CoCo Designs on AM NW, Sept. 2011

Story Published: Aug 31, 2011 at 9:20 AM PDT

Local Interior Designer Lora Coburn joined us today to tell us what's hot and what's not for Fall home decor.  You'll find more information from Lora on her blog.

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Trend 1: Red

• Adds instant energy and grabs attention
• Use for bold accents with neutrals for contrast

Trend 2: Polka Dots

• Use in moderation with accent pieces, accessories, etc.
• Black and white combo seams to be most widely used
• Keep it simple

Trend 3: Phlox (fancy name for a shade of purple)

• Dramatic color
• Deep purple with hint of mystery per Pantone

Trend 4: Texture

• Gives definition and depth
• Embroidery, tweed, plaid, wallpapers, metallic leathers, pebble textures, silk
• Mix and match to add interesting element into room

Additional Info:

• Monochromatic is still IN
• Bold geometric prints are IN
• Chocolate Brown is OUT -- lighter browns and tans taking it's place
• Soft Lavendars are OUT
• True Orange is OUT
• Incorporating old with new is still going strong
• Metallic leathers are IN
• Plaid is IN

Reusing Items for Back to School: CoCo Designs on KPTV, Sept. 2011

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Lora Coburn of CoCo Designs makes a 2nd appearance on KPTV morning show "More" showcasing her skills of re-using for back to school!

CoCo Designs Guest Blog Post on Marcus Design Blog: July, 2011

Client CoCo Designs had the opportunity to take part in this really fun blog series, "My Dream Home would Have to Have" courtesy of Marcus Design Blog. Guest blogging is a great way to build connections, contacts in your field, and credibility. It's also a great way to build in-bound links to your website (i.e., getting in front of new audiences and potential clients by having them click on your link to your website or blog via another website or blog). PR and Viral Marketing is all about thinking outside the box!  Here it is!

CoCo Designs Press Hit: KPTV morning show "More" on Fox 12, July 2011

Lora Coburn of CoCo Designs taped a LIVE show for hit morning program "More" at the Fox KPTV studios. Check it out here!

CoCo Designs Press hit: AM NW KATU Channel 2, July 2011

Tammy Hernandez joined local Interior Designer Lora Coburn at The Rebuilding Center. Their mission? To help us look at things a little differently! As a designer, Lora can look at old things and see useful fun new pieces for our homes...

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