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Are you considering the purchase of an accessory for your home? Do you wonder what is useful and lasting? This question comes frequently via Ask Faith First for this Seattle based interior designer.

My tip this week is a garden stool. Not only are stools useful in all sorts of locations, they are equally traditional, transitional, contemporary and modern. They are useful indoors and outdoors. They come in a multitude of colors, sizes and shapes. My favorite company is Emissary which has a long, lasting history.

Elle Decor

Elle Decor

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The April issue of Veranda features the interior of a townhouse by designer sisters Kelli Ford and Kirsten Fitzgibbons. This Seattle interior designer is enthralled and inspired by the geometric elements of fabrics, rugs, pillows against the calm ivory, serene contrasts. It is stunning and I absolutely love the rug by Stark.

That geometric rug inspiration led to the discovery of a rug designed by Kim Alexandriuk for Doris Leslie Blau as part of her Modern Primitive collection. It’s another stunning rug to use as a definition for a black and ivory/white interior.

Kim’s rug was featured in the current issue of Traditional Home. According to the article, “Alexandriuk was inspired by textiles from Africa and the Southwest Pacific to create carpets that breezily cross borders. Her striped cotton dhurrie is based on a North African Abaya textile work as a coat by tribesmen.”

Wish you had help picking rugs and carpets? Wishing you had a friend in the design business right now? We’re here to help, so call us 206.437.8000.

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Are you attracted to particular shapes? I know I am. As an expert Seattle interior designer, I generally am attuned to the shapes my clients find attractive, round, square, oval or rectangular, either by observation or interview questions.

When I visited the Hickory Chair showroom at High Point in April, I spoke for a few minutes to Mariette Himes Gomez, a leading designer with a collection for Hickory Chair. I shared my favorites with her and noted that I am a fan of softer edges and she concurred that so is she.

Take a look at some of favorites from Mariette Himes Gomez -

The shapely Charlotte side table; Continental Demi-Lune and Paris mirror from Hickory Chair.

What shapes attract you? not only as furniture but also as textiles, in art or graphics. Let the shapes you enjoy direct your choices.

Wishing you had some help or friend in the design business right now? We’re here to help.

Call us 206-437-800o or send us a question or comment about a favorite shape.

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Over the past months I have worked with clients who have a very clear specification about upholstery. This expert Seattle interior designer was told at the beginning there would be no nailheads or any tufting. Given that nails are and have been HOT in all finishes and sizes this was a different direction. Nail heads often accompany tufting of upholstery so a clean and simple look was the direction for this couple.

Actually, as an experienced designer, it is refreshing to switch gears and step slightly off the current design path. The outcome is especially apparent in the dining chairs which used a great Donghia textile. The chairs themselves are from Hickory Chair (Madigan 5750) and favorites of mine as clients love the comfort and clean lines. Below are the before and after images for your comments.

Madigan Chair Revised

Do you crave a simple, beautiful space. Wish you had a friend in the design business right now? We’re here to help.

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The opportunities to design with tile are myriad so this expert Seattle interior designer shares one such application. Working with my photographer, Roger Turk of Northlight Studio, we located this angle. This home, designed by Faith Sheridan Design Group, is filled with beautiful tile applications The steps actually take one to the wine cellar and the clever tile design becomes visible as you re-enter into the foyer.

Natural stone mosaics add a level of design sophistication to interior tile applications. Among the natural stone mosaic designs are multicolored natural stone mosaic medleys, natural stone micro mosaics and exquisite natural stone mosaic patterns ranging from octagon to diamonds. Finishes are available in both rustic and polished and make the natural stone mosaics a perfect complement to any of the natural stone selections.

Craving one simple, beautiful space? Wish you had help with tile designs for your home? Wishing you had a friend in the design business right now? We can help, so call us today 206.437.8000. Or send a description of your project and needs to us at faith@faithsheridan.com.

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