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

Wedding Season Is Upon Us!

Spring is coming and that means one thing, wedding season is upon us!  At Kellie Burke Interiors we know that every modern bride has a lengthy to-do list, and one thing we’d be happy to help with is the bridal registry.  

The first step with bridal registries is to sit down with your fiancé and talk about what kind of lifestyle you will have as a married couple? Will you be frequent entertainers, with your home always open to friends and family? Will you be casual or formal? Once you have determined the type of lifestyle you will have a good idea of what items and products you will want to register for.  We recommend that, when registering, you focus on high quality basics. These kind of items will last you for years and will allow you to mix and match trends in as your tastes and styles change. 

A great option for tableware is Vietri.  Vietri is a fabulous line because it is versatile. It is suitable for everyday use, dishwasher and microwave safe. It also sets a beautiful table, perfect for large family dinners, as well as includes many, many serving pieces, all making it ideal for the entertaining couple. We love the Bianco and Incanto lines; Bianco is your classic white tableware. With simple, clean lines it is great for a couple with modern or classic style. It also allows for trendy colors or patterns to be mixed in, and of course, Vietri has both.  Incanto, also white, is slightly more formal than Bianco, as each piece has a texture or surface pattern. Elegant details such as scalloped edges, fluted bowls, lace and baroque details make it perfect for a couple who loves design details or enjoys more formal entertaining.

In keeping with our love for basics in white, we recommend registering for white sheets and towels; we love the clean, fresh look that they give a space.  For sheets suggest Legna classic sheets in cloud white (don’t forget, 2 sets!) and for towels we like to wrap ourselves in Abyss 100 percent cotton in white (also Oprah’s favorite). 

A few more tips to keep in mind: Make sure to vary your price points to keep options available for all guests. And, your guests will want to give you something that you will remember them by (the vase from Aunt Sally, a beautiful monogrammed sheet set from your sister –in-law). A good way to do that is to register for unique items at a smaller boutique store with a personal service. In addition to giving you the attention that you deserve, it will also give your guests a pleasurable experience!

Vietri: Irresistibly Italian

At Kellie Burke Interiors we strongly believe in “designing for your lifestyle”. We feel that the spaces we design should feel well traveled, lived in and kid friendly.  No more “plastic living rooms” and off limits spaces and accessories.  When we had the opportunity to carry Vietri dinnerware, we were delighted that they share the same philosophy.  Vietri dinnerware is high quality dinnerware imported from Italy, however, it is meant to be used for every day. 

The days of fine china and cut crystal stemware are over.  Modern brides and young families today do not share the same lifestyle as their parents and previous generations did; today we want classic elegance for everyday use at a great price.  And that is exactly what Vietri offers. 

They have a vast variety of dinnerware, stemware and linens, and their line even extends into linens and home décor.  With the variety of selection that they have there surely is something for everyone. Our favorite is the Incanto line, which encompasses a variety of shapes. There are ridges and stripes, and scallops and ruffles.  The line is made from black clay with a white glaze over it, which gives all of the pieces an antiqued look. Because the dinner plate differs from the salad plate, which differs from the bowl, it adds visual interest whether combined in a table setting or used alone for more casual dining.  The best part? Dishwasher safe! Perfect for a busy young couple, a growing family, or anyone who doesn’t want to hand wash any longer. 

For those with more simple, modern tastes, we recommend the Blanco line, which features clean, simple lines.  Shown here in white, it comes in a variety of colors which allows you to mix and match and achieve the perfect look for you.  

We love the wide color selection because, at Kellie Burke Interiors, we love starting off with a crisp white table, and then adding in the trends and colors as desired.  Rather than doing an entire table in a single trend, the option to add it in or subtract it, and to mix and match ensures longevity and many, many options.

The Animal Kingdom: Leopard

Alright, we have to admit it; at Kellie Burke Interiors we have an obsession with all things animal print.  We have our favorite design techniques; adding a pop of color, mixing textures and playing with sparkle, but animal print may be our favorite thing to add to a room.  Leopard, a classic animal print, might take the cake as far as favorites go.

Small Accent with a Leopard Print Pillow

Like most, if not all animal prints, leopard is essentially a neutral.  It can work in any design scheme, and in some form, almost any style of décor.  The key is using it properly. Unless you are using leopard as a major design statement, it is best to use it on smaller furniture pieces or accessories.  We love an ottoman upholstered in a classic leopard with nail head trim. Pillows are also a great way to add touches.  If you are looking for a more subtle effect, look for even smaller touches.  We recently installed a chandelier in a client’s home; the inside lining on the candlestick shades were a leopard silk and it looks fabulous. 

With the popularity of leopard there are thousands and thousands of fabrics to choose from.  This allows you to find both a scale and color way that best fits the design scheme.  If you have a small pillow in a traditional scheme, a small scale classic leopard would be perfect.  Likewise, if you are upholstering an ottoman, you may want to consider a larger scale print that better suits the piece.  There are so many color variations of leopard today.  Rather than varying from light to dark, we can now find leopard in any color of the rainbow. If you have an elegant, sophisticated space a leopard in a deep wine and tan could suit it perfectly.  If color and funk is what you’re after a hot pink or deep turquoise would certainly brighten the space. There are also monochromatic color ways which are great for neutral design schemes, or a client who isn’t sure they want to make the full commitment. Either way, there is truly something for everyone!

Leopard Print Side Chair in Nursery

So join us in our addiction! Try some leopard! You can start off with little hints and accents here and there, and see where your design inspiration takes you!

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!