• Press
  • Reviews
St. Thomas Interior Designer
St. Thomas Interior Designer
  • Home
  • Services
    • Design Strategy Session
    • Designer for a Day
    • Master Plan for Design
    • Full-Service Interior Design
    • Plan Review
  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Design Downloads
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Cart
  • Home
  • Services
    • Design Strategy Session
    • Designer for a Day
    • Master Plan for Design
    • Full-Service Interior Design
    • Plan Review
  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Design Downloads
  • Blog
  • Contact

Color

Colors of the 2021
Link Enlarge

2021’S Colors Of The Year

Melanie Morris January 6, 2021 Beach / Caribbean, Color, Interior Design 5

A new year and the beginning of a new decade is what we all need. This year has taught us many things and one, in particular, being our need to find balance in our lives and the importance of home.  Our homes are our personal sanctuary, and when your home is the place to be, it nurtures your soul and supports your goals. Color has a HUGE impact on how a room feels and directly affects the moods of those who live there. 

The new year is the perfect time to take a step back and reassess what is most important to us and where our priorities will lie in the coming months. We are kicking 2021 off with a bang and have decided to change things up a bit from the typical color of the year story. We are sharing a little about the colors selected to set the tone for 2021 by a few different sources. Later, we will reveal our favorite selection with you and how to incorporate our favorite color selection into your interiors.

Colors of the 2021
 

PANTONE’S COLOR SELECTIONS FOR 2021

Pantone really started the whole color of the year “thing” and has been publishing their annual forecast for many years. Difficult times call for complex measures, which is why Pantone not only selected one but two colors for the year 2021. 

Pantone's 2021 Colors
 

ILLUMINATING | 13-0647
Illuminating is a bright, cheery yellow shade and is associated with optimism, vivacity, and joy. This vivid hue sprinkled throughout your home can help lift your mood, especially in these unprecedented times.

Bringing light to your life is a therapeutic consideration the color authority recognizes and supports their reasoning behind this vibrant yellow. Pantone makes their careful selections to spark conversation and encourage the will to reinvent ourselves and our surroundings into cheerful havens where happiness and warmth can be seen and felt throughout a space.

ULTIMATE GRAY | 17-5104
Ultimate gray marks the first achromatic shade and marks only the second time two colors have been selected. That’s right, folks, Pantone has broken the rules only one other time before. In retrospect, it makes sense, considering the manner and time we have found ourselves in. The thought behind ultimate gray is to encourage a sense of composure, steadiness, and resilience. Ultimate gray is considered a moody tone, which gives it a heavier presence and stability to anchor those pops of illuminating yellow.

BENJAMIN MOORE’S COLOR SELECTION FOR 2021

Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal
 

Our favorite color choice for 2021 comes from Benjamin Moore, Aegean Teal. The use of Aegean Teal is a response to our search for peace and tranquility as we move toward the next decade. The stillness, in its sunbaked hue, fills us with the feeling of order and stability. Aegean Teal is warm and viewed as an elegant addition to any design color scheme.

NATURAL HARMONY

This is a color we have embraced in the Caribbean for years. It reflects the color of the sea and brings back memories of relaxing at the beach. Aegean Teal is welcoming as an accent color and refreshing in lighter tones for whole rooms. 

2021 Ben Moore Color of the Year Wallpapers
 


SHERWIN WILLIAMS’ COLOR SELECTION FOR 2021

Sherwin William's Color Selection for 2021
 

Are your four walls starting to blend after seeing them every day this year? If you are looking to renew your interiors in 2021, consider tapping into a color that will bring you and your family a renewed and inspired energy. This hue is grounded in calm and rooted in biophilic design. Urbane Bronze is Sherwin William’s color selection for 2021. The idea that nature is never far away from our tech-heavy world and that your down to earth sanctuary can be a place of relaxation and serenity. Urbane Bronze can bring a warm and comforting aura to a space. Its natural organic appeal makes it effortless to live in. The use of this color can help accentuate design elements within your interiors while providing a tranquil and reflective zone to live and be.


GLIDDEN’S COLOR SELECTION FOR 2021

Glidden's Color Selection for 2021
 

2020 has brought firsts for many, and Glidden is no exception. Their color selection for 2021 marks the first-ever accent color chosen to represent the upcoming year. Aqua Fiesta is Glidden’s color choice and is a response to a year of feeling uncertain and anxious. Aqua Fiesta celebrates the positive and fresh things in life that make our homes sing. Have the confidence to break the norm and accentuate parts of your home that offer a welcoming surprise to you and everyone who witnesses this vibrant glow. 

