Whole-Home Inspiration

Classic Blue is one of those colors that can be used liberally without feeling like too much. Maybe it is how calming the color feels, or how easy it is to pair with other shades of blue and neutrals, but our team is thrilled that Classic Blue is the official color of the year for 2020.

Feel free to go all out with this color as a new, fresh theme for your home. Use Classic Blue as the anchoring color on your walls, and pair it with lighter shades in the decor and darker shades in the furniture for a cohesive, relaxing feel. We love how easy this makes it to also combine textures and patterns for a more interesting design.

Accent Pieces

Use Classic Blue more conservatively to convey a fresh design that has just the right amount of uniqueness to it. Start with a soft, neutral palette like light cream and wood tones and accentuate the focal points in the room with the bright bold color of Classic Blue. We love this example of a rich blue comforter with quilted pillows and an anchoring, blue bench.

Modernize Your Kitchen

Perhaps the biggest project out of the three we mention here, changing the look of your kitchen can make the whole house feel like new! Use a matte version of Classic Blue and pair it with gold or bronze hardware to warm up the look just enough to balance the design. With this new, modern paint you won't ever want to leave your kitchen!

Interior Design at the Lake of the Ozarks

If changing the whole look of your kitchen or choosing the perfect accent pieces for your interior seems too daunting, call John Elliott Interiors! We have professional and talented staff that can help create the beautiful home of your dreams.

Christmas is almost here! We love helping you celebrate by providing holiday inspiration to bring your home to life and wow your guests. Decorating a tablescape or centerpiece for your Christmas dinner really sets the stage for the event you are hosting. John Elliott Interiors is the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks and we have the inspiration to help you nail your decor this Christmas!

White Christmas 

This theme is one of our favorites because of how simple it can be to execute. Choosing any monochromatic theme, in fact, is a great design choice. It allows you to find choose accent pieces and decor items from any store regardless of whether or not they are from the same collection. Sticking to one color gives you the freedom to be adventures with textures and patterns that may not work otherwise.

For a White Christmas Tablescape, choose a plain white tablecloth as your base, find white floral pieces like white poinsettia blooms, frosted berries, white roses, and so on. Accent the table with white candles in clear or frosted candle holders, and add sparkling white ornaments in strategic places. The overall look of this theme makes it seem like you've walked into a magical winter wonderland. This theme is sure to wow your guests!

Classic 

You can't go wrong with the classic Christmas look for your tablescape. Use the traditional colors of red and green as your guide while choosing decor. Take it in a new direction with red roses instead of the traditional poinsettia, and add ornaments to your floral arrangements for extra Christmas spirit.

This theme makes everyone feel at home during the holidays with its nostalgic ambiance. You can take it in a formal direction with compact floral arrangements in vases, or you could use a more informal approach. Lay loose pine branches across the table as a runner and accent it with red flowers and berries, cinnamon sticks, and other on-theme accessories. This theme is so wonderful because it can fit whatever style of event you desire.

Rustic 

The rustic theme is a very popular choice not only for tablescapes but also for decor throughout the home during the holiday season. It brings your mind back to a simpler time and hearkens to the beauty of nature that often gets overlooked in the winter. Bring warmth to your table this Christmas with this wonderful theme!

Create a beautiful design by using cuts of wood as the chargers under each plate, and accent the space around the table with pine cones and greenery. Large ivory candles that have been used give a homey feel that makes guests feel welcomed. Bring it to the next level and add miniature pine trees with a frosted effect to invoke the true spirit of nature.

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John Elliott Interiors loves helping bring your dreams for your home to life. Whether we are simply providing inspiration for your dining room table or redesigning your whole home, it brings us pleasure to bring more beauty into your home. Call the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks to make your home interior design come true!

Considering adding a fireplace to your home this cold season? John Elliott Interiors has the information you need to make the best choice to fit your lifestyle and home needs. We are the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we have your back! Read on to learn more about popular fireplace types and their pros and cons.

Wood-Burning Fireplace

This traditional fireplace would be a gorgeous focal point in any home. The traditional brick or stone materials bring beautiful texture and dimension into the room. Nothing quite beats the authentic sound and feel of a real fire. Modern versions of wood-burning fireplaces have begun to incorporate sleeker materials that can enhance the design of your home. Envision a stately floor-to-ceiling marble fireplace gracing your living room. Talk about a conversation piece!

