2016-2017 Interior Design Trends, Part 2
It’s time for another installment of our series. Everywhere you look these days, whether on the runway, TV, or in even in magazines, one trend is sure to show up often: the use of vintage. Whether in Gucci’s colorful Fall, 2016 women’s line, or on shows like “Agent...
2016-2017 Interior Design Trends, Part 1
Fall is right around the corner. Sobering thought, despite its truth! While it may still seem that summer arrived only yesterday, for those who love design, autumn never fails to bring tons of excitement. It is the season of preparation for change and eventual...
Man Caves
Often times when I first interview a client and ask them to have their significant other at the meeting they say, "Oh he or she is not interested" Believe me they are because when it comes to money and time people are interested. Today I want to focus on the men and...
You Can’t Afford Not To Hire Me? Continued…
The client I spoke about in my last post (You Can’t Afford Not To Hire Me?) that got totally taken by his contractor, has told me he can finally breathe and sleep. After taking him shopping we have already ordered his appliances and are firming up counter-tops,...
You Can’t Afford Not To Hire Me?
People assume using a seasoned professional will cost them more money. Let me describe a recent situation I came across in my business. The client is a son of one of my clients for whom I have done extensive residential work, including putting an elevator into their...
What a Little Room Light Can Do, Part 1
Ask any designer to name the top five most important elements of a comfortable, inviting home or office environment, and 9 out of 10 will include “lighting” in their top 3. These days, so much can be done with lighting. The only limit is your creativity. In this blog...
The Uplifting Truth About Downsizing Your Home
The new year is here, and with it comes new plans, endeavors and decisions. Perhaps this is the year you have decided to exchange your current home space for another. In particular, downsizing one’s living area has become quite popular, especially among those of us...
The Magic of Color in the Workspace
Back in 2014, we found out that working Americans spend one-fifth of our lives at the office. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) broke down the actual numbers to 34.4 hours per week, on average. Within a forty-year work span before...
‘Tis The Season To Update Your Environment
Now that the holiday season is upon us, it’s the perfect time to update your office or home space to reflect the seasonal shifts. When considering such a change, you might ask yourself, “Where can I find inspiration?” Most designers would agree that nature is always a...
Paint it White
You look around at your home and it's tired. How can you liven it up and enjoy it again every time you enter.? The easiest way is paint; but how do you choose? There are so many colors and shades of colors. - You start to panic .... What if I pick the wrong color? I...