SMALL, SIMPLE MOMENTS

As we journey into the New Year, we will see interior color palettes moving toward these color hues and incorporate palettes that embrace them. Inviting these new colors into our homes will help us keep that balance in our lives, to lift us up, and keep us on a steady course.

In our work in the Caribbean, we’ll be using these colors in creative ways. Aegean teal and aqua fiesta are colors we find easy to love as they reflect the beautiful waters around us. Our clients regularly request teal shades in all forms! Grey has been a sturdy, go-to neutral for the past few years. I confess I prefer it in a lighter shade. A grey-tone like a weathered pier is usually my go-to version of the shade.

Urbane bronze is an excellent substitute for black. Although black is a staple accent worldwide, I’ve felt that I prefer something a little softer under the Caribbean sun. Something that’s a little less definite, and color that can still have attitude! I love being encouraged to use more yellow in the coming year, and Illuminating is a fantastic shade of yellow. It can be seen in beach umbrellas, tropical flowers, and all things sunny. Brighter and lighter things are definitely a vibe we can lean into! I’ve put together a little mood board to inspire new projects in the new year below.

Color of the Year Mood Board
 
Illuminating Yellow Pantone Lamps
Caribbean Pattern
Shop the Look
Shop the Look
Shop the look
Caribbean Buys
Shop the Look
Shop the Look

If you are looking for creative ways to add these colors into your home, below are some of our favorite products.  We love to introduce great color through accessories and rugs. It’s an easy way to try out a color without a massive DIY project!

Are you looking for ways to refresh your space for the new year? Are you not sure how to apply these colors to your interiors? Look no further, my friends. Lagnappe Custom Interiors offers expert interior design services. Connect with us today! We would love to chat with you about your next home project.

Happy New Year, and let’s make 2021 the best year yet!

Link Enlarge

Using the 2020 Color of the Year in a Beach Home

Melanie Morris February 25, 2020 Color 0

Color is a key part of any home design, and this year’s color of the year, according to Pantone, the global expert on color communication, is “Classic Blue.”

I love blue in all its shades, and it’s featured front and center in Lagnappe’s business as part of the logo. Coastal locations naturally lend themselves to blue hues because of the water, and you’ll see that we take this blue inspiration seriously when designing interiors for our clients. I love using blue as a neutral; just like a classic pair of jeans, blue interiors go with everything.

If you’re looking for ways to add blue to your beachside property without doing a total remodel, here are a few tips you can try:

  • Update your bedding, towels or other linens to blue hues.
  • Paint an accent wall. I recommend adding the accent wall to a large, significant space, like the wall behind your bed.
  • Change a key piece of furniture, like a sofa, to blue.
  • Paint your kitchen cabinetry a favorite shade of blue.
This blue sofa adds a much-needed pop of color to an otherwise neutral room. Design by Lagnappe Custom Interiors.
Painting an accent wall in your favorite shade of blue is one way to bring the ocean indoors. Design by Lagnappe Custom Interiors.
One quick way to change the feeling of a room is by switching out the linens. This blue bedding set feels tranquil and relaxing. Design by Lagnappe Custom Interiors.

If you’re not sure where to start, it’s time to call in the professionals. Our team at Lagnappe Custom Interiors knows island style inside and out, and we’d love to work with you to make your home classic blue (or any other color you’d like). Contact us to learn more.

Christmas Table Setting
Link Enlarge

A Perfect Table Setting for a Christmas in the Islands

PMMAdmin3 December 16, 2019 Color, DIY, Kitchens, Niceties 0

Are you dreaming of a white sand Christmas? Beautiful, fluffy sand replaces traditional cold, wet snow when you celebrate Christmas in the Islands. Warming up in the sun omits the need for hot coco around the fire, and other traditions which keep you toasty during the holidays. Even without the feeling of winter, you can still feel the ‘Christmas Spirit’ when hosting get togethers this season.

After celebrating nearly two decades of traditions in the sunny Caribbean, Tiffany Cassidy of Lagnappe Custom Interiors shares her favorite finds for a beautiful Christmas table setting.

Our family LOVES Christmas in the islands!  All the colorful decorations, all the cookies, all the carols and classic Americana movies… ALL of the things that go into the holiday to give that special spirit.

