Page 3 of At Home With A Designer An Interview with Ann Fox

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Q. Most of us are always eager to know what is the "latest" color, design, and furnishings trend. Can you comment on what you see in trends and how homeowners might create interiors that are up-to-date but classic.

Ann Fox: "I am very anti-trend. It only gets people into a 'dated' look. Clients are directed to not fall into a narrow style, but to go for a more eclectic look, to collect pieces they love. Definite trends such as Mission, lodge, etc. are 'fashion items' just like in the apparel industry. Accents are great, but don't go overboard..."

Q. Some people are baffled about where to place color. If their favorite color is blue for example, they don't know if they should buy a blue sofa, paint the walls blue, or order blue carpeting. Can you comment on using our favorite colors and ways to incorporate them into home decor?

Ann Fox: "I love it when clients have favorite colors and are opinionated. But tastes do change over the years. I like to put color in paint, throw pillows, and chairs -- all the things that can be updated and changed through the years."