Lighting for Bathrooms – dos and don’ts
Mar8
I love designing fabulous bathrooms, and one area in the process that I pay particularly close attention to is lighting. Without proper lighting, even the most magnificent, luxurious space will feel inadequate. The primary place for consideration is at the vanity. The best type of lighting in this area is to place sconces on…Read More
Ten Pearls of Wisdom from the Design Bloggers Conference
Mar2
I just returned from Los Angeles where I attended the Design Bloggers Conference. More than 200 design bloggers enjoyed two days packed with a fabulous agenda and excellent speakers. In order to record all of the pertinent information and share it with those not in attendance, I tweeted during the presentations. After reviewing…Read More
Comfort is Perhaps the Ultimate Luxury
Feb22
Interior design icon Billy Baldwin once said, “Comfort is perhaps the ultimate luxury” and “First and foremost, furniture must be comfortable. That is the original purpose of it, after all.” In working with my clients, comfort is perhaps one of the primary considerations in selecting pieces of furniture. While certain furnishings can be selected…Read More
Kitchen Design: Island Hopping
Feb20
Most kitchens being built or renovated include an island. The island is often the hub of the kitchen, used as both a workspace and as a gathering spot. An island can host appliances, provide additional seating, and is often the main cooking area. Every host or hostess knows that guests are attracted to the island,…Read More
Fresh American Spaces
Feb19
I was thrilled to receive a personal invitation to meet Annie Selke, author of the new Fresh American Spaces and visionary and designer behind the fabulous home textile companies Pine Cone Hill and Dash & Albert Rug Company, and fabric line Annie Selke Home! With a personality and demeanor as approachable and colorful as her products, it was a…Read More
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Making Color Selections in Interior Design
Feb9
What’s your favorite color? We are asked this as small children – and even small children have definitive answers to this question. As we mature, we learn which colors affect our moods, which colors we enjoy being around and which colors we like to wear. Color . . . it really shows our individuality.…Read More