Every family’s celebration is personal and meaningful for them.  I love visiting friends and hearing some of the stories they have to tell about the grandmother who made the best gingerbread every year. I love sharing special memories.  At our house, the process of getting out the Christmas decorations from storage is an annual walk down memory lane. So many touch stone from years gone by.  It’s been a couple years since I really set the table for the big day. We’ve been very casual about it for the past couple years, so it had me thinking about doing a really beautiful table this year.

I’ve put together a Pinterest board of Christmas table setting ideas to get my thoughts together and have had fun looking online for some unique items.  I love all things tropical and beach of course, but when it comes to Christmas, I’m all Americana.

The Perfect Dining Table Arrangement for a Christmas in the Islands

This tasteful table setting is simple and lovely. The greenery and pomegranates are easily found in local stores this time of year.

Tall and Colorful Candles

 I adore a candle-lit dinners, especially in the holidays. For my table, I would be tempted to add some tall and colorful candles like these.

Golden Drink-ware

Mix your colorful candles in with these eye-catching golden mercury glass votives for a pretty glow on Christmas Eve:

Personalize a Christmas in the Islands, with custom Party Favors

I love the idea of a personalized little party favor at each place too.  Cookies with the guest’s names on them are great; they’re easy and inexpensive. You can show off your baking skills, or simply decorate ones from your local bakery. These letter ornaments are a fun option, as your guests can keep a decoration for their tree for years to come.

This cute little ornament can be personalized and would make a great place card on your holiday dinner table.

Tis’ the Season Tableware for your Island Christmas

If you’re considering in investing in holiday flatware to go with china dinnerware, here are a couple classics. 

Celebrate Christmas in the Islands with Golden Flatware

Golden flatware in a modern shape is more versatile than you may think. This set will be perfectly at home for New Year’s celebrations, anniversaries, engagement parties, and many other celebrations in years to come. It doesn’t feel over done because the shape is so simple and sleek.  Mix this with any white China you already have and maybe some pretty holiday dessert plates and you’re all ready!

This dinnerware set might be the best value way I’ve seen to add a little sparkle to your table … and from Neiman Marcus of all places!

Christmas-Themed Dish-ware

When it comes to classic Americana, the Spode Christmas tree can’t be left out. This is the pattern I remember from holidays; it always make me think of my Aunt with a smile!  Start with the salad plates and a serving bowl to add just a little bit to your holiday table setting. Small holiday themed accents won’t overcrowd your cupboards and are budget-friendly.

Designer Christmas Tree Plates

Between pretty dishes and flatware, candle light, greens for the table, and cute little party favors for your guests, your table setting will be remembered well by all. That thoughtful party favor will come out of a box in years to come. It may also start a conversation about what a lovely night everyone had together down in the tropics in Christmas of 2019.


Lagnappe Custom Interiors is a full-service interior design firm, specializing in bringing the small niceties to a home or commercial space that make it memorable, functional and yours. Based out of St. Thomas, Lagnappe [LAN-YAP] is led by Tiffany Cassidy who enjoys working with property owners to create a home that reflects their style and needs. Tiffany marries her artistic and scientific sides together to bring the residents of the Virgin Islands and continental U.S. an interior decorating service that manages the complex and turns it into beauty. Her goal is to not only make a home prettier, but in doing so, make your life better. Visit www.Lagnappe.com for more information.

Link Enlarge

A Tropical Mood Board that will inspire your next Interior Design Project

PMMAdmin3 December 2, 2019 Color, DIY, Furnishings, Tips & Tricks 1

Creating a Tropical mood board while designing vacation homes remotely, helps to visualize the final design.

You love the purples and pinks of a Caribbean sunset. Seashells would look beautiful carved into a custom piece of furniture in your living room. Colors, textures, patterns, fabrics. What style furniture will suit, and how will it look inside a room? The options for expression and creativity in interior design are endless

Making Mood Board Decisions

With so many choices and decisions to make when designing and styling a home, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, and there comes a need to channel your wishes in one direction. Starting with pictures and a theme for inspiration, and then having a visual layout of all the components of a room in one place is the best approach.

We create mood boards for all of our projects. It’s a great visual way to pull thoughts and inspiration together at the beginning of a project. To be honest, most of our mood boards aren’t actually boards but ‘baskets’.

Tropical fabric swatches to use when creating mood boards with polka dot patterns, leaves and blue rug

Digital mood boards are a tool we use for our clients all the time. It makes working together with people off island easy, efficient, and fun. A lot of mood boards intend to inspire and let the imagination run wild to get a clear visual of what you hope to achieve in the decor and design of their home. However, there comes a point in every project where we need to pull together some actual real world items, that will not only suit the clients’ space, but also their budget.

