One of our favorite design trends of late is refreshing and bold geometric patterns. This trend can be seen among rugs, fabrics and wallcoverings. These patterns are often a new take on a trellis, greek key, or other traditional pattern and add a fresh twist to any space. Refreshing geometrics can be adapted to modern or traditional interiors. Some are understated and others are bold. Some are bright and others are subdued. Some are structured and others are not. However, one thing is consistent: a refreshing geometric can be a wonderful accent...perfect for throw pillows, head boards, drapes. Better yet, is can be a dramatic focal point as an area rug or wallcovering. Here are some of our favorites.

Color authority Pantone, has proclaimed that the color of 2012 is ...Tangerine Tango Orange. Based on the premise that what we see on the runways today, we'll see in living rooms tomorrow, fashion designers including Tommy Hilfiger, Nanette Lepore, Cynthia Steffe, Elie Tahari and Adrienne Vittadini, are incorporating a lot of this shade of orange into their spring collections.



Be prepared to see orange everywhere…..not the orange of an orange, but rather the hues and tints of bittersweet, coral, and tangerine. Clients can now add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral room with the hopes of adding a bit of bliss.
Tangerine Tango is not a giant leap from last year's color Honeysuckle, a pink that leaned toward orange. Psychologically granted, it's a cheerful color, at least in small doses. This hue can energize a space and add spice and pop to any room. Even small items like accessories, throw pillows and bedspreads can make a huge impact.



So if you choose to lead with Tangerine Tango or just be a dance partner, we have the perfect solutions to incorporate color into your room. Whether your design choice is mid century modern, contemporary, transitional or traditional, think about adding some spice to your life.

When it comes to choosing an interior design firm, ingenuity and diversity are key factors to consider. Whether you want to redesign or renovate your home, Ron Nathan Interior Design Group (RNIDG) can turn your vision into reality. As a leading Bergen County, NJ interior designer RNIDG provides quality custom designs and furnishings for a large array of projects.

Since 1974, the RNIDG team has provided clients with unique, customized interior design services. Each design professional is highly skilled in producing an environment that compliments the lifestyle of the client. By giving strong attention to detail, designers maintain a balance between aesthetics and practicality. The final result is a beautiful, comfortable space that creates an exquisite lasting impression.

At RNIDG, the focus is on customer satisfaction. The firm works diligently with you to create a space that accurately reflects your vision. They stay abreast of the newest trends in interior design, so you will be privy to the latest cutting-edge techniques and styles. Each team member has extensive experience in planning, problem solving and execution. In order to provide extraordinary, stress-free service, the designers carefully consider your budget during every phase of the project.

The designers at RNIDG are not only imaginative and talented, they possess the organizational skills to manage a project from start to finish. Three designers on the team are Allied members of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The company founder and president, Ron Nathan, is a New Jersey Certified Interior Designer (NJCID) as well as an Allied member of the ASID. He is also a nationally recognized member of the Best Practices Network (BPN) for adhering to the highest ethical standards for interior design business practice and management.

The Ron Nathan Interior Design Group is the only area firm with an on-site workroom, enabling the production of quality furnishings for a vast range of projects. “The convenience of having our own workroom is a most important asset that allows us to oversee production and maintain the quality that is synonymous with our name,” states Ron Nathan. From the conceptual phase to installation, the firm provides guidance to clients from their home base, a design studio with an extensive resource library. This means less work and fewer expenses.

The firm’s broad on-site library includes a wide array of samples, including fabrics, carpeting, wall coverings, window treatments and accessories. Designing custom furnishings, custom cabinetry, and built-ins are among the services offered by the skilled design staff. The comprehensive sample library and global resources allow the design team members to plan a personalized space with exclusive custom details.

The knowledgeable designers at Ron Nathan handle projects of various sizes. Whether it's a large renovation or a small remodeling job, excellence is the focus. From a la cart options like media rooms, wine cellars, home offices, custom libraries and bars, and basement remodel to full-scale home transformations, RNIDG is equipped to produce dramatic results.

Whether your project is commercial or residential, the firm can provide indispensable input. Each designer is accomplished at creating both contemporary and classic spaces. The interior design professionals at RNIDG have innovative solutions for virtually any type of project. With their guidance, a stunning and distinctive personalized living space can be yours.

A beautifully upholstered headboard can make a bedroom.  What do we love about them?  For one, there is a softness to an upholstered headboard that just belongs in a bedroom.  We also love that upholstered headboards can be custom made to any shape and size.  There is no limit to the embellishments that can make an upholstered headboard unique: tufting, nailheads, decorative cord, tape, contrasting welt, buttons, etc. 

