Hiring an interior designer is a wise choice to save time, money and headaches Interior designers are not just for the rich and famous. In reality, if you have important budget and time constraints, hiring a designer is the most sensible way to complete a renovation project or new home construction while sticking to those limits. […]
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Interview of Elizabeth Swartz by the Harrington College of Design
Elizabeth was the subject of a recent interview by the Harrington College of Design. In the interview, she discusses her career and experiences as an interior designer. “Part of what I love about design is that my day-to-day work is so varied. One day, I’m meeting with clients to discuss their dreams, ideas, budget and time […]
Cork Flooring is Beautiful, Sustainable, Unique
Looking for an attractive, high-quality, and sustainable flooring material? Cork flooring has been making a well-deserved resurgence in recent years and has properties that make it one of the best options available. Cork is a beautiful material with a distinctive appearance. Check out the patterns and colors available from Duro Design—with so many different looks available, […]
Interior Design to Sell Your Home
Spring is right around the corner, here’s some tips to help sell your home You might be hesitant to put a lot of work into interior design right before you sell your home, but a small investment of time and money can have a huge impact. Potential buyers will judge your home on how it […]
Romantic Bedrooms to Inspire You
Just in time for Valentine’s Day Our bedrooms are our escape from the day-to-day routine. Ideally we keep this space clean and free of clutter and projects, not as a place to store the things you don’t want house guests to see or a place to do household chores, like folding laundry or ironing. […]
Radiant Orchid 2014 Color of the Year
Pantone Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid In the ever-changing worlds of fashion and interior design the one thing that remains a constant is the fact that Pantone is the global authority on color and predicting color trends. For 2014 Pantone has chosen Radiant Orchid (Pantone 18-3224) as their “Color of the Year”. This […]
Clever bathroom storage
Make the most of every space Clever bathroom storage that makes the most of a small room is standard in a professionally designed bathroom. Here are examples of bathroom storage solutions from some of my recent design projects. Custom Cabinetry Use a combination of open and closed storage to provide efficient organization. Create exactly what […]
Design Inspiration: Antique Furniture
Antique furniture in traditional interior design While several of my recent projects have had a more modern design aesthetic and I have been posting some more contemporary furniture, textiles and designs in my blog, and on facebook and pinterest, I also still love my other style of work which is Traditional design. I have designed […]
Effective Kitchen Lighting
Create a functional and comfortable kitchen with just the right lighting Kitchen lighting is an important feature of the overall interior design. Lighting can have a dramatic effect on how a kitchen looks, works and feels. Expertly designed kitchens pay careful attention to lighting and use a layered lighting approach for the plan. They all […]
Green Up Your Holiday Decorations
Christmas lights are a great way to add festivity to your home. However, old incandescent light strings use excessive energy and have a few other serious drawbacks. Consider switching to LEDs for these reasons: Energy Efficiency: LEDs use approximately ten percent of the energy it takes to run incandescent bulbs. If you hang lights on […]