Often times there will be multiple options for each room so when you come in for our presentation, they have something to react to. This changes the conversation from what we like in broad, general strokes to specifically what we do or don’t like about this item.  A mood board helps the you get a sense of how all of the items will work together in a room. 

Filling in Details of a Tropical Mood Board

Once we have this design direction laid out in full color, it’s pretty easy for me to fill in the details in a way that will make sense with the design and I know my clients will love. After all, a few happy surprises make the reveal day even more fun.

One of the simplest online tools is Pinterest. It’s free, easy to set up, and very user-friendly. It’s become such a popular tool not only for designers, artists, and people selling, but it’s where many people get ideas for their own projects.

We often ask our clients to put together a Pinterest board with inspiration images of things they love, even if they don’t seem to go together. The visuals make it possible to see some connections and bring some of their loves to the project.

There are tons of Apps that aim to make the process easy, but I’m pretty old school and just use Power Point to create my tropical mood boards. The main focus here is to create a collage of the items you wish to mix in the room and get a sense of whether or not they will feel balanced. When they are all together on a page, you’ll know if one item feels out of place

How to create a Tropical Mood Board

  1. Start with your floor plan of your space

    It’s all pretty meaningless if it doesn’t fit in the room. Your floor plan is your guide for what you need and what size and shape it should be.Mood board bedroom floor-plan

  2. Choose an inspiration item for your tropical mood board

    Is there a rug or a piece of art you’ve fallen in love with? This is a great starting point for color scheme and the over all feel of the room. Mood board inspiration elements of sea shells, sunsets, and colorful macarons.

  3. Add tropical color chips to your mood board

    Use your inspiration piece, whether it’s a rug, a photo, or handbag, to generate a color palette.Mood Board color chips taken from a beach

  4. Collect images and specs of key pieces

    If you’re working on a bedroom mood board, then choose the bed next since this is usually the largest piece in the room. Look for an item with the right styling to compliment your inspiration and evaluate available finishes. Key Mood board pieces including large furniture pieces that will go in a room. Couches, colorful accent pillows, vintage lamp and dresser.

  5. Layer in accessories and signature items

    What will define this space feel ‘oh-so you’? What things make you and your family comfortable?Mood Board Accessories include Framed prints of tropical scenery and curtains with tropical prints

  6. Stick with what works

    Once you’ve added all these items into the collage pages, you’ll clearly be able to see which ones are harmonizing and which ones are just not working with the others.

Why we use Mood Boards

Mood boards are a visual way for us to communicate. By providing your favorite colors, styles, and designs, no matter how different they may be from each other, you can come up with a plan which works as a beautiful end result. I like challenges when someone has varied interests when it comes to design. It’s my intention to work in as much of your tastes as possible into a tasteful-looking and welcoming home!


Lagnappe Custom Interiors is a full-service interior design firm, specializing in bringing the small niceties to a home or commercial space that make it memorable, functional and yours. Based out of St. Thomas, Lagnappe [LAN-YAP] is led by Tiffany Cassidy who enjoys working with property owners to create a home that reflects their style and needs. Tiffany marries her artistic and scientific sides together to bring the residents of the Virgin Islands and continental U.S. an interior decorating service that manages the complex and turns it into beauty. Her goal is to not only make a home prettier, but in doing so, make your life better. Visit www.Lagnappe.com for more information.

Ocean view out of a chic guest bedroom
Link Enlarge

What NOT to do when Designing and Decorating an Island Home

PMMAdmin3 October 29, 2019 Color, Furnishings, Lighting, Tips & Tricks 0

Designing and decorating an Island home is much different from one in a city or suburb in the North. Once you select your property, there is a lot to consider in the planning stages. From incorporating views, to choosing materials suitable for the climate, it’s easy to slip up during the process.

Clients dream of enjoying their ideal vacation home. They long for a space complete with a beautiful outdoor area, tropical decor and of course, an enchanting view. When it comes to the tropics, there are specific things which clients need to consider when designing or decorating an island home.

With all you invest in a holiday home, you don’t want to miss a moment relishing the beautiful surroundings. The primary focus when designing a vacation property should be incorporating the view. For ease and simplicity, our clients choose to have professional guidance when building their custom vacation home.

Tiffany Cassidy, Lagnappe Custom Interiors.

