In these tough times, I’m sure everyone is wondering why they should hire an interior designer! This article gives some great reasons why you should! “…Designers make things not only pretty and stylish but functional and safe. They know the science behind why particular colors work so well together or why they don’t. Designers get […]
Great article from Examiner.com – Why Hire an Interior Designer?
SPACES Interior Design has recession friendly prices
We were recently featured in the AZ Business Gazette! Judith Mahlin Carter, owner of Spaces Interior Design in Tempe, works to give her customers professional design advice on a do-it-yourself budget. That business strategy is a smart move as the recession forces consumers to cut spending. See the rest of the article here: http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2009/07/02/20090702abg-smallbiz0702.html
20 home updates under $20
We were featured in an article this past weekend in the AZ Republic. Great inexpensive & creative decorating tips! See the article here:http://www.azcentral.com/style/hfe/decor/articles/2009/06/27/20090627things0627.html
Amazing what a little drapery (and de-cluttering) can do for a space!
Sunroom BEFORE Sunroom AFTER Dining Room BEFORE Dining Room AFTER Which room would you rather spend your time in? 🙂
Lighting Design and the Aging Eye
The correct lighting plan can improve the vision of the aging eye. As we age, natural changes of the human eye diminish our visual abilities including our ability to read. The cornea becomes more opaque because of increased fat deposits making it more difficult for the eye to recognize the visual images, weaker ciliary muscles […]
Creating a Home Office you’ll love waking up to
In this economy, more and more people are opting to work out of their homes instead of incurring the high cost of rent. The key to a successful working environment are functionality, cleanliness, and organization. The good news is, creating a beautiful home office you will be proud to show off doesn’t have to break […]
Need a magician instead of an Interior Designer?
Do you need to squeeze 3500 square feet of stuff into 1200 square feet? Downsizing can be extremely emotional, especially if it’s not completely by choice. These days, it seems many of us are forced to decide what is important now versus what was important a few years ago. And the size of your home […]
Great post from Frusterio Home Design Blog
What a wonderful statement they are making! Obama’s Redecorate on THEIR dime…not ours “As is traditional, the new President and First-Lady receive an allowance of $100,000 to redecorate their private quarters in the white house. This money comes from American tax dollars, i.e. yours and mine. In a time when we are all having to […]
Making your home a stress free sanctuary
This weekend, Dr. Andrew Weil had some awesome tips on making your home a stress free “sanctuary”: “Your home – whether big, small, or somewhere in between – should be your sanctuary, a place where stress is left at the door and your soul is nurtured. For a more comforting environment, gradually implement the following […]