Candice Olson Quotes
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One of the most common reasons people renovate their homes is a change in their lifestyle - an upcoming wedding, a new baby, or grown children moving away.
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I tell people marriage is a compromise, and so are renovations.
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The perfect antidote to dark, cold and creepy is light, warm and cozy.
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Dining rooms are really all about the table and the chairs.
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I firmly believe that if your environment works for you and your family, it translates into a better life.
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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 tradition yet made to feel new and modern with unexpected or stylized scale, finishes and detailing. This contemporary take on tradition creates a look that's at once current yet timeless, fresh yet familiar…the essence of both beautiful design and a beautifully designed home.
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Clients usually come to me when they want to update the look of an existing room.
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I think people underestimate the importance of lighting - layers of lighting, not just one light. I do a lighting seminar where I take a $300-a-yard fabric and a $3-a-yard fabric. I show what lighting can do to either one.
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Paint goes a long way in making old look like new.
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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.
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