The following is a list of common issues which occur when designing an island home:

  1. You’re not maximizing the view.

    Clients typically reside in locations which lack beautiful, natural surroundings, especially tropical ones. When they purchase a vacation property in the islands, they choose a place with an incredible view. Not maximizing the opportunities to see it is the number one fall when investing in a vacation home. Of course, you can step outside and relish the sea and vegetation, but you want to enjoy the vistas while indoors too. A builder can help achieve this, but you need to consider how you’re using your windows.

    The Fix: Don’t block your view with curtains.

    “To be honest, I love curtains more than most people, but not when they cover up the glass on a window with an amazing view,” says Tiffany. “You paid extra for that view, do the drapery right and you can accentuate your view, rather than cover it!”

    Modern designs are all about clean, geometric lines, which allow a lot of light. Invest in custom window coverings, such as motorized blinds or roller shades. They can transform a dark room into a beautifully well-lit room looking out to the ocean. Rather than clutter the window, they can be hidden away when not in use with the touch of a button. They allow you to maximize your view by day and sleep in with blackout blinds on your vacation. Motorized blinds integrate with Smart Home technology, such as Control4 and Nest. These high-tech designs also allow you to control settings with timers and amount of light you wish to let in. Ocean view out of a chic guest bedroom

  2. You haven’t clearly defined a focal point for the room.

    Again, when on vacation, you want to take advantage of time embracing the tropical surroundings. In most island homes, it should be the view which is the focal point. Of course, clients wish to personalize their home with art, decor, and unique features, but it’s what’s outside which should be the focus.  

    The Fix: Arrange your furniture around the window.

    “You’d be surprised how many homes I go into where the sofa is turned with its back to the view, and the focal point is the TV,” Tiffany jokes. “Pretend the window is the TV with the best view, and arrange seating accordingly.”

    From the initial planning stages, make a clear choice to determine which window has the best vista. Arrange your couches, coffee table, and furniture so you’re looking out to the sea, and find a place for the TV last. Consider clever ways to hide your TV, such as a cabinet, or behind frames or a screen. You don’t want to distract from the view when not it’s in use.

  3. Too much Caribbean Color

    Colorful pastels of different shades on the Caribbean color palette add to the overall island vibe. While these eclectic colors add to the joy of being on vacation, they can become too much when over used in a home. Too much color can distract from your furniture, decor, and even the view.

    “I know, the vibrant colors of the islands are inspiring, we love them too! However, if you paint each room a different ‘Caribbean color’, you will soon find it overwhelming,” says Tiffany.

    The Fix: Use nature to inspire color choice

    “Inspiration from nature is the best way to go. Use the neutral tones to inform color choice for the ‘big stuff’,” says Tiffany.

    The Caribbean color palette doesn’t necessarily need to be bright and bold. It can be playing on coastal colors of light blue, brown, or beige. Think about the shades of the drift wood on the beach, or the color of the sand and stones. Soft shades can inspire as well, like the creamy color of a conch shell. Use these tones for the paint on the walls, tiles, and cabinets. Vibrant shades, like the bright color of the inside of a conch shell, can then be used to accentuate. 

    “When you keep flooring, walls, and cabinets in understated tones, you can add the bright colors in the accents and accessories, like pillows and bedding. This makes it easy to change your look in the future as well,” exclaims Tiffany.
    A living and dining room that uses conservative colors indoors allows the accentuates the colors from the view outside.

  4. Not enough lighting

    “We love our large expansive views and indoor-outdoor feel here.  Large windows and sky lights provide a room with natural light from the sun during the day. At night, however, if a room is not equipped with the right lighting, it can appear very dim,” says Tiffany. 

    The Fix: Look to light the room in layers

    By layering light, you create atmosphere within a room. Interior designers put together different textures, fabrics, colors and materials together to create the feel of a room. Similarly, layering light is by adding different types of lighting to create a particular mood or feel.

    “The first is ambient lighting. It’s the general, overall glow which makes nighttime into daytime.  Ambient lighting is often achieved with track, recessed, or overhead cove lighting. You may need professional help to add this to an existing space, but it will be worth it.  Second is task lighting. It helps you see to actually do something, like a reading lamp next to your bed, or under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen. Last, there is accent lighting. Is there a pretty painting that needs to be highlighted with a sconce, or a textured wall to be featured? Look for opportunities to decorate with light,” says Tiffany. A modern kitchen and dining room with great lighting

  5. You bought furniture without a ‘space plan’

    You fell in love with a gorgeous, comfy sectional you saw in a stateside showroom, but now there’s little room for anything else.Often clients will choose things they see in the showroom, because they like the look. However, they take a guess, and haven’t correctly determined if it will fit. 

