As our world moves increasingly online where everything is available immediately , speaking to actual human beings (and having to ‘hold’ or be redirected to customer service in India) has become outdated. Until recently, I fully supported our modern model of see-click-buy, but here’s what happened- While designing the office space of JP Egbert &… [Cont.]
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Some furniture and decor pieces, by virtue of their diversity, are often the hardest to buy. Lamps and side tables exist in every size, shape, and color, and I find pulling the trigger on these pieces exceptionally challenging. Therefore, endorsing this Restoration Hardware side table will hopefully save you hours of agonizing.
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Recently, I had to espouse the style benefits of a cowhide rug (one of MHS’s favorite things) to a vegetarian client, which (as you might imagine) is not the easiest sell. From a design perspective, there was no other option for her space, but I first granted the request to search for a good faux… [Cont.]
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I’m currently finishing a project that kept me awake at night. The clients wanted help with their 1910 Foursquare on Mapleton Hill that was, for all intents and purposes, already furnished but still lacking finishing details and a contemporary feeling. The right paint color, lighting, window treatments and decorative accessories would only take this home… [Cont.]
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Two factors help influence my decorating choices- age and edge, and thank goodness for them! It’s not uncommon for interior designers to bring the most serious, the most formal touch to a home where each piece is perfect yet somehow rooms lack personality and spontaneity. In addition to touches of home humor, consider rock art for… [Cont.]
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On Tuesday, I used the recently listed ‘Nightmare On Elm Street’ property to demonstrate a common design mistake: large, oversized/overscaled furniture weighs down a room’s look and feel. The home’s living room (pictured) is a veritable catalogue of design and decorating flaws, but I only wanted to focus on the biggest offenders (as I saw… [Cont.]
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I opened a conversation on our Facebook page yesterday regarding this historic house for sale- historic if you’re a fan of the horror genre. The ‘Nightmare On Elm Street’ property has hit the market, boasting some interesting design modifications since its 1984 debut. If you browse through the photos, you’ll notice specific and oddball design… [Cont.]
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Disclaimer: this is only a suggestion. Accent walls have become that thing in decorating: the perfect two-in-one that provides the bold color (you really desire) without the total commitment (of an entire room). So where’s the problem? There are two. Firstly, accent walls have been done so many times and in so many ways that, as… [Cont.]
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A visitor to planet America might observe our (unofficial) national motto: bigger is better. Our TVs and SUVs, plates portions & people only seem to be growing in size. Even in tough economic times, we are still a people of plenty. I see this phenomenon most distinctly in many client’s homes, where no matter the… [Cont.]
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Few things in life are as stressful, time consuming and all around unpleasant as selling your home. It’s labor intensive, expensive and emotional. It’s also when I get called in as a first offense: helping clients create beautiful rooms that maximize a home’s market appeal. I consulted with realtor to Boulder’s best, modern luxury listing… [Cont.]
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