One of the most interesting periods in design history is that of the Biedermeier era which had its roots in 19th century Germany and Austria. It’s also one of the most unknown and overlooked period styles amongst many people, both with experts and the general public alike. So how did this style come about and [...]

Often, when I’m called in to help with choosing color for interiors, my clients have a good idea of what they want and don’t want.  Stacks of paint samples are piled around the room, fabric samples stacked on a counter, and advertisements are ripped from  home magazines. Sometimes, existing pieces of art or furniture dictate [...]

Color Inspiration
 
An easy way to determine a good color scheme for your room is to find what we designers refer to as our “central source”. That is the fabric, pillow, painting, quilt, rug, etc.. that exists in your room that has the greatest impact on you- what you love looking at. Use that to find [...]

Color is on the move. The bold, saturated hues that have dominated palettes for the past few seasons are yielding to more complicated, toned-down shades. Our eyes are ready to relax and fall into dustier, more interest provoking undertones. Gray is the new MVP in the palette- it has an increasing role in cooling down [...]

Its the new bedroom trend- “Hotel Bedding”. The first thing I thought about when I heard of this new trend was of course that ugly, scratchy polyester Red Roof Inn bedding. Itchy comforters, rough white sheets, unattractive floral prints, etc… No, what I have learned is that Hotel Bedding is really recreating what hotel chains [...]

Did you ever try to obtain design ideas from decorating magazines or paint company websites? Ever notice how the showcase rooms are always unrealistally large, unique, architecturally detailed and nothing like what most people live in? Yeah- me, too.
As a designer, I can tell you that most people have the same simple, rectangular, odd-placed-window, standard [...]

Its time we talked about the house that has rooms with no beginning and end point for a color change. For example- the combo living room and dining room that are separate rooms but share a wall. Or that hallway that seems to run everywhere- through the foyer, through the halls, to the bedrooms, etc… [...]

When determining a color palette, take a minute to sit down and think about yourself. Think about what makes you tick and consider the following:
* Are you drawn to warm colors such as reds (Benjamin Moore Maple Leaf Red -2084-20) and yellows (Benjamin Moore Lightning Bug 340)or do you prefer cooler blue and green palettes?

Why is it that it is so hard to create a room in your own home that is reminiscent of a dream-room you have seen in either a showroom, friends house, magazine, movie, etc…? We often know what we like, what makes us feel at ease and in love with a certain room that we [...]

Using an accent wall can be unique and functional.
So many times I have clients who have a hard time deciding between two colors, both that will work and both that they love! So how about an accent wall? Use the bold color on a centered focal point wall and the lighter to hug the [...]