    “It’s very hard to interpret scale in a showroom.  Even as a seasoned professional, I am often surprised to measure a sofa in a showroom and find it’s a 108” when I thought I was looking at an 84”. Showrooms are huge, and even large pieces do not look big in that setting,” says Tiffany. 

    The fix: Measure the room and determine a ‘space’ plan before you shop.

    Measure and record the scale of the rooms, including the lengths, widths, and heights of floors, walls, and windows. Bring these dimensions when you shop, and share them with the sales people. They can advise you which items will be scaled correctly for the space. Scale is important, as even if they fit, a space will quickly feel cluttered if the furniture is too big. 

    “If you are decorating a vacation home, you need to leave space for people and their STUFF!” Tiffany laughs.

    Space planning can be challenging. It is worth investing in a designer’s time to get it done correctly.

  6. Your furniture isn’t old, but it’s looking kind of shabby

    In a small space, every piece of furniture is used every day. Especially in an island vacation home, your furniture will have a hard life. Island elements like the sun and salt water, and also vacation renters, will wear out fabrics faster. Your space will start to look noticeably less fresh.

    The fix: Invest in higher quality furniture

    It’s no secret that cheaper furniture will wear out faster. With high quality furniture, the foam in the cushions and frames are made to last longer. There really is a difference in furniture quality, specifically, with the durability of the fabrics. Choose reputable brands, and especially ones recommended by professionals who work in the tropics.

    “We love to add machine-washable slip covers to upholstered items. It makes it easy to keep them looking and smelling fresh,” says Tiffany.

    Designing and decorating Caribbean vacation homes can be challenging and time consuming. By investing in the help of professionals, such as Lagnappe Custom Interiors, the process can be easy and enjoyable. With experience working with clients in the islands, they provide unrivaled knowledge when planning your tropical getaway home.


Lagnappe Custom Interiors is a full-service interior design firm, specializing in bringing the small niceties to a home or commercial space that make it memorable, functional and yours. Based out of St. Thomas, Lagnappe [LAN-YAP] is led by Tiffany Cassidy who enjoys working with clients to create a home that reflects their style and needs. Tiffany marries her artistic and scientific sides together to bring the residents of the Virgin Islands and continental U.S. an interior decorating service that manages the complex and turns it into beauty. Her goal is to not only make a home prettier, but in doing so, make your life better. Visit www.Lagnappe.com for more information.

Link Enlarge

Caribbean Kitchen Design: Bright Backsplashes

lagnappe February 17, 2019 Color, Kitchens 1

The kitchen is a great place to add color into your home, and there probably isn’t an easier way than with a vibrant backsplash.

Sometimes we get stuck thinking that the kitchen has to only be functional. A bright backsplash can take a kitchen from a place that is a place that holds your food and dishes into a space that you and your friends and family love spending time. Here are some cool ways to incorporate color into the kitchen backsplash!

Subway tile is a classic backsplash treatment, but the variety of blue tiles make this bright kitchen really interesting! Even though the palette of the room is fairly neutral, the backsplash is what draws the eye around this awesome space.

Of course the bright yellow color makes this room sunny, but the subway tile turned vertically adds an interesting detail.

Even monochrome tile is refreshing when placed in different patterns for different areas of the kitchen.

Glass tile adds color and shine that still feels translucent and light.

The straight edges of subway tile may feel too modern or “cold” for some kitchens. Choosing a tile with softer lines – or even a funky shape – can create a special space (especially with bright colors!).

Patterns are another way to add color to the kitchen backsplash and can really take a simple space into a statement room. Larger patterns tend to work better in larger kitchens, but don’t be afraid of a bold pattern no matter the size of the room!

Using wallpaper can really open up an entire new avenue of kitchen backsplash possibilities. With new stick-on tiles in all kinds of materials, the backsplash isn’t just for one color anymore!

Want to talk tile? Let us help – it’s what we do!


About Lagnappe Custom Interiors

Lagnappe Custom Interiors is a full-service interior design firm specializing in bringing the small niceties to a home or commercial space that make it memorable, functional and yours. Based out of St. Thomas, Lagnappe [LAN-YAP] is led by Tiffany Cassidy who enjoys working with clients to create a home that reflects their style and needs. Tiffany marries her artistic and scientific sides together to bring the residents of the Virgin Islands and continental U.S. an interior decorating service that manages the complex and turns it into beauty. Her goal is to not only make a home prettier, but in doing so, make your life better. Visit www.Lagnappe.com for more information.

