Dec 16, 2014 | Design Styles, Design Tips
Throughout the holiday season, nothing feels more cozy than snuggling up next to a warm fireplace on a cold winter’s night. Even in the desert of Arizona, a lit fireplace can warm up a room in more ways than one. In my last post, I discussed some of my best tips...
Oct 23, 2014 | Design Styles, Design Tips
As architects and interior designers, we are regularly called upon to define a style. We have fun making up “titles” to describe what might be an unlikely combination of design elements and historic periods that somehow work together and beg to be described. ...
Oct 22, 2014 | Design Tips, Fresh Take
In 2014, we have constantly seen new home gadgets hit the marketplace and customers can’t wait to get their hands on the latest and greatest out there. The home is no exception. Some of the latest gadgets seek to simplify daily life for homeowners and are...
Sep 12, 2014 | Design Tips
Flooring in residential projects is a direct reflection of changes in trends as they are happening in the design-build industry. When I was first doing interior design in the early 80’s, wall to wall carpeting was almost the only thing we used except in...
Aug 13, 2014 | Design Styles, Design Tips
A couple of years ago, I gave a seminar at the Paradise Valley, Arizona Design Center on “White Kitchens” and the prevalence across the board in all design styles to lighten up kitchens and go with variations of white cabinetry and even white countertops. Now, 2...
Jul 2, 2014 | Design Tips
I recently traveled to Ciudad Obregon, Mexico to work on a client project. One of the first things I noticed when I arrived at the home after my evening flight was that in spite of its grandeur, the home seemed dark and uninviting due to its lack of sufficient...
