The Classic White Bathroom – Cool or Warm?

Posted on Jul 20, 2011Jul20
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There is nothing more classic and universal than a white bathroom. Over the years, various other colors have come in and and out of popularity for bathrooms, but a white bathroom has thrived throughout. White is the color of purity and cleanliness, so it’s no wonder that ever since the advent of indoor plumbing, white has…Read More

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Amazing Porcelain Tile that Mimics the Look of Wood

Posted on Jul 18, 2011Jul18
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I’m a problem solver. Yes, I also create beautiful, functional homes, but I also figure out the best solution for a particular challenge and how best to deal with certain unique elements in the interior design arena. At present, I’m working on a project in which the clients really want to have dark, wood floors…Read More

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Five Celebrity Swimming Pools That Make a Splash

Posted on Jul 15, 2011Jul15
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It’s summer time here in Boston, and we’ve been having some great pool weather. But, as we know, some pools are merely functional while others are extraordinary. What makes a pool extraordinary has everything to do with its setting – the home, the view and the landscape. Here’s a look at some magnificent celebrity swimming…Read More

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Guest Room Design: How to make your House Guests Feel Welcome (but not too welcome)!

Posted on Jul 13, 2011Jul13
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I participated in a fun twitter chat yesterday evening – #IntDesignerChat – and the subject of the chat was “The Well Appointed Guest Room.” Being in the business that I’m in and knowing how to cater to the needs (both aesthetically and functionally) of people, I thought I had it “down” with how to furnish…Read More

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The Invigorating Experience of an Outdoor Shower

Posted on Jul 8, 2011Jul8
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Have you ever had the pleasure of using an outdoor shower? I was recently thinking about the spectacular trip I took to South Africa last fall. On safari, we stayed at the amazing Boulders Lodge, where the accommodations were exquisite and each private suite included a marvelous outdoor shower. I wrote about the lodge and the…Read More

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Eight Strategies for the Use of Color in Interior Design

Posted on Jul 2, 2011Jul2
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I recently participated in a tweet chat (a prearranged virtual conversation on Twitter) on a subject that I particularly enjoy. The topic on the #designTV tweet chat was Using Color in Interior Design. The chat was based on a blog post by designer Lisa Ferguson of Decor Mentor, Eight Ways Interior Designers Use Color, and Lisa…Read More

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