fabrics.

Contemporary Art

Contemporary Wall Art

Guaranteed to deliver character to any room, contemporary artwork exhibits a splash of color amidst the chosen neutrals for a bold, blended piece of wall art.

Striped Area Rug

Area Rug: Stripes and Swirls

Take the crisp black and white pairing to a softer level with varied shades of these neutrals as shown in this area rug. Then let the swirled design bring elegance and further soften the color scheme for stylish interior design style.

Homeowners, would you like to see these prints, design pieces, or color schemes integrated into your Henderson home interior design?  Then call interior decorator Christine Ringenbach at 702-914-3741, and schedule a complementary consultation. Create a design that fits your home, your personality, and your style with coordinating colors, black and white!

Author: Allyson Siwajian

“Gray is the new neutral and could be seen everywhere from furniture to fabrics to accessories,” interior decorator Christine Ringenbach said, following the Decorating Den team’s return from a week at High Point Market.

Homeowners, as you seek to update your home’s interior design and incorporate the latest fashion-forward trends into lasting design decisions, consider these picks from decorator Christine Ringenbach.

Accent Pillow

With a leafy design, this accent pillow takes its inspiration from nature while hosting a neutral palette to maintain modernity.

Cube Ottoman

Perfect when used in pairs or for additional seating, this soft ottoman showcases this season’s garden-gates pattern for maximum continuity.

Modern Artwork

This contemporary canvas art displays a natural color scheme, complete with the artistic influence of brush strokes seen repeatedly throughout High Point Market.

Accent Chair

As the perfect transition from traditional to modern décor, this exposed wood accent chair presents a glamorous pattern of gray and thistle swirls.

Nemesis Chair

Through smooth contemporary construction, this nemesis chair features mid-century style and comfort with a modern twist. Pair with a tangerine accent pillow for maximum style this season.

To incorporate these styles and the new neutral into your home décor, please contact interior decorator Christine Ringenbach of Decorating Den Interiors. Reach her by phone at 702-914-3741, and schedule a complimentary consultation at your home to realize your home’s full potential through interior design.

Author: Allyson Siwajian

Now with so many exciting design finds, Christine can’t wait to share what they found!

This season, interior design will be infused with warm, vibrant shades for home décor. For accent colors, tangerine is hitting the market and bringing a lot of life with it! Want to see how to incorporate tangerine’s vivacious nature into your Henderson home interior design? Take a look at these inspiring images, and read Christine’s perspective on each piece.

Ava Chair

As a classic style from the mid-century modern look, this tangerine Ava Chair is reminiscent of the 1950s and brings any home a vintage comfort.

Garden Gates Area Rug

Inspired by garden gates, this area rug’s pattern of muted orange adds the perfect blend of natural and fashion-forward to any room.

Contemporary Artwork

This abstract artwork works well in its geometric frame, complete with its splash of tangerine color in a contemporary figurative for added intrigue.

Borman Spice Area Rug

With bold shapes and bold colors, this rich orange rug’s popular design instantly adds spice to any conversation area.

Accent Pillow

In a fashion-forward mix of tangerine and gray, this stylish print pillow displays the season’s new neutral with the latest accent color.

Incorporate these new trends into your home décor with the help of a professional who has experienced the designs firsthand. Call Decorating Den Interiors’ Christine Ringenbach at 702-914-3741, and discover new style for your home interior design.

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Want to know more trends that the Decorating Den team found at High Point Market? Check out the latest styles and the hottest trends in the coming weeks, right here on Christine Ringenbach’s blog!

Author: Allyson Siwajian

This Explorer interior design style displays a comfortable arrangement, diverse textures, international accents, and an aura of soft simplicity.

Would you like to learn more about implementing this style into your home? Then read today’s home interior design tips to cultivate a casual air mixed with a hint of world travel.

• Create a conversation area: Rather than fill all the space in your living room, keep the design simple. Even when decorated well, the room should remain uncluttered. Select a place to create your conversation area, and let this section serve as the room’s focal point.

• Include varied fabrics: As you build your conversation area, choose furniture of diverse fabrics, patterns, and textures. Your goal is to develop an eclectic air while maintaining continuity throughout the area. To do this, experiment with small prints or solid fabrics for larger furniture, like sofas, armchairs, and ottomans. Then go bold with patterned pillows or textured area rugs.

• Rely on natural materials: To enhance the natural feel and international eclecticism, draw inspiration from nature. Use dark wood, woven bamboo, rattan, colored glass, polished stone, and burnished metal. If the room’s architecture allows, brighten these features with expansive windows to let in natural light.

• Maintain a neutral color scheme: Balance the room’s eccentricity with a muted color palette that’s easy on the eye. Even accent colors should maintain a neutral appearance and natural connection. Try to anchor the room with shades of sand, brown, gold, taupe, olive, black, rust, pewter, or gray-blue.

• Embrace international accent pieces: Complete the overall affect with rare finds, modern art, exotic plants, and animal prints. Use these accent pieces to personalize your design and speak to your own experiences. For example, if you’ve traveled abroad, then include a coffee table book of professional photographs from a particular nation or an atlas in your décor.

Let the Explorer style give you a comfortable place to relax, entertain guests, and display your personal design style. To bring the Explorer interior design style to your home, call Henderson interior decorator Christine Ringenbach at 702-914-3741.

Author: Allyson Siwajian

This variety of Metro Chic interior design balances traditional elements with modern chic elements.

Before you make any home design decisions, commit to bring a balance of styles to the room. To achieve a Metro Chic style, you’ll want to combine traditional features with soft contemporary construction. This applies to furniture, fabrics, color scheme, artwork, and accent pieces.

Select furniture that provides a traditional print and a contemporary construction. For example, in this design demonstration, the upholstered skirted armchair features a traditional paisley fabric while the sofa showcases harsh lines, sharp edges, and a crisp appearance.

This theme continues with armless chairs near the window. While they display a traditional print and pillows with rounded edges, the chairs’ construction reveals a sharp, rectangular shape and an exposed feel with no armrests for modernity. To bring the balance full circle, these chairs are paired in a traditional symmetry with an end table in between for functionality.

This end table isn’t the only example for accent pieces. Throughout the room, we see circular lines for modernity in the two end tables, the black barrel lampshade, and the round cocktail ottoman. However, it’s the repetition of this shape throughout the room’s central points that connects all the dots for a calming, traditional design effect.

To further the overall appearance, this living room features a fashion-forward color palette. Experiment with neutral shades of gray and ivory paired with a canary yellow or a pale lime. With soft accent colors, as opposed to bright hues, this room finds the balance between modern and traditional for a color combination that brings maturity and longevity.

Further capture this balance of styles within the room’s final touches. This design features an old-world bust for décor, placed in juxtaposition to the abstract wall art. The subtle floral arrangements display a similar expression. The full, cream-colored blossoms hearken to vintage bouquets while the wide glass vase delivers a contemporary look. Even the fireplace, intended to bring warmth to a room, is balanced with its harsh angles, overlays, and dark wood.

For an eclectic mix of styles that speaks to a well-blended personality, the Metro Chic interior design style gives homeowners the best of both worlds. Would you like a design to accompany both your traditional tendencies and your modern edge? Then call Henderson interior decorator Christine Ringenbach at 702-914-3741, and watch the perfect fit for your design style come to fruition.

Author: Allyson Siwajian