AFR The STUDIO - Spring/Summer2019

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THE INTRO it’s T he colder seasons are moving finally out and things are starting to get a bit warmer around here. It’s time to start going down that seasonal checklist. Let’s pack those heavy coats, scarves, and gloves right back in the attic or basement where they belong. Let’s start looking forward to everything we’ve happ missed since fall and winter took over for a ening few months. From spring fever to summer sunshine, things are heating up – especially here at AFR. To kick off this issue of STUDIO: AFR Unplugged we’re covering some basic tips and tricks in the big and beautiful world of area rugs – and introducing a few of our own latest additions from this category to match. We are also very proud to show off our stylish and bold new Luxe ottomans. We didn’t stop there! Event planners, are you ready to install your new secret weapon? KEEP YOUR Learn more about a free design app for your COOL FROM iPhone that’s sure to keep the inspiration flowing. Also, in keeping up with this most SPRING FEVER glorious change of seasons, we’ve also TO SUMMER included a tutorial that will have you planting SUNSHINE > and growing your own kitchen garden of fresh herbs in no time at all. Finally, we all know it can seem nearly impossible to keep a diet on track while traveling for business. Worry not! AFR is here with some tips to help make healthy eating more manageable – even when you’re on the road. It’s no secret that this is our favorite time of year. We’re wishing you and yours a very happy and safe spring into summer. STAYFrom all of us here at AFR: COOL!

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PICKING THE PERFECT AREA RUG TIE ysopuarce TOGETHER YOUR GUIDE TO SIZE BONUS COLOR TIPS PICKING THE PERFECT In the wide world of area rugs, size HUE ARE YOU?? AREA RUG really does matter! It is common for designers to be too conservative 1 Darker colors tend to make Large area rugs are back when planning the size of their rugs, your furniture and accent and in full effect this year! typically due to budget concerns. pieces seem smaller. Vice There is no better time than Unfortunately for them, choosing a versa, lighter colors make right now to learn how to rug that is too small tends to cause pieces seem larger. choose the best possible rug furniture and accent pieces to look for your next event. When unbalanced within the space. As a rule 2 Don’t stress too much about used properly, area rugs can of thumb, choose a rug that reaches matching colors exactly. transform the look and shape beyond the edges of your furniture When pairing several rugs, to make the space appear more things don’t need to be of your space. You may expansive and create the illusion of precise, they just need even hear some folks refer additional depth. to make sense within the to a well-picked area rug palette you’ve chosen. as the ‘anchor’ of a layout SHAPE or design. You can achieve Bright and busy colors and fabulous results at your next Traditional rectangular area rug shapes tend to be natural choices for 3 patterns can add life to a dull event - and it’s probably many event planners and designers - space. Or use a rug with a easier than you think. probably because they look fabulous cool, neutral appeal to calm on large open floors and even hold an area that has a lot going READ ON! their own in smaller rooms. In order on already. to create a sense of additional variety with rectangles, your unique space 4 Consider also experimenting could call for pairing several rugs with with different patterns, different textures or patterns. Another textures, and materials in common trend to create variety is to your search for that area rug artfully overlap your rugs. Whatever of your dreams. you decide, focus on a variety that would best match your vision and colors that you wouldn’t have thought to keep an open mind as things progress. include otherwise. Match walls with one of the colors from your favorite rug to make it COLOR stand out as the center of attention. When planning a color palette for Now that you know the basics, when your space, we suggest choosing selecting the perfect area rug for your next the perfect area rug as your first step design – we give you permission to go rather than waiting until the end of RUG CRAZY! the process. This way, you can pull different colors from the rug to begin building your palette, resulting in a very inspired and calculated look. You may even stumble onto some

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HERB GARDENS REIMAGINED 8 simple steps to create that savory herb garden you’ve always wanted

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ON-THE-GO DIET TIPS KEEPING Sometimes we eat poorly YOUR DIET on the road because we’re enjoying our time with friends ON TRACK and colleagues, sightseeing WHEN YOU TRAVEL. and sampling the local cuisine. Other times we I f you’ve ever tried to keep a strict eat poorly because diet or meal traveling is stressful, plan on track while traveling work on-the-go is for business, you fast-paced, and we are likely understand it‘s just not that easy. far, far away from the The thought of being comfort of our homes regimented while (and refrigerators). From traveling always seems to the Uber, to the plane, set a stressful tone. So we start preparing our minds to the hotel and and bodies for a “cheat beyond – extra week” before we ever planning is all it even set foot on a boat, takes to return plane, or whatever. home feeling healthy and high-energy. read on! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE OF HIGHWAY TO HEALTH

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