A grand piano in a room immediately adds elegance. Let's look at different ways to place a grand piano in a room.It is important to know what kind of care a piano needs. Steinway has posted some clear instructions on their website. Here are some important room conditions to consider before figuring out the placement for the piano:- Controlled temperature and humidity: The most favorable environment for your piano is a relative humidity ranging between 45% and 70% with a constant temperature of … [Read more...] about Placing A Grand Piano
Creating a Decorating File
Create a Decorating File If you're readying for a design project, it's a good idea to start gathering together the things that inspire you, the pictures that excite you and perhaps even the ones you want to avoid! If you're going to be working with an interior designer, this file will help you engage in conversation with your professional in a very visual way!!Although the web is great for browsing (Houzz and Pinterest are two great spots for online inspiration), there's something about … [Read more...] about Creating a Decorating File
Home Improvements That Add Value
Investing in your property is worthwhile! Having a cohesive, well-planned decor can give us pleasure and satisfaction in our homes. A home that presents well makes us proud when friends and family come to visit. But did you know that there are many home improvements that add VALUE to your home? They are: Affixed Window Covering: This is a window treatment that is a permanent addition to the home has value. They add privacy and insulation and become a financial asset.--shutters--wood … [Read more...] about Home Improvements That Add Value
Architectural Tour – A Travel Back In Time
...A visit through our history with an L.A. architectural tour As designers, we concentrate a lot of our energy to stay up to date. However, it is as important to look back and learn from the past. One beautiful April day, we went on a walking architectural tour in Downtown Los Angeles. To make the day even more special, we all agreed to take the Metro. It was a new adventure for some of us. Led by award-winning art historian and lecturer Eleanor Schapa, we visited historic buildings in … [Read more...] about Architectural Tour – A Travel Back In Time
Closet Valet Service!
A Personal Closet Valet Wouldn't it be great to have a personal valet? They hold the dry cleaning until you put it away. They hold clothes as you put together your outfit for a party. The Valet Rod is a 'must have' closet accessory that works overtime! Put a waterfall valet in your laundry room to hold freshly ironed shirts. Don't forget the garage, where you'll hang towels to dry before retracting it out of the way. This simple rod will change your life! We all deserve a little valet … [Read more...] about Closet Valet Service!
How Do I Light Thee?… let me count the ways!
Lighting Design Basics There is so much to know about lighting design. By focusing on a few points the great look you desire can be achieved. Balance – The best way to find balance in lighting is to triangulate fixtures in a room. If you have recessed lighting but still want seating level lighting, add lamps in key areas and visualize a triangle. A floor lamp next to a comfortable chair and table lamps on side tables or night stands make this easy. Mood – Make sure that lighting … [Read more...] about How Do I Light Thee?… let me count the ways!
Guest Room Must-Haves
Designing A Guest Room When designing a guest room on a budget, use a five-star Hilton hotel for inspiration and discount stores and a savvy interior designer for implementation! Of greatest importance is the best bed you can afford. A queen-sized bed is more than adequate for two people and usually fits in a guest room quite nicely. If there is enough room, two twin-, full- or queen-sized beds would be ideal. Dressing the bed is equally important. Start with a good quality mattress … [Read more...] about Guest Room Must-Haves
Personalized Kitchen Accessibility
Creating a Personalized Kitchen for Your Home Have you ever wondered how a kitchen can be designed to accommodate the various needs of the home’s occupants? What if only one member of the family is in a wheelchair? What if the members of the family are all short-statured? We are all aware that people come in all shapes and sizes, with ever-changing needs and abilities. The kitchen is probably one of the most important areas in a home where the needs of the users should be addressed. So what … [Read more...] about Personalized Kitchen Accessibility
Home Redesign – Sprucing Up Your “Home Sweet Home”
A Spruce with Home Redesign Sometimes it’s just not in the cards or in the budget to tackle a complete re-decorating project or big remodeling job. Home re-design is a bit like staging a home for sale, except you remain in your home.Here are some tips for “using what you have” in creative ways to improve and freshen up your interiors. De-clutter – You’ve heard the term before, but first things first. Take one room at a time and clear out any extraneous “stuff”. Clean, sort, donate … [Read more...] about Home Redesign – Sprucing Up Your “Home Sweet Home”
