Home Furnishing Trends
Following trends in home furnishings can be fun as well as helpful. Here are some designs to watch for in 2018. I can see the influence of Jo Anna Gaines from HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” evolving. She has brought Rustic to
My thoughts on using decorative mirrors…
I love to use mirrors because they instantly expand space, reflect light, and add a sparkle. Make sure your mirror reflects a nice view. Select oversized and tall for a statement and use unusual shapes as art objects. Mirrors are
Selecting the Proper Rug Size
Tips to ensure proper size selection Once of the most common reasons that rugs are returned is improper size selection. Choosing the correct rug size is essential to filling a space properly and making the rug look the best it
Can you give tips on decorating an office?
One of the biggest problems I see is separating commercial design from residential design. Everyone is familiar with home design and products used there. Commercial has fire ratings, a corporate look, and can hold up to heavier wear.
Where do I start when selecting paint colors?
Look for inspiration in paintings, rugs, fabrics or even your closet. If you can wear it, you can live with it. Wood is not neutral, it has a color; it is often orange, red, or yellowish. Try to blend with
I would like to convert my lower level into to a mother-in-law suite. Can you give tips?
This home is a good example. I developed the living area around an existing fireplace with a dark paneled room. Using paint and drywall the space felt larger and brighter. A dining area was located in front of a sliding
Home Furnishing Trends
Following trends in home furnishings can be fun as well as helpful. Here are some designs to watch for in 2018. I can see the influence of Jo Anna Gaines from HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” evolving. She has brought Rustic to
My thoughts on using decorative mirrors…
I love to use mirrors because they instantly expand space, reflect light, and add a sparkle. Make sure your mirror reflects a nice view. Select oversized and tall for a statement and use unusual shapes as art objects. Mirrors are
Selecting the Proper Rug Size
Tips to ensure proper size selection Once of the most common reasons that rugs are returned is improper size selection. Choosing the correct rug size is essential to filling a space properly and making the rug look the best it
Can you give tips on decorating an office?
One of the biggest problems I see is separating commercial design from residential design. Everyone is familiar with home design and products used there. Commercial has fire ratings, a corporate look, and can hold up to heavier wear.
Where do I start when selecting paint colors?
Look for inspiration in paintings, rugs, fabrics or even your closet. If you can wear it, you can live with it. Wood is not neutral, it has a color; it is often orange, red, or yellowish. Try to blend with
I would like to convert my lower level into to a mother-in-law suite. Can you give tips?
This home is a good example. I developed the living area around an existing fireplace with a dark paneled room. Using paint and drywall the space felt larger and brighter. A dining area was located in front of a sliding