There are a few drawbacks to wood-burning fireplaces though. They can be somewhat expensive to install and maintain, and they are high maintenance. If you have small children or mischievous pets, it could be dangerous to have a wood-burning fireplace in your home. Logs popping and crackling on the fire is a beautiful sound effect, but it also means that embers may pop out of the fireplace and cause burns.

Gas Fireplace

Gas fireplaces have become a popular replacement for wood-burning fireplaces because of their convenience and versatility. You can choose a free-standing version that allows you to place the fireplace in any room or a direct-vented model with a chimney. Gas fireplaces are able to create more heat at a lower cost, so they could help save on your energy bill. You also won't have to regularly purchase or chop firewood to burn for heat. You simply have to hook the fireplace up to your gas lines, which can be completed by a professional.

There are some risks to gas fireplaces, however. They can emit contaminants and still pose a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. They also don't have the "real" feel of a wood-burning fireplace.

Ethanol Fireplace

These fireplaces are a more recent trend in the industry because they are easy to install and look more modern than their counterparts. They can be easily refilled with bioethanol fuel rather than needing a constant energy source hooked up through the walls in your home. They are also odorless and more environmentally friendly than other kinds of fireplaces.

One of the drawbacks of an ethanol fireplace is that it won't give off as much heat as a gas or wood-burning fireplace. It will heat the nearby area, but won't be able to heat your whole home as efficiently.

Electric Fireplace

These fireplaces are popular choices for homeowners, and even renters, because of how easy and convenient they are. Perhaps the most convenient fireplace available, they simply must be plugged into an electricity source to function. Many models even have the look and feel of a real fireplace with help from technology. These fireplaces are also safer for young children and pets since most have a built-in surge protector and don't emit any gases or chemicals during use.

Electric fireplaces, however, won't likely add value to your home since they are not permanent fixtures, and they have a less authentic feel. They also consume a lot of energy and could increase your electric bill if used every day.

Your Interior Design at the Lake 

John Elliott Interiors is the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we would love to help you design a space with the perfect fireplace to fit your personal style and preferences. Call today to speak with our experts and set up a time to meet with a designer for more information on how to design the home of your dreams.

Are you looking for the perfect housewarming gift for your friend or new neighbor? It can be difficult to find the perfect item if you aren't sure what they may already have in your home. John Elliott Interiors is the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we have some great suggestions for your shopping list!

Insights to the Local Area

If you are buying for someone new to your area, it could be much appreciated to provide information about the local area to help them settle into their new home. Put together a basket of your recommendations for local restaurants with their take-out menus, information about the neighborhood if you have a block party or get-togethers, and a gift card to your favorite local restaurant. They will instantly feel welcomed and more at home with such a personal gift.

Useful Home Items

There are some items that are useful in almost any home. Even if your gift recipient already has one of these items, it never hurts to have a few extra. That may make these items the perfect gift!

• Basic Tool Kit 
  Having an extra hammer, measuring tape, screwdriver, wrench, etc. could be very helpful for a new homeowner just moving in and setting up their new home.
• Leftover Food Containers
  These always seem to vanish into thin air. Whether they have become too spaghetti-stained to continue using, or they simply disappeared from the breakroom fridge at work, it can be helpful to have a few extra containers on hand.
• Cozy Blanket
  Bonus points if you have several blankets arranged in a sturdy basket. During the colder months, your recipient and their house guests will appreciate having a few extra comfortable blankets easily accessible.
• Nice Hand Soap
  Get a bundle of fresh-scented foam pump soaps or handmade soap bars from a local boutique and tie them together with a pretty ribbon. Soap is something they will always need, and they will appreciate having a pretty soap to display in their bathrooms. 

Traditional Housewarming Basket

In an older time, it was traditional to put together a housewarming basket for new homeowners to wish them good luck and happiness in their hew home. Find a sturdy basket and decorate the bottom with pretty paper or neutral kitchen towels. (Not only are they pretty, but they can also be useful in their new home!) Place the traditional items of baked bread, salt and pepper shakers, a bottle of wine, and a candle or two with a popular gentle scent. These gifts were the traditional choice because of the well wishes they were intended to bring upon the recipient's home.

• Bread
  "That you may never know hunger"
• Salt
  "That you may always enjoy the spice in life"
• Wine
  "That you may never go thirsty"
• Candles
  "That you may always have light"

Wall Decor 

If you know your gift recipient's style, a beautifully framed work of art could be the perfect gift. Not only will they appreciate the gorgeous addition to their home, but they will also appreciate that you knew them enough to choose something that fits their tastes so well.

