Decorating With Lime Green

Lime green is a very popular color in interiors right now. It can be a daunting to work with but the effect can be delightful. If you are the bold, try anything new type, paint or paper your walls or ceilings with it, or install lime carpet. You can go over the top. If subtle describes you most, you can still enjoy this color in small doses. A throw pillow here, a lime vase there and before you know it you have a stunning room. Just come on and follow me to the Land of Oz. Your friends will be green with envy!!

A stone french house with a lime green door. What a fabulous welcome!

And the lady of the house sweeps down to say please come in for a visit. Oh well, a girl can dream can't she?

Lime green walls look chic in old world interiors so don't think you have to have a new house to jump on board the lime trend.

Lime green can be used in a bold and colorful way.

Or lime green can be softened when used with white. This is a crisp, clean combo as well.

Lime green can be an overwhelming color. However this white canopy and the window treatment helps to create a softer look.

The white french doors, dado molding, mantle, and mirror against this lime green wall is really very pretty. Add the painted chairs and table and this vintage room is fresh and on trend.

Pink and lime green has always been a popular combination and makes this eclectic living room bright and inviting.

Stark white with lime green accessories makes this shabby French bedroom irresistible!

Energizing lime green walls in the home of Tory Burch.

If you are unable to commit to lime green saturation, try adding a few lime accessories.

Think citrus colors when using lime green. They always look good together....as nature intended!!

Black and grey rooms are stunning with lime green accessories. The mirrored table is so pretty and provides a great effect.

Lovely lime green, black and white tableware via Stone Gable would make any party unforgettable!

Lime green, black, grey and white are great color choices for this room. The zebra rug is the perfect touch! A very unique and stunning bathroom painted a strong shade of lime and accessorized with a fabulous black lacquer mirror. Tres chic!

And yes, even though it is trendy, soft lime green can be used with shabby chic! Looks fabulous with this vintage and distressed blue armoire.

This chair painted lime green is such a compliment to this room. Layered patterns in blue and lime give a beautiful effect.

Lime green and aqua is a favorite of mine. It is a tranquil color combination, like the sea.

I love the checkered French chair in this lime green and aqua sitting room.This bedroom is beautiful with lime that is soft and feminine. Be sure to play with patterns. It makes for an interesting room.

A period room with a definite fresh look thanks to the purple/lime green combination.The dark wood looks great against the lime papered walls.

Purple and lime green is a very popular color combination at present. It is so vibrant and gives a Boho Gypsy look with out going all the way in that direction. It is used much of the time against grey walls.

The lime and the coconut. Brown and lime green are so fresh against white walls. Think tropical!

Decorating With Claw Foot Tubs

In 1883, both the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company (now American Standard) and Kohler began the process of enameling cast iron bathtubs to form a smooth interior surface. Kohler’s first clawfoot tub was advertised as a “horse trough/hog scalder, when furnished with four legs will serve as a bathtub.”  Not a very auspacious beginning! However, by the late 19th century the clawfoot tub was considered a luxury item . There are 5 styles of clawfoot tub. We will look at some othe these styles in the pictures below.

Clawfoot tubs come in 5 major styles:

Classic Roll Rim

Slipper Tubs - where one end is raised and sloped creating a more comfortable lounging position. 

Double Slipper Tubs - where both ends are raised and sloped.

Double Ended Tubs - where both ends of the tub are rounded.

Pedestal Tub - Pedestal tubs, unlike all the styles listed above, do not have claw feet. The tub rests on a pedestal in what most would term an art deco style. Evidence of pedestal tubs dates back to the Isle of Crete in 1000 BC.

The trend today, though, is shifting back to the elegant style and luxury of a soaking clawfoot tub. Old cast iron versions can be very expensive.  True antique clawfoot tubs are still considered collectible items.   Modern technology has contributed to a drop in the price of clawfoot tubs, which may now be made of fiberglass, acrylic or other modern materials. Homeowners are tearing out their dime-a-dozen built-in tubs and replacing them with reproduction roll rim footed tubs. 

If you are lucky enough to have an original, consider painting it a color, cover the outside with mosaic tiles or even mirrored tiles. Create a one of a kind treasure to make your bathroom have that "wow factor". New reproduction clawfoot tubs are chosen by remodellers and new home builders. Much like the Western-style bathtubs, clawfoot tubs can also sometimes include showers. Now available in both the classic cast iron or lighter weight acrylic styles, clawfoot bathtubs are produced in a variety of styles and finish options. I love claw foot tubs and can't recommend them enough. Get one and make your bathroom an elegant relaxing retreat.

This is a bath designed by Lisa Farmer Designs. The old claw foot tub was marbleized in green and then burnished in gold. The rim is gold leafed and sealed with polyurethane. The fabric backdrop features French script and topped off with cream colored feathers.

An over all picture of the room. The wall treatment features wallpaper, border, and leopard fabric.

A beautiful bathroom featuring an elegant pedestal tub, antiques accessories and a soft color scheme. Who couldn't relax here?

