A Hearthroom for Family Living
Let’s be real, the family lives in the hearthroom! And your space should be comfortable and flexible so that everyone can enjoy spending time in the room. When updating a space, you will get the most out of the room by adding special touches that…
I’ve Got Some Great Ideas on Solutions for Your Flat Screen!
We all have TV’s, and as an interior designer, I am always coming up with solutions on integrating televisions in a space. Some of my clients want to showcase them all over the home and others prefer them to be hidden until in use. Luckily…
What Makes a Comfy Chair?
What Makes A Comfy Chair? If I had to answer this question with one sentence I would say that – One Size Does Not Fit All! There are many beautiful furniture options out there and many people have a love at first sight reaction, when…
Life is Too Short to Paint the Walls Beige!
Ok, I admit, I have painted a couple of walls beige, but I brought in fabulous furniture, fabric and texture to create the drama in the room. When starting a project, you have to make a choice. Are your walls going to do the talking,…
From Traditional Furniture to a Fun and Colorful Bedroom
I would like to make a fresh start in my bedroom. I have always had traditional furniture and bedding, but, this time I want to create a fun, colorful bedroom. What are your suggestions? -Karen Stark Who said a bedroom had to be stuffy and…
Old Pickled Look vs. New Blonde Finish Is it the Same?
As I walked the halls of High Point this year, I kept seeing furniture with a pickled finish. It is interesting how trends can be reinvented every few years. The old pickled look has been given a new name, and is now known as a…
High Point Market Spring 2011
I just got back from High Point Market and am so happy to see that big bold pops of color are in. Green and gray were both the color of the season! We now have available in our upholstery lines the use Benjamin Moore Colors…
Designer Furniture from Kansas City’s Design Connection
Of all the things I could write about this week, for some reason furniture is on my mind. Fact: One of my favorite topics in the world is furniture. Yes, you read that right. Furniture. Some people might think that is a bit boring but…
Pretty in Pink
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am thinking pink this week and have some fabulous ideas on how you can incorporate it in your home’s design. It just so happens that pink is one of the current trends we are seeing in interior design with the “femme fatale” style becoming popular. Sumptuous velvets, lots of luxury fabrics and textures, fluffy rugs all with the pop of pink are in many fashion and style magazines.
What Does an Interior Designer Do?
Perception can be a tricky thing. The way you dress and act contributes to how people perceive you. The same goes for your home. Seeing how you live and the space you inhabit contributes to how the world views you as a person. So this week I’ve decided to tackle the topic and try to clarify a few perceptions about interior designers.