Candice Olson Quotes

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• I simply love classic design when it's reinterpreted. These collections reflect the spirit of this design philosophy; clean pared down lines and forms rooted in…
• I believe that the essence of good design is its ability to sustain long term integrity, to become classic and create a truly captivating home.
• Why have one chandelier when you can have two?
• Clients usually come to me when they want to update the look of an existing room.
• With every bathroom renovation, there are three areas that I focus on: budget, function and style.
• The type of renovation I do most often is opening a kitchen to the family room.
• Great French design is often about unexpected touches.
• I know it can be difficult for parents, but I really do believe that kids need to play the predominant role in the choices that…
• Things have changed a lot since the earth was cooling and I was a teenage girl, but the basics of teenage bedrooms have remained the…
• One of the most common reasons people renovate their homes is a change in their lifestyle - an upcoming wedding, a new baby, or grown…
• There are no more white linen sofas in my house. We have a rule here: Anything below 36 inches has to be brown or black…
• I tell people marriage is a compromise, and so are renovations.
• Dining rooms are really all about the table and the chairs.
• A common mistake people make regarding dining rooms is to buy a matching set of table and chairs, which can be monotonous. I like to…
• I firmly believe that if your environment works for you and your family, it translates into a better life.
• I sort of went into the TV thing kicking and screaming.
• I think people underestimate the importance of lighting - layers of lighting, not just one light. I do a lighting seminar where I take a…
• The perfect antidote to dark, cold and creepy is light, warm and cozy.
• Paint goes a long way in making old look like new.
• Mom raised me all by herself, and although we went through our share of lean years, she always worked hard to make our home warm…

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