Kitchen Design Basics
Where does one begin to plan a new kitchen? Clearly a space plan is needed and we recommend starting with appliances. Where are they? How
Category: Interior Design
Scale: What is it and why is it important?
So what is scale? And how is it applied in the field of Interior Design? When we say something is to scale it means it
Wallpaper is back and in a Big, Big Way!
It seems like wallpaper went out with the last millennium and it has been shunned ever since. Seen as old and dated, tired and old
Interior Designers and their Obsession with Details
Last week we talked about custom versus off-the-rack. As a continuation of that discussion, one thing to consider when doing custom work is the many
Movies and Television as Design Inspiration
Right in the middle of awards season between the Golden Globes and the Oscars it comes to mind that as fans of great interiors frequently
What the difference between a sofa and a couch?
Did you know that a sofa is not a couch and a couch is not a sofa? Most people use the term couch to describe
What is happening to the bathtub?
Have you noticed lately that bathtubs are getting very stylish and very sexy? What is changing with this centuries old plumbing fixture? Remember those aircraft
Are Interior Designers from Mars?
Ever feel like designers are from outer space or that we are speaking our own language? Are you intimidated to even talk to a designer?
The Ottoman, is it the Most Versatile and Most Underrated Piece of Furniture?
In the world of furniture there are some pieces that command importance and prestige over others. A breakfront intimidates with its sheer size and a
Feeling Blue?
Blue is not a color we use often in our design practice, at least not for interiors. It features predominantly in some of our closets
Lighting 101
The easiest way to understand lighting is to think of it as these three basic types: General or Ambient, Accent and Task Lighting. GENERAL (AMBIENT)
Big Bold Brass & Gold
(Read this like the little girl in Poltergeist)… They’re back! That’s right! After many years of being out of fashion the “yellow” metals like gold,
Beige is Boring
While often thought of as such, beige rooms do not have to be boring. Stark white gets recognition for its dramatic clean bright beauty, but a
Which artwork should you buy?
Art is a very subjective thing. What makes one person smile can make another person cringe. Most of us have developed opinions or biases of
Bar Cabinets & Carts
How do you set up your bar or drinks counter when entertaining in your home? We find a lot of people use the kitchen because