Our designers have lots of experience on the job and through continuing education. We want to educate and empower our clients to be master designers in their daily lives to live to their fullest design potential (and just have a good time!). Not everything needs the touch of a designer, however we do appreciate your asking for help. The design tips we pass on are simple everyday tips that you can implement in your life and home without calling us for an appointment. But if you find you do not have the time and want us to do it for you, of course we will!
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, [...]
2010 seemed like a weirdly stagnant year compared to years past, didn’t it? Despite a lack of flash and excitement, 2010 was a year where measured consideration and thoughtful design ideas were bubbling beneath the surface, and I believe that this year we’ll see a resurgence of excitement about new approaches to design in 2011: [...]
More and more buyers are giving up their McMansions and downsizing to smaller homes. Nobody can tell yet if the Mcmansions will make a comeback someday but for now they offer too much unused space. “Everybody’s got to find a way to build smaller homes, because that’s where the market is and where it’s going [...]
Overall the upcoming trends for the New Year will remain the same; a mix and match of colors, styles, and textures. But one trend that really stood out to me was the wallpapering of ceilings. The ceiling is the 5th wall that everybody seems to forget about. What a beautiful way to show off that [...]
Offices today are knocking down those dreadful cubicles and becoming a more open work environment where employees have a full range of space. Vitra believes the new model discourages repetitive movement and sedentary positioning that can put too much strain on the human body. And it claims workers are 30 percent more productive. Beyond the [...]
Do you want to save money, time and effort? Well who doesn’t? That’s exactly what Interior Designers are here for! Designers will save you hours of shopping, and get products from sources someone off the street can’t get. You may have a variety of styles you like; a designer is there to help organize your [...]
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 [...]
When staying in a luxury hotel there are a few things you can expect: a temperpedic bed, a 55” flat screen tv, a deluxe showerhead, and…original art? Yes, a new trend within the hotel industry is the showcasing of original art by well-known artists. The way Chambers, a luxury hotel in Minneapolis sees it is [...]