COLOR tip of the month

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 Tip of the month

What is the 60,30,10 rule?

The 60,30,10 rule of color is the basic rule of color used in interior design.  This rule applies to selecting color by applying a percentage to the colors that will be used. The dominant color should be applied to 60% of the space and is usually applied to the walls. Thirty percent is the secondary color and is typically used on the trim. The remaining 10% is for the accent color in the space. This is a very straight forward way to decide upon a color scheme for any room.  Of course, you also need to decide whether you want to blend or pop? 

Are you challenged by this 60,30,10 rule or does this tip helps you understand how color works best in a space. I'd love to hear your thoughts
Contact me at rosa@rosadestinteriors.com

Magical Morocco

Magical Morocco


After our trip to Spain, my husband and I flew to Morocco for a magical experience.  A trip I would highly recommend and would like to share highlights with you.

A view from a cave in Tangiers, this is where the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Notice the silhouette of Africa in the opening of the cave. 

The historical entrance gates to Fez,  Moroccan's center of history and religion   

Leather dying vats in the city of Fez 

Traveling through the Atlas Mountains on our way to the Sahara Desert  

 

That's me on the 4th camel 

 

Mint tea at the Souks of Marrakesh  

 

Our trip was such a wonderful learning experience, a designers paradise and one I would love to share.  I am in the process of organizing a trip for next spring with a certified bi-lingual guide, fabulous Riads  to stay in and exciting travel and shopping opportunities.  Let me know if this is something that interest you as it will be limited to six people.

Thank you Cosentino

Thank you Cosentino

  

Who says madness can't be fabulous?   

I recently returned from a wonderful trip to Spain with Cosentino .  Along with a group of interior designers from the US, I was invited to visit their Cosentino, Dekton and Silestone manufacturing plant in Almeria, Spain. 

Our first stop was at Cosentino's marble quarry.  This is where they drill to extract and cut Blanco Macael marble.  A fascinating experience as I had never seen a marble quarry

   

From there we went to their Silestone and Dekton manufacturing plant.  Silestone is composed of 94% natural quartz and is the first and only quartz countertop with Bacteriostatic Protection, meaning bacteria does not spread on the surface, giving it unique features.   Dekton is a sophisticated blend of the raw materials used to produce the latest in glass and porcelain as well as high quality quartz surfaces.

From pre-fabricated sinks to beautiful tiles to an array of color options, Silestone and Dekton are wonderful products to consider when thinking about a remodel.  

A big THANK YOU to Patty Dominguez from Cosentino and the Cosentino family for an opportunity to learm more about their product, collaborate with other designers from the US and a experience traveling through Spain with such a wonderful and inspiring group of people.

Handmade Moroccan Glaui Berber rug 5'6 x 6'8. Contact me for pricing

Handmade Mortocan Glaui rug 3'6 x 7'. Contact for pricing

Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug 4'2 x 6'2 contact me for pricing

Tour of Cosentino Showroom in Almeria, Spain!

Greetings from Spain!  I am excited to share photos from the main event of our trip, a tour of the Cosentino showroom in Almeria, Spain!  The Cosentino Group oversees a variety of incredible brands, including Silestone. Silestone countertops consist of 94% natural quartz, and are the only quartz countertops with bacteriostatic protection. Here are some snapshots I took during the tour!  Enjoy!

Silestone color samples

Our group at the Cosentino showroom!

Sculpture: "Beyond the Wall",  Inaugurated February 2, 2014 in honor of Cosentino's Dekton line by Daniel Liebeskind

Raw marble is cut into blocks 6'x11' in size.

The marble is then diamond cut in water and sent to be polished and shipped.

Fun at the warehouse!

It was such a great experience to see exactly how the Silestone products are made, from start to finish!  This is a wonderful product with the utmost attention to detail and quality during every step of production.  If you are thinking about a kitchen remodel, I definitely recommend these products.  Contact me at rosa@rosadestinteriors.com for a consultation and we can get started as soon as possible!

Have a great weekend!

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