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June 12, 2011
Bold bright colors, unique art and creative accessories blend fun with function in these children's rooms. The client wanted one room for her five and three year-old little girls to share, and one room for the five year-old, just in case the shared sleeping quarters didn't work out the way…
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Bathroom - Interior Design, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Suite, Projects
May 21, 2011
This modern lake house addition creates a beautiful and intimate destination ready to easily accommodate large groups all year long. “Eric was able to listen to our wishes for our family lake house project and give us the beautiful, calming and functional space we wanted. His keen eye for color…
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May 1, 2011
While the crux of my business is whole room design, at the core of this is Window Treatment design and fabrication. My clients ask me on almost every project, “Do I really need window treatments?” And my answer is always, “YES!” I compare the importance of window treatments in completing…
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Elements Newsletter, Interiors, Trends
April 21, 2011
When I tell clients that Americana is emerging as a HOT new trend I always here, “Oh no, not geese and ducks again!” Instead of American Country, which was so popular in the 80’s, it is called Americana. Americana design focuses on primitive woodwork, simple forms and reclaimed woods. It…
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Elements Newsletter, Interiors
April 7, 2011
One of the most common services I provide my interior design clients is paint selection for their homes. Many people find choosing the perfect color daunting, so they continue to postpone much needed maintenance and updating. It can be overwhelming so I’ve developed some basics to consider when choosing new…
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This project was for a young family moving into a home that was a few years old. The house was decorated for the previous owners in a French country style. The new owners wanted a more modern, contemporary style to reflect their age and taste. The architectural finishes on the…
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Elements Newsletter, Interiors
April 1, 2011
Carpet is an increasing trend in home interior design Believe it or not, carpet is an increasing trend as a flooring material in home design. Looking to Europe as a leader in design trends, more and more interior designers there are using broadloom, or wall-to-wall as some refer to it, as…
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Kitchen, Living Room, Master Suite, Projects
March 21, 2011
This masculine guest living quarters features a traditional interior feel that compliments the main residence, and offers every comfort of home for visiting family and guests. This project began a couple of years after the clients completed their country residence. Needing a place to welcome their adult children when they…
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February 28, 2011
Want to replace a dated hanging light fixture for little money? Try a drum shade hanging fixture. They’ll bring a bit of fashion to your interior and cost very little money. You can customize the shade with a fabric to coordinate a new design scheme without much work or money.
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