September, 2011 - Browsing by month

Bathrooms? Yes, this Seattle interior designer creates them often. Why are bathrooms so important? We start our day in the bathroom with a stimulating shower or end the day in a relaxing bathtub. The bathroom supports our lifestyle. And when the important elements of our lives are in harmony we feel confident, rested and relaxed. The best bathrooms capitalize on the available space and are all about the details. The result ~ a perfect setting for daily bathroom activities with creature comforts for our particular tastes. I offer 10 tips for the perfect bathroom and this video with examples of bathrooms created by Faith Sheridan Design Group.

10 Tips to a Luxurious Bathroom

1. Color Scheme ~ soft, pale colors offer a calm sensation; brighter tones invigorate and energize.
2. De-Clutter ~ organize the vanity and newly styled medicine cabinets to keep your counter free. Only keep towels, hand soap and a candle on the counter.
3. Simplify daily tasks ~ Many men shave in the shower-use a fogless mirror. Add an attractive shower organizer for the essentials.
4. Enhance the ambiance ~ scents, such a lavender, are soothing and relaxing; music delivered by devices for a wet environment get you going or calm you down.
5. Quality plumbing fixtures ~ get the right size water heater; add air jets to your tub; consider multiple shower heads and/or a handheld shower feature.
6. Don’t be ordinary ~ carefully examine every purchase and consider how it adds to your visual, sensory experience in your bath right down to the tissue holder!
7. Add luxury ~ don’t shiver in your bath as baths are all about being warm. Heated floors and towel warmers enhance.
8. Luxury hotel lessons ~ remember the thick towels, linen shower curtains, unique containers.
9. Accents ~ beautiful tiles add personalization; art hung on the wall adds color and sophistication.
10. Safety ~ today a grab bar adds a stylish detail that promotes safety too.

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I love reading and seeing the images of Fashion Week and I like to translate them into a Fall color forecast… from this Seattle interior designer’s perspective. Our Seattle weather, sadly, is often sunless… so I like to imagine that color adds some ‘sunlight’ to our interiors. So the colors below offer ideas for accessories like throws, pillows, an ottoman or rug. Perhaps a lone or pair of chairs for some pop in your home. All colors are from Benjamin Moore.

My favorite Fall Fashion colors from Benjamin Moore

Vintage Wine -A warm, coffee-like color is perfect for Seattle

Wasabi - A crisp accent color

August Morning - Add a touch of sunshine all year long

Deep Ocean - Appealing and vibrant blue-green

Hawthorne Yellow - More sun to warm up a room

Merlot Red - Perfect for WA wine lovers

Etruscan - A warm, useful neutral for a cozy interior

Deep Caviar - Lush, rich brown for anchor pieces and wood accents

PAINT PERSONALITY CONSULTATION

Paint color is the framework that expresses your personality and enhances your treasures. Set a mood, feel comfortable in your home- savor the sense of harmony and balance. Colors flow subtly through the rooms like a well-blended Mojito. Schedule your Fall Fashion Analysis to add color in your home. 206.973.3743

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Even the best packaging combined with warning labels-wasn’t enough to avert a disaster. Freight handling left the custom chandelier in pieces.

For my Seattle design clients and Mercer Island residents, I designed a custom glass chandelier. Working with Savoy Studios in Portland I was excited to know it was arriving last Friday. But without proper handling, excellent packaging and labels, a design disaster can occur.

Nearly two weeks ago, Marcus from the factory sent me an image of the completed chandelier before he began the process of packing. You can see how the kiln-formed, rectangular chandelier is a stunner. The dimensions are 39″ x12″ x13″ high.

Faith Sheridan designs custom chandelier with Savoy Studios

The good news - the frame for the electrical is solid and can be used again.. just the lovely glass suffered the damage. Work began today to replace the glass and hopefully the chandelier will be on its way in a few days.

So what happens in this instance? The shipping company (to remain anonymous) is insured and will pay Savoy Studios for the damage incurred to the chandelier. Yes, my design aficionados, designers have damage frequently. Sometimes it’s a packing issue but most often, it’s a handling one. We work with reliable companies so that our clients are served and receive a replacement (like the chandelier) as quickly as possible.

At Faith Sheridan Design Group, it’s all about you. You tell us your preferences for color, shapes, light and how you like to live, entertain, and relax. With this information and an in-depth meeting, we help you achieve your personal style. Relax and let us guide you through the process of design. Call us today! 206.973.3743

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Alas, Labor Day weekend is past history which portends the end of summer and begins the school year and football season. Summer was late arriving for this Seattle interior designer and I’m clinging to outdoor living opportunities by adapting my outdoor space. Below find some tips for enjoying outdoor patios with shorter days, cooler evenings and pumpkin-inspired colors.

Six Tips to Extend Your Outdoor Spaces in Autumn

• Take a cue from nature’s fall foliage - select pillows, throws, candles and other accessories in orange hues.
• Punch up the table with accent colors like plum and russet red for napkins and placemats-two colors are fine.
• Consider adding a placemat with pattern and fall colors to the mix: stripes, seasonal patterns with leaves are readily available.
• Gather pine cones to use as accessories in baskets and bowls. Rinse, dry and spray paint if you’re adventurous.
• Fire pits and heaters extend the outdoor entertaining so guests can linger.
• Plan an al fresco potluck dinner or a wine tasting party with friends and neighbors.

Tags: entertaining in autumn, Faith Sheridan Design Group, interior designer Seattle WA, Outdoor Living, outdoor spaces Seattle
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Let the games begin! It’s that time of year when parties are planned around the college football season. The backyard patio celebration includes a BBQ event. So why not show your college spirit too? Try out these BBQ covers with your teams logo.

As a Seattle interior designer, I know lots of parties are planned when the Washington Huskies have a game. Everyone dons some clothing to show their college spirit. You can even display that college loyalty with your grill cover.

And I expect hats and shirts to complete the setting. But to catch attention, start with a house flag.

The season starts over the Labor Day weekend.. check out the schedule here.

Gather family and friends in your outdoor space and surround them with aromas of your BBQ sauce simmering on your commercial style gas grill. Imagine the stories, laughter and toasts as folks savor your tasty appetizers. We’re here to help you design for entertaining friends and family. Give us a call to learn about how we can we help you achieve your personal style.

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