THE SUPPLY CHAIN REVISITED The Effects To Interior Design And How I Plan to Work With Them I am sure you see it on the grocery store shelves, whole sections just empty. I know I am. Since before Thanksgiving, my favorite snack crackers at ANY grocery store have been MIA. Do I really need snack crackers? […]
Long Lead Times
I can order vitamins from Amazon Prime and get them that day. Why does it take six months to order furniture? I think most of you get it. COVID has changed the world… forever. It has undoubtedly changed how things get done. For the home industry, it has had an enormous effect, so I thought I […]
Creating An Interior That Stimulates The Senses
Last month we did a primer on the art and philosophy of Biophilic Design. A study unto itself that may have left you asking, what could I do in my house to evoke a similar, visceral response? Let’s look at a few creative ways to realize a ‘green’ space of your own. After a full […]
Fun & Festive Holiday Celebrations
Odds are, most of you were unable to spend the holidays with families and friends last year. I hope things will be different for you this year. Holiday celebrations and gatherings can be the best way to put the last two years behind. Amen! Time to fill the holiday season with dining, laughing, and shopping! […]
Nature-Inspired Furnishings
I chose to highlight the natural world this month, not only because we find ourselves indoors more than usual these days, but because it is springtime, and my personal design style comes from infusing the natural world into my projects. Nature has always been a big part of my life, and my work is inspired by it. I […]
The Pantone Color of the Year for 2020 “Classic Blue”
Every year we take an in-depth look at Pantone’s Color of the Year as they forecast a color that they believe will affect global color trends for products in home furnishings, industrial design, fashion, graphic design, and product packaging. The color experts at the Pantone Color Institute select a distinctive hue using color psychology, trend analysis, and […]
A Primer on Testing and Selecting Color for Interior Walls
Choosing the best interior colors for your project can be one of the more personal and challenging decisions you’ll make. There are many dynamics and nuances to consider and to apply. Light and the surrounding colors have the greatest effect on our perception of color. The base color, texture, and finish will also effect the […]
Blue And White!
I LOVE THIS COMBINATION. It is one of my favorite color palettes and perfect for summer. It is versatile, pairs beautifully with an array of other colors, and is gorgeous when muted. It can also be incorporated into different styles, from traditional, to modern, to eclectic. In some studies, the psychology of the color blue […]