Design Expert: Kate Smith

Color educator and trend forecaster Kate Smith’s passion is color. She blends color theory and psychology for her students and her readers, encouraging them to have fun with color.

Kate looks to the New Year as an opportunity to Learn More. Visit Living in Color With Sonu to read Kate’s tips on learning to use color with confidence, and expand your knowledge in 2010.

Here’s today’s bonus: Download your own copy of Kate’s Ten Tips for Learning More
in 2010.

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Thank you for joining us today, and be sure to check out the other great ideas and experts we have assembled for ten! Tomorrow, Entertaining guru Jennifer Sbranti, Editor-in-Chief of the hip party planning resource, Hostess with the Mostess®, helps us to create memories with the ones we love, as we Make Time for Family and Friends.

Design Expert: Kelly Van Patter

An awarding-winning Production Designer for television shows such as Survivor and The Apprentice, Kelly Van Patter is passionate about making smart choices for our planet and our pocketbooks.

Kelly is focusing her efforts on green design for the entertainment industry, residential construction and interior design; she shares her knowledge and advice with us in Be More Green and Save Green.

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It’s a vital message that Kelly shared with us. Simply stated: Before we act, think first about the impact of our decorating and home furnishings decisions. Good things flow from that philosophy.

But there is no need to sacrifice when it comes to aesthetics. I was struck by the colorful and beautiful, recycled and environmentally-friendly home items that we saw while at Kelly’s store. Enjoy these few glimpses:

Kelly is a powerhouse of knowledge and energy. At the time we met, she was bopping back and forth between running the store and completing her eco-friendly unit at the W Hollywood Residences. She often works into the wee hours, but says designing for television and music videos set her up to handle that with ease.

Here’s a peek from behind-the-scenes:

Tell us! How do you plan to be more green in your home, and with your decorating projects this year?

Congratulations to Cindi for winning the trivia contest, with the first correct answer of VH-1′s Rock the House and The Discovery Channel’s Monster House.

Creator of the looks on top-rated shows such as Survivor and The Apprentice, Kelly Van Patter was the designer for Martha Stewart’s critically-acclaimed model-homes in Cary, North Carolina and designed Trump Bar in Trump Tower. Kelly is now focusing her efforts on green design for the entertainment industry, residential construction and interior design. She also owns Kelly Green Home in Los Angeles, a boutique of eco-friendly home products.

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Photographs by Ann Revoredo, Video by Special Defect Media. Copyright 2010, HomeWorkshop.com.

Design Expert: Ramona Braganza

Hollywood’s Personal Trainer, Ramona Braganza helps her clients make fitness a way
of life.

Visit Living in Color With Sonu to read Ramona’s advice on how to Exercise More in the New Year, no matter how little time or space you have in your life.

Here’s today’s bonus: Download your own copy of Ramona’s Ten Tips on creating a comfortable and motivating space that sets you up for exercise success!

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This weekend is the perfect time to dive in and start applying some of our experts’ advice. Thanks for joining us today, and be sure to check out the other great ideas and experts we have assembled for ten!

On Monday, we’ll meet up with Kelly Van Patter, the award-winning production designer that created looks for shows like Survivor and The Apprentice. Kelly will share how we can make smarter design choices for our planet and our budgets, helping us to Be More Green and Save Green.

Design Expert: Kenneth Brown

One of Los Angeles’ most sought-after interior designers, Kenneth Brown has a remarkable gift for creating sophisticated and welcoming sanctuaries. His design firm works for numerous high-profile clients, including Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Mia Hamm.

Believing that well-planned, beautiful spaces nourish and support us, Kenneth Brown shows us how you can use good design to Improve Your Relationship.

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We filmed in the design studio at Kenneth’s offices—what a room! Rich exposed brick and beams. I’m told the building was built years ago by Bing Crosby. And so I wonder; what stars and starlets graced this space? There was a tangible feeling of stories in the air.

It’s always a fun day hanging out with Kenneth and his staff. They’re seriously good at what they do and at the same time a whole lot of fun. Here’s a peek from behind-the-scenes at “KB World:”

Kenneth showed us how to give some design attention to our special someone. What could you do to improve your bedroom space?

Congratulations to Cindi for winning the trivia contest, with the first correct answer of The Today Show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.

 
Designer Kenneth Brown has long been acclaimed for his ability to blend warm Southern hospitality with clean Southern California lines. His work has been featured in numerous design publications, as well as on his two hit TV shows, Fine Living and HGTV’s reDesign and TLC’s Over Designed. Kenneth Brown’s signature brand includes his infant bedding and accessories line for Babies “R” Us, and his luxury bedding and accessories line for QVC.

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Design Expert: Clay Ide

Clay Ide, Creative Director behind Pottery Barn, believes organization is a big part of
good design.

Visit Living in Color With Sonu to learn Clay’s creative ideas for Getting Organized in the New Year.

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Thanks for joining us today, and remember to check out the other great ideas and experts we have lined up for ten! Tomorrow, watch Celebrity Interior Designer, HGTV and TLC Host, Kenneth Brown share with us how good design can Improve Your Relationship.