Palette shopping? How about an afternoon at your local museum.... On a recent visit to Washington DC, I enjoyed an afternoon at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, visiting one of my favorite paintings, The People of Chilmark by Thomas Hart Benton. [...]
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The Powder Room
The powder room is generally a small space with a lot of possibility. I really enjoy designing a powder room. This is is place to make a luxurious presentation and offers a gesture of gracious hospitality. Because they are usually small, you can make them spectacular, packing in quite a design pun[...]
June 26th, 2010 - 7:53 pm § in Architecture, Color, Draperies, Floors, Furniture, Layouts, Lighting, Walls
Balancing Act
You don't have to be a professional designer to know if a room projects the qualities of balance and harmony. You can feel it intuitively. People naturally enjoy balance and harmony, it is comfortable[...]
Top 10 Decorating Essentials
Decorating essentials, the seeds from which your own design will grow.[...]
Leave no Stone Unturned for the Perfect Countertop
The cabinets and countertops you choose will be the major elements in the look and feel of your kitchen. Cabinets set the tone, but counters and backsplashes allow you to make the space your own. Be creative but also realistic. Pick material that suits your life-style. Classic Counter Choices [...]
The Three R’s of a Remodel
To Remodel is to RETHINK, RECONFIGURE and RESTYLE. All of which contain the essence of green mindset: to breathe new life and energy into existing space. With careful consideration to details, subtle refinements and a touch of drama you can create a refreshing effect. Forget cleaning the slate-t[...]