Recently in a showroom, I overheard a woman saying to the sales assistant – “I’m looking for a bright ceiling light. I mean, REALLY BRIGHT!“ She went on to tell how bad the lighting in her living room was, and how tired she was of sitting in the dark. And off they went to find […]
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6 STEPS TO CREATING A HAPPY HOME OFFICE – Designer tips you need right now
Recently I’ve put together a list of things I look for when we’re developing an office space for someone’s home. It was published in the Sunday edition of THE SEATTLE TIMES. You don’t want to miss out on these great tips. The image above of the lovely home office is by Gina Sims Designs – […]
RAW BRASS IS BACK, BUT WHAT THE HECK! What you need to know when that box arrives…
(source) This is the first of a two-part post – there’s simply too much brass for one siting. Last night I received a distressed email from an adorable client – her long awaited, custom ordered bathroom fittings had finally arrived from the manufacturer, and she had just opened the boxes. But… THE BRASS IS ALL […]
7 Secrets to Choosing the Right Color for your Walls
(Image Source) How do you go about finding the right color for your walls? When you think you need to do something about the looks of your place, painting the walls is most certainly going to pop into your head – because everybody knows painting the walls is such an easy change and quick fix […]
Our old kitchen – how it shaped the way we live forever
Every now and then you come across something that changes you forever. One of those things was the kitchen in our first apartment. It was truly the center and heart of our home, and the space lent itself perfectly to it. It was the place where everyone naturally ended up, where we shared our stories […]