To be a good interior designer, one must keep current with the trends, or else it is very easy to fall behind and become the “last century” news. Knowing the products and trends of today is one thing, but seeing it in an application is so much more powerful. Be it decorative surfaces, flooring or wallcovering, all these materials make a much greater impression on both the specifier and the end consumer when installed. (more…)
Inspired by the my drawing workshop, the numerous techniques I learned and the self-confidence I’ve discovered within me, I created new office art for my husband. (more…)
Wondering why some people can draw better than others? Besides the obvious reason, a natural incline or talent, the best graphic artists and illustrators put in their dues and work hard to reach the top. Luckily for those, who are not as gifted (like me) but who want to learn and are committed to becoming better at drawing, there is hope. (more…)
PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise
It’s official. Turquoise has been named the color of the year 2010. (more…)
I have recently started sharing my expertise with the readers of www.bizme.biz, which is a great online resource for young professionals and recent graduates entering the workforce and looking for advise. (more…)
I am working on a project, where cork has become a dominating theme. We are installing cork flooring by Duro-Design. Redoing the bar to implement a clever wine storage solution. I am exploring ways to incorporate recycled wine stoppers into the front counter top and even cork artwork. While doing online research, I run into all these fascinating products. (more…)
When Mike and Gail found out that they were expecting a second child, I was very excited for them. First of all, because they make great parents and decided to add another member to their family after seven years of raising their son, Nathan. Secondly, because I had the biggest urge to design a nursery and this was the perfect opportunity to do that! They were gracious enough to allow me to step into their lives and give them a room that is a happy, safe and playful area for Linnea to grow in. (more…)
Whether in a commercial or residential setting, countertop and backsplash materials have always been considered the icing on the cake in the completion or updating of a space. They bring interest, provide element of contrast, as well as define the design style. No matter what the budget number is, you can now find just the right surface that will make sense aesthetically and financially. (more…)
In preparation for Christmas, I hand made greeting cards this year! It’s a limited collection inspired by fashion and home decor trends. Bright red solid and large patterns accented with silver and gold elements is a repeated scheme, but you will also find a more casual violet and soft green mix as well as the traditional forest green and deep red combination. (more…)
In any creative field, the key to a successful project, besides great design, is timely and quality execution. Whether you design websites or interiors, it is crucial to be able to map out the process, track the progress and stay on top of each phase of the project. Many web-based as well as hard-drive downloaded software are available to help us, designers to perform our work even better.