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This past week I prepared for an interior design photo-shoot in the Seattle metro. I was reminded once again of the power of accessories to capture the essence of a home and communicate the story of the owners. This project is about a fabulous 2-story pavilion. The main level features a bar in a British Colonial style and large flatscreen for entertainment and parties. The second floor is all about billiards, poker, cigars and scotch.

A Rule to Remember: Interior accessories provide the finishing touch to any space. Accessories give rooms personality, character and texture. Add things that say something about you!

The most important thing to consider when accessorizing a room is that you are not merely ‘filling space’. You are sharing your personality and individuality. So select items you love, that have meaning for you and then showcase them. In this instance, riding and competing with horses is a hobby so we started with cast iron horses sourced at Baker Furniture in Seattle. Surrounding the large flat-screen are images of Seabiscuit acquired by my clients to maintain the message and harmonize with the interior.

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Joe Freenor writes a blog nearly every day at his website, http://cft411.com. And this week he surprised me with his interpretation of my Zen Kitchen remodel. Immediately, I was taken with the well written post and then it all made sense when I read Joe’s biography. Here’s a portion:

“But what I really wanted to do was to look more closely at the kitchen design that Faith Sheridan came up with, because I think it is really quite extraordinary. What first caught my eye with this particular kitchen is that it occupies all of 160 square feet of space, which is about the size of the kitchen I have to contend with. And trust me, given a kitchen as small as that, one really does tend to contend with the space. Lots of the time, I think, we just give up on it.”

“Because what Faith did is such a transformation, I wanted this blog’s last photograph to be a “before shot,” because it reminded me of W.L. Bateman’s saying, “If you keep on doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep on getting what you’ve always got.” If the new kitchen were to be different, all the thinking that went into the re-design of it had to be different, which is exactly what Faith delivered.”

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Tags: CFT411.com, Faith Sheridan Design Group, Interior designer Seattle, Joe Freenor, kitchen design, WA, Zen kitchen
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Early in my design career, this interior designer in Seattle recalls visiting some homes with turquoise appliances. This video provides a great history of turquoise with good humor too. Yes, for those born in the 70′s and later, not only appliances but bathtubs, sinks and toilets too! So I have enjoyed the hoopla in 2010 about the COLOR of the year. Actually, I like the color and especially in certain combinations like those in the title.

Turquoise makes an elegant,contemporary statement paired with grey (see image upper left) and offers a serene, calm setting. And blues in general are favorites in the US and abroad. Add orange and chartreuse and the drama steps up considerably.

I find the gold combination to be elegant and restful too but very reminiscent of the 1970′s. This image is a fresh interpretation and quite classic.

Turquoise is perfect throughout the house as an accent with existing décor. Complementary with reds and pinks, it unites with deeper blues to join nautical themes and sparks up other greens. This year the hot, frequently shown look is turquoise with yellow-greens.

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Tags: color, Faith Sheridan Design Group, interior designer Seattle WA, recycling turquoise, retro color
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Many of you already know that I am an interior designer in Seattle, WA. My neighborhood, Capitol Hill, is near downtown. It’s a diverse population in many ways with lots of foot traffic. In the past week I’ve heard lots of buzz about an art installation in a nearby park so I checked it out tonight. Engaging art that’s so accessible invites conversation, smiles and lots of eyes.

Cal Anderson Park was full of families, dogs, music, picnics and folks strolling to see the art. The project is the brainchild of MadArt whose mission “is to support emerging artists in the community, to bring art into our lives in unexpected ways, and to create community involvement in the arts.” I think with this project they hit the mark.

Cal Anderson Park enjoys a long history in Seattle too. My favorite inspiration in the park is the water feature.

Cal Anderson Park is a 7.3-acre park that was recently redesigned and features a fountain, texture pool, reflecting pool, promenade paths, a plaza, playground, wading pool, and sports field. Even a Glee flash mob for entertainment.

Tags: Art in parks, Cal Anderson Park, Capitol Art, Faith Sheridan Design Group, interior designer Seattle WA, MadArt
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This interior designer in Seattle begins new project planning with a review mentally of my first impressions of the home, the overall goals and then the feeling the clients wish to create. The location of this interior design project is Mercer Island, WA on the waterfront. Not the original owners, my clients purchased over 20 years ago after the previous owners added a 1970 addition. My clients quickly remodeled the ‘cottage’ into a 2 story bedroom wing but left untouched the 1970 addition. So this is the project and view.

Can’t say I love the era of the 70′s construction as it’s not architecturally interesting to me. However, sitting on the water and offering incredible views and an open plan, this opportunity to gut/remodel without altering the footprint will be exciting. I see playing with textures and the strong horizontal lines as a design direction. (New kitchen, powder room, pantry, laundry + windows will transform.) I am fortunate to work with Prestige Custom Builders on this project.

raffia wallpaper Phillip Jeffries

My texture source is a company that excels with textures, Phillip Jeffries. Now in its third decade, Phillip Jeffries Ltd. has emerged as the industry leader in hand crafted wallcoverings. A manufacturer and importer of unique and fine quality textured wallcoverings, the company was founded in 1976.

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Tags: Faith Sheridan Design Group, grasscloth, interior designer Seattle WA, Mercer Island, Phillip Jeffries, Prestige Custom Builders, texture, WA
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