John Elliott Interiors has a large selection of incredible pieces of art in a wide variety of styles. If your recipient loves abstract or impressionist art, we have several gorgeous pieces they would love. If they prefer realism or photography, we also have wonderful pieces that would fit their tastes beautifully. Even cartoon or vintage style pieces can be found in our collection. Come by the store and find the perfect piece to add to your recipient's collection... or to be honest, yours!

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John Elliott Interiors is the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we love helping you. Whether we design your whole home to a gorgeous peaceful place you never want to leave, or we give suggestions for gift ideas for the new homeowner in your life... We are here for you!

After a wonderful time with your friends and family enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday and eating as much turkey and mashed potatoes as possible, it's officially time to begin the countdown to Christmas. This most wonderful time of the year is merely 26 days away! Turn up the carols and break out the Christmas decorations, John Elliott Interiors has the tips and inspiration you need this season for the perfect holiday ambiance in your home. Read on to learn more from the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks!

John Elliott Interiors is the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks because of our inspiring and dedicated leader - John Elliott! The story of how he came to the Lake and started the impressive John Elliott Interiors business is one worth telling. Read on to get to know more about John and the store that has come to be a valued business in the Lake area!

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Basements provide a great amount of extra space in your home, but they can also present a unique design challenge. What should be done with all of that extra square footage? John Elliott Interiors is the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks and we have excellent design ideas to help get you started on a new design for your home's lower level. Read on to find out more and come by our location to find the perfect matching pieces!

Home Office

If you operate a business out of your house or have the opportunity to work from home, it could be a good idea to use the space as a well-designed home office. Use bedrooms as storage space for any inventory you may have, or utilize the rooms as individual offices if you have staff that works with you. Keep the main open area available as your waiting room or meeting room. Display accolades and awards on the walls along with pleasing and professional decor. Depending on your type of business, you may want to have a conference table with comfortable chairs arranged in a spacious location for client meetings. If you are a wedding planner, create an aesthetically pleasing space with a comfortable area for client meetings and big, professional images of other weddings you have planned. The more comfortable a client feels with you and your experience, the more likely they are to want to work with you.

Entertainment Space

A popular design choice for basements is an extra entertainment space or guests. This allows the living room on the main level to serve as a more formal gathering space for spending time with friends and family, while the lower level living room can be used for more active gatherings. Choose comfortable furniture and a large television set to create a space ideal for watching sports games with fellow fans. Adding a pool table, foosball table, or a darts board can take the sports theme even further while providing extra entertainment for your guests. One of the most popular highlights in a basement entertainment space is a bar. Design a dry bar or wet bar for easy access to refreshments and snacks while entertaining your friends and family.

Space for Hobbies

Do you have a hobby that you are passionate about? Use the lower level of your home as a dedicated space to pursue your passions. Quilting, crafting, building model cars, carving, painting, music... Whatever your passion, you can build a space that supports your activity and allows you to keep everything out of your daily living space.

Personal Gym

Tired of paying for a gym membership that you never seem to use? Turn your basement into a gym that is customized to your personal work-out style! Go with hardwood or concrete floors to help keep the space cleaner, and install rubber mats where equipment and weights will be used. Place a large mirror on the wall to promote a gym environment, help improve your form, and stay motivated by being able to observe your progress.

Your Basement Design at Lake of the Ozarks

If you aren't sure what to do with the extra space on your lower level, reach out to our experts at John Elliott Interiors. We have the expertise and creativity to design the space of your dreams. Whether you need extra room to pursue your passions, want to start a new business from your home, or simply need additional entertainment space, we have our back! We are the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we are here for you.

Small homes, condos, and apartments can present unique decor challenges. If you're not careful, the wrong pieces could make your home start to feel cluttered and even smaller than it is. At John Elliott Interiors, our team is comprised of experts in creating beautiful and functional designs for any sized space. Read on to learn tips on how to design your small space, and visit our location to find the perfect pieces for your home!

Choose the Right Furniture

Bathrooms can often be overlooked when redesigning a home. Create a serene space in your master bathroom and start every morning off on the right foot. As the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, John Elliott Interiors has tips for how to design the perfect space in your bathroom. Read on to learn more!

