March 9, 2010
Since the beginning of my design career, this Seattle interior designer, sought Ikat patterns in my interior design. What is an ikat? Ikats have been woven in cultures all over the world. In Central andSouth America, Ikat is still common in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico. Ikat, or Ikkat, is a style of weaving that uses a …
Read MoreOctober 21, 2009
“I hate to actually say this, but gray is the new black,”says Gale Steves. “It’s a softer color seen in fashion, and nature, and I’m seeing it everywhere: fabrics, felts, grey wools, even in tile. It takes a floor or a wall to a very neutral place.”
At our Fall Into Color event we asked our guests to vote for …
Read MoreOctober 2, 2009
What is an “al fresco” design inspiration? Interior design expert, Faith Sheridan interprets her client’s wish list with a Zen Kitchen Remodel.
My clients found a home in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle and quickly embarked on a major remodel of the main floor including a custom kitchen. An overriding desire to connect the kitchen to the outdoors results in …
Read MoreJuly 1, 2009
In my bathroom, my mirror sometimes tells me more than I want to know but nonetheless, I love how mirrors transform interiors. This Seattle interior designer strategically locates mirrors for function, sparkle and a touch of luxury. No matter if your home is older, dark or new and bright, there is a mirror perfectly suited for your taste.
Mirrors are great accessories
This large, 48″ mirror, replaces artwork in this room setting. Look for large …
Read MoreJune 26, 2009
I live in an older area of Seattle, Capitol Hill, and love my walks in the neighborhoods. Melding my Midwestern roots and interior design background, I notice all the homes with a front porch. In Seattle you see lots of bungalows and Craftsman style homes often painted distinctively. I think a front porch invites ‘neighborliness’. Growing up I fondly recall lots of relaxing evenings and story telling on a porch. Given our disconnected and stressful …
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