Ep. 296: A Welcoming Elegance with Suzanne Rheinstein

We welcome internationally recognized interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein to talk about her third book A Welcoming Elegance and how she chose the beautifully photographed homes of the featured clients. Suzanne shares some great tips for those learning to decorate on how to transition into new spaces and re-imagine them, and how we can blend contemporary with antique.

What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

• The inspiration behind Suzanne’s new book, A Warming Elegance.
• How to use your home as a place to help a transition in your life.
• The inspiration for the house in Montecito.
• Blending contemporary with antique.
• Suzanne’s love for drawings and old and new.
• What are your favorite ways to make your home feel casual?
• Suzanne’s zest for a party featuring all ages.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Ballard Designs
• A Warming Elegance
• Suzanne Website

Decorating Dilemma

We are here to assist you with decorating your entryway and hallway! First, if you want to do vinyl wallpaper and find an all-over pattern that you like, we’re with you. Suzanne would cover every bulkhead and do a small pattern. Also, use the resources that large paint companies such as Benjamin Moore provide. Their people can be super helpful and knowledgeable. Suzanne is drawn to the beauty of the blue cabinets in the kitchen and the yellow door. The third color she would add is red…but a deep rose or a red with pink undertones.

We love some stripes too - more narrow lines give you a little more breathing room. You can bring in colors from other rooms.