“Luxury” Inspired Creativity
What is Luxury? Webster’s Dictionary defines luxury as: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort: sumptuous environment: something adding to pleasure or comfort, but not absolutely necessary. An indulgence in something that provides pleasure,...
“What’s More Interesting Than Textures?”
Designers notoriously love different textures in a room. Normally we begin with fabrics, but, don’t think that texture is limited only to fabrics. To create a room, you start with all the textures of fabric, rugs, window treatments, wall color, wall paper, upholstery...
“Bringing in the New Year 20l8”
Another year has passed and so many changes within the design world has my head spinning. I thought keeping up with social media and technology was a lot, but not as much as design trends. Everyone always asks me “What are the new trends?" Trends change from season to...
“Pantone’s Color of the Year”
Pantone’s 2018 color of the year; Ultra Violet! Ultra Violet? Are you saying: “Wow! That sounds scary!” Are you also thinking: “How could I use Ultra Violet in my home décor?” - well, you can relax. We are here to help! This beautiful color can be used as a pop of...
“Everybody’s Crazy about a Well-Dressed Bed”
Ah, the delight of beautiful linens. The pure luxury of Bella Notte and Peacock Alley fabrics can change the way you think about your bedding with their rich colors and silky hand. Bella Notte considers their linens to not only be an investment for your home, but also...
“Good Design is Never Indecisive”
Laying the groundwork for any undertaking is primary, especially for a good design project. It could be a kitchen remodel, a bath remodel, a new home construction, selecting paint colors and accessories, or even furnishing an entire house. As a design firm, we are...
“Collaboration Between Successful Designers”
When we start a new project, like a new home construction or a remodel, we gather around the house plans to plan all the multitude of work items. Sometimes it is to concentrate on the kitchen and baths, while other times it is to focus on the furnishings layout. It...
“How to Select Granite”
When we start a new project, we generally try to select the countertops early because the materials selection, sizes, and colors are so varied. We decided that granite was the appropriate countertop for the Fairfax house. We decided on a Buena Vista older home, yet...
“Balance for Life and Design”
As a little girl, I loved going to the local fabric shops with my Mom. We looked for hours at patterns, beautiful fabrics, and embellishments. Personal influences are the most prominent in our decisions as to where life takes us. I was very lucky that I could watch...