All About Window Treatments!

Window treatments can be custom made in a variety of different styles, and working with a designer will help select the perfect style for the house, design style of room, and needs of client.  Between panels, shades, swags and valances the choices can seem overwhelming, but a good designer can help narrow them down and select whats best.  At Kellie Burke Interiors, we can also combine treatment styles or even create a whole new custom look depending on needs and wants of client.   Window treatments are the best way to warm up a space, make it feel homey and give a room a finished look.  Many clients are worried about losing their view or having a treatment that is too heavy, but even a simple top treatment can make all the difference in the world without obstructing the view. 

Layered looks for window treatments are also key.  The best under-treatments to start with are woven wood shades, shutters, or shades in custom fabric options.  These all make a great foundation to start with, and for those with a tighter budget more ornate layers can be added on later.  The under-treatment is the best way to control light and privacy.  Any additional layers, with the exception of some panels, are best to be used as a decorative option. 

Window treatments can be as ornate or as simple as the client and the space requires.  Panels are the most versatile, as they can be ultra-modern with clean lines in a simple fabric, or trim can be added to a patterned fabric and you’ve already stepped up the look. Additional options can be layered with panels including cornices, swags and jabots (just to name a few). 

Working with a designer is most beneficial when it comes to window treatments because many time stock sizes aren’t quite right, leaving an unfinished look.  A decorator will also understand scale and proportion of the space, as well as placement of the treatments on the wall.  Color and texture are also two qualities that can enhance a space when used correctly.  

For more information, or to set up a consultation, please contact Kellie Burke Interiors at 860.232.9128.

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! 

Kellie Burke Interiors Spring Sale!

Kellie Burke Interiors

Invites you to join us for our “Haute House” sale!

We are cleaning out and redesigning our studio, now is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to save up to 50% on select items!

Monday April 16^th 2012 - Saturday April 21^st 2012

50% off

Home Accessories

Select Fashion Accessories

Select Past-Season Jackets

20% off

Home Fragrance

Jewelry

Vietri Tableware

Beatrice Ball

***Some exclusions may apply, sale applies to in-stock items only, all sale items are final sale***

Custom Closets by Kellie Burke Interiors

Spring has officially arrived! At Kellie Burke Interiors, two things come to mind: Spring Cleaning and Spring Wardrobes. We are itching to get into our closets, put away all of the heavy sweaters and boots and dust off the brighter, lighter clothes! 

If you are ready to do the same, but are overwhelmed by a dark, disorganized closet, fear not, fear not. Kellie Burke Interiors has a solution. A Customized Closet! As part of our Interior Design Services, Kellie Burke Interiors, we can design a dream closet. Imagine being able to “shop your closet” and have all of your treasures out of hiding; well lit, organized and on display.  Sounds like a dream come true! 

 

To set up a consultation appointment, please contact: 

 

Kellie Burke Interiors 

993A Farmington Avenue 

West Hartford, CT 06107

T. 860.232.9128

Glam Up That Table!

It may feel like you were just scrambling to set your holiday table yesterday, but Kellie Burke Interiors is ready to talk tabletops! 

A beautifully set table can be the visual highlight of any dinner, whether it’s a holiday party, special occasion, or “just another weekday dinner”.  After participating in “Set To Celebrate” Holiday Table Show at the Town and Country Club in Hartford last December we are ready to share our tips!

Layer, Layer, Layer!

Just as layering helps add interest to an outfit or a window treatment; it can do the same for a table.  We decided to feature Vietri’s Incanto line, we liked the crisp “winter white” that it brought to our holiday-glam table, but also viewed it as a neutral, every day dinnerware set that is found in many kitchen cabinets. We love that there are different shapes within this collection to layer on top of another, rather than having circle upon circle. Then, we placed the Vietri Chiaroscuro appetizer plate on top; the black was a great pop against the white.  By adding our Kellie Burke Interiors as a party favor, it ties all of the layers below it together as well as adding height to each table setting.  

Texture 

The next element we incorporated was texture. With the intricate detailing of the Vietri dinnerware, we already had some texture from the get-go.  Our flatware, also Vietri, has some texture as well in the basket weave pattern of the metal at the base of the handle.  The holly berries sprigs that we tucked into the candle ribbon also add texture (as well as a pop of color). Lastly, our centerpiece, which consisted of branches with glitter and sparkles, enhanced the texture as well. 

The Element of Surprise

Last, but certainly not least, is the element of surprise. That unexpected something that takes your table over the top.  We took a ebony faux fur blanket and layered it over a plain white cloth as our dramatic tablecloth. Not only is it completely out of the box it adds to the layers that we have going on as well as brings a different texture to the table.  Faux fur was having a major moment this year so we were so excited to glam up our table and participate in this trend.

It is helpful to have a color scheme in mind beforehand, as well as having a general idea as to the direction that your table will take, but after that use these three tips and watch your table go from drab to fab! Have fun! 

To purchase Vietri, or any item seen please contact us!

Kellie Burke Interiors

993A Farmington Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06107

T: 860-232-9128

www.kellieburke.com

Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

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!

Haute News! Now Introducing Kellie Burke Interiors Private Label Fabrics!

Kellie Burke Interiors is proud to announce our new line of Private Label Fabrics, exclusively available at our West Hartford Center showroom: Window by Kellie Burke.  After opening Window in Fall 2011, we were looking for the next way to bring style into the homes of our clients; this new line of fabrics is the latest and greatest way to get Kellie Burke Interior’s signature look. 

The Kellie Burke Private line includes fabrics in a full range of colors and styles, varying from sheers to silks; linens to lavish wovens, ensuring that there is something for everyone in the line. In addition to becoming a go to line for our design clients, we also utilize this line as part of our Window showroom services to assist clients in selecting window treatments that are perfect for their décor and lifestyle.

Come explore our signature fabric line or to get a design consultation! 

Kellie Burke Interiors 

993A Farmington Avenue 

West Hartford, CT 06107

T- 860.232.9128

kellieburke.com 

Hours: 

Monday- Friday: 9:00am- 5:00pm

Window by Kellie Burke

Kellie Burke Interiors has been a staple in West Hartford Center for years. Aside from being our design studio, Kellie Burke Interiors is also a boutique specializing in unique home accessories as well as candles, jewelry, and Vietri dinnerware.

In September 2011 we expanded our offerings with Window by Kellie Burke! Window is a unique showroom where clients can come in, browse row after row of beautiful fabrics, and work with our designers to achieve a custom look for their windows. If you've got a room that  is already decorated but needs a fresh update or finishing touch, new window treatments are the best way to do that. New window treatments can breathe new life into a not so new space, all the while making it comfortable and cozy to live in. Window by Kellie Burke is a great way to get a dose of Kellie Burke's signature style!

Stop by and visit us today!