More organic pieces are being used with formal pieces. Designers combine a local artisan's tree stumps and use as end tables or stools, with nailhead-studded chairs. Here's the question to ask … [Read more...] about The Attraction of Bare Wood Furniture
In Good Faith
Lighterfootstep: Beat Food Waste by Reorganizing Your Refrigerator
I received this article today. This information is so valuable and an easy change to our routine that makes a BIG difference. I encourage you to read it and then reorganize your refrigerator. From … [Read more...] about Lighterfootstep: Beat Food Waste by Reorganizing Your Refrigerator
Ikat Fabric Symbolizes Prosperity
Since this Seattle interior designer started designing, I have always turned to the Ikat to add interest, history and pattern to my interior design projects. The chic Ikat fabric (pronounced … [Read more...] about Ikat Fabric Symbolizes Prosperity
Wingback Chairs Enjoy a Revival
We haven't seen a whole lot of wingback chairs since "The Cosby Show." "In the '80s wingbacks felt so upper crust, and they needed a rest," said Michelle Lamb, an internationally recognized trend … [Read more...] about Wingback Chairs Enjoy a Revival
About the Bedroom on Valentine’s Day
Bring the Love to Your Bedroom How to bring the love into your bedroom? We're not talking red candles, heart-shaped water beds or satin sheets. (Did those things ever really work?) There are more … [Read more...] about About the Bedroom on Valentine’s Day
The Return of Nailheads
This detail was once synonymous with grandpa's wingback chair. Now nailheads are glam, stylishly studding upholstered furniture, even creating patterns on the backs and edges. This overscaled, … [Read more...] about The Return of Nailheads
The New Neutral - Gray
This year one unexpected but hot trend is gray. Gray is making a triumphant return as a wall color, giving people an alternative to tried-and-true beige. It's said that this moody hue gains … [Read more...] about The New Neutral - Gray
Prospects for Growth in Remodeling Sector
This morning I was happy to read commentsby John Caulfield. He cites a recent survey by Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies that "aging rental stock, rising immigrant populations, and … [Read more...] about Prospects for Growth in Remodeling Sector
How to Overcome Designer Fear in a Practical Way
Over my 20 plus years of interior design practice, I often observe the uneasiness and even apprehension that new and potential clients exhibit in the first encounter. Many times this encounter is a … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Designer Fear in a Practical Way
According to NYT Design Loves a Depression
Michael Cannell authored this provocative, well written post earlier this month. He chronicles the excess of the recent years with $10K sofas and $8K chairs which now sit in a lonely fashion in the … [Read more...] about According to NYT Design Loves a Depression