There was recently an article written on Houzz.com that got a lot of attention from both designers and homeowners alike titled: “How to Work With an Interior Designer”. Interestingly enough, there are two sides to every story. Every designer approaches how they work with clients in a different way, have different work ethics and models… Continue reading When To Hire a Designer
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Ups & Downs of Window Treatments
The ups & downs of window treatments are pretty clear for most people. Basically, they tend to be a necessity more than an added dimension to a room. But why not make them interesting? This basic roman shade is created out of my birch fabric creating an organic and artful feel in the room along… Continue reading Ups & Downs of Window Treatments
Creating a Clean Palette
When it comes to artwork, I often hear that people are confused or stuck with their direction and goals. Many people struggle with “Where to begin” or “I’m stuck”. My first advise is to give is to create a clean palette. Step 1: Take Down all the art from the existing wall. This immediately shakes… Continue reading Creating a Clean Palette
History of Homes
Every home has a story. Even a new construction home has a story of finding the lot, designing the home, the building process and pulling together the interiors and landscapes. Stories make an environment rich with dimension and interest. Our 1910 Bungalow in Portsmouth, NH was basically a poor mans simple home that had an… Continue reading History of Homes
Bringing Back the Pole Lamp
I have recently been obsessed by the pole lamp – kind of embarrassing until it gets interesting. A client was looking for one so I quickly discovered that it has become a lost art. I bought one inexpensively from ebay, fixed it up and had custom shades made out of fabric inspired by the art… Continue reading Bringing Back the Pole Lamp
There Are No Rules
As a child, we learned how to color within lines and follow rules. But when it comes to design, it’s important to have a little fun! I often have my clients ask me what rules they should be following when starting a design project. My advice is usually fairly vague, I want to see where… Continue reading There Are No Rules
Functional Artwork
It is my goal to bring you unique and original products for your home. While I am not a fine art gallery, I do highlight one artist at a time and feature their art fabricated on home products. Truthfully, this takes a very trusting and open minded artist, Brian Coleman is just this. He told… Continue reading Functional Artwork
Brian Coleman’s Letter Art!
Often, ART comes in unexpected ways. Brian Coleman is an artist of LETTERS! As an employee of the Addison Museum in MA, Brian literally removes the lettering from the glass walls and creates his own unique works of artistic inspiration. His work is intentional, humorous, thoughtful, and motivating. While Brian’s art is shown on the gallery… Continue reading Brian Coleman’s Letter Art!
Reclaimed Functional Art
The combination of the introducing reclaimed pieces with a modern interior provides a great deal of texture, movement and interest for an interiors. The gallery is an 1860’s house and has an exposed chimney which furniture designer, Craig White, created a piece of artwork out of old boards that is incredibly unique and custom for the room.… Continue reading Reclaimed Functional Art
Handcrafted Tiles
These ceramic 2×2 tiles bring a custom feel to the typical mosaic look. Available in 12 different colors as well as custom colors. They can also be fabricated in smaller and larger tiles. Think about these tiles as an artful inspiration to your kitchen or bathroom backsplash. To pull the textured space together, pulls and… Continue reading Handcrafted Tiles