In our workroom, we fabricate upholstered headboards that complement just about any style of furniture from traditional to modern.  And, as you know, fabric is everything!  Choosing a bold print, leather, or plush chenille dramatically changes your headboard.  But don’t worry, if you get tired of your headboard you can always reupholster it for a fresh new look without a big investment.  Here are some of our favorites:



 

 



 



 



 

 

 



 

 

 



 

White walls are like a blank canvas.  It can be exciting to think about all the possibilities to bring your room to life....that is, until you become overwhelmed by endless options and confused about where to start.  Pulling out the fan deck of paint colors might just send you running!The art of creating color schemes is about combining a set of colors that produces an agreeable appearence.  The most sensible designs use a minimum of two or three colors but no more than six because the greater the amount of colors that you apply, the more complicated it is to attain a cohesive effect. 

So where do we start?  Understanding the color wheel is a worthwhile endeavor.  There are five basic color schemes: monochromatic, complementary, analogous, split complementary and triadic.



A monochromatic color scheme is based on variations of tints and shades of one color family. A monochromatic room could contain of colors from the brown family; beige upholstery, off-white draperies and a deep brown rug. This is the most straightforward color scheme and the most effortless to develop. Very safe.A complementary color scheme applies colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. It is best to use these opposite colors in different intensity, like bright blue combined with pale yellow, where yellow is the main color and the accent color is blue.

 

When colors are adjacent to one another on the color wheel, an analogous color scheme is created. This works best when the colors share similar characteristics, purple and shades of blue work together to develop an analogous scheme.



A split complementary color scheme is produced when colors that lie on both sides of a color’s complement are combined.  For instance, if you use the color red with blue-green and yellow-green you will create a split complementary color scheme. The easiest way to accomplish this is if you start with a fabric that has a pattern containing all of the colors that you are interested in using.



If you choose to use three hues on the color wheel that are located equidistant from one another, such as orange, purple and green this is called a triadic color scheme, which is very similar to the split complementary scheme.



Before you determine which color scheme you want to implement inside your home, think about what inspires you. The color possibilities are limitless!

We have just completed an amazing Basement renovation that included a Billiard Room, a Wine Cellar, a Library, a Playroom, and an incredible Home Theater.

The theater has a Lobby area with a Refreshments and seating. The theater seats 10 in motorized recliners to view the 12’ screen in comfort. All speakers are hidden behind upholstered wall panels and the components are located in a hidden closet. A touchpad remotely controls the audio, video, lighting and stage curtain.  Popcorn anyone?

There’s a new best kept secret among designers……Nano-Tex fabric.   It’s the first high-performance nanotechnology that builds permanent spill and stain resistance into the molecular structure of fabric.   Nano-Tex aggressively repels liquids and stains can be easily cleaned with all cleaning agents.  It has been used in the apparel industry for years and has recently become more widely available in upholstery from companies like Kravet, Duralee, Silver State, Architex, and Paul Brayton just to name a few.

 Why do we love Nano-Tex?

Nano-Tex fabric maintains a natural hand, is highly breathable and comfortable, and lasts the life of the fabric.  We find that Nano-Tex fabrics have great applications in kitchens, family rooms, commercial spaces, and just about anywhere that is susceptible to high traffic and stains.  Next time you need to reupholster those kitchen chairs or don’t want to have to worry about the kids eating/drinking on the family room sofa, consider a Nano-Tex fabric.

Welcome to our Blog!

We’ve decided to begin blogging in response to so many of your questions about where we find inspiration, how we solve design challenges, and how we approach the design process. We also want to take this opportunity to show you what goes on “behind the scenes” of our bustling design studio, where every day is different.Our business recently celebrated its 37^th anniversary! Can you believe it? Thirty-seven years since Ron set up shop. Back then, we had a small shop that was known for slip covers, drapes, and upholstery. We’ve come a long way…..3 locations later, an on-site workroom, full-service interior design services and a team of talented professionals (including Ozzy, our staff French Bulldog). Now we’re celebrating our one-year anniversary in our new, state-of-the-art design studio in Wyckoff, NJ.

We thank you for your continued support. We encourage you to comment on our blog posts and provide feedback. Or, send a question that we can address. We hope you find our content relevant, informative and inspirational. Enjoy!

Yours Truly,

Ron, Paige, Lynn, Angela, Tom & Ozzy