I receive many calls asking for a paint color consultation. With the vast color choices on the market there is no wonder why individuals are overwhelmed by all the colors to choose from. Some people like to jump right into a bold, rich color and some are more shy and prefer lighter, more washed out [...]
Everyone has seen a carnation pink bathroom either in their Grandma’s house or in their parents home before it was remodeled. Pink, Robin’s Egg Blue and Avocado Green were the mid-century ”it” colors. Cast iron bathtubs, 4×4″ wall and floor tile and sinks were cast in these colors making them unforgettable. The homeowner either liked the decor or hated [...]
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recently conducted an informal poll of remodeling customers that returned encouraging results. When asked what aspects of a remodel determine their satisfaction with the project, 49 percent responded that design and outcome are the greatest determinants. 22 percent indicated that adequately having their needs met dictates project satisfaction, [...]
Having trouble selling your home? This time of year can be the toughest time to sell your home. Below are some tips to help your home stand out from the rest. Make the Most Out of Your Small Bathroom Is your tiny bathroom making you feel claustrophobic? You don’t need to completely remodel your [...]
Because of my passion for eco-friendly materials, I knew I had to blog about this article that brought a smile to my face. It is called “Consumers want more than just ‘pretty’ in the bath”. A recent study done by TOTO, claims that beyond the glitz and the glamour, consumers today want innovative products with [...]
I can’t help but cringe every time one of the contractors calls me “The Decorator”. What many people can’t seem to look past is the fluff and tickle of home design. I am here to set the record straight. The only concern of an Interior Decorator is the aesthetics of a space. Their focus is [...]
Forget throwing away grandma’s old antique mirror, give it a new life! Using antiques in your new home design is a great way to achieve any look you want. Antiques represent relics of the past, by mixing them with our modern lifestyle they remind us of how far we have come. You can change the [...]
There’s a reason why, even in this economy, the show goes on for kitchens and baths. They remain tantalizing objects of desire for most of us. And they still attract discretionary spending when homeowners feel the need to upgrade.
No surprise that the latest wallpaper sample to cross my desk generated a smile. It’s called Newsworthy, and it’s made from strips of newspaper that have been hand-loomed with nylon thread.
The effect is clever — instantly identifiable up close, but pleasantly abstract from afar. The wallpaper has an earthy, vintage quality to it — it is an alternative to grass cloth.
Have you ever seen a T.V. show or a neighbor’s house being remodeled and they replace cabinetry, plumbing and carpet with new? Did you ever wonder where it all goes? Probably to the landfill you might have thought. More and more designers and contractors are being conscientious with what they remove and how it is disposed of.