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Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

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  • At the beach d'cor is easy, breezy

    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

    Updated: Thu, May 9, 2013

    People go to beach houses to escape and relax, which is why beach house interiors should be easy and breezy. "When you go to the beach, the minute you hit that bridge you want those stresses to slide right off of you," said interior designer June Shea of Shea Studio. Shea and her family love...

  • Windows get less fussy, clean-line treatment

    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

    Published: Thu, Apr 11, 2013

    Gone are the days when custom window treatments meant elaborate drapes complemented by swags, jabots, valances or cornices. Interior designer Marika Meyers of Meyers Interiors said today's custom window treatments are simpler and sleeker. "What we have been doing for a while now is very...

  • 2013 home interiors: More form and function in less space

    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

    Published: Wed, Jan 2, 2013

    After two decades of supersize houses and a race to keep up with the Joneses, home interiors in 2013 will be more about efficiency, personalization and coziness. The desire for more personal, intimate spaces grew from the age of customization. With video on demand, smartphone applications for...

  • Simple, personal touches welcome guests for the holidays

    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

    Published: Wed, Dec 19, 2012

    Whether hosting guests for dinner or an extended stay, sprinkle personal decorating touches throughout the house to create a festive home for the holidays. Set the stage at the front door and carry it through the house, experts say. "Personally, I like to use gold, silver and white together...

  • Vintage, modern furniture together make for family-friendly design

    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

    Published: Wed, Dec 12, 2012

    The word "vintage" sounds old, but interior designer Marika Meyer used vintage finds to create a modern space for a young Washington family. Pointing out that vintage is as much about style as age, Meyer said she loves incorporating classic pieces in casual settings. "Stylistically, they...