Link Enlarge

2019 Color of the Year: Living Coral

lagnappe January 5, 2019 Color, Furnishings 0

If ever there was a Pantone color of the year that just screams “Caribbean”, it’s 2019’s Living Coral. Aside from the fact that our beautiful islands actually have living coral, this punchy hue is a great pop of color in any room!

A coral sofa brightens up a room and makes a statement. Side note, coral and navy go great together!

A great coral lamp can light up a room – literally and figuratively! The base, the shade or both, can add a nice pop to a side table or foyer.

Coral artwork is a really beautiful (and non-permanent) way to bring a softness to your walls. The fan coral is a nice nod to the sea for coastal rooms.

Toss a coral pillow in a chair or on the sofa and it adds an instant cheeriness to the space

Coral bedding is both modern and feminine without looking too juvenile. It works great in Caribbean guest rooms as vacationers want to be enveloped in the vibrant colors of the islands.

An interesting lighting fixture can really draw the eye into the room. The combination of fretwork and the beautiful coral color make this one a stunner.

The bathroom is a great place to make coral the star. Even monochrome works in this space with the hexagonal tile bringing enough texture into the space to make it interesting.

If an all-coral bathroom seems overwhelming, an accent wall can still provide the drama without all of the commitment.

If you must do laundry, why not do it in a fun and cheery space?


About Lagnappe Custom Interiors

Lagnappe Custom Interiors is a full-service interior design firm specializing in bringing the small niceties to a home or commercial space that make it memorable, functional and yours. Based out of St. Thomas, Lagnappe [LAN-YAP] is led by Tiffany Cassidy who enjoys working with clients to create a home that reflects their style and needs. Tiffany marries her artistic and scientific sides together to bring the residents of the Virgin Islands and continental U.S. an interior decorating service that manages the complex and turns it into beauty. Her goal is to not only make a home prettier, but in doing so, make your life better. Visit www.Lagnappe.com for more information.

Link Enlarge

Style File: Parisian Art Deco

lagnappe July 11, 2018 Color, Furnishings 0

There are many design styles out there and most people aren’t familiar with the differences and nuances of each. Elements and pieces used in a design style can vary so much, but there are often hallmarks of a style that make it easy to recognize. Today we’re digging into a lesser-known style: Parisian Art Deco.

Some of the same Art Deco touches you may recognize, but the Parisian influence is strong and really changes up a room.

Luxurious fabrics: Everything about the Parisian art deco style feels expensive. Rich velvets, soft suedes and elegant linens are top choices for upholstery and accents in this style.
Graphic black and white: This classic combo really makes a space come alive! From a timeless striped pattern to a bold geometric wallpaper, black and white elements create drama.
Color story: While walls and floors are mostly neutral, choosing one or two pops of color really bring interest into the room. The colors can be soft or boldly vibrant, and are mostly incorporated via furniture or statement pieces.
Mirrors: One way this style is easily recognizable as art deco is with the use of mirrors. They are large and geometric and help add space light to a room. Their flashiness gives that signature art deco glitz and glam factor and make any space feel fancy.
Streamlined Furniture: In a departure from the rounded corners and ornate pieces of traditional art deco style, the Parisian style incorporates sleek furniture that still has curves.
Architectural lighting: from unique pendant lights to edgy chandeliers, lighting plays a big role in this design style. By using unexpected fixtures, the lighting becomes a bigger part of the story of the room.

About Lagnappe Custom Interiors

Lagnappe Custom Interiors is a full-service interior design firm specializing in bringing the small niceties to a home or commercial space that make it memorable, functional and yours. Based out of St. Thomas, Lagnappe [LAN-YAP] is led by Tiffany Cassidy who enjoys working with clients to create a home that reflects their style and needs. Tiffany marries her artistic and scientific sides together to bring the residents of the Virgin Islands and continental U.S. an interior decorating service that manages the complex and turns it into beauty. Her goal is to not only make a home prettier, but in doing so, make your life better. Visit www.Lagnappe.com for more information.

SaveSave

Welcome to the Jungle: Bold Tropical Prints for Every Room

lagnappe May 30, 2018 Color, Furnishings, Niceties 0

Nothing says “tropical” quite like a lush green landscape full of palms and banana leaves. And bringing the outdoors in is one of my favorite things to do as a designer! Bold wallpaper and fabrics printed with green leaves is popular right now, and these rooms may get your creative juices flowing about jazzing up a space in your home with a bold tropical print!

