Interior Designer Julie Gerns Designed For Johnny Carson CAPID welcomes Julie Gerns, with Power Interiors Services to the conversations Contact her at: Powers Interior Services, (818)707-1441 Email her at: powersinteriorservices@gmail.com Visit her at: www.powersinteriorservices.vpweb.com Welcome Julie, Did you always want to be an Interior Designer? Or why were you drawn to design? Interior Designer Julie Gerns is a born designer. I officially started my career at age 6 … [Read more...] about Designer Interview: Julie Gerns
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Fashion without jewelry, hmm…..?
Accessorizing Interior Design by Genoveve Serge, Genoveve Serge Interior Design Fashion without jewelry, hmm.....? Every beautiful design can be accentuated with the right accessories. In the interior design space, it is the light fixtures which become the crowning jewel. Lighting can make a statement and define an area unlike any other element. Good lighting is critical to completing a well designed project. Take this contemporary lobby/café: The very unique chandeliers, resemble clouds … [Read more...] about Fashion without jewelry, hmm…..?
CAPID Designers Interview: Genoveve Serge
CAPID Designers Welcome Genoveve Serge Contact her @ 805-499-8998Email her @ genoveve@gs-interiordesign.comVisit her online: www.gs-interiordesign.com Welcome Genoveve, What is your specialty or niche market? Visualizing the finished project outside of the existing walls and floor plan. I develop the entire home for my Clients. There are times I’ve walked into a project and recommended so much more than what I was signed up to do. I’m talking about expanding the square footage, … [Read more...] about CAPID Designers Interview: Genoveve Serge
CAPID Designers Interview: Mary Crane
CAPID designers welcome Mary Crane, with Mary Crane Interior Design, ASID to the conversation. Call Mary @ 805.497.1143 Email Mary @ mary@marycraneinteriordesign.com Visit Mary online @ www.marycraneinteriordesign.com Welcome Mary, Did you always want to be an Interior Designer? When I was a sophomore in college, my academics counselor told me that if I chose to major in sociology, I’d have a hard time getting a job. When she pressed me about other interests, I shared that I … [Read more...] about CAPID Designers Interview: Mary Crane
CAPID Designers Interview: Alicia Paley
CAPID designers welcome Alicia Paley, with Alicia Paley Home Interiors to our conversation. Contact her @ 805-657-8667Email her @aliciapaley@me.com Visit her aphomeinteriors.com Welcome Alicia! Did you always want to be an Interior Designer? When I was a little girl I would draw out floor plans for my bedroom and was constantly rearranging the furniture. I continued to create design plans as I grew up, for my dorm rooms, apartments and first house. Oddly enough, I didn’t … [Read more...] about CAPID Designers Interview: Alicia Paley
White versus Wood – Where are kitchen cabinets headed?
White vs Wood Kitchen Cabinets: by Pamela Sandall, Pamela Sandall Design Try Googling this question, “white versus wood-tone cabinets”, grab a cup of coffee and hang on! The comments, the opinions and the photographs are un-ending. In prepping for this month’s article, I did some research. On a discussion board from 2008, one poster shared that white kitchens were “overdone” and “on their way out”. Well, that was 9 years ago and I can safely tell you that they are NOT on their way out and have … [Read more...] about White versus Wood – Where are kitchen cabinets headed?
Placing A Grand Piano
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
