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of their own, you don’t want to just leave them in a cabinet,” she says. Vintage homes allow creativity, as Deb says. “There are basic principles and elements of design that you try to follow through with every design,” she says, “but I appreciate the flow of vintage. It’s a longer process designing a vintage house, and so many places are popping up providing resources. It’s never-ending.” Deb focused on making Becky’s home a welcoming place. “I want to create comfort,” she says. “Whatever style, whatever budget, it can be com- fortable and inviting.” She also tried to make small spaces (like one of the bathrooms and Becky’s home office) seem bigger. Using unexpected design elements can draw the focus away from the size of a room. “It’s rewarding to make small spaces bigger,” she says. She also got to use a lot of color. “There’s a lot of yawners in life,” Becky says. “I think a lot of people live too safe in their environment. Well by the time I sell this house, this ice green might not be in, but just paint it. If it’s just paint, who cares?” Whatever the focus, Becky finds peace in her home. “People ask me, ‘Why don’t you move more often since you’re a realtor,” Becky says, “but I’m happy here. I love the wall [in her living room]. I try not to feel sorry for myself for anything when you see how tough life used to be and they were happy.” This beautiful, welcoming home is a true reflection of a beautiful, welcoming person. So much so, that I’m going to move in to Becky’s home office and listen to the soothing sounds of the backyard waterfall all summer. Something tells me she won’t mind as long as I walk the dog once in a while. Is your home filled to the brim with unique pieces and vintage treasures? We’d love to take a peek. Contact erin@vintagekcmag.com. ^
ore often than anything else, my clients tell me, “I’m afraid of color. Help!” In response, I say, “Is it really color you’re afraid of? Or are you afraid of making a mistake?” Color can boldly go where your home has
never gone before. Color sets the mood for a room. Color tells your guests how it is you want the room to be used and how it is you want them to feel in your space. Remember—after all it is your space. My advice first and foremost is, don’t be afraid to try! Before you choose a wall color, select the major elements of the room. Whether it is furniture, rugs, window treatments fabrics, etc. allow these to be your guide. It is much easier to pick a paint color, or change a paint color, than it is to change something like a sofa. You want the wall color to enhance or highlight your furnishings and appointments. When selecting color, opt for a color or colors that you love rather than what’s trending at the moment. Save that for less expensive items like accessories, which can easily be changed out as the mood strikes you. Design is in the details. Let color be one of those details. Deb Vogler has been creating her own brand of Comfort by Design for more than 15 years. Be it a flat in London, a suburban family home in Olathe, or a shabby chic bungalow in the little village of Westwood, her designs express who the client is and en- folds them in what they love. She deals with all aspects of design, from budgeting, to floor plans (renovation or new construction), to furniture, to color at her full-scale design firm. Have a design question for Deb? Send it to erin@vintagekcmag.com. -Deb
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