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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]