Stripes are always fun – whether bold colors or neutrals, they add a great pop of pattern and texture to a space. Sources (clockwise from right): Kate Spade Candy Shop Stripe Shower Curtain / Haute House Chevron Stripe Chair/ Rosenthal Thomas Sunny Days Stripe Dinnerware / Urban Outfitters Ikat Stripe Pillow / ZGallerie Levels Artwork […]
Showroom designer vs. Interior Designer
We recently had a client that called us after having a not-so-great experience with a kitchen showroom in-house designer. The designer had actually just been let go from the company (mid-project!), and left the clients in a major bind. In reality, it turned out to be a good thing, as they found many mistakes that […]
Form & Function
Make your home truly reflect “you”
Sure, it’s nice to look at beautiful homes in magazines and imagine your rooms looking exactly the same. But who wants a home that doesn’t reflect them and how they live? The best home designs are those that have a “personal” touch. Try these tips to bring “yourself” in without sacrificing great style: Love a […]
Decorated ceilings
Great post on not forgetting the ceiling is yet another surface in the room that needs attention! http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1984294/list/Decorated-Ceilings-Are-Looking-Up We’ve used this trick on a couple of projects – and it truly made the room!
Declare your Independence from boring design!
The most well-designed rooms always have an element of the “unexpected”. So this 4th, declare your Independence from safe design! Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to purchase a matching bedroom set. Mixing pieces actually gives you a more eclectic and livable look. If you love the nightstands from one group, choose […]
Interesting article on how indoor plants can affect your space
It’s spring, and flowering plants are popping up outdoors in gardens and inside on store shelves. So, it’s the perfect time to bring some of those plants to the windowsills and tabletops in your home. Indoor plants can enrich our lives in many ways. One of the benefits is that they can help bring our […]
Small bathroom woes?
In one of our recent remodels, we were faced with the challenge of creating visual “space” in a very long and narrow Master bathroom. I feel we succeeded 🙂 Here are some of the tricks we used to expand the horizons of this cramped and dated space: The first thing we did was remove the […]
Wallcovering – Old is New again
Wallcovering has made a huge come-back in recent years. With everything from natural grasscloth textures, to flocked (yes, we said flocked), to removable options, there’s something for every style and budget. We recently completed a 1-1/2 year long remodel and chose to use wallcovering in a couple of the rooms. And what an impact it […]
Lenny Kravitz + Design = Incredible Combo?
Art is art, creativity is creativity – in any industry! See the article here:http://nyti.ms/AAUwFi