The kitchen is a great place to incorporate some tropical flair, even if it’s just with some spiffy linens. Especially if the kitchen is mostly a neutral color palette, green is a great energizing accent color.
Moving into the dining room, a tropical wallpaper makes this gathering space feel lush and exotic. Who wouldn’t want to attend a dinner party in this room? Statement pieces like the tulip table and dramatic chandelier add to the uniqueness of the room.
The bath is a perfect place for some green palm prints. Don’t worry that a smaller room will be overwhelmed by a punchy wallpaper, it can make a normally pretty boring space vibrant and alive.
Bring some zen into the bedroom with a fabric headboard and coordinating curtains.
Another corner of a bedroom or sitting area gets some color in a calm, neutral space.
Prints don’t have to be sunny, either. Darker tones make any room feel elegant and can allow for other pieces to take center stage.
Aren’t the outdoors green enough? Not when you have fabulous banana leaf printed patio furniture. This set is classically chic, with fun accents of bright orange and pink.
A sun room gets an upgrade with great furniture against a leafy background.
Wallpaper isn’t your only option to go bold. Artwork can anchor a space and provide great inspiration for other accents in a room.

About Lagnappe Custom Interiors

Lagnappe Custom Interiors is a full-service interior design firm specializing in bringing the small niceties to a home or commercial space that make it memorable, functional and yours. Based out of St. Thomas, Lagnappe [LAN-YAP] is led by Tiffany Cassidy who enjoys working with clients to create a home that reflects their style and needs. Tiffany marries her artistic and scientific sides together to bring the residents of the Virgin Islands and continental U.S. an interior decorating service that manages the complex and turns it into beauty. Her goal is to not only make a home prettier, but in doing so, make your life better. Visit www.Lagnappe.com for more information.

SaveSave

SaveSave

SaveSave

SaveSave

SaveSave

SaveSave

Link Enlarge

Caribbean Passion: Infusing Red into Home Design

lagnappe May 17, 2018 Color, Tips & Tricks 0

In this final post of our spring color series, we’re showing off how red can bring some zing into your home! We’ve been sharing ideas on how to incorporate more color into the home with great design, and you can check out our yellow, orange, green and blue posts as well.

From a stunning red hibiscus flower to the glowing embers of a beach fire, the color red is all about bringing warmth into your spaces. Check out these ideas for infusing this passionate color into the home.

Starting with the most subtle way to use red, accent furniture like these bar stools will liven up your morning coffee.
Red pillows and oceanic artwork are another great accent for any room (but especially bedrooms!)
A little drama never hurt anyone! A bright red rug sets the stage for some really unique hanging beds.
Red is a nice choice for large pieces of furniture. These statement pieces anchor a room and reduce the need for lots of other decor that would compete with the vibrant hue.
Shades of red vary greatly, and a more coral tone works well in Caribbean homes. Patterns and textures help break up the intensity of the color as well.
If red furniture doesn’t suit your style, why not let your porch do the talking? A painted floor is a great conversation starter on the porch or patio.
A vibrant red vanity makes a mundane trip to the bathroom exciting.

About Lagnappe Custom Interiors

Lagnappe Custom Interiors is a full-service interior design firm specializing in bringing the small niceties to a home or commercial space that make it memorable, functional and yours. Based out of St. Thomas, Lagnappe [LAN-YAP] is led by Tiffany Cassidy who enjoys working with clients to create a home that reflects their style and needs. Tiffany marries her artistic and scientific sides together to bring the residents of the Virgin Islands and continental U.S. an interior decorating service that manages the complex and turns it into beauty. Her goal is to not only make a home prettier, but in doing so, make your life better. Visit www.Lagnappe.com for more information.

SaveSave

SaveSave

  • 1
  • 2

Recent Posts

  • 2021’S Colors Of The Year
  • St. Thomas Christmas Traditions
  • A Remote Christmas Holiday
  • Seasonal Living Magazine’s Virtual Showhouse
  • How to Design the Perfect Kitchen
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach / Caribbean
  • Before & After
  • Color
  • DIY
  • Furnishings
  • Interior Design
  • Kitchens
  • Lighting
  • Niceties
  • Outdoor Living
  • Portfolio
  • Press
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Uncategorized
  • Window Treatments

Our Studio (by appointment):

Address: 6300 Estate Frydenhoj
Compass Point Marina
St. Thomas, VI 00802

Phone: 340-643-7289

Our Mailing Address

Address: 6500 Red Hook
St. Thomas, VI 00802

WE ARE SOCIAL


© 2010, Lagnappe Custom Interiors.
Web design

Top