Bling! Bling! Bling!!

If there's one thing we LOVE at Kellie Burke Interiors, its BLING! Sparkles, rhinestones, crystals, you name it, we will eat it up.  Adding sparkle to a space can keep it from being basic and boring, it adds that little "extra something" that makes a room interesting.  One thing we love doing is adding  some bling to everyday objects. We had crystals added to a candelabra and how it takes a basic silver candelabra and gives it a little more presence. Just imagine how the crystals will sparkle once the candles are lit, and how it will reflect out into the space!

Another option: take your utilitarian, everyday object that you look right through and make it super special.  For example, we had this make up mirror bling-ed out for a sparkle loving client.  What was something that didn't look so great sitting out on your vanity can now stand proud in a display with pretty perfume bottles on a tray, or with a set of makeup brushes in a fabulous brush holder.  Just by adding a little sparkle takes this simple object (and therefore your room) a long way! 

KBI Signature Jackets

Spring is here! Warmer weather is right around the corner and at Kellie Burke Interiors we are ready to put our wool coats away for until next winter! However, spring mornings and evenings can still be chilly until we hit summer, and for that we recommend our Signature Kellie Burke Jackets.

The signature jackets are Kellie Burke’s own design made from hand selected fabrics from our design studio… fashion inspired by the home!  They make a perfect light weight jacket for spring and fall weather, or can be worn as part of an outfit anytime of the year.  

Select Past Season styles are now on sale for $350! Get them while they last! 

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...

You get up in the morning and what is one of the first things you do? Look in the mirror.  You look in the mirror while you brush your teeth, you may glance up after you wash your hands, and it’s an essential part of the daily hair and makeup routine. 

But what happens when such a utilitarian object leaves the bathroom and enters the rest of your home as part of your design scheme? 

At Kellie Burke Interiors, we know the answer; it SHINES! Decorating with mirrors is a great way to add some light, shine and a touch of glamour to a space.

The first and most obvious way to incorporate mirrors into your design scheme is by using them as wall décor.  We do love art at Kellie Burke Interiors, but there surely are times when you do not want to overload a space with paintings, and the design qualities of a mirror will enhance the space.  We all know that first and foremost mirrors reflect. When it comes to mirrors in interior design, we can utilize this quality to reflect light back into a space, thus making a room feel not only like it has more natural light, but larger and more open as well.  However, simply hanging a mirror on the wall of a small, dark room will not instantly make it feel twice its size with a wall full of windows. You have to utilize the elements within the room and design scheme to achieve the desired effect. 

Another way we love bringing mirrors into a design scheme at Kellie Burke Interiors is by adding in a large piece of mirrored furniture, like a chest. Mirrored furniture is a great way to add a touch of the unexpected in a design scheme. It can add just the right amount of glamour to a traditional scheme, or it can ground a modern scheme, especially if in a traditional shape. Mirrored pieces truly can transcend style in interior design. They are also a great way to keep a room from feeling to dark, especially if there are a lot of dark woods throughout the space.  A mirrored chest in a forgotten corner can come to life and highlight accessories put on top of it or artwork placed above it. 

Another way to add mirror to a room is in smaller touches.  This can be done in many, many ways, whether it’s a small mirrored accent on furniture, or with accessories and lighting.  Small mirrors will add sparkle and shine to a space. Like the facets of a diamond, small mirrors will reflect and refract light throughout a space, making them a glamorous touch to a space. 

Whichever way you utilize mirrors, make sure to incorporate them into your design; their many qualities will be sure to add shine and glitz to any space!  

Embellished Candles = Decorative Eye Candy

So here we are, nearing the end of January, still trapped in the winter blues while we are wrapped in our cozy blankets, waiting for spring to come.  Since this is the time of year when we are spending the most time indoors, we think that it’s the most important time to keep your home looking fresh and exciting, and at Kellie Burke Interiors, we’ve got a great way to do that; embellished candles! 

We all love the ambiance that a room full of lit candles has, but these amazing decorative candles are a way to add some excitement and life to a space.  They are oversized to be even more dramatic and come in a variety of colors and sizes. The Fleur de Lis is a great motif to add to an Old World Style room, whereas the Skull and Crossbones adds a touch of sparkle and edge to any space you can think of.  At Kellie Burke Interiors, we all fell in love with the pink “Key to your Heart Candle” a great pick for Valentine’s Day!