Color is emotional. We see it all around us, we feel it deeply within us and I believe there are people who can even hear it. It can conjure up deep emotion, it influences our perception and can have an influence on our behavior. Read on for ideas on how to select the right colors for your home.
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Read MoreWhat does your art say about you? Does it make statement? Does it show your personality? Does it set the mood for the room? These are the questions I ask my client when I am selecting art for their home. Read on…
Read MoreNeed help selecting your kitchen backsplash? Read further for my favorite ideas…
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Read MoreThere’s a thousand different white paint colors out there, it can be super overwhelming to select! Here’s a cheat sheet xo
Read MoreI love a good bar cart, it’s fun and looks cool when entertaining. It can also be a useful for extra storage (and pretty) like this one. See more of my top picks here…
Read MoreWinter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. ~Edith Sitwell~
Read MoreThere’s something about Scandinavian style that is so calming to the senses. It’s minimal and clutter free, yet comfortable and cozy. Want to get the look? Read on…
Read MoreDisplaying art is one of the most important items in finalizing your home decor, it can be a very personal expression of who you are and where you’ve been. This post is about different ways to display art in your home and online resources to buy art.
Read MoreThere’s something really inviting about a cozy little breakfast nook, not to mention it saves on space which is a plus, especially when it comes to small size city apartment living.
Read MoreRemember how you felt the last time you stayed in a really well designed hotel room? Everything had it’s place and purpose, it was clean and uncluttered, you felt so relaxed you didn’t want to leave.
Read MoreFur Throws, Chunky Sweaters, White Glaze, Cozy Cabins, Whiskey Warmth, Winter Whites….
Read MoreThis charming guesthouse in Lisbon is everything you want in a clean minimal modern design.
Read MoreRead on to learn more about adding color to your home in small but surprising ways .
Read MoreRead MoreFashion is architecture: it’s a matter of proportions- Coco Chanel
Want your home to have that sophisticated effortless look? Take a look at some of my favorite french designers that master cozy minimal.
Read More“I find the spirit of things much more important than the look of things – I really don’t mind if things are ugly. They have their own beauty, if only one looks hard enough.” – Axel Vervoordt
Read MoreHaving a well lit room is one of the most important areas of design to get right, if it’s not working it really stands out, and not in a good way. I’ve learned a few things from working with lighting designers over the years and want to share some of the most important tips to apply to your home.
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Read MoreAmy Baratta Design - Interior Design Services
Hi, I'm Amy,
I'm the founder and principal designer of Studio Amatta, based in New York's Hudson Valley. Here I share timeless interior design inspiration, practical decorating advice, and wellness-focused ideas for creating homes that are beautiful, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed for everyday living.
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