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THE ROANOKER HOMES 2017
INTERIOR DESIGN
Tips & Trends
BY LIZ LONG | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ELAINE STEPHENSON
E
LAINE STEPHENSON is an interior designer with over 20 years of experience. On
average, her business, Elaine Stephenson
Interiors, LLC, works with around 30 clients a year,
decorating rooms or entire homes. She also does commercial work, including investment offices, retirement
communities and even the interior of Hollins University spaces (her alma mater). We asked her about
trends, tips and recommendations that fit with any
budget and space.
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TRENDS AND CLASSICS
"Design is evolving at a faster rate than it used to," Stephenson says. "There's so much more product out there,
in addition to the internet. Many people get inspired
on Pinterest or seeing something online and want to
change their own space. Trends are evolving because
of the internet."
While Stephenson describes her style as more traditional, she makes herself grow and look at what's new, so she
can add it to the fold. She is glad to see color is back after
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