Design Tip #8
Design Tip: Have clutter? Get rid of items which are not essential to your space. Organize such that everything has it's own place and...
Design Tip #7
Design Tip: Small room? Hang a mirror nearby to open the space up. A mirror will make the room seem larger than it really is....
Design Tip #6
Design Tip: Remember scale is important. Visually a 2' x 3' piece of art on 12' x 15' wall is like putting a postage stamp on an...
Design Tip #5
Design Tip: Adding accessories (lamps, rugs, pillows, window treatments) to a room is like adding jewelry to a woman. It introduces...
Design Tip #4
Design Tip: Want to preserve your wood furniture? Cover furniture tops with 1/4" thick glass cut to size to protect against dust and...
Design Tip #3
Design Tip: Old furniture? Dated cabinets? Transform them with new and interesting hardware. Check out Anthropologie'sselection for...
Design Tip #2
Design Tip: For larger upholestered furniture, I recommend using pieces in solid/muted colors. Use accessories (pillows, rugs, window...
Design Tip #1
Design Tip: A sofa with a printed pattern can be a costly design choice. Depending upon the print, it may be difficult to find...
Upholstery Project
Over the weekend, I visited my parents' home and was assigned the lovely task of re-upholestering my mother's breakfast chairs. Since...
Flower Power
It's quite dreary today here in the District of Columbia, so I thought I might cheer myself up by posting a few photos of delightfully...
