Repeat, repeat, and happily repeat again. This was the third consecutive home we were asked to design by our long-time client. I had to tease them a bit. As the family gets smaller with kids living their lives and off to college, their houses keep getting larger! This house had much more square footage than […]
Interior Design Trends for 2018. What’s in, and now out.
Interior Design Trends – 2018. What’s in, and now out. As an Interior Designer, I have my own design conceit—and I do not follow trends. I may incorporate things I like and see into my own vocabulary. With that in mind, I put together a quick list of what has been done and what to look foward to […]
What To Consider When Hiring An Interior Designer
Asking the right questions can make or break the flow and outcome of a project, in any profession. This month, I would like to address some of those questions and encourage you to organize your thoughts and stimulate ideas behind the questions you should keep in mind when taking the step to hire a professional […]
Choosing A Table Lamp With Style And Functionality
Lamps are critical to good interior design and they often support the ‘wow factor’ in a room because they can be ornate, structural, simple, modern, eclectic, you name it—there is a lamp for every style. They are a necessity but not just for looks but for function as well, which makes choosing more difficult. This […]
More Trends and Style Forecasting for 2016
Let’s continue looking at what is being forecast as trends in 2016 for home furnishings. The best part of being and interior designer is having the privilege to work with fine artists and craftsman who create incredible works of art to put into the home. It is always amazing to see what they are doing. ARTISTS AND NATURE Fortunately, […]
Introducing Rose Quartz and Serenity
Pantone Colors of the Year 2016 The new year brings us a new Pantone Color of the Year. Let’s take a look at what the experts at Pantone have chosen for their color trend in 2016. This year we have two colors to celebrate and is the first time Pantone is blending two shades. Although not a palette […]
Preparing The Guest Room
colin cadle photography You may be hosting family or friends over the holidays so a few reminders on setting up a guest room might help. The thought of a fine hotel room comes to mind and your company would love that experience as well. I like to have open space in a guest room, […]
Entertaining And Setting A Holiday Table
At the end of every project, I thoroughly enjoy adding the finishing touches to the home. The “styling” phase of the design—adding the clients’ personal items, artwork, new décor and accessories—working collaboratively to perfect the space, is great fun and very satisfying. Giving your home that festive, holiday flare when hosting a meal or having a party is a […]
Quick Update
With the launch of our new website, we have taken some time off from blogging to work on internal restructuring. One of the things we are doing is learning more about online photo usage rights when featuring other designers’ and artists’ work on our site. Our blog will be back in action next week so […]