Minimalism

Out of all the rooms in your home, the bathroom is one of the best places to use minimalism for your design. To invoke a clean, fresh feel in your bathroom, remove all clutter. Rather than filling the countertops with decorations and several care items, keep the design simple. Use one large picture with muted, peaceful colors instead of littering the space with multiple portraits. Rather than storing items in the open, opt for built-in shelving and attractive organizers to keep a clean eye-line and hide the clutter out of view. To add a little interest and personality to your bathroom design, choose a shower tile with a unique pattern and brighter colors. The sleekness of the tile and the neutral surroundings will still feel clean and uncluttered while still adding a pop of intrigue to the space.

Nature

Mossy green towels, bamboo shower bench, slate grey tiles... There are numerous ways to bring nature into your bathroom space for a harmonious feel. You can even take the inspiration literally and bring plants into your bathroom. Plants have been shown in some studies to help improve mood and air quality. Having greenery in your bathroom can make it seem more peaceful and spa-like, and who doesn't want to feel like they're entering a spa each morning?

Freestanding Tubs

Tub and shower combos are starting to go out of style and can feel cheap. Up the wow factor in your bathroom with a freestanding tub. Installing a freestanding tub in your bathroom can help define the look and feel of the space in a striking way. Choose a vintage clawfoot tub for an old-world antique feel. Go with a rectangular freestanding tub for a sleek, modern look.

Lighting 

Use lighting that matches the rest of the bathroom design for a continuous look. If your theme is antique with a clawfoot tub, a great option could be iron fixtures. For a more modern feel, use bright lighting with minimal framing and clean lines. Install dimmers for an enhanced spa-like atmosphere. Bright lights can greet you in the morning, while a soft glow can help you relax during your evening bath.

Design at Lake of the Ozarks

For a striking and serene bathroom design, opt for minimalist decor, get inspiration from nature, opt for a freestanding tub, and choose lighting that enhances your theme. As the best design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, John Elliott Interiors has great tips on how to design your home. We can create the space of your dreams. Call us today to get started!

A dining room is often the heart of your home. Eating meals together, working on math homework in the evenings, and celebrating the holidays with family... a lot of memories are made in the family dining room. Design a beautiful space with the experts from John Elliott Interiors. We are the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we would love to help you create the space of your dreams for your dining room.  Read on to learn a few great tips from our team and come by John Elliott Interiors for beautiful inspiration!

Make a Statement

The dining room is a great place to make a statement. If you love floral patterns but have a hard time committing to such a bold design in your main living space, try it out in your dining room. Wallpaper is a fantastic way to define the design concept in your dining room. Create an accent wall with textured wallpaper to bring an intimate, chic vibe to the space. Upholster your chairs in bright or patterned fabric for a striking look.

Take a Seat

Branch out from traditional dining room seating for a unique design concept that will wow your guests. Round chairs can create a contrast to a long rectangular table. For a clean, modern look, go with clear seats that create an effortlessly chic design. A live edge bench is a beautiful cross-section of a tree that is dried and sealed to create outstanding furniture. Use one of these pieces on one side and cushioned chairs on the other side for a luxurious contrast. The stylish seating options are endless!

Make the Most of the Space

If your home doesn't have a full dining room, there are still several great options. If there is an open corner near your kitchen, create a cozy "breakfast" nook with corner booth benches and a compact table. Accent the space with decorative, comfortable pillows for a pop of color. Create a dining space at your kitchen island by lining tall, stylish stools on one side. To make it feel more like a separate space, lay place settings at each stool with a cloth napkin or other decorative element.

Draw the Eye

To center the design in your dining room, select a light fixture that enhances the style of the rest of the room. The fixture doesn't have to exactly match the pattern and style of your furniture. If your dining room table is made with rustic, sturdy wood, then a sleek, black chandelier could add the perfect contrast to your design. Another way to add a focal point that draws the room together is to choose a beautiful piece of artwork. John Elliott Interiors has gorgeous and fun pieces to choose from. One of our experts would love to help you choose the perfect artwork for your dining room decor.

Hire an Expert

Sometimes it can be difficult to be creative in a space that is traditionally so straightforward. As the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks, John Elliott Interiors has a team of professionals that can create the dining room of your dreams! Come by to peruse our inventory of gorgeous furniture and stylish art pieces. We have just the thing to make your space shine.

Are you expecting a new bundle of joy soon? Childproofing your home is an important step to take before the little one arrives. Making your home more child-friendly doesn't have to mean forfeiting your style. John Elliott Interiors has some great tips on how to create a space that is both beautiful and functional for welcoming a new child into your home. Read on to learn more, and stop by the best interior design company at the Lake of the Ozarks to pick out your favorite new pieces.

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