November 14, 2013
Area rugs serve so many purposes in our interiors so how to determine the right size for your home? Before answering that critical question, I want to point out some of the benefits of area rugs. Rugs protect our floors and offer sound absorption plus they soften the interior design. From a design perspective, they add pattern, color and contribute…
Read MoreJuly 31, 2013
Previously I’ve identified myself as a textile junkie. It’s one of my interior design passions. Why? There is so much history around textiles, culture and traditions. And if you’re passionate as I am about textiles, adding the rich history into your design adds greater dimension to your interiors. It allows a story to easily accompany the design concept. And stories…
Read MoreJune 26, 2013
You’ve come a long way baby…the ottoman, that is. Today, it’s storage, extra seating and a coffee table! From small to over-sized, ottomans are a secret weapon for your decorating scheme. This handy piece of furniture is a space saver and an opportunity to make a statement in the middle of the room. Ottomans in recent years have become larger…
Read MoreJune 12, 2013
A few weeks ago, I was asked by the folks at Ehow.com to shoot a series of free “how-to” interior design videos. In the span of one day, I managed to complete 9 videos (no simple feat for a relative newbie)! I’ll be showcasing them here over the next several weeks, but if you’re anxious to see them all at…
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2013
The sofa in your home is priority seating. Not only is it front and center in your room but those seats (and cushions) command constant use from you, your family and guests. So, how does your sofa suit you? Your lifestyle? Your style? Your home? In a nutshell, life happens on your sofa! This Seattle interior designer suggests there are 5 important considerations when you purchase a sofa.
1. Love it. That means choose fabric…
January 9, 2013
Welcome to 2013! This Seattle interior designer had a wonderful time with family and I hope you enjoyed your holidays as well.
Last month I scheduled an installation with California Closets Seattle for my office. My creative juices expand and explode when I’m organized and I can easily get my hands on tools I need now. A recent project inspired a solution for a customized wall cubby system. I knew this was just what I…
July 24, 2012
You may wonder why I am mentioning this, but believe it or not, we are already working on projects that “must be done for the holidays.” The year is half over, and it’s hard to believe that we’ll soon be seeing Christmas decorations in the department stores. Time moves quickly, doesn’t it?
July is the perfect time to plan for your year-end family gatherings. Maybe it’s your powder room, holiday tableware or a kitchen remodel.…
July 10, 2012
This a great question for clients considering a bath remodel… This Seattle designer sees new trends.
Client: We are ready to remodel our bathroom now and after much discussion, we are just struggling with whether to keep our bathtub in the master. What’s your advice? We can’t decide!
Me: Sometimes you can have it all in a creative way. For a current project this is the clever solution. A parallel alignment of the tub…
May 31, 2012
An easy, quick fix to add excitement on your patio is readily available. Planning a party this weekend and want to make your patio inviting? Pillows in outdoor fabrics are readily available in exciting patterns and colors says Seattle interior designer, Faith Sheridan.
If you’re ready to add excitement to your patio, contact us for ideas and solutions. We offer a complimentary Skype call to discuss your project. 206.973.3743…
May 21, 2012
Tile design is an important aspect of kitchen design. For current projects for my Seattle interior design firm, I’m designing tile patterns for bathrooms and kitchens. So many ways to go and I find I like to experiment with same color tile in variations of size and direction. It creates a textured design which can be a color statement with visual interest. The photo below (from newclement.com) is an example using a glass tile.
Though…
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