Beautiful old claw foot tub painted aqua. The detailing is stunning and the shell legs...well what more can I say!

Lovely claw foot and pedestal tubs with pretty towels and necessities. The large mirror behind the tub is a great statement piece. Chandeliers are so nice in the bathroom!

Grey blue painted claw foot and architectural elements make this a very pretty French Country bathroom.

Fabulous copper  pedestal slipper tub with faux marbled walls and columns and antique furnishings just shouts luxury.

Shabby Chic bathroom at it's best. Beautiful claw foot slipper tub, embellished lacy curtain, and unique lighting make this a  vintage delight.

Classic white tub and white accents are so elegant against the exotic wall mural.

Claw foot tubs do not have to be white. This one painted yellow is so bright and cheerful. The yellow and white striped tented effect in the trompe l'oeil painting is the perfect compliment.

The arches and columns of this trompe l'oeil wall treatment give the feeling of a Roman bath. It is the perfect background for this pedestal tub.

Pink bathrooms are so feminine and pretty. Hang lots of mini chandeliers over the claw foot tub for a  lighting statement. Don't forget the bath soaps!! Incorporating architectural elements in you bathroom design is a great idea. Remember you can always paint your claw foot a pretty color. Make your bath a romantic refuge with  lots of pretty accessories. Love the bubbles! So whimsical! Napkin rings for your washcloths is an elegant clever idea.

This fabulous bath features a roll top claw foot, slate floor, and a stained glass window to die for!

So many beautiful elements in this bathe. Of course the silvered  claw foot is center stage but the Venetian  mirror, antique sconces, marble backsplash and crystal chandelier are lovely ladies in waiting.

Basic black and white can't be beaten. The checkerboard floor is a perfect accent for this 

French Country bath. The black slipper tub is exquisite and the vanity, the perfect touch.  Lovely tropical bath with white claw foot tub and zebra rug is a dream space.

The must have accessory for every bath!!

Victorian Style Living Room

This is the Living Room of a home designed by Lisa Farmer Designs. It is in an old Victorian built around 1900. The request was to combine both old and new but to give it an elegant vintage ambiance. Pieces were purchased at antique stores, auctions, vintage malls, home decor stores and even on Ebay.

The house has so many fireplaces and this one had been covered up and the client did not want to open it back up. I found this beautiful mantlepiece in a local antique store that fit perfectly. The arches complement the arched windows! The fireplace screen is the headboard of a French child's bed.

Chippendale sofa and antique French tapestry titled L'embarquement pour Cyth'ere.  The large beveled mirror came from an old barber shop.

Antique poplar pie safe in the corner has pierced tin sides.

French curio cabinet was purchased to display client's collection of French and English miniatures. Custom floral arrangement by LFD.  Column painted with faux marble treatment.

Arched windows can be difficult to design window treatments for. Most people follow the curve of the arch but I chose to use two swags on their individual rods meeting in the middle of the arch. I believe it makes a grandeur statement, allowing the beauty of the woodwork to be seen, and moves the eye up to bring emphasis to the 12 ft. ceilings. 

This photo also highlights the antique kidney desk and the large needlepoint picture of the boy and girl on the far wall which came from an old English farmhouse.

This picture provides a good look at the window treatment, antique oriental rug, and Johnson Brothers antique tea set in the Pareek design.

Seasonal Decorating is one of several services offered by Lisa farmer Designs. This picture is of the same Living Room after being decorated for Christmas.

Another picture of the Rose Christmas Tree designed for this Living Room

Blue And White Decor......A Perennial Favorite

No matter what design style, blue and white is still one of the most requested color combinations. 

There is something about the soothing freshness of interiors that use these two colors. 

Always crisp, clean, and inviting, blue and white is a perennial favorite and one I never get tired of using. 

In fact this color combination led me to my husband after I got acquainted with his mother 

while decorating her house in, you guessed it... Blue and White!!

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A gorgeous example of why we all love blue and white interiors

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This settee is divinely decked out in checks. Add the Chinese export porcelain and you have perfection.

I absolutely love this painted desk. I am a big advocate for painted furniture and this is a perfect example!

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This window treatment in blue and white plaid....always fresh!

Would look wonderful in any room!!

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Anything upholstered in blue toile de jouy gives an instant French look to any room.

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Navy and white is always a good choice for interiors AND exteriors.

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Beautiful vintage accessories. 

French Country bathroom is lovely with blue painted furniture,bath tub, and white accents.

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Shabby Chic dining room features furniture painted blue against white walls. So lovely!

Blue comes in lots of shades. Pick the paint or wallpaper that pleases your eye. The blue, white, and green combination is very pretty! Hydrangea blue is a great accent color!

Lovely painting.

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There are so many pretty accessories that can be found at flea markets, antique shops, yard sales, thrift stores. And sometimes you can get a great deal!!

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Blue and white is perfect in a country kitchen.

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Blue and white accessories look great against the dark wood of the table, chairs and buffet.

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I love the shade of blue paint on this door of an old French house. The color of the limestone give it that blue and white freshness.