I do a lot of entertaining at this time of year. Any tips that I can use to make my home sparkle?
Martin, BC, Canada
Hi Martin;
Holiday time is a great excuse for going a bit over the top. Don't we all just want to let loose and deck the halls with colour and pizzazz? It's all about glossy surfaces and a few special details that mirror your excitement.
Dramatic rooms are back in vogue. You can conjure up the perfect festive mood by playing with saturated tones of colour, tactile sheens and sensual shapes. Look for jewel-toned and jewel-studded cushions, and table lamps in cranberry, burgundy or black. Reflective surfaces will always magnify the mood. High gloss paint finishes, polished metals, glass and mirror can be pure theater with the right choice of lighting and candles to show off their high luster.
Sexy curves and clever designs in table tops or simple glass accessories, such as the interlocking shapes of the silhouette and bowed vases seen here, will add the theatrical sparkle you are looking for.