Candice Olson

Designer

1964-10-27

Quotes by Candice Olson

• Look for inspiration in books, magazines, and even other people's homes - then be brave and take a chance with a room in your home.

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• Spaces I love to do - the uglier the better - tend to be really old, dated basements - especially from the '60s to the '80s. I love those.

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• There are a million studies that say the money you put into a kitchen and bath update you get back. That's one of those places you can't go wrong. It can be as simple as updating counters and a backsplash.

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• Clients usually come to me when they want to update the look of an existing room.

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• There are designers who say, 'Oh! I see wallpaper and blue carpet.' I usually start by knocking down walls. 'You thought you just needed some new drapes? Well, guess what: That wall's gotta go.'

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• The perfect antidote to dark, cold and creepy is light, warm and cozy.

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• I simply adore getting dressed up for a special occasion. I feel incredible stepping out in luxurious fabrics and a bit of bling. That's also how I feel about special-occasion dining rooms. Because these aren't everyday spaces, they contain all sorts of drama for that once-in-a-while 'wow' event.

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