Fantastic Lighting Requiring ZERO Electricity One thing which has become increasingly important in the design of our homes is how we light them. Standard incandescent light bulbs are being eliminated and replaced by CFL bulbs or high efficiency Halogen bulbs. By 2020 the government wants the Halogen bulbs to become 70% more efficient. At the [...]
Ways to Pay a DesignerThere are many ways to pay a designer, just as there are many ways a designer can help you create your dream home. Tina is able to work with a variety of budgets and help you with anything from a “quick fix” to a project achieved over months or even years.By [...]
There are five elements of design you should use when designing your space. A great designer will help you execute these in your design project.The elements are:EmphasisBalanceProportionRhythmColorPROPORTION is the consideration of weight, shape, and division of an object. Proportion is a difficult element of design because there is no definite rule or formula. A designer [...]
There are five elements of design you should use when designing your space. A great designer will help you execute these in your design project.The elements are:EmphasisBalanceProportionRhythmColorBalance is an important element of design. There are three types of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. Symmetrical balance is very formal and tends to look identical on each [...]
There are five elements of design you should use when designing your space. A great designer will help you execute these in your design project.The elements are:EmphasisBalanceProportionRhythmColorEMPHASIS is the key design element that is forgotten more than any other. So often people fill their space with what I call “The Dribbles”. The key to emphasis [...]
Everyone should periodically stage their home or office in order to put a new life and spirit into your surroundings. Staging does not have to be about buying new things. Staging, which usually involves basic reorganization and cleaning, can be as simple as rearranging your accecories, rehanging art, or moving your furniture to make a [...]
It has become very popular to paint walls with wild accent colors. Similar to having too many different colors of carpet from room to room, this can break up the flow of a house. However, if you have your heart set on a bright “wild card” color there are ways to make it work. In [...]
