February, 2010 - Browsing by month

As an expert Seattle interior designer wading in the waters of Valentine Day marketing, I totally enjoyed an article in the Sunday LA Times. Talk about ‘nailing it’! With all the talk about roses, dinner, diamonds, romantic escapes, cards and anything else a marketeer can create, sometimes it is great to just simply communicate the message.

This wall graphic from L.A.’s Simple Shapes, featured in the LA Times article, is a work of simple art and at $35.99 it may be pricier than a greeting card — but it’s a lot cheaper than most of the the promoted items.

What could be more perfect? Per the Times, “Imagine stumbling upon this greeting on your bleary-eyed route to the coffee maker on the morning of Feb. 14. Who needs roses? Another benefit: the vinyl saying is removable, which means you can take it down Feb. 15. Or, when you get in a fight.”

About Simple Shapes, “We are a team of talented designers with backgrounds in interior design, graphic design, and architecture. Our goal is to bring our expertise in design to the latest home make-over movement of vinyl wall art.

In our store you will find only the highest quality vinyl wall art designs that will help you revitalize your home, office, and business! New items are constantly being added so please add us to your favorite sellers list and check back frequently.”

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Is your child’s bedroom in chaos? Is it hard to find a clear path? Time to tame the mess and engage your child in the process. This expert Seattle interior designer knows that these days it’s easier than ever with an abundance of products to assist in taming the myriad toys, games, and clothes. Professional organizer, Troy Kirschner, says “Begin with a declutter, using the general rule of thumb that with each new item that comes in, one must go out. The latter can be donated to a local charity or sold on eBay”. Kirschner, owner of Bulls Head-based ACE Space Krafters, advises involving your children in the process. Allow them to help choose which items to give away and how to store those they’re keeping. If they like the setup and know it’s for their benefit, Kirschner reasons, there’s a greater chance they’ll keep the room neat and tidy.

Think creatively when it comes to organizing; use The Container Store’s 24-Pocket Cotton Overdoor Shoe Bag to store dolls instead; $19.99. Storage ottomans used in a playroom, child’s room or living room not only provide additional hidden storage space, but a place to put up your feet. The Cameron Collection from Pottery Barn features streamlined forms and a vast array of components allowing this well-made collection to organize it all, beautifully.

Create display space for posting assignments, showcasing collections and storing supplies with these modular pieces from the Stanton Collection also from Pottery Barn. Square chalkboards, pin boards and corkboards can be hung on the walls to keep track of assignments and showcase collections. The squares are available in different colors and styles, making them functional and aesthetically pleasing.

At Bograd Kids in Manhattan, owner Zoya Bograd offers storage solutions built into furniture, making it easier for kids and parents to stay organized. Ms. Bograd, who has a 15-year-old daughter, believes the best things for parents to do if they want their children to be organized is to be organized themselves. “Children definitely look at us and try to do what we do,” she said. “Teach by example, that’s my best advice.”

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This expert Seattle interior designer frequently engages in the dialogue about the best view of the screen and the impact on home decor. Now that the season for viewing major events is here, beginning this weekend with the Super Bowl and continuing with the Olympic games and Oscars, here are my tips for placement.

As a little trivia research share, typically the over 45 crowd want to hide the set or reduce the impact by placement inside a cabinet which is either custom made or ready-made. But most viewers consider the beg-screen TV a fact of life and/or ‘work of art’ and hang it on the wall.

Here is a round-up of tips for big screen TVs:

• Screens perform best when viewed straight on
• Samsung recommends that you measure the distance from chair or sofa to screen and divide by 3 to determine the best screen size.
• Height should be eye-level from a seated position
• Height in a bedroom is slightly higher due to mattress height
• Wires? If possible run behind the wall or place all the equipment in an adjacent room
• The darker the room the better the image